HP HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Printer with Auto Duplex, ADF, and Refillable Ink System E8 Error Fix: Printhead Problem

Error code E8 on the HP HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Printer with Auto Duplex, ADF, and Refillable Ink System means: Printhead Problem. The printhead is not recognized, is improperly installed, or has failed — unlike cartridge-based HP printers where E8 means incompatible cartridge, Smart Tank printers use a permanent printhead that receives ink from the refillable tanks; remove the printhead assembly, clean the electrical contacts on the printhead and inside the carriage with a lint-free cloth dampened with distilled water, allow to dry, and reinstall; if the error persists, the printhead needs replacement (HP printhead replacement kits are available separately from ink)

The most successful fix is "Replace Defective Ink Cartridge with Genuine HP Cartridge" (medium difficulty, ~20 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Defective Ink Cartridge with Genuine HP Cartridge") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 20 minutes. Tools needed: .

DIY cost: $15-$30. Professional repair typically costs $90-$140. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The HP HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Printer with Auto Duplex, ADF, and Refillable Ink System has 8 other known error codes, including: ADF-JAM (Document Feeder Paper Jam), E0 (Ink Access Door Open), E1 (No Paper in Input Tray), E2 (Paper Size Mismatch), E3 (Carriage Jam), and 3 more.

Error code E8 also appears on 4 other HP models: DeskJet 4155e Wireless All-in-One Printer with Mobile Printing and 4800 x 1200 dpi Color Resolution, ENVY 6055e All-in-One Wireless Printer with Auto 2-Sided Printing and Smart App Integration, HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Printing, 35-Page ADF, Fax, and 22 ppm, OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless All-in-One Printer with 20 ppm, Smart Tasks, and Mobile Fax. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.