HP 72 Gray and Photo Black Printhead (C9380A)

$127.00

HP 72 printhead Replace with the genuine HP 72 Gray and Photo Black Printhead (C9380A) to support consistent ink delivery and reliable print quality on compatible HP DesignJet printers.

  • UPC: 808736779548
  • Gray and Photo Black channels: Supports neutral tones, strong contrast, and smooth gradients.
  • Genuine HP printhead: Uses HP part number C9380A for accurate ordering.
  • Restores print quality: Helps resolve streaking, missing lines, banding, and uneven density.
  • Designed for DesignJet: Built for supported HP DesignJet T series printers.
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Description

HP 72 Gray and Photo Black Printhead (C9380A)

HP 72 printhead replacement helps maintain consistent print quality and dependable performance on compatible HP DesignJet T series printers. The genuine HP 72 Gray and Photo Black Printhead (C9380A) is a user replaceable maintenance item designed to support clean ink delivery and predictable output. If you are seeing streaks, banding, missing lines, or uneven density, replacing the correct OEM printhead is often part of standard troubleshooting to bring prints back to normal.

This printhead supports Gray and Photo Black ink channels. Gray is used for neutral tones and smooth shading, while Photo Black supports strong contrast and shadow detail. Print quality issues can show up quickly in gradients, grayscale areas, and darker image regions. Using a genuine HP printhead helps maintain compatibility with the printer ink system and the printer monitoring functions that track supply status and performance. For shared printers and busy workgroups, keeping the correct printhead available helps reduce downtime and supports repeatable results.

Key Features:

  • Genuine HP printhead: HP part number C9380A for accurate ordering and dependable compatibility.
  • Gray and Photo Black channels: Supports neutral tone control, smooth shading, and consistent contrast.
  • Print quality maintenance: A common replacement item when troubleshooting streaks, missing lines, banding, or uneven density.
  • Designed for HP DesignJet: Built to work with the printer ink delivery and monitoring functions.

Applications:

  • Routine maintenance to support consistent print quality
  • CAD drawings, architectural plans, and engineering documents
  • Maps, GIS output, and technical documents
  • Presentation graphics and image based prints where smooth gradients matter

Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Brand HP
Item Type Printhead
Supply Series HP 72
Ink Channels Gray, Photo Black
HP Part Number C9380A
Compatible Printer Series HP DesignJet T1100 series, HP DesignJet T1120 series, HP DesignJet T1200 series, HP DesignJet T1300 series, HP DesignJet T2300 series, HP DesignJet T610 series, HP DesignJet T620 series, HP DesignJet T770 series, HP DesignJet T790 series, HP DesignJet T795 series

Printing Guidelines & Additional Information:

  • Confirm the part number: Match your printer requirements to HP C9380A before ordering.
  • Installation: Follow the printer prompts and on screen instructions during replacement to ensure proper initialization.
  • Recycling: Review our recycling guidance here: HP ink cartridge recycling guide. HP information page: HP ink and toner recycling.
  • Need help matching supplies: If you share your printer model, we can help confirm the correct HP 72 supplies for your configuration.
  • Need bulk quantities: Request a quote and we will help you price it out for your team.

Replace the HP 72 printhead (C9380A) to keep your HP DesignJet output consistent, clean, and ready for daily use.

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HP DesignJet Printers, Inks & Media

HP DesignJet printers are the standard for dependable wide format printing in architecture, engineering, construction, schools, and in-plant print rooms. At Paragon Visual, we focus on HP because the DesignJet platform delivers sharp lines, accurate colors, and proven reliability in environments where deadlines and details really matter. When you pair HP hardware with the right inks and media, you get a complete wide format solution that is simple to manage and easy to support. This HP brand page brings together the printers and supplies we recommend most often for our customers. From technical devices for CAD drawings to graphic printers for posters and displays, we help you configure the right HP DesignJet system and keep it running with original HP inks and media. Our team supports you here in the United States, so you are never left wondering who to call when a project is on the line.

Why Choose HP Through Paragon Visual?

  • Proven HP DesignJet platform: Reliable printers designed for technical documents, maps, renderings, posters, and graphics.
  • Right-sized recommendations: We match HP DesignJet models to your volume, applications, and workspace instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all solution.
  • Original HP inks and supplies: Genuine HP inks, printheads, and media that protect print quality and reduce unexpected downtime.
  • Real-world support: Guidance from a team that understands wide format printing, not just box shipping.

HP Wide Format Solutions We Offer

  • Technical and CAD printers: HP DesignJet devices built for line drawings, plans, and construction documents where clarity and scale are critical.
  • Graphic and photo printers: HP DesignJet models optimized for posters, signage, and image-heavy prints with smooth gradients and rich color.
  • Original HP inks and printheads: Dye and pigment inks designed to work together with HP printheads for consistent results from job to job.
  • HP papers and specialty media: Coated bond, photo papers, and specialty media that help you get the most from your HP wide format printer.

Who HP Wide Format is For

  • Architects, engineers, and contractors: Clear, accurate plans and construction sets that are easy to read in the office or on the job site.
  • Reprographics and in-plant print rooms: Reliable HP DesignJet printers that can handle daily repeat jobs and mixed print volumes.
  • Schools, districts, and universities: Posters, classroom visuals, career and technical education projects, and facility signage.
  • Print service providers: Supplemental wide format capacity for fast-turn technical or short-run graphic work.

Explore HP Resources

  • Shop HP wide format printers: Browse our selection of HP DesignJet models in the Graphic Printers category.
  • Find HP ink and supplies: See original HP ink and related products for popular models in our HP DesignJet ink supplies collection.
  • Recycle HP ink and toner: Use HP Planet Partners to return and recycle used cartridges at HP’s recycling program.

HP DesignJet printers and supplies from Paragon Visual give your team a dependable wide format printing platform, backed by expert support and genuine HP consumables.

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