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HP Designjet 4000 Series

HP Designjet 4000 Series
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Printing Specifications
Product: HP Designjet 4000/4500 Printer Quick Reference Guide
Part number: Q1272-90001 EN
TEXT
PAGES
Page Count 204 (with cover)
Paper Type HP standard 50# book (69 to 80g/m ) recycled offset or equivalent
2
Ink 4-color process (CMYK)
Co
verage 4/4
COVER PAGES
Page Count 2 front and back
Paper
Type Up to DCs: whatever is normally used for QRGs (170/200g)
Ink 4-color
Coverage 4/4
Fini
sh Up to DCs
FINISH
Page Trim Size A5
Bindery SS or as prefered
Fold
ing Instruction None
Special
Instruc
tions
If the print location is different from the location stated, change the print location to the
appropriate
location.
If recycled paper is used, add the recycled paper logo and text.
Refer to the Pantone Matching System for accurate spot color reproduction.
Printed on recycled
paper

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HP Designjet 4000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelHP Designjet 4000 Series
CategoryPrinter
Print TechnologyThermal Inkjet
Print Resolution1200 x 600 dpi
Maximum Print Width42 inches (1066.8 mm)
Media TypesBond, coated paper, photo paper
Operating Systems SupportedMac OS, Windows

Summary

1 Introduction

Using this guide

Explains how the Quick Reference Guide and Using your printer on CD are organized.

The printers main features

Highlights the key features of the HP Designjet printer series.

The printers main components [4000]

Illustrates and lists the main components of the HP Designjet 4000 printer.

The printers main components [4500]

Illustrates and lists the main components of the HP Designjet 4500 printer.

The front panel

Describes the functions and components of the printer's front panel.

Printer software

Lists the software provided with the printer, including drivers and utilities.

2 How do I... (printer operation topics)

Switch on and off

Provides instructions for powering the printer on and off.

Restart

Details the steps to restart the printer in various circumstances.

Access the Embedded Web Server

Explains how to access the printer's web interface for management.

Change the sleep mode setting

Describes how to adjust the printer's power-saving sleep mode.

3 How do I... (paper topics)

Load a roll onto the spindle [4000]

Step-by-step guide for loading a paper roll onto the spindle for HP Designjet 4000.

Load a roll into the printer [4000]

Instructions for loading a paper roll into the HP Designjet 4000 printer.

Unload a roll from the printer [4000]

Procedure for removing a paper roll from the HP Designjet 4000 printer.

Load a single sheet [4000]

Guide for loading a single sheet of paper into the HP Designjet 4000 printer.

Trim the paper with the manual cutter [4500]

Instructions on using the manual cutter to trim paper on the HP Designjet 4500.

Download media profiles

Explains how to download media profiles for optimal print quality.

4 How do I... (print job topics)

Submit a job with the Embedded Web Server

Details on submitting print jobs using the printer's web interface.

Save a job

Instructions on saving a print job for later reprinting.

Cancel a job

Describes how to cancel a print job from the front panel or web server.

Nest jobs to save roll paper

Explains how to place pages side-by-side to conserve paper.

5 How do I... (stacker topics) [4500]

Install the stacker

Guide for installing the optional stacker accessory.

Clean the stacker rollers

Instructions for cleaning the stacker rollers to maintain performance.

Move or store the stacker

Steps for moving or storing the stacker accessory.

6 How do I... (image adjustment topics)

Change the page size

Explains how to specify the page size for printing.

Change the print quality

Details the different print quality settings available.

Adjust the margins

Describes how to adjust the printable area margins.

Scale an image

Instructions on resizing images for printing.

7 How do I... (color topics)

Perform color calibration

Explains how to calibrate the printer for consistent color output.

Perform black point compensation

Details the black point compensation option for color adjustments.

Set the rendering intent

Describes how to handle out-of-gamut colors during color transformation.

8 How do I... (ink system topics)

Remove an ink cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for removing ink cartridges.

Insert an ink cartridge

Guide for installing new ink cartridges.

