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

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

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.

How do you install printheads?

Install the print head

1. Turn the printer ON.
2. Open the print head cover.
3. Squeeze the tabs inward to unlock the print head lock lever.
4. Raise the print head lock lever until it stops.
5. Remove the print head from its package and remove the orange protective cap.
6. Insert the print head.

How do I reset my HP OfficeJet Pro 8500a?

Please try:

1. Turn the printer off with the front panel button.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the product, and then wait 20 seconds.
3. Press and hold # and 6 (or 9) while reconnecting the power cord.
4. Wait 10 seconds, and then release both buttons. The product resets and prints an alignment page.

How do I fix a missing printhead on my HP printer?

Replace the printhead to resolve printhead errors and issues.

1. Open the lid to the printhead access area.
2. If an error message displays, only replace the printhead mentioned in the error.
3. Move the printhead carriage to the left.
4. Wait for the printhead carriage to move into the access area.

Is it worth replacing printhead?

If everything is working fine and you are happy it is worth the cost. If you really want a better printer or a printer with different abilities and your present printer is a few years old, and you find a new printer that is a great buy with new features YOU WILL USE then save the printhead money go new!

How much is a printhead for HP printer?

These kinds of printheads require replacement after long term use – however- since most printheads cost upwards of $100 and some replacements can be hard to find, it is usually cheaper to just buy a new printer.

What is the operating system of HP OfficeJet pro 8500A?

HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-All-in-One Printer series – A910 Full Feature Software and Driver Detected operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit) Choose a different OS

How do I add a printhead to my printer?

Insert the printhead into its color-coded slot. The label on the printhead must matchthe label on the printhead latch. Press down firmly on the printhead to ensure propercontact.

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.

Should I replace the print heads on my printer?

Now, if you replace the print heads and this situation happens comes up again in a few weeks, then it is your PRINTER that needs replacing. If you purchase print heads, and it happens again, you will be under warranty with the print head, and you could get those replaced.