T730 new RIDS tubes require new printhead replacement kit?

[PaulDuner]

Hello,
It's been years since I've worked on plotters.
I've got a T730 and new RIDS tubes I was going to install. When I opened the box. Found sheet said ITS MANDATORY to replace the printheads as well. Is this correct? What occurs if I don't replace the printheads? As I'm sure you all know the price of both these items is about half the cost of another T730.

Any advise?
Thanks in advance.

[blackcat4866]

Re: T730 new RIDS tubes require new printhead replacement kit?

If you've got leaking or damaged tubes, most likely the printhead is dead already. At a minimum I would have a new one at-hand when doing the tubes. =^..^=

[PaulDuner]

Re: T730 new RIDS tubes require new printhead replacement kit?

If you've got leaking or damaged tubes, most likely the printhead is dead already. At a minimum I would have a new one at-hand when doing the tubes. =^..^=

No leaking.
Just trying to understand if I drive 1.5 hours to replace the RIDS, (which I have in hand) am I going to get an error or stoppage for not replacing the printheads.


Or, is HP just saying it's "Mandatory" to ensure best repair/maintenance methods?
I understand that the unit may have one faulty printhead but to state that I must replace all four is odd to me. That was not mandatory for the old 500, 4000 or Z series.

Thanks

[blackcat4866]

Re: T730 new RIDS tubes require new printhead replacement kit?

... I understand that the unit may have one faulty printhead but to state that I must replace all four is odd to me. That was not mandatory for the old 500, 4000 or Z series.

Thanks

There is only (1) printhead, includes all four colors. The process of priming the tubes will consume most of a set of inks, which comes included with the printhead. =^..^=