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Product Features
Product Overview
The HP 70 (C9405A) printhead is a genuine HP original component designed for professional-grade inkjet printing systems. This single-pack unit delivers light magenta and light cyan colors with standard yield performance, ensuring consistent color reproduction and reliable operation in demanding printing environments.
As an original HP part, this printhead maintains the exact specifications and quality standards required by HP DesignJet and Photosmart Pro printers. The built-in intelligent technology optimizes print quality automatically, reducing the need for manual adjustments and minimizing rework. Each printhead is factory-tested to meet HP's rigorous performance criteria before packaging.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Yield Type, Package Contents. 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 inkjet printhead utilizes HP's proprietary print technology to deliver precise color application with light magenta and light cyan pigments. The standard yield configuration provides balanced performance for typical professional printing workloads, maintaining color accuracy throughout the printhead's service life.
The printhead's intelligent technology continuously monitors and adjusts printing parameters to optimize output quality and reliability. This automated optimization helps maintain consistent results across different media types and printing conditions, reducing waste and improving overall printing efficiency.
Relevant factors for this section include Print Technology, Print Color, Yield Type, Package Contents. 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.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The HP 70 printhead offers several advantages for professional printing operations seeking reliable color reproduction and consistent performance.
Genuine HP Quality
As an original HP component, this printhead ensures perfect compatibility and performance with supported HP printers, maintaining the manufacturer's quality standards and reliability expectations.
- Factory-tested to HP specifications
- Maintains printer warranty compliance
- Optimized for HP ink formulations
Intelligent Optimization
Built-in technology automatically adjusts printing parameters to optimize quality and reliability, reducing manual intervention and minimizing printing errors.
- Automated quality adjustments
- Reduced rework requirements
- Consistent output across print jobs
Professional Color Accuracy
The light magenta and light cyan configuration provides expanded color gamut for professional photographic and graphic arts applications, delivering accurate color reproduction.
- Enhanced color range
- Accurate skin tones and pastels
- Professional-grade color fidelity
Deployment / Use Cases
This printhead is specifically designed for professional printing environments where color accuracy and reliability are critical. It serves as a replacement component for HP DesignJet and Photosmart Pro printers used in graphic design studios, photography businesses, architectural firms, and engineering departments.
The standard yield configuration makes it suitable for typical professional workloads where consistent performance across multiple print jobs is required. The intelligent optimization technology helps maintain quality in environments with varying media types and printing conditions, making it particularly valuable for operations that handle diverse printing requirements.
Professional Photography Printing
Ideal for photography studios and labs requiring accurate color reproduction with expanded gamut capabilities for fine art and professional photographic prints.
Graphic Design & Proofing
Suited for graphic design studios and print shops needing reliable color output for client proofs, design comps, and final production prints.
What's in the Box
This single-pack unit includes everything needed for installation and immediate use with compatible HP printers.
Highlights
- Genuine HP original printhead with part number C9405A
- Light magenta and light cyan color configuration for expanded gamut
- Standard yield performance for professional printing workloads
- Compatible with HP DesignJet Z2100, Z3100, Z3200, and Z5200 series
- Also works with HP Photosmart Pro B8850 and B9180 printers
- Built-in intelligent technology optimizes print quality automatically
- Reduces rework and saves time in professional printing operations
- Single-pack configuration with one printhead per package
- Manufactured in Singapore to HP quality standards
- Warranty coverage until specified date or usage limit
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9405A |
| Brand Name | HP |
| Product Model | 70 (C9405A) |
| Product Name | 70 (C9405A) Printhead Cartridges |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Packing | Single Pack |
| Product Type | Printhead |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Light Magenta,Light Cyan |
| Yield Type | Standard |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 1 x Printhead |
| Compatibility | HP DesignJet Printer Z2100 Photo HP DesignJet Printer Z2100GP Photo HP DesignJet Printer Z3100GP Photo HP DesignJet Printer Z3100PS GP HP DesignJet Printer Z3100PS Photo HP DesignJet Printer Z5200 PostScript HP Photosmart Pro Printer B8850 HP Photosmart Pro Printer B9180 HP Photosmart Pro Printer B9180gp HP DesignJet Printer Z2100 Photo Series HP DesignJet Printer Z3100 Photo Series HP DesignJet Printer Z3200 Photo Series |
| Brand Compatibility | HP |
| 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
Which HP printer models is this printhead compatible with?
This HP 70 printhead is compatible with multiple HP DesignJet and Photosmart Pro models including the DesignJet Z2100 Photo, Z2100GP Photo, Z3100GP Photo, Z3100PS GP, Z3100PS Photo, Z5200 PostScript, and the Photosmart Pro B8850, B9180, and B9180gp printers. It also supports the DesignJet Z2100 Photo Series, Z3100 Photo Series, and Z3200 Photo Series.
What colors does this HP 70 printhead provide?
This printhead delivers light magenta and light cyan colors, which are essential for professional photographic and graphic arts printing. These colors expand the printable color gamut, enabling more accurate reproduction of skin tones, pastels, and subtle color variations in high-quality prints.
What does 'standard yield' mean for this printhead?
Standard yield indicates this printhead is designed for typical professional printing workloads. It provides balanced performance and longevity for regular use in graphic design studios, photography businesses, and other professional printing environments where consistent color output is required across multiple print jobs.
Is this an original HP part or a compatible alternative?
This is a genuine original HP printhead with part number C9405A. It maintains HP's exact specifications, quality standards, and compatibility requirements. Using original HP components helps ensure optimal printer performance, maintains warranty compliance, and delivers the color accuracy and reliability expected from HP professional printing systems.
What intelligent technology features does this printhead include?
The printhead incorporates built-in intelligent technology that automatically optimizes print quality and reliability. This system continuously monitors printing parameters and makes adjustments to maintain consistent output quality across different media types and printing conditions, reducing the need for manual intervention and minimizing printing errors.
How is the warranty structured for this HP printhead?
The warranty coverage continues until either the specified Warranty Ends date is reached or the warranted usage limit has been reached, whichever occurs first. This dual-condition warranty ensures coverage based on both time and actual usage, providing protection that aligns with how the product is typically used in professional printing environments.