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Introduction |
| If your HP B210a has a clogged printhead, this guide can be used to try and clear the clog. | | * ***IMPORTANT: '''''IMPORTANT: This does not fix every printer. If your printer has hardware problems, this procedureThese steps will not work. on failed hardware!'''''*** | * ***Note: '''''Note: If the problem persists, your printer hasit is a hardware problemsproblem. It is typically more cost efficient to replace'' Replace the entire printer at this pointmachine.'''''*** | | === Guide Notes === | * ***WARNING: '''''WARNING: THIS PROCEDURE MAY DAMAGE PRINTHEADS WITH EXISTING DEFECTS!'''''***
** '''***''If hardware issues are suspected, use another method or be prepared to scrap the machine.!'''''***
* This guide is primarily made for the HP Photosmart Plus B210a, but is largely universal***and other REMOVABLE PRINTHEAD configurations with other HP 564 printers '''(removable printhead)ink cartridges.'''***
* '''***''Non-removable printhead models (Ex: Photosmart 6520) require special attention to preserve the calibration. These may not work againsurvive a lost calibration if SETUP cartridges are expectedrequired.'''''***
** '''***''If I have not tested your specific printer, I cannot guarantee the calibration preservation procedure will work.'''''***
** ***WARNING: IF YOU TAKE INTEGRATED HEAD PRINTERS APART, YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO GO INTO THE FACTORY MODE AND BYPASS THE SETUP INK REQUIREMENT OR BE PREPARED TO THROW IT OUT!*** | | === Printhead bypass validated models === | | * Photosmart C6380 | | * Photosmart Premium C309g | | * Photosmart Plus B209a | | * Photosmart Plus B210a |
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