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Product Features
Product Overview
The HP C9407A 70 Printhead is an original HP consumable designed for professional-grade inkjet printers. This single-pack unit delivers Photo Black and Light Gray inks with standard yield, engineered specifically for HP Designjet and Photosmart Pro series printers.
As an authentic HP component, this printhead integrates built-in intelligent technology that optimizes print quality and reliability. It ensures consistent output for graphic arts, photography, and technical drawing applications where color accuracy and detail are critical.
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 printhead utilizes HP's proprietary inkjet technology to deposit Photo Black and Light Gray inks with precision. The standard yield specification indicates it is designed for typical production volumes without requiring frequent replacement under normal operating conditions.
The printhead's intelligent technology continuously monitors and adjusts performance parameters to maintain optimal print quality. This helps prevent issues like banding, streaking, or color inconsistency that can compromise professional output.
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
This original HP printhead offers several advantages for professional printing environments. The authentic design ensures perfect compatibility with HP printer systems, maintaining the manufacturer's quality standards and performance specifications.
Quality Assurance
As an original HP component, this printhead delivers the exact ink deposition patterns and color profiles that HP printers are calibrated to expect. This eliminates compatibility issues that can occur with third-party alternatives.
- Maintains manufacturer specifications
- Prevents print quality degradation
- Ensures color accuracy
Reliability Features
The built-in intelligent technology monitors nozzle health and ink flow, automatically optimizing performance to prevent common printing issues. This reduces the need for manual calibration and troubleshooting.
- Self-monitoring technology
- Reduces maintenance requirements
- Minimizes print defects
Deployment / Use Cases
This printhead is specifically engineered for professional printing environments where color accuracy and print consistency are paramount. It serves as a critical consumable component in HP's Designjet and Photosmart Pro printer lines.
Primary applications include graphic design studios, photography labs, architectural firms, and engineering departments that produce high-quality prints for client presentations, proofs, or final output. The Photo Black and Light Gray inks are particularly valuable for black-and-white photography reproduction and technical drawings requiring subtle grayscale differentiation.
Professional Photography
The Photo Black ink provides deep, neutral blacks essential for photographic prints, while Light Gray enables smooth tonal transitions in shadow areas. This combination supports gallery-quality monochrome and color photographic output.
Technical & Graphic Arts
For CAD drawings, architectural plans, and graphic design proofs, the precise ink deposition ensures clean lines, accurate grayscale rendering, and consistent output across large-format prints.
What's in the Box
This single-pack unit contains one HP 70 printhead ready for installation. The packaging protects the component during shipping and storage to ensure it arrives in optimal condition.
Highlights
- Original HP printhead for guaranteed compatibility
- Photo Black and Light Gray ink configuration
- Standard yield for typical production volumes
- Compatible with HP Designjet Z2100, Z3100, Z3200, Z5200 series
- Also works with Photosmart Pro B8850 and B9180 models
- Built-in intelligent technology optimizes print quality
- Reduces rework and maintenance time
- Single-pack unit for individual replacement
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9407A |
| Brand Name | HP |
| Product Model | 70 (C9407A) |
| Product Name | 70 (C9407A) Printhead Cartridges |
| Product Condition | Original |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Packing | Single Pack |
| Product Type | Printhead |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Print Color | Photo Black,Light Gray |
| Yield Type | Standard |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 1 x Printhead |
| Compatibility | HP Designjet T1120SD HP Designjet Z2100 Photo HP Designjet Z2100GP Photo HP Designjet Z3100 Photo HP Designjet Z3100GP Photo HP Designjet Z3100PS GP HP Designjet Z3100PS Photo HP DesignJet Z3200 Photo HP DesignJet Z3200ps Photo HP Designjet Z5200 PostScript HP Photosmart Pro B8850 HP Photosmart Pro B9180 HP Photosmart Pro B9180gp HP Designjet Z2100 Photo Series HP Designjet Z3100 Photo Series HP Designjet 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 printer models is this HP 70 printhead compatible with?
This C9407A printhead is compatible with multiple HP Designjet models including the T1120SD, Z2100 Photo series, Z3100 Photo series, Z3200 Photo series, and Z5200 PostScript. It also works with HP Photosmart Pro B8850, B9180, and B9180gp printers. Always verify compatibility with your specific printer model before purchasing.
What does 'standard yield' mean for this printhead?
Standard yield indicates this printhead is designed for typical production volumes under normal operating conditions. It provides the expected page output that HP engineers for these printer models without being classified as high-yield or economy versions. The actual page count varies based on print density, coverage, and usage patterns.
What colors does this HP 70 printhead contain?
This printhead contains two ink colors: Photo Black and Light Gray. Photo Black provides deep, neutral blacks ideal for photographic prints, while Light Gray enables subtle tonal gradations in grayscale images and technical drawings. This combination supports professional monochrome output and color printing where these specific inks are required.
Is this an original HP product or a compatible alternative?
This is an original HP printhead with manufacturer part number C9407A. It carries the HP brand and is manufactured to HP's exact specifications. Using original components ensures optimal print quality, reliability, and compatibility with your HP printer's systems and firmware.
How many printheads come in this package?
This is a single-pack unit containing one HP 70 printhead. The packaging is designed for individual replacement rather than bulk purchasing. The '1 Each' specification confirms it's a single unit ready for installation in one printer.
What warranty coverage applies to this printhead?
HP's warranty for this printhead continues until either the warranty end date is reached or the warranted usage limit is achieved, whichever occurs first. This means coverage is based on both time and usage parameters. For specific warranty details applicable to your purchase, refer to HP's official warranty documentation.