Hello Guys;
My HP DesignJet z3200 keeps asking me to re-install random print heads. Once I re-install the printheads as asked the printer then runs a lengthy installation process (4 steps) only to give the same error again after the 4th installation process.
I have more recently installed the following:
New Kevlar coated belt;
New Trailer cable;
New Encoder Strip;
New Formater Board Battery
New Print Heads
I have also sucked air out of the individual ink tubes inside the Carriage using Ink Tube priming tool (Syringe). So there is definitely ink reaching the printheads.
Anyone have any recommendations? Do I also need to replace the carriage?
I have tried shutting down the printer, removing batter etc and then re-starting the printer. But it then proceeds to the lengthy installation process only to say that the print heads need to be re-installed....
Really, I want to avoid giving you advice, because you're in "no-man's land" or "wandering in the desert" at this point, but I can say what I would do as a next step.
These are the things I would do:
Turn off the printer and unplug.
Wait a good several hours.
Open the cover and roll up a piece of paper to stick in the right upper corner to defeat the limit or cover safety switch.
Plug the printer back in and wait for the carriage to come out of the home position, then unplug the printer again.
Pull All print heads and cartridges.
Carefully clean all print heads and PH receptacles.
Check expiration dates and replace any long expired and/or iffy print heads, especially those that won't pass the ink blot test with flying colors.
Plug printer back in, start from scratch, add carts only when called for, then print heads as called for.
Pay attention to the beeps when printheads are seated.
See if it initializes.
If yes, then good to go.
If no, re-evaluate.
As discussed, this would be my approach. If you've already done this, then continuing to replace parts as you have is an approach.
Good luck.
Mark