What should I do if a printhead error light is blinking?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
From the official HP Ink Tank Wireless 416 manual, page 11
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Why are both printhead icons blinking on my HP printer display?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
How do you troubleshoot blinking error lights on the printhead in an HP InkTank Wireless printer?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
How do I remove orange plastic tape from the printhead?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
What steps should be taken if one or both printheads are blinking orange alerts?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
What should I check if my printhead alert light won't stop blinking?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
When does HP suggest I replace damaged printheads on my wireless ink tank printer?
If the Error icon, one Printhead icon, and the Printhead Alert light are all blinking, the corresponding printhead may be missing, installed incorrectly, or still have orange plastic tape or a plug on it. Remove the printhead, check for any plug or plastic tape, and reinsert it securely. If both printhead icons are blinking, both printheads may be missing, incorrect, incompatible, or damaged — if the issue persists after reinserting, contact HP Support. (Page 11)
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