Ink System Failed error on Photosmart All in One C7180

I have a Photosmart All in One C7180. I am getting the Ink System has failed....Error: 0xc05d0281 message. I have tried all of the suggested solutions to make this go away but it seems to be a hardware failure. Is this something that can be fixed/replaced or is the printer history? I don't want to pay for an HP service call if this is not something that can be fixed/replaced. Thank you for any help

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I read your post about the scanning troubles you're facing with your moms Photosmart C309a and wanted to share my suggestion with you.
Click here to see the guide and follow the steps: 'Another program has control of the scanner' Message Displays on the Computer When Scanning
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*** Fix your HP Photosmart D7360 (Reset Code/Master Reset) ***
1- Turn off power and unplug from power source.
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3- Disconnect,by pulling gently, both white flat ribbon cables off the main circuit board.
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Ink system failed Error:Oxc18a0101 on photosmart D7160

Changed the ink cartridges and got Ink system failure. Unable to print. Error: Oxc18a0101 Printer not that old and not used that much. Turned power off then on again did not help. Unplugged power and USB also did not help. Looking for help!!!

HarleyHawk
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 98%, 24 votes
*** Fix your HP Photosmart D7360 (Reset Code/Master Reset) ***
1- Turn off power and unplug from power source.
2- Open right side of printer (looking at the front).
3- Disconnect,by pulling gently, both white flat ribbon cables off the main circuit board.
4- Plug in power source and turn printer on. Wait till you get a error message and push "Ok".
5- Unplug power source.
6- Reconnect the flat ribbon cables by aligning and carefully pushing into the conectors on the main circuit board.
7- Plug in power source and turn printer on (Printer preparing occurred).
8- voila, the nasty error message 0xc18a0001 "Ink System has Failed" is now gone. http://www.fixya.com/support/t451942-help THIS WORKED!!! Don't throw it out try this first for: Ink system failed Errorxc18a0101 on photosmart D7160. Message Edited by AJ on 01-28-2009 05:05 PM

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hi,
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