Matte Black/Red Printhead in slot 7 is at end of useful life
Last updated: February 22, 2026
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Matte Black/Red Printhead in slot 7 is at end of useful life
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This may impact your print quality. If it becomes unacceptable in the future, clean all printheads and check their status., Replace Printhead
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The component that deposits ink onto the media. DesignJet printers use thermal inkjet printheads that fire tiny droplets of ink through microscopic nozzles.
A calibration process that ensures all printheads are precisely aligned relative to each other for accurate color registration and sharp output.
When the printhead physically contacts the media surface during printing, potentially damaging both the print and the printhead.
The HP 711 Printhead (C1Q10A) is the replacement printhead for HP DesignJet T120, T520, T125, T130, T525, and T530 printers.
The HP 712 Printhead is designed for HP DesignJet T210, T230, T250, T630, T650, and Studio series printers.
The HP 713 Printhead (3ED58A) is used in HP DesignJet T230, T250, T630, T650, and Studio printers.
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