EasyManua.ls Logo

HP Designjet T7100 Mono

HP Designjet T7100 Mono
208 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
Edition: 3
Designjet T7100 and T7100 Monochrome
Printer Series
Using Your Printer
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the HP Designjet T7100 Mono and is the answer not in the manual?

HP Designjet T7100 Mono Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Inkjet
Hard Disk160 GB
Operating Systems SupportedWindows, Mac OS, Linux
Print ResolutionUp to 1200 x 600 dpi
Media TypesBond and coated paper, technical paper, film
Media Sizes210 to 1067-mm wide sheets; 210 to 1067-mm rolls
Maximum Print Width1067 mm
Maximum Print Length1600 mm
ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

1 Introduction

Safety precautions

Essential guidelines for safe printer operation and preventing damage.

Product models

Lists the specific HP Designjet printer models covered in this guide.

The printers main features

Overview of the key capabilities and advanced features of the printer.

The printers main components

Identifies and describes the essential physical parts of the printer.

The front panel

Details the printer's control interface, buttons, and display functions.

Printer software

Information on the provided HP drivers and utility software for the printer.

The Embedded Web Servers main components

Explains the features and functionality of the printer's network interface.

The HP Utilitys main features

Describes the software interface for managing printer features and settings.

Turn the printer on and off

Instructions for safely powering the printer on, off, and into sleep mode.

2 Connectivity and software instructions

Choose which connection method to use

Guides on selecting between network and direct computer connection methods.

Connect to a network (Windows)

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the printer to a Windows network.

Connect directly to a computer (Windows)

Procedure for establishing a direct USB connection with a Windows computer.

Connect to a network (Mac OS)

Instructions for connecting the printer to a Mac OS network.

Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS)

Procedure for establishing a direct USB connection with a Mac OS computer.

Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS)

Steps for removing printer software and drivers from a Mac OS system.

3 Personalize the printer

Change the language of the front-panel display

How to set the display language for menus and messages on the printer panel.

Access the HP Utility

Instructions to open and utilize the HP Utility software for printer management.

Access the Embedded Web Server

Steps to connect to and manage the printer via its web interface.

Configure network settings

Details on setting IP addresses, subnet masks, and other network parameters.

Paper suitability options

Defines how the printer handles jobs with incompatible paper types.

Roll switching options

Settings that control how the printer selects between loaded paper rolls.

4 Handle the paper

Load a roll into the printer

Step-by-step guide for loading paper rolls into the printer correctly.

Unload a roll from the printer

Procedure for safely removing loaded paper rolls from the printer.

Perform paper advance calibration

Calibrating paper movement for improved print accuracy and quality.

Download paper presets

How to download and install HP paper settings for specific paper types.

Feed and cut the paper

Instructions for advancing and cutting paper from the roll.

Order paper

Information on supported paper types and how to order supplies.

5 Handle the ink system

Ink system components

Overview of ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridges.

Remove an ink cartridge

Procedure for safely removing and replacing ink cartridges.

Insert an ink cartridge

Steps for correctly installing new ink cartridges into the printer.

Remove a printhead

Instructions for removing and replacing printheads.

Insert a printhead

Steps for correctly installing new printheads into the carriage.

Clean (recover) the printheads

How to clean printheads to improve image quality and prevent clogs.

Align the printheads

Procedure for aligning printheads to ensure accurate colors and sharp edges.

Order ink supplies

List of available ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridges.

6 Use of multiple rolls

The uses of a multiroll printer

Benefits and applications of having multiple paper rolls loaded simultaneously.

How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls

Explanation of how jobs are assigned to specific loaded paper rolls.

Nest jobs to save paper

Technique for printing multiple jobs side-by-side to conserve paper.

7 Use of the stacker

Install the stacker

Steps for connecting and setting up the optional paper stacker accessory.

Unload the stacker

Procedure for detaching and removing the paper stacker.

Stacker messages

Explanation of common messages displayed when using the stacker.

Clean the stacker rollers

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the stacker's rollers.

8 Setup of folding devices

Install the folding device

Steps for connecting and setting up the optional folding device.

Select folding style

How to choose and apply different folding methods via software or front panel.

9 Print options

Create a print job

Process for sending documents to the printer via drivers or web server.

Select print quality

How to choose between speed, quality, or custom print settings.

High-quality printing

Options and settings for achieving the best possible print output quality.

Select paper size

How to specify the desired paper dimensions for the print job.

Select margins options

Adjusting the blank space around the printed image on the paper.

Preview a print

Checking the layout and appearance of a print job before actual printing.

Nest jobs to save paper

Technique for printing multiple jobs side-by-side to conserve paper.

Unattended printingovernight printing

Strategies and tips for managing long print jobs without supervision.

10 Color management

Color calibration

Process for ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction across prints.

