Step two: Remove the old printhead

How do I change the printhead on my HP Officejet Pro 8500?

Step two: Remove the old printhead

  1. Open the carriage access lid.
  2. Touch Change Printheads on the product control panel. The carriage moves to the access area on the left side of the product.
  3. Lift the printhead latch.
  4. Lift the handle of the old printhead, and then use it to pull the printhead out of its slot.

Can HP printhead be replaced?

A printhead assembly is formed by cartridges fitted into printheads. A new printhead assembly might need to be installed when the existing printhead assembly is damaged or is incompatible with the printer. Replacement printhead assemblies are only available from HP Support or authorized service providers.

What’s a printhead HP?

The printhead is a component in a printer that houses ink cartridges. It’s typically located under the cover of your printer, and it can become clogged with ink over time.

How do I manually clean my HP 8500 printhead?

Inside the product, lift the blue printhead latch. Lift the handle of the printhead, and then pull the printhead out of its slot. Hold the printhead by its sides, and wipe the electrical contacts on the printhead with the cloth. Do not touch the nozzles.

What causes printhead failure?

The printhead will eventually fail in time due to an internal micro-electronics failure, due to the following leading factors: general customer print usage and printer care, printer duty cycle (i.e. # pages printed per month), printing frequency (i.e. time between each print job), print mode (i.e. draft vs.

How often do printheads need to be replaced?

1.5 – 2 years
Generally printheads should serve you 1.5 – 2 years before giving any problems like print quality issues. You shouldn’t need to replace them until you see a message on the printer instructing you to do so.

What printhead is compatible with HP OfficeJet pro 8000 8500 8500?

VineonTec 2 Pack HP 940XL 940 C4900A C4901A Printhead Compatible for HP Officejet Pro 8000 8500 8500A 8500A Plus 8500A Printer. . . . Only 20 left in stock – order soon.

Is the youtook 940xl compatible with the HP OfficeJet pro 8000?

YouTook Compatible HP 940XL 940 C4900A C4901A Remanufactured Printhead for HP Officejet Pro 8000 8500 8500A 8500A Plus 8500A Printer 2-Pack (BK/Y+C/M). . . . . Currently unavailable.

How do I change the printhead on my printer?

Touch Change Printheads on the product control panel. The carriage moves to the access area on the left side of the product. Wait for the carriage to stop moving. Do not proceed until the carriage is on the left side of the printer.

How do I align the printheads manually on the HP product?

If the HP product does not print the alignment page automatically, start the alignment process manually. Follow these steps to align the printheads manually. Press the Setup button () on the control panel, and then press 6 on the keypad or scroll to Tools. Press 4 on the keypad or scroll to Align Printer.