What does it mean when your printer says there is a problem with the printhead?

hardware failure
This error indicates a hardware failure, and the printer requires service or replacement. Your printer model might be replaced under the following conditions: The printer is one of the models listed below. The printer exhibits the error message: There is a problem with the printhead.

Do you need to replace printhead on hp C310 printer?

This document is for the HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One (C310) Printers. A printhead assembly consists of cartridges fitted into a printhead. If the printhead assembly sustains damage or is incompatible with the printer, you might need to replace it.

How do you remove printhead from HP Photosmart?

Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before continuing. To release an old cartridge, press in the tab on the front of the cartridge, and then remove it from the slot. Repeat the previous step for each cartridge. Lift the latch handle on the carriage until it stops. Lift the printhead to remove it from the carriage.

How to replace printhead on HP Photosmart 7510?

Put the old printhead into the plastic package that the new printhead arrived in. Peel off the lid sticker labeled B and use it to seal the printhead package. Use the orange caps from the new cartridges to cap the old cartridges. Put the old parts and the form that came with the new parts into the box that the new parts came in.

How do you replace a printhead on a HP printer?

Lift the printhead to remove it from the carriage. For successful printhead assembly replacement, it is important to get the electrical contacts inside the product as clean as possible. The replacement printhead assembly comes with pre-moistened wipes. Use these wipes to clean the electrical contacts inside the product.

How do I fix a missing or failed printhead?

How can Users Fix the “Missing or Failed Printhead” Error?

  1. First, try resetting the HP printer.
  2. Then remove the power cord from the back of the printer.
  3. Thereafter, unplug the power cord at the wall.
  4. Wait a few minutes, and then plug the printer’s power cable back in the wall socket.

How do I print photos on my HP Photosmart 6510?

Try this: on printer display click on the wrench at top >preferences > click down arrow > External Device Printing > Prompt for Tray. close and try printing your photo.