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General| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Number of Inks | 8 |
| Media Types Supported | Film |
| Media Sizes Supported | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Hard Disk | 40 GB |
| Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X |
| Weight | 85 kg |
Essential precautions for proper printer use and damage prevention, covering power, grounding, and handling.
Contains printer software, documentation, and multimedia tutorials for initial setup and first print.
Explains how the guide is organized and its purpose for users, referring to related documentation.
Highlights key capabilities like print resolution, software, color accuracy, and ink system for high-quality images.
Identifies and illustrates the printer's front and rear components for user understanding and reference.
Describes the functions and components of the printer's front panel interface for operation and troubleshooting.
Details the provided software, including drivers and utilities like HP Easy Printer Care, for printer management.
Explains how to print diagnostic and informational pages directly from the printer without a computer.
Outlines available connection types (Fast Ethernet, USB) and factors to consider for printer setup.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting the printer to a Windows network via Ethernet.
Instructions for connecting the printer directly to a Windows PC via USB 2.0 socket.
Discusses implications and requirements for sharing a directly connected printer on a network.
Procedure for removing printer software components from a Windows system.
Guide for connecting the printer to a network using Mac OS X via Bonjour or TCP/IP.
Specific procedure for network connection using Bonjour/Rendezvous on Mac OS X.
Detailed steps for establishing a TCP/IP network connection on Mac OS X.
Instructions for connecting the printer directly to a Mac computer via USB 2.0.
Explains how to make a directly connected printer available to other Mac OS computers on the network.
Procedure for removing printer software components from a Mac OS system.
Explains how to power the printer on, off, and its sleep mode functionality for energy saving.
Guides users on how to change the language displayed on the printer's front panel menus and messages.
Instructions to access printer management software for Windows and Mac via USB or TCP/IP.
How to remotely manage the printer using a web browser via TCP/IP connection.
Steps to change the language setting within the HP printer management software.
How to adjust the language of the printer's web interface by changing browser settings.
Procedure to adjust the printer's power-saving sleep mode timer duration.
Guide on enabling or disabling the printer's audible buzzer notifications via the front panel.
Instructions to adjust the contrast level of the printer's front panel display.
How to switch measurement units (English/Metric) displayed on the front panel.
Details on setting up IP configuration, host names, subnet masks, and other network parameters.
How to modify the printer's graphic language setting, requiring an HP-GL/2 upgrade.
Important guidelines and warnings before loading paper, including printer wheel locks and paper size limits.
Guidance on selecting the correct spindle for different paper roll widths, including black and gray spindles.
Step-by-step instructions for mounting a paper roll onto the printer spindle, including paper stops.
Detailed procedure for loading a paper roll from the spindle into the printer feeder using easy or menu options.
Procedures for removing a paper roll from the printer, including key and menu options.
Instructions for inserting and loading a single sheet of paper into the printer, with easy and menu procedures.
How to remove a single sheet of paper from the printer after printing or without printing.
How to check details of the currently loaded paper via the front panel or software.
Explains paper profiles and their importance for print quality and color accuracy.
Guide for adding new paper types and performing color calibration for custom media.
Recommendations for storing and handling paper to maintain its quality and prevent damage.
How to adjust print drying time settings for different paper and print conditions.
Instructions to enable or disable the automatic paper cutting feature via software or front panel.
How to manually feed and cut paper, especially when the automatic cutter is disabled.
Options for choosing print quality settings to balance speed and output fidelity, including Best, Normal, Fast.
How to specify the paper size for printing documents and images, including custom sizes.
Configuration of margins for prints, including standard, oversize, and borderless options.
Explains how to use and create printing shortcuts for common print jobs, saving time and effort.
How to adjust the print size, useful for software limitations or large format printing needs.
Setting for controlling how overlapping lines are rendered in HP-GL/2 jobs (On/Off).
Methods for previewing prints on screen to check layout and avoid waste of paper and ink.
How to select fast draft-quality printing for quick output, using the print-quality slider.
Techniques for achieving the best print quality, including maximum detail and multiple passes.
How to convert colors to grayscale for black and white printing, with ink options.
Guide to printing borderless images, applicable only to glossy roll paper, ensuring full page coverage.
How to reprint previously printed jobs, typically for HP-GL/2 files via the front panel.
Tips for reducing paper consumption, such as printing multiple pages per sheet or removing blank areas.
Recommendations for minimizing ink usage, like using draft settings and proper printer maintenance.
Explains the subjective and physiological aspects of color perception and how light interacts with objects.
Discusses how devices create colors and the differences between additive and subtractive color systems.
