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Just had this exact issue with my C7280. I called HP Tech support, got a body in Bangalore or someplace, and was pleasantly surprised that they were prompt and knowledgeable, and solved the issue very quickly after transferring my call one time to a hardware support expert.

Here are the details. Got the Ink System Failure message. The error code shows was '0xc18a0005'. The tech had me press and hold the '*' key on the key pad, then press the '#' key and release them both. Then he had me enter '123' to enter maintenance mode. He then had me press the right arrow (beside the OK button) until System Config. menu appeared on panel. Then pressed OK two times to clear the error condition, then cancel two or three times to return to the top menu. Then powered off and back on, printed a test page just fine, copied a document fine.

I hope this help those who have similar issues

  • Anonymous Feb 17, 2013

    THANK YOU FOR THIS POST. I spent about 2 hours trying recommendations from other sites without success. This worked perfectly!

  • moonafari Feb 25, 2021

    So glad I saw this! I was about to head for the repair shop. Thank you so much!!

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SOURCE: HP C7280 All in one. Ink delivery system failure.

check original ink cardrige. And send to the repair store.

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