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General| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Number of Ink Cartridges | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Media Types Supported | Coated, glossy, plain, film, vellum, translucent bond |
| Maximum Media Size | 36 in (914 mm) roll |
| Ink Types | Dye-based |
| Connectivity | Parallel |
| Memory | 64 MB |
| Hard Drive | Not available |
| Media Sizes Supported | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, B4, B3, B2, B1, B0 |
| Roll Width | 24 in, 36 in |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 2000, XP |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz |
Step-by-step instructions for unpacking and assembling the printer and stand.
Detailed information for initial setup, including paper and ink installation.
Information for most common day-to-day printing operations and supplies.
Overview of key capabilities like printing speed, ink capacity, and media handling.
Details on printheads, ink cartridges, and printhead cleaners for optimal performance.
Information on supported paper types, including plain paper, bond, and coated options.
Explanation of the printer's front panel display and navigation buttons.
Details on how to connect the printer to a computer or network.
Information on printer memory, including expansion options and hard disk.
Instructions on upgrading printer memory and installing PostScript kits.
Guidance on ensuring correct driver configuration for optimal print results.
Diagram identifying key external components of the printer.
Diagram identifying key rear components like ports and switches.
Step-by-step guide for powering on the printer for the first time.
Instructions on using the power switches to turn the printer on.
Instructions on using the power switches to turn the printer off.
Details on the function and usage of the power isolation switch.
Overview of the printer's front panel, including display and control buttons.
Explanation of the function of the display screen and navigation keys.
Information on messages and icons displayed on the printer's screen.
Description of the function of the Cancel, Form Feed/Cut, Color/Grayscale keys.
Explanation of the status lights indicating current configuration and printer state.
Details on the On/Off push-button and its function.
How to print the printer's current settings from the front panel.
Guide to navigating the printer's setup menu structure.
Procedure for printing the complete menu structure for reference.
Explanation of various internal prints like configuration and test prints.
Diagram illustrating the organization of the front panel menus.
Instructions on using the front panel keys to navigate menus.
Practical examples demonstrating menu navigation procedures.
Steps to change the menu mode from short to full.
How to adjust color calibration via the Image Quality menu.
Procedure to adjust the page size setting using the front panel.
Instructions for loading single sheets of paper into the printer.
How to set the drying time for different paper types.
Guide to resetting menu settings to their factory defaults.
Explanation of the graphics and icons used throughout the manual.
Guidance on selecting the best paper type for optimal print quality.
Details on supported paper types, their characteristics, and availability.
List of supported paper types with their names and availability.
Table describing paper opacity and finish (matte/glossy).
Recommendations for paper types and print quality settings for different applications.
Tips for proper handling of paper to ensure good print results.
How to check paper width, length, and type loaded on the roll.
How to check sheet paper type, size, and orientation.
Step-by-step guide for loading a new paper roll.
Instructions for loading roll paper using the printer's automatic system.
Procedure for manually aligning roll paper for loading.
Instructions for removing a paper roll from the printer.
Guidance on loading single sheets of paper.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting sheet paper.
Procedure for removing a single sheet of paper.
Table of typical drying times for HP tested paper types.
Introduction to the printer's ink cartridges, printheads, and cleaners.
Information on ink levels, replacement, and status messages.
Details on printhead lifespan, replacement, and status.
Information on the function and replacement of printhead cleaners.
Diagram showing the location of ink cartridges and printheads.
Guidelines for handling and installing HP No.80 supplies.
Important safety advice for handling printheads and ink cartridges.
Criteria for determining when to replace ink cartridges or printheads.
Explanation of status messages related to ink and printhead conditions.
Descriptions of messages indicating ink levels and cartridge status.
Descriptions of messages indicating printhead status and replacement needs.
Information about printhead lifespan reaching its limit.
Procedure for reseating a printhead to resolve issues.
Troubleshooting steps for a failed printhead.
Guidance for when an incorrect printhead or cleaner is installed.
Diagram illustrating the menu options for ink system management.
How to view details about installed ink cartridges.
How to view status and details for each printhead.
Step-by-step guide for removing an ink cartridge.
Step-by-step guide for installing a new ink cartridge.
Instructions for safely removing a printhead.
Instructions for installing a new printhead.
Procedure for removing a printhead cleaner.
Procedure for installing a new printhead cleaner.
