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HP Designjet 500 Plus

HP Designjet 500 Plus
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Introduction
This Users Reference Guide explains how to use your D/A1 size or A0+/E+ size HP Designjet 500 Plus Printer.
The Introduction Tab contains these topics:
Introducing the Documentation
Introduces your printer’s documentation.
Introducing Your
HP Designjet 500 Plus Printer
Contains a brief overview of the printer. It contains information about the printer’s features and what is
included with the printer.
Front View of Printer
Contains a view of the front of the printer showing the location of the printer’s consumable items.
Printer Connections
Shows all the connections to the printer: power, parallel interface, USB and optional network interface.
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HP Designjet 500 Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Inkjet
Maximum Resolution2400 x 1200 dpi
Print resolution (color)2400 x 1200 dpi
Print margins (roll media)5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm
Media thicknessUp to 0.4 mm
Media Sizes SupportedA4, A3, A2, A1, A0
ConnectivityParallel, USB
Memory16 MB
Ink TypesDye-based (color), Pigment-based (black)
Power consumption (standby)15 W
Acoustic power emissions6.5 B(A)
Media TypesBond, Coated
Ink Cartridge Capacity69 ml (black), 28 ml (color)
InterfaceParallel, USB
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Mac OS X

Summary

Introduction

Introducing the Documentation

Introduces your printer's documentation.

Introducing Your HP Designjet 500 Plus Printer

Overview of printer features and included items.

Front View of Printer

Shows the front view and location of consumables.

Printer Connections

Shows connections like power, parallel, USB, network.

Your Printers Main Features

Ultimate Photo Image Quality and Excellent Line Quality

Details print quality, resolution, and nozzle technology.

Unattendedness

Explains modular ink system, cartridges, and printheads lifespan.

Ease-of-use

Covers control panel, media loading, and driver installation.

HP Ink Supplies

Black Ink Cartridges

Details HP No 10 supplies for black ink.

Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Cartridges

Details HP No 82 supplies for color ink.

Printheads

Details HP No 11 supplies for printheads.

Print Resolution

Print Quality Settings

Explains print modes (Fast, Normal, Best) and resolutions.

Media

Supported Media Types

Lists all media types supported by the printer.

User Interface

Front Panel Interface

Describes the front panel display and controls.

Memory

RAM and Expansion Options

Details internal RAM and upgrade options.

Drivers

Available Driver Types

Lists Windows, Mac OS X, and AutoCAD drivers.

Front View of Printer

Printer Components Identification

Identifies power, printhead, ink cartridge, and front panel.

Printer Connections

Connection Types

Details parallel, USB, and network connections.

Media & Ink

Media Choice

Explains how to choose the correct media type for optimal image quality.

Roll Media Operations

Procedures for installing, loading, unloading, and removing roll media.

Sheet Media Operations

Procedures for loading and unloading sheet media.

Ink System Overview

Explains the various elements of the printer's ink system.

Ink Cartridge Management

Covers errors, levels, information, and replacement of ink cartridges.

Printhead Management

Covers errors, information, replacement, and alignment of printheads.

Solutions

Solving Problems

Guides through troubleshooting and finding solutions to printer issues.

Image Quality Problems

Step-by-step troubleshooting for image quality issues.

Ink Supply Problems

Solves problems related to installing ink cartridges and printheads.

Media Problems

Addresses issues like media jams and ink marks on media.

Image Error

Actions for prints that are blank, partial, or incorrect.

Other Problems

Covers miscellaneous problems and communication issues.

Getting Help

Provides information on contacting HP Customer Care.

HP Designjet Online

Accessing HP Designjet Resources

Free web-based club for tips, support, and information.

Front Panel

Front Panel Overview

Describes the display screen, navigation, and action keys.

Menu Structure

Shows the four classes of menu options available with icons.

Navigating the Menu System

Explains how to navigate through the printer's menus.

Printer Options

Page Format

Deals with formatting images and media orientation.

Setting Page Size in the Front Panel

Details adjusting page size via the front panel.

Image Appearance

Explains how to control the overall appearance of prints.

Print Management

Best methods for managing printer work.

Printer Configuration

How to change configuration parameters of the printer.

Specifications

Functional Specifications

Details printer capabilities like ink, paper sizes, and resolution.

Memory Specifications

Information on internal RAM and upgrade options.

Printer Power Specifications

Details power source, frequency, current, and consumption.

Ecological Specifications

Information on energy efficiency, materials, and recyclability.

Enviromental Specifications

Operating and non-operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Acoustic Specifications

Details operating and idle sound pressure and power levels.

Connection Specifications

Information on cable types and recommendations.

Ordering Accessories

Hardware

Lists hardware items like memory modules and network cards.

Consumable Items

Details ink cartridges and printheads with part numbers.

Glossary

Term Definitions

Explains terms like ANSI paper, application, Centronics, clipping, CMP, CMYK.

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