Remove a printhead

Instructions on how to remove and replace printheads.

Align the printheads

Procedure for aligning printheads to ensure print quality.

Get ink cartridge statistics

How to retrieve information about installed ink cartridges.

9 How do I... (Image Diagnostics Print topics)

Print the Image Diagnostics Print

Explains how to print diagnostic patterns to check print quality.

Interpret Image Diagnostics part 1

Guide to interpreting the first part of the print for alignment issues.

Interpret Image Diagnostics part 2

How to interpret the second part of the print for printhead and paper advance issues.

If I still have a problem

Troubleshooting steps for print quality issues not resolved by diagnostics.

10 How do I... (paper advance calibration topics)

Overview of the calibration process

Provides an overview of the paper advance calibration process.

The calibration process in detail

Detailed steps for calibrating the printer's paper advance mechanism.

After calibration

Guidance on what to do after the paper advance calibration is complete.

11 How do I... (scanner topics) [4500]

Calibrate the scanner

Instructions for calibrating the scanner for optimal quality.

Create a new media profile

Steps for creating a custom media profile for the scanner.

Scan a document to a file

Guide for scanning documents and saving them as files.

Adjust color

How to adjust colors of scanned images using the scanner software.

Clean the glass

Procedure for cleaning the scanner glass plate.

12 The problem is... (paper topics)

Paper Loading Issues

Troubleshooting for paper loading failures.

Paper Jam Issues

Steps to clear paper jams in the printer.

Stacking Issues

Resolving problems with prints not stacking properly.

Paper UnloadingTrimming Issues

Troubleshooting paper unloading or trimming problems.

13 The problem is... (print quality topics)

General Advice for Print Quality

General tips for achieving optimal print quality.

Banding Issues

Troubleshooting horizontal lines (banding) in prints.

Lines Missing or Thinner

Diagnosing and fixing issues with missing or thin lines in prints.

Print Smudges

Solutions for prints that smudge when touched.

14 The problem is... (image error topics)

Blank or Partial Print

Troubleshooting issues with completely blank or partially printed pages.

Image Clipping Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems with clipped images.

Image RotationMirroring

Addressing unexpected image rotation or mirror image output.

Distorted or Unintelligible Print

Troubleshooting steps for distorted or unintelligible print output.

15 The problem is... (ink system topics)

Ink Cartridge Issues

Troubleshooting problems with ink cartridge installation and removal.

Printhead Issues

Resolving problems related to printhead installation and status messages.

Ink Cartridge Status Messages

Explanation of different ink cartridge status messages.

Printhead Status Messages

Explanation of different printhead status messages.

16 The problem is... (stacker topics) [4500]

Paper Scrolling

Troubleshooting paper scrolling issues with the stacker.

Trailing Edge Curling

Addressing issues where the trailing edge of paper curls up.

Paper Not Completely Ejected

Resolving problems with the paper not being fully ejected by the stacker.

17 The problem is... (scanner topics) [4500]

Scanner Light Indicators

Interpreting scanner status lights like flashing diagnostics or wait lights.

Scanner Software Issues

Troubleshooting problems with scanner software language or startup.

Media Profile and Job Handling

Resolving issues with media profiles, job holds, and roll loading.

Scanned Image Quality

Addressing issues like wide margins or streaks in scanned images.

18 The problem is... (other topics)

Printer Start-up Issues

Troubleshooting problems during the printer's start-up process.

Front Panel Error Messages

Interpreting and acting on front panel error codes and messages.

Printhead Performance Messages

Understanding messages about printheads limiting performance.

Printer Not Printing

Troubleshooting reasons why the printer may not be printing.

Platen Roller Squeak

Instructions for oiling the platen rollers to resolve squeaking.

19 Legal information

Worldwide Limited Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the HP Limited Warranty.

Software License Agreement

Outlines the terms of use for the HP software included with the printer.

Regulatory Notices

Provides regulatory compliance information, including EMC and FCC statements.

Declaration of Conformity

Confirms product specifications and compliance with safety and EMC standards.

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