Steps to perform after installing new printheads or cleaners.
Overview of settings affecting print output, like pen width and color.
How to customize pen settings and colors for specific print outputs.
Guide to choosing and defining palettes for print color settings.
How to print and view current printer configuration settings.
Explanation of how colors are represented and used in palettes.
Instructions for defining custom palette settings for pens.
How to control how overlapping lines are handled in prints.
Guidance on printing color images in black and white.
How to toggle print output between color and grayscale modes.
Table of typical printing times based on paper and print quality settings.
Explanation of Draft, Normal, and Best print quality modes.
How to select print quality settings using the front panel.
Overview of managing jobs that are actively printing or drying.
How to stop a job that is currently printing.
Procedure to cancel the drying process for a print.
Information about print jobs waiting in the printer's queue.
Explanation of the printer's job queue and its limitations.
Benefits and behavior of the printer with queueing enabled.
Behavior of the printer when queueing is disabled.
How to resume printing a file that has timed out.
How to identify jobs and their position within the printer queue.
How to check the dimensions of pages waiting in the queue.
How to move a job to the front of the queue.
Procedure for removing a print job from the queue.
How to create multiple copies of a job in the queue.
Techniques to reduce paper usage by nesting prints side-by-side.
Definition and purpose of the nesting feature.
How the printer automatically rotates pages for nesting.
Limitations on rotating pages, especially with roll paper.
Interaction between nesting and page rotation settings.
Conditions under which the printer will attempt to nest pages.
Criteria for pages to be eligible for the nesting feature.
How to configure nesting settings and select a method.
Effect of queueing status on nesting behavior.
Information on the printer's waiting time for nesting.
How to adjust the spacing between nested pages.
How to print the printer's current configuration using HP-GL/2.
Steps to view and print the current front-panel settings.
Guidance on modifying settings via the front panel.
Procedure for recalibrating the printer for optimal accuracy.
How to return calibration settings to the original factory state.
How to select or change the printer's graphics language.
Information for system administrators on graphics languages and network settings.
How to configure network and I/O settings.
How to adjust the I/O time-out period.
Information on upgrading printer hardware and memory.
Details on installing an optional hard drive.
Overview of printer configurations and upgrade options.
Instructions for increasing the printer's memory capacity.
Information on limitations related to long-axis printing based on memory.
Tips for optimizing printer performance and speed.
How to emulate different offset printing standards for color proofing.
How to control ink usage to prevent paper wrinkling or damage.
How to improve color consistency by calibrating the printer.
Guide to using internal prints for diagnosing image quality issues.
Procedure for printing the diagnostic print quality test pages.
Instructions for scanning the printed sample for analysis.
How to perform a test to check for clogged or misaligned nozzles.
Steps to resolve issues identified by the nozzle print test.
How to check and correct color alignment issues.
General steps for troubleshooting color alignment issues.
How to perform a test for banding in Best print mode.
Identifying causes and solutions for banding issues.
Troubleshooting banding related to printhead malfunctions.
Analysis of banding issues across different color channels.
Troubleshooting banding due to incorrect paper feeding.
Procedure for aligning the printheads to ensure print quality.
Instructions for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior components.
Guidelines for typical daily print volume and maintenance advice.
Information on operating conditions that may affect printer performance.
Steps for safely storing or moving the printer.
Introduction to the troubleshooting section and its contents.
Guidance on locating solutions for various printer issues.
Steps to identify the root cause of printer malfunctions.
Troubleshooting common issues affecting print image quality.
Troubleshooting issues related to printer settings and configuration.
How to resolve issues with jagged or stepped lines in prints.
Troubleshooting missing or faint lines in printed output.
How to fix issues with color misregistration in prints.
General troubleshooting steps for color alignment problems.
How to resolve banding issues in prints.
Steps to diagnose and fix banding issues.
Guidance when print quality tests show no defects.
Troubleshooting issues related to color accuracy and consistency.
How to resolve problems with inconsistent color output.
How to address color bleeding on glossy paper.
Settings for configuring color accuracy on the printer and driver.
Resources for further help with printer issues.
Troubleshooting warped lines caused by media condition.
How to fix blurred lines caused by ink bleed.
Troubleshooting marks and scratches on glossy media.
How to resolve smears or scratches on printed media.
Troubleshooting issues related to loading and feeding media.