Introduces color management concepts, ICC profiles, and CMS for accurate color reproduction across devices.
How the printer's features ensure predictable and dependable color results for creative professionals.
Details the built-in spectrophotometer for automatic color calibration and profiling of paper types.
Outlines the steps for achieving accurate and consistent colors: adding paper, calibrating, and profiling.
Process for ensuring consistent colors across printheads, inks, and environmental conditions.
Creating ICC profiles for accurate color conversion and matching to paper types for optimal results.
Step-by-step guide to creating custom ICC color profiles using the HP Color Center.
How to install and use ICC profiles obtained from sources other than the printer software.
Recommendations for calibrating and profiling your display for better color accuracy on prints.
Explains approaches to color management: Application-Managed vs. Printer-Managed colors.
How to use emulation modes to match color output from older HP Designjet 500/800 series printers.
Tools for adjusting colors, including lightness, hue, and gray balance for prints.
How to adjust color settings like lightness and primary colors in prints via driver or front panel.
How to adjust gray balance for monochrome prints, controlling highlights, midtones, and shadows.
Practical examples of color management workflows using specific software like Photoshop and Aperture.
Ways to obtain accounting data, including usage statistics and job details from the printer.
Procedures to view total printer usage statistics via software or the Embedded Web Server.
Methods for checking ink and paper consumption for specific print jobs via software or web server.
Information on ink cartridges, their function, connection to printheads, capacity, and handling precautions.
How to view ink levels and status through the front panel or software utilities.
Step-by-step guide on safely removing an ink cartridge from the printer, with warnings.
Detailed instructions for installing a new ink cartridge correctly, including shaking and slot matching.
Information on printheads, their connection to ink cartridges, and function, including ESD precautions.
How to check the status and details of installed printheads via front panel or software.
Procedures for safely removing a printhead from the printer carriage, with warnings.
Detailed instructions for correctly installing a new printhead into the printer, including cleaning and slot matching.
Methods for checking the printer's overall status and identifying potential issues via front panel or software.
Guidelines for cleaning the printer's outer surfaces safely with a damp cloth and mild cleaner.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the printer's cutting mechanism, including safety warnings.
Recommendations for ink cartridge care to ensure optimal print quality, including checking expiration dates.
Procedures for safely preparing the printer for moving or long-term storage, including securing parts.
How to download and install firmware updates to enhance printer functionality and features.
Guidance on updating printer drivers and other associated software from HP's website or utilities.
Information on available maintenance kits and when they are needed, indicated by printer messages.
Information on how to order printer supplies and optional accessories via the Web or HP Support.
List of available ink cartridges and their part numbers for ordering.
Details on available paper types, sizes, grammage, and part numbers for ordering.
Lists paper types that may not yield satisfactory results with the printer.
List of available printer accessories, such as stands and upgrades, with their product numbers.
Overview of the printer's accessories and their benefits, including stands and upgrades.
Information about the printer stand, its purpose, height, and weight.
Explains the benefits and features of the HP-GL/2 upgrade for enhanced printing capabilities.
Details about the EFI Designer Edition RIP for digital proofing and color accuracy.
Information on the optional solution for advanced color profiling and monitor calibration.
Description of a software module for enhanced printing from Adobe Photoshop.
Solutions for issues where the printer fails to load paper, including roll and sheet loading problems.
Procedures for safely clearing paper jams from the printer, including warnings.
Tips for ensuring prints are delivered correctly into the output basket and avoiding damage.
Reasons and solutions for sheets remaining in the printer after printing, possibly for drying.
Explains the automatic cutter function and how to manage it, including disabling it.
Solutions for issues where the automatic cutter fails to cut paper properly, including rail cleaning.
Addresses problems with paper rolls being loose on the spindle during printing or loading.
How to remove small paper strips from the output tray that cause jams.
Process for recalibrating paper advance to improve print alignment and quality.
Steps to reset paper advance calibration to factory default settings.
General recommendations for optimal print quality, using genuine supplies, and checking settings.
Accessing the wizard to diagnose and resolve common print quality problems like banding or blurry images.
Identifies and provides solutions for horizontal banding or lines in printed images.
Addresses issues with line thickness, clarity, or missing lines in prints, possibly due to image resolution.
Solutions for printed lines that appear stepped or jagged, potentially related to print quality settings.
Resolving problems where lines are printed double or with incorrect colors.
Fixes for printed lines that appear broken or discontinuous, possibly due to printhead issues.
Solutions for blurred or fuzzy lines and text in prints, possibly due to humidity or paper type.
