What does it mean when the Printhead Alert light is blinking and the display shows a Printhead Problem error?

A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)

From the official HP Ink Tank Wireless 410 manual, page 2

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What does a blinking printhead light mean on my HP printer?
A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)
How do I fix a printhead problem error on my HP Ink Tank Wireless 410?
A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)
How do I fix a printhead problem error on my HP Ink Tank Wireless 410?
A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)
Do I need to remove tape from the printhead when setting up my printer?
A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)
How do I know if my printhead needs to be replaced?
A flashing left printhead icon indicates an error with the tri-color printhead, while a flashing right printhead icon indicates an error with the black printhead. If you are setting up the printer for the first time, make sure you have removed the tape from the printhead. If you have been using the printer and are experiencing print quality problems, the indicated printhead needs to be replaced — contact HP support at www.support.hp.com to get a replacement. (Page 2)

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