HP DesignJet 800

Using this Guide
Introducing Your
HP DesignJet 800 Printer
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Introduction
This User’s Reference guide explains how to use your D/A1 size or A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 Printer.
The Introduction Tab contains these topics:
• Using this Guide
Contains information on how to use this guide. There is an explanation of when you should use it and what each
of the navigation buttons do when you click on them.
• Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 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 the all connections: power, parallel interface, USB and network interface.

HP DesignJet 800 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Thermal Inkjet
Media Thickness	Up to 0.4 mm
Maximum Print Width	42 inches
Media Types Supported	Bond, Coated Paper, Matte Film, Photo Paper, Plain Paper, Tracing Paper, Vellum
Connectivity	IEEE-1284 parallel
Print Speed (black, normal quality, A1)	1.5 min/page
Print Speed (color, normal quality, A1)	1.5 min/page
Print Margins (top, bottom, right, left)	5 mm (top), 5 mm (bottom), 5 mm (right), 5 mm (left)
Hard Disk Capacity	Optional 6 GB
Power Consumption (typical)	200 watts
Print Speed	85 A1 prints per hour
Media Sizes	A1, A2, A3, A4
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Mac OS
Ink Cartridges	4 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)

Summary

Front View and Connections

Front View of Printer

Overview of the printer's physical components, including ink and control panel.

Printer Connections

Details on connecting the printer to power and data sources via ports.

Ink System and Supplies

Ink System Overview

General information about the printer's ink system and its components.

Ink Cartridge Management

Information on ink cartridge maintenance, status indicators, and replacement procedures.

Printhead Information and Alignment

Details on printhead errors, alignment, and replacement procedures.

Paper Handling and Loading

Paper Loading Procedures

Instructions on correctly loading various paper types and orientations for printing.

Paper Jams and Clearing

Guidance on identifying, preventing, and clearing paper jams within the printer.

Print Quality and Paper Types

Print Quality Selection

Guidance on selecting print quality settings for optimal results based on media.

Media Types and Recommendations

Recommendations for suitable paper types for mono and color printing based on usage.

Navigating the Menu System

Printer Menu System Overview

Introduction to the printer's menu system for accessing functions and settings.

Navigation Keys and Controls

Explanation of the navigation keys (Menu, Cancel, Back, Enter) used to control the printer.

Front-Panel Message Descriptions

Detailed explanations of front-panel messages and recommended actions for troubleshooting.

Printer Configuration and Management

Printer Appearance Settings

Settings to control the visual appearance and formatting of printed output.

Print Management and Job Control

Guidance on managing print jobs, queueing, and handling print operations.

Printer Configuration Options

Overview of printer configuration options, including settings for hardware and software.

Troubleshooting Image Quality Issues

Image Quality Problems

Guidance on identifying and resolving common image quality problems.

Diagnostic Prints

Explanation and interpretation of diagnostic prints used for troubleshooting.

Specifications, Accessories, and Glossary

Functional Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the printer's hardware and operational parameters.

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

Information on how to order printer accessories, parts, and supplies.

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of technical terms and concepts related to the printer and printing.