I have had the printer less than a year. Off the shelf they had 2006 print heads (older stock?). I had to change 2 heads so far. HP support wanted me to change the heads before they can get into a support call I had made. Then they realized the heads are still under the 1 year warranty and since it would be on their dime, they did a few trouble shooting steps, and I was up and running again. ( It was a simple oversight on my part), but they didn't want to change the heads out. Looking at the print heads I noticed that the point they make contact are very prominent, they look like they smack into the cart as the connection leaves pin hole like impressions on the head, maybe thats what makes them go bad?. In any event, as far as expired heads going bad, I don't think you have to worry much. Best, Phil
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Green Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HPDesignJet_Printers] outdated print heads ... what happens Hello, All – I have a Designjet 130 that is 18 months old. I do large color photo prints, have a page count of 811 on the machine and have run 981 ml’s of toner through it. The prints all look great. The original print heads are in the machine and they have expiration dates of Feb 14,2008. What happens on the expiration date? Does the printer cease to print until they are replaced? I ordered replacement print heads from Atlanta Network Tech. The new heads came in with expiration dates in April, May, and June of 2008. I’ve got a feeling I’m getting ripped off, right? Bob Green, Orlando FL No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1182 - Release Date: 12/12/2007 11:29 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1182 - Release Date: 12/12/2007 11:29 AM