How to resolve media misalignment errors.
Troubleshooting issues with ink cartridges, printheads, and cleaners.
Steps to resolve issues after reseating a printhead.
Troubleshooting ink cartridge insertion problems.
Troubleshooting printhead insertion problems.
Troubleshooting printhead cleaner insertion problems.
Instructions for cleaning the carriage interconnect wiper.
Steps to remove a media jam from the printer.
Troubleshooting issues with computer-to-printer communication.
Common communication errors and their solutions.
Troubleshooting issues with image placement and content.
How to resolve issues with blank print output.
Troubleshooting incomplete print jobs.
How to resolve issues where parts of the image are cut off.
Troubleshooting clipping on long-axis prints.
Resolving issues where the image is confined to one quadrant.
How to address unintended image rotation.
How to print mirror images correctly.
Troubleshooting distorted or unreadable print output.
How to resolve issues with images overlapping on a sheet.
Troubleshooting why pen settings are not applied.
How to resolve unexpected black and white prints.
Troubleshooting incorrect print output compared to expectations.
How to resolve issues with page format and rotation features.
Steps to take when front-panel messages are unclear.
Information on system error messages and how to respond.
Troubleshooting out of memory or data loss messages.
Understanding the relationship between file size and printer memory.
Troubleshooting general printer issues not covered elsewhere.
Steps to take when the printer is unresponsive.
How to diagnose and resolve slow printing issues.
Troubleshooting delays in the nesting process.
Information on contacting HP Customer Care for support.
List of front-panel messages and the corresponding actions to take.
Detailed technical specifications for the printer model.
Key functional details like supplies, paper sizes, and programming languages.
List of supported paper types and their characteristics.
Resolution options for Draft, Normal, and Best print modes.
Details on default and specified margins for different paper types.
List of printer programming languages like HP-GL/2 and PostScript.
Printer accuracy specifications and environmental conditions.
Dimensions, weight, and power requirements of the printer.
Details on printer memory capacity and expansion options.
Information on power consumption, current rating, and energy efficiency.
Environmental compliance information regarding materials and packaging.
Operating temperature and humidity ranges for optimal performance.
Specifications for operating the printer outside normal ranges.
Details on sound pressure and operating sound power levels.
Compliance information regarding electromagnetic interference.
Safety compliance and certifications for the printer.
Statement of compliance with relevant industry standards.
Part numbers and descriptions for ordering printer supplies and accessories.
Information on HP-GL/2 and HP RTL programming languages.
Methods for ordering printer supplies and accessories.
Definition of Alternating current.
Explanation of how printer software changes ink placement for better accuracy.
Definition of American standard paper sizes like A, B, C, etc.
Definition of software used for creating drawings.
Standard for the parallel interface between computer and printer.
Definition of losing part of a drawing at the edges.
Explanation of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black color model.
Definition of paper coated on one side for inkjet printing.
Definition of an external item connected to the printer.
Definition of a photography technique involving coating.
Definition of Dots per inch, a measure of print resolution.
Definition of software controlling communication between devices.
Definition of the control panel on the right side of the printer.
Definition of the structure of options displayed on the front panel.
Definition of a language for printer output control.
Definition of shades of grey to represent colors.
Definition of a glossy, opaque photographic paper.
Definition of Hewlett-Packard's graphics language for plotters.
Definition of data transmission between computer and device.
Description of HP No.80 ink cartridges and their installation.
Definition of the smallest rectangle containing the entire drawing.
Definition of International Organization for Standardization paper sizes.
Definition of Japanese standard paper sizes.
Definition of Local Area Network.
Definition of printing longer than the standard page size.
Definition of space around the image on the paper.
Definition referring to the printer's network interface.
Definition of placing pages side-by-side on roll paper.
Location and function of ink nozzles on the printhead.
Definition of logical pens defined by color and width.
Definition of Printer Management Language.
Definition of a page description language for printers.
Definition of page size minus margins.
Definition of defining an image in terms of dots.
Action of removing and reinserting a printhead.
Definition of Red, Green, and Blue color model.
Definition of Raster Image Processor.
Definition of HP's graphics language for plotters.
Definition of the horizontal axis in print carriage movement.
Location for printhead cleaning and servicing.
Definition of front panel menu setting for limited options.
Definition of the rod holding the paper roll.
Definition of quantity of information processed by software.
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