Color management from printer drivers

How to manage colors using settings within the printer driver.

Color management from the Embedded Web Server

Using the printer's web interface to configure color management settings.

Color management from the front panel

Adjusting color settings directly on the printer's control panel.

11 Job queue management

Embedded Web Server job queue page

Managing print jobs through the printer's web interface job queue.

Job preview

Accessing and viewing visual previews of submitted print jobs.

Turn off the job queue

How to enable or disable the printer's job queue functionality.

Identify a job in the queue

Finding specific print jobs within the printer's queue.

Prioritize a job in the queue

Changing the order of jobs in the print queue for immediate printing.

Job status messages

Understanding the various states and messages related to print jobs.

12 Retrieve printer usage information

Get printer accounting information

Accessing data related to printer usage for accounting purposes.

Check printer usage statistics

Reviewing overall printer activity, job counts, and performance data.

Check ink and paper usage for a job

Monitoring ink and paper consumption for specific print jobs.

13 Practical printing examples

Print a draft for revision with the correct scale

How to print drafts accurately scaled from Adobe Acrobat.

Print a project

Workflows for printing projects from Design Review, AutoCAD, and EWS.

Print a presentation

Instructions for printing presentations from AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Print and scale from Microsoft Office

Printing and scaling documents from Microsoft Office applications.

14 Maintain the printer

Clean the exterior of the printer

How to clean the printer's outer surfaces and regularly touched parts.

Clean the platen

Instructions for cleaning the printer's platen area and rollers.

Clean the paper-advance sensor window

Steps to clean the sensor window for accurate paper feeding.

Maintain the ink cartridges

Guidance on ink cartridge lifespan, expiration, and replacement.

Perform preventive maintenance

Understanding printer component wear and recommended maintenance procedures.

Update the printer firmware

How to download and install software updates for the printer.

Secure disk erase

Procedures for securely deleting data from the printer's hard disk.

15 Accessories

Order accessories

Information on purchasing optional printer components and software.

16 Troubleshoot print-quality issues

General advice

Initial steps and recommendations for addressing print quality problems.

Troubleshooting tools

Accessing software utilities for diagnosing and resolving print quality issues.

Optimize print quality

Automatic routines to adjust printer settings for optimal print output.

Lines are too thick, too thin or missing

Specific troubleshooting for issues related to line thickness and presence.

Lines appear stepped or jagged

Diagnosing and fixing problems with stepped or jagged printed lines.

Lines are discontinuous

Addressing issues where printed lines are broken or discontinuous.

Lines are blurred

Troubleshooting fuzzy or indistinct printed lines.

The whole image is blurry or grainy

Solutions for overall image blurriness or graininess in prints.

The paper is not flat

Addressing print defects caused by wavy or uneven paper.

Colors are inaccurate

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect color reproduction and matching.

The output is completely blank

Diagnosing and resolving issues that result in blank printouts.

The image is clipped

Addressing issues where parts of the printed image are cut off or missing.

17 Troubleshoot paper issues

The paper has jammed

Step-by-step instructions to resolve paper jams within the printer.

Prints do not stack correctly in the bin

Solutions for issues causing misaligned or improperly stacked output.

18 Troubleshoot ink-system issues

Cannot insert an ink cartridge

Reasons and solutions for failures when inserting ink cartridges.

Cannot insert a printhead

Troubleshooting steps for problems inserting printheads.

Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead

Actions to take when the printer prompts for printhead service.

19 Troubleshoot stacker issues

The front panel displays that the stacker is disconnected

Steps to resolve errors indicating the stacker is disconnected.

20 Troubleshoot other issues

The printer is not printing

General troubleshooting steps for failures preventing printing.

Cannot access the Embedded Web Server

Solutions for connectivity problems when accessing the printer's web interface.

Printer alerts

Understanding and responding to various notifications from the printer.

21 Get help

HP Customer Care

Contact information and support resources for HP customer assistance.

HP Designjet Online

Accessing online resources, community forums, and technical support.

A Front-panel menus

Paper menu

List of options on the front panel for managing paper loading and status.

Job management menu

Front panel options for controlling and monitoring print jobs.

Ink menu

Front panel options for checking ink levels and managing cartridges/printheads.

Setup menu

Front panel options for printer configuration and system preferences.

Image quality maintenance menu

Front panel options for print quality adjustments and diagnostics.

Connectivity menu

Front panel options for configuring network and connection settings.

C Printer specifications

Functional specifications

Details on printheads, ink supplies, paper sizes, and print resolution.

Physical specifications

Information on the printer's dimensions, weight, and physical characteristics.

Memory specifications

Details regarding the printer's DRAM, hard disk, and external storage.

Power specifications

Information on input voltage, frequency, current, and power consumption.

Environmental specifications

Operating conditions including temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Related product manuals