Diagnosing and fixing issues causing the entire image to appear blurry or grainy.
Addressing print quality defects caused by paper not lying flat, potentially leading to stripes.
Preventing scuffs and scratches on prints, especially on coated or glossy papers, by careful handling.
Causes and solutions for ink marks appearing on prints, including horizontal smears.
Resolving ink marks appearing on the back of the paper, often from borderless prints or platen residue.
Fixing issues where object edges appear stepped or lack sharpness, potentially due to print quality settings.
Solutions for print edges that appear darker than anticipated, possibly due to print quality settings.
Explains and offers solutions for bronzing effects on photo paper with specific inks under fluorescent light.
Tips for achieving neutral gray tones in black and white prints, suggesting specific ink usage.
Addressing thin horizontal lines appearing at the end of cut sheet prints.
Resolving print defects showing vertical bands of varying colors, possibly related to paper or print quality.
Identifying and fixing causes of white spots on printed output, such as dust or paper fibers.
Steps to diagnose and correct inaccurate or unexpected colors in prints, involving calibration and profiles.
Notes on color management limitations for EPS/PDF files in layout applications like InDesign and QuarkXPress.
Solutions for images that are partially missing or clipped at the bottom of the print.
Diagnosing and fixing image clipping issues related to paper size, margins, or application limits.
Addressing scenarios where objects or parts of an image are missing from the output, possibly due to data quantity.
Specific advice for resolving clipping issues with PDF files, recommending software updates.
How to print diagnostic images to assess printhead performance and identify issues like clogged nozzles.
Recommended steps to resolve persistent print-quality problems after initial checks, including cleaning and reseating.
Additional troubleshooting steps and advice if print quality issues persist, including driver and firmware checks.
Steps to resolve issues when an ink cartridge cannot be properly installed, checking type and orientation.
Explains various status messages related to ink cartridges, such as OK, Low, Missing, and Replace.
Guidance on resolving problems when a printhead cannot be installed correctly, checking type and orientation.
Actions to take when the printer prompts for printhead reseating or replacement, including cleaning connections.
Procedures for cleaning printheads to maintain ink flow and color accuracy, via front panel or manually.
How to clean the printhead drop detector sensor to ensure proper nozzle function and prevent quality issues.
Process for aligning printheads to ensure accurate colors and sharp graphics, using the printer's menu.
Specific steps for reinserting printheads if alignment fails or paper jams, to restart the process.
Using the menu to initiate printhead alignment and other quality maintenance tasks.
Diagnosing and resolving scanning errors that occur during printhead alignment, checking paper and window status.
Explains various status messages related to printheads, including OK, Missing, Reseat, and Replace.
Common reasons why the printer may not print, including power, interference, and driver issues.
Explanations for slow printing performance and how to optimize speed, considering print quality and paper type.
Symptoms and solutions for communication errors, including front-panel messages and cable checks.
Resolving issues preventing access to the printer management software via network or USB.
Steps to troubleshoot and enable access to the printer's web interface, checking network settings.
Information about the printer's automatic file system check process for hard disk integrity.
Solutions for memory allocation errors encountered when printing from AutoCAD 2000, including patches.
Advice for resolving printing issues with large images from Microsoft Visio 2003, suggesting scaling.
Lists printer driver features not available when printing from QuarkXPress or using HP-GL/2 driver.
Explains the different types of alerts the printer provides (Errors, Warnings) and their meanings.
Overview of HP's award-winning support services for Designjet printers, including setup and troubleshooting.
Information on specialized graphic services offered by HP, with a link for further details.
Resources available at the HP Knowledge Center, including tutorials, downloads, and technical support.
Details on the contents of the HP Start-Up Kit DVD for initial printer setup and introductory tutorials.
Options for extending the printer's warranty coverage beyond the standard period.
Information about HP's professional installation service for unpacking, setup, and connecting the printer.
Details on HP Instant Support tools for collecting diagnostic information and resolving issues remotely.
How to enable Proactive Support to preemptively identify and resolve printer issues, reducing downtime.
Information on how to contact HP Support, including required details and telephone numbers.
Technical details about ink supplies, paper sizes, and printing resolutions.
Dimensions, weight, and other physical characteristics of the printer, including different models.
Details on the printer's memory (DRAM) and hard disk capacity.
Information regarding power source, frequency, current, and consumption.
Information on the printer's environmental impact and ecological considerations, with a web link.
Operating temperature and humidity ranges for optimal and standard printing conditions.
Printer noise level specifications, including idle and operating sound power and pressure levels.
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