"HP AIO Printer 7180 " Ink System Failure- Worth Repair ?

Hi              I have the above all in one printer. it is maybe 8 years old now but an excellent,top of the line printer at that time. I have gotten an " ink system failure" warning and nothing works. I have been told that this means the printer is basically shot-to chuck it-and buy a new one. Its such a nice unit, it seems a shame to not try a repair. my local printer repair shop in Vancouver -eltek- has quoted me about $50 to check it out and up to repair from there. I've heard that this is a common problem with this unit. Question- As I am Disabled , on fixed low income,  can I attempt a self repair and if so , what can I attempt? Would it be worthwhile to pay for this problem repair or should I just write it off and save $100 for the newer type, disposable printers ?                                                                                                              Thanks Most Kindly   Brian Smith in North Vanc 

Hey ,  Welcome to the HP Support Forum.  I understand your Photosmart C7180 All-in-One Printer is stuck in an error state.  I would like to assist you with this.   According to this article from HP, the sole troubleshooting recommendation is performing a hard reset.  Beyond that, I recommend you reach out to our tech support team. You can click on the following link to initiate a case: www.hp.com/contacthp/
Once you fill out the online form to create your case you can choose from different direct contact methods.  Even though your printer's out of warranty, you might be able to look into alternative servicing or replacement options with HP.   Addressing your questions about D.I.Y. repair and third-party servicing, I do have some advice that you may want to take into consideration.  The printhead on your C7180 is fixed/permanent.  This means you can't readily take it out and clean it or replace it like you can in other printer models.  Is it possible to dismantle the entire unit and identify the source of the error status (likely the printhead) and repair it on your own?  Maybe... but there are no official guides from HP that support this approach.  With some research online (Google, cough, YouTube, cough ) you might be able to find tips on how to go about this, but we rarely advise this route as it can exacerbate existing issues or create new problems.   Third-party repair businesses may have their own methods for fixing these types of printer errors, but I'm doubtful that they can guarantee a positive outcome, especially with this type of error.  You can end up wasting  money on a fruitless repair.  We don't do pre-sales tips in the Forums, otherwise I'd recommend budget-friendly printers from HP that would match and in many cases exceed the capabilities of your C1780.  If you do end of deciding to pick up a new printer you can checkout new HP models here.   I hope this helps.  Have a great day! 

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