Have been trying to install a Kodak Hero 5.1 printer but keep getting an error message

Error: "Printhead Failure" (105-3802) - Kodak

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KodakAug 25, 2010 - How do I resolve the error message "Printhead Failure" (error code ...If you are not prompted to calibrate the printhead, turn off the printer, wait ...

Error: "Printhead is missing, not installed correctly, or has ...

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KodakAug 25, 2010 - How do I resolve the error message "Printhead is missing, not installed correctly, or has come loose" (error code 105-3513) on my ESP or HERO All-in-OnePrinter? ... If the printhead and ink cartridges are not installed in the printer, install them: ... If the error continues, restart the printer and try to print.

Had exactly the same issue - working fine until ink cartridge changed (kodak for kodak - not a copy). Then can only get 'print head error message'.
Multiple attempts to remove and re-install, power on/off etc. but can't shift the error message. New print head more expensive than a new printer!

Hi there
This can happen. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
Here you should see a hardware list of icons, including both your Kodak Hero and the XPS Writer. If the Kodak Hero is not there you will need to re-install the drivers and software from the disk which came with the printer. However, if it is there all you need to do is right click on the Kodak icon and from the menu that comes up click on "Set as default" and a green arrow should appear against the icon like this showing that the Kodak is the default printer and will show up first in any programme from which you print.
Cheers

go in to device and printers and change default back to ur printer. probs office or some other sw hijacked printers default setting

did you use the reset menu?

Press Home, Network settings, wifi settings,then choose your wireless network within range. click your netwrok name and enter your security key..when the confirmation message appears, click ok, make sure that your kodak hero wireless printer software are installed on your computer.
click start menu,printers and faxes,right click your kodak wireless printer and set as default.

Before you try re-installing it again, restart your computer. Sometimes installed programs require restart even if they don't force it on the user.
After restart try installing the software again, if it fails with the same error then your installer may be corrupt or not suitable for your OS. Go to the Kodak website and download the latest software and drivers for your printer. Here is the link. You will have to click on the right side on Downloads to select your OS and then search for ESP 5 will show up the results.
If you get the same error, check to see if you have the latest Service Pack installed (do a System Update for MAC). Update your computer and try again. By this time you have everything up to date and if it still won't work I'd say that there must be something corrupt into your OS.

Try installing the printhead 2-3 times. If still get the same error message. call Kodak tech support, printhead will be replaced free of charge

You need to upgrade the latest Home Center software.

http://www.kodak.com/global/mul/service/downloads/DownloadLookup.jhtml?pq-path=12815&product=EKN035496&operatingSystem=windows_7