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General| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Ink Types | HP Latex Inks |
| Number of Cartridges | 6 |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, Mac OS |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| Media Types Supported | Banners, films, papers, textiles |
| Media Thickness | Up to 0.5 mm |
| Ink Configuration | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
Provides general guidelines for safe operation and handling of the printer.
Details warnings and precautions regarding electrical hazards associated with the printer.
Warns about high temperatures within the printer and precautions to avoid burns.
Outlines precautions to prevent fire risks associated with the printer's operation.
Advises on precautions to avoid injury from the printer's moving parts.
Provides guidance on safely handling heavy substrate rolls to prevent injury.
Recommends safety measures and precautions when handling ink system components.
Explains the meaning of various warning symbols and labels used in the manual.
Explains methods to check the current operational status of the printer.
Details how to view the status of the printer's ink system.
Describes how to view the levels and status of the ink cartridges.
Explains how to get detailed information on the status of individual printheads.
Provides instructions for checking and correcting errors in the printer's file system.
Explains how the printer communicates errors and warnings to the user.
Offers guidelines for optimal results and maintenance of the ink system.
Details the process for aligning printheads to ensure color accuracy and print quality.
Describes how to test the porosity of different substrates for optimal printing.
Provides steps to clean electrical contacts on printheads and carriage for better recognition.
Instructions for cleaning the external surfaces of the printer.
Step-by-step guide for cleaning the printer's platen area.
Explains how to clean printheads to resolve quality issues and improve performance.
Guidance on cleaning the substrate-advance sensor window for accurate printing.
Procedure for cleaning and lubricating the printer's carriage rail for smooth movement.
Information on checking ink cartridge expiration dates and general maintenance.
Instructions for preparing the printer for moving or extended storage.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing ink cartridges.
Procedure for replacing the ink maintenance kit components.
Detailed guide on how to remove and install printer printheads.
Instructions for replacing the printhead cleaning kit components.
Information on service maintenance indicators and scheduling.
Explains how to download and install media presets for different substrates.
Guides users on creating custom media presets for unsupported substrates.
Advice on choosing correct printer settings and color profiles for substrates.
Suggestions for increasing printing speed, including pass count and cutter settings.
Details the procedure for calibrating colors for consistent print output.
Explains the role of color profiles in achieving accurate color reproduction.
Tips for optimizing color output, ink usage, and print quality with latex inks.
A systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving print quality problems.
How to print and interpret the printhead status plot for performance checks.
Diagnosing and fixing graininess in printed images.
Troubleshooting steps for horizontal banding in prints.
Calibrating substrate advance to correct banding and improve print placement.
Methods to resolve different types of vertical banding in prints.
Troubleshooting steps for printhead misalignment causing color shifts.
Addressing inconsistencies in color intensity across printed areas.
Fixing issues with rough or blurred text, lines, or solid areas.
Solutions for black areas appearing hazy or not sufficiently black.
Diagnosing and resolving issues causing ink smears on prints.
Addressing minor color differences or unevenness on substrates.
Troubleshooting oily or smudged prints that occur after touching.
Addressing issues where print dimensions are altered due to substrate shrinkage or expansion.
Resolving common problems encountered when printing tiled images.
Provides suggestions for successfully loading substrates into the printer.
Steps to correct a substrate that is loaded incorrectly or is mispositioned.
Instructions for clearing substrate jams and preventing recurrence.
Addressing issues where the substrate becomes deformed or wrinkled during printing.
Information on substrate dimensional changes and their impact on print accuracy.
How to compensate for substrate bow deformation that causes curved prints.
Troubleshooting steps for when the automatic cutter fails to operate.
Procedure for clearing jams related to the take-up reel.
Diagnosing and resolving issues with the take-up reel not winding substrate correctly.
Guidance on installing the ink maintenance kit when prompted by the printer.
Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered when inserting ink cartridges.
Steps to resolve problems when inserting printheads into the carriage.
Troubleshooting for inserting the printhead cleaning cartridge correctly.
Actions to take when the printer recommends reseating or replacing a printhead.
Procedure for cleaning printheads to resolve image quality issues.
Process for aligning printheads to ensure color accuracy and sharp graphics.
Steps for reinserting printheads, especially after alignment or substrate jams.
Manual steps to configure the printer's IP address if DHCP is unavailable.
Troubleshooting steps for accessing the printer's Embedded Web Server.
Diagnosing reasons why print jobs are not being processed by the printer.
Addressing issues where the software generating print jobs becomes unresponsive.
Investigating causes for overall slow printing performance.
Troubleshooting access issues with files stored on the printer's hard disk.
Resolving communication problems between the computer and the printer.
Guidance on addressing squeaking noises from the printer's platen rollers.
Explanation of common text-based error messages and their recommended solutions.
Explanation of numeric error codes and their corresponding resolutions.
Overview of HP's support services for the Designjet printer.
Lists available documents provided with or downloadable for the printer.
Details the program enabling users to replace parts themselves.
Information on how to contact HP Customer Care for support.
Information on how to find HP support telephone numbers.
How to request detailed printer status information for service engineers.
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