Original HP C9380A 72 Inkjet Printhead - Gray & Photo Black - Single Pack - 1 Each
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Product Features
Product Overview
The HP 72 Original Inkjet Printhead (C9380A) is a genuine HP consumable designed for professional-grade printing applications. This single-pack unit contains one printhead with Gray and Photo Black colors, engineered to deliver precise color reproduction and consistent output quality.
As an original HP component, this printhead maintains the manufacturer's exact specifications and performance standards. It's packaged as a single unit for straightforward replacement, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable operation in demanding printing environments where color accuracy and detail are critical.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Compatibility, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
This printhead utilizes HP's proprietary inkjet technology to produce Gray and Photo Black outputs with professional fidelity. The unit is designed as a direct replacement part for specific HP DesignJet printer models, ensuring compatibility and performance alignment with the original equipment.
The printhead's construction and ink delivery system are optimized for the color profiles it supports, providing consistent droplet placement and color saturation. This technical design helps maintain print quality across extended use, supporting the high-volume demands of technical drawing, graphic arts, and large-format printing applications.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Compatibility, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
Choosing the original HP 72 printhead ensures your DesignJet printer maintains its intended performance and output quality. This genuine component delivers several important advantages for professional printing operations.
Color Accuracy
The Gray and Photo Black color configuration provides precise tonal reproduction for technical drawings, photographs, and graphic materials where subtle gradations and neutral tones are essential.
- Professional color fidelity
- Consistent gray balance
- Accurate photo black density
Compatibility Assurance
Designed specifically for HP DesignJet T610, T620, T770, T790, T1100, T1120, T1200, T1300, and T2300 series printers, this printhead ensures proper fit and function without compatibility concerns.
- Exact mechanical fit
- Proper electrical interface
- Optimized firmware recognition
Reliability & Consistency
As an original HP component, this printhead maintains the manufacturer's quality standards for droplet formation, ink delivery, and overall printhead longevity in professional printing environments.
- Manufacturer quality control
- Consistent performance
- Reduced printing defects
Deployment / Use Cases
The HP 72 printhead is deployed as a replacement component in HP DesignJet printers when print quality diminishes or when transitioning between specific color configurations. Its primary function is to restore or maintain the printer's output capabilities for professional applications.
This consumable is particularly valuable in environments where print quality consistency is non-negotiable, such as architectural firms producing technical drawings, graphic design studios creating proofs and final prints, engineering departments outputting schematics, and photography businesses producing exhibition-quality prints.
Technical Drawing Production
Ideal for architectural plans, engineering schematics, and construction documents where precise line work and accurate gray tones are essential for readability and professional presentation.
Graphic Arts & Photography
Supports photo labs, design studios, and fine art reproduction where neutral grays and deep photo blacks are critical for accurate color representation in proofs, comps, and final prints.
Highlights
- Original HP 72 Inkjet Printhead (C9380A)
- Gray and Photo Black color configuration
- Single pack containing 1 each
- Compatible with HP DesignJet T610, T620, T770, T790 series
- Also works with T1100, T1120, T1200, T1300, T2300 series
- Genuine HP component for assured compatibility
- Manufactured in Singapore
- Professional-grade print quality
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9380A |
| Brand Name | HP |
| Product Model | 72 (C9380A) |
| Product Name | 72 (C9380A) Ink Cartridge |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Packing | Single Pack |
| Product Type | Printhead |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Gray,Photo Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HP DesignJet Printer T1100 HP DesignJet Printer T1100 MFP HP DesignJet Printer T1100ps 24-in HP DesignJet Printer T1100ps 44-in HP DesignJet Printer T1120HD HP DesignJet Printer T1120SD HP DesignJet Printer T1200 HP DesignJet Printer T1200 PostScript HP DesignJet Printer T2300 HP DesignJet Printer T610 HP DesignJet Printer T620 HP DesignJet Printer T770 HP DesignJet T610 Printer Series HP DesignJet T620 Printer Series HP DesignJet T770 Printer Series HP DesignJet T1100 Printer Series HP DesignJet T1200 Printer Series HP DesignJet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer HP DesignJet T2300 eMFP HP DesignJet T790 ePrinter Series HP DesignJet T1300 ePrinter Series |
| Country of Origin | Singapore |
| Warranty | |
| Additional Warranty Information | Until the Warranty Ends date has been reached or the warranted usage limit has been reached, whichever occurs first. |
FAQ
What printers is this HP 72 printhead compatible with?
This HP 72 printhead (C9380A) is compatible with multiple HP DesignJet printer series including T610, T620, T770, T790, T1100, T1120, T1200, T1300, and T2300 models. The compatibility covers various configurations within these series such as standard printers, MFP versions, PostScript models, and different size variants. Always verify your specific printer model against the compatibility list before purchase.
What colors does this printhead produce?
This HP 72 printhead produces Gray and Photo Black colors. The Gray color provides accurate neutral tones for technical drawings and monochrome images, while the Photo Black delivers deep, rich blacks for photographic prints and graphic materials. This two-color configuration supports professional printing applications requiring precise tonal reproduction.
Is this an original HP component or a compatible alternative?
This is an original HP printhead, not a compatible or remanufactured alternative. It carries HP's manufacturer part number C9380A and is produced to HP's exact specifications. Using original components ensures proper fit, optimal performance, and maintains your printer's warranty coverage where applicable.
How many printheads come in this package?
This package contains one printhead. It's sold as a single pack with a quantity of '1 Each' as indicated in the product specifications. This packaging is designed for individual replacement needs rather than bulk purchasing scenarios.
Where is this HP printhead manufactured?
This HP 72 printhead is manufactured in Singapore. HP maintains manufacturing facilities in multiple global locations to support their worldwide supply chain, with Singapore being one of their production sites for certain printer components and consumables.
What is the warranty coverage for this printhead?
The warranty coverage extends until either the warranty end date is reached or the warranted usage limit has been reached, whichever occurs first. This is HP's standard warranty approach for consumable components, focusing on both time-based and usage-based parameters to ensure coverage aligns with typical product lifespan in professional printing environments.
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