Print-head error problems/ Have other people had problems with "Printhead error," which rendered the printer unusable?
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It is one of the built in features of this printer, coupled with the auto ink waste system this will ensure that you spend a fortune trying to get a usable printout from this printer. Best bet, don't ever buy a Lexmark again. I believe one of the firmware updates reduces this error, it also makes it almost impossible to use anything but Lexmark inks.
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I had the same problem, and ended up sending the printer back. Is it possible to make it work? Maybe. But it is certainly not worth the time it would take to get there. The documentation is pitiful. Very frustrating. But you know that already...
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Sorry, I can't help. I ended up returning the print head unopened back to the supplier.
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Do you mind if I ask you a question about the Canon Pixma 990? It just arrived this morning, and I can't get the printhead assembly to set correctly. The printhead lock lever comes down on the printhead assembly itself, meaning I need to move the assembly further into the printer... but it won't budge. To add to that, now I can't even get the assembly back out.Steve W se.webb@att.net
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If the printer sits unused for too long, the ink dries inside the print head, and new cartridges don't help. The print head has to be replaced if this happens - I went through 2 print heads before I gave up on this otherwise good printer. PS the print head was over $100 the last time I bought one - more than a new printer with ink - it just wasn't an economical repair. I tried cleaning the old one several times, never got satisfactory printing results.
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Missing colours sounds like a clogged printhead. As for the cartridge...I don't know why
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I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200. Good luck. I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200.... » Read More I recently got the B200 error on my MX860. My printer is about three years old and worry free until the infamous B200! Based on other posting on the web I guessed that I had fired the print head. One of the ink cartridges was dry and a sheet of paper was jammed in the printer right before the error. I took a chance and ordered a new print head off eBay for about $56 and sure enough this fixed my problem. The print head will go bad over time and you will speed up its dismise if you continue printing until the ink completely runs out. This can burn out the print head nozzel and cause a B200. Good luck. « Show Less
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I had the same problem for months until on last week until I traced the cause to Hewlett Packard's printer driver included in a bundle of programs that came with the printer. I downloaded a specific driver for the printer, deleted all the other rubbish. HP customer service treats people like idiots. I bought another printer.
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We ha a similar problem, after doing what Michael of Denver said, and talking to customer service, we ended up replacing the printer head. That fixed the problem, couldn't begin to tell you why.
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Hi, Anybody have trouble with the software aspect? I am running into trouble with the driver intalls, in particular the DLLs, and the worst is driver CNMBR333, even with the updated drivers. I already email tech suppport and they responded quickly but their solution didnt work. I wont hear again till tommorow but since so many others here are enthused about what is definitley a quality printer that even make standard paper printouts seem like photo paper, I though maybe someone with a bit more experience with install issues might be able to help.Thank You Regardless
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cleaned the print head with some clipperside and an air can, you have to un-screw the actual head from the body, two small screws on each side and spray the pathway from the ink tank moun to the head and the head also. then turn off printer and back on do a print head allingment and a nozzel check then mine worked. hope this helps.
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Well, the CSR, when I called Canon, was very helpful and there was no wait time. But I wasn't aware that the print heads were easily replaced - are you sure you replaced them already, or did you just replace the cartridge? Because it does sound like a clogged head.
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THE print head problem still exists. I would not buy this printer again. Mine failed after 2 weeks.
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The error is something I faced and wrote in my review of how to fix it. The problem is caused by miscontact with the reset board and the printer, which is mainly due to the plastic dots holding the board in place. If you feel the dots and notice one or more protruding, then just take a small file, or use your finger to scrape off the protruded plastic. After that, all should work fine.
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I agree with the first answer. The sad thing I learned is that a jammed printhead is a common cause of failure of this printer. It wan't a paper jam, although the readout said it was. The printhead jammed and there was no way to move it. Mine was only 13 mo. old so they wouldn't replace it and when I called they had no remedy other than searching for paper jam. For this reason I would never buy another Kodak.
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It is hard to understand your question. Is your question: What happens when you run an alignment check on your printer, It fails? If that is the question, check your manual for solutions to the problem. Check also if you have the printhead put in the proper slot.
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Have you tried checking the print folder in your control panel? You might be able to remove the unwanted project from the queue. I haven't had this printer in over 10 years, put I think that should work. Let me know if it works out.