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General| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum Print Resolution | 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Number of Inks | 12 |
| Ink Types | Pigment-based |
| Hard Disk | 40 GB |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, macOS |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet |
| Media Handling | Roll feed |
| Print Languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4 |
| Line Accuracy | +/- 0.1% |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1770 x 1047 mm |
| Media Sizes Supported | Up to 44 inches wide (roll), up to 42 x 60 inches (sheet) |
| Print Margin (roll) | 5 mm (top), 5 mm (right), 5 mm (left), 5 mm (bottom) |
Essential safety guidelines for proper printer use and to prevent damage. Covers power, grounding, and handling.
Overview of the printer's main features, including resolution and system capabilities, and its physical components.
Detailed explanation of the front panel's functions, buttons, and display elements for printer operation.
Information about the software provided with the printer, including drivers and utilities for management.
Guidance on selecting the appropriate connection type for your printer setup.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the printer software on Windows systems.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the printer software on Mac OS systems.
Procedures for removing printer software from Windows and Mac OS.
Instructions for turning the printer on/off and managing its sleep mode.
How to adjust front panel language, contrast, and buzzer settings.
Accessing HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS).
Steps to configure the printer's network settings.
Important general advice and warnings before loading paper.
Detailed procedures for loading both paper rolls and single sheets.
Procedures for removing paper rolls and single sheets from the printer.
Managing paper quality, drying time, and automatic cutter settings.
Viewing loaded paper information, understanding paper profiles, and adding custom types.
Selecting print quality, paper size, and margin options for best results.
Using print shortcuts, rescaling prints, and previewing before printing.
Adjusting overlapping lines, printing drafts, and high-quality settings.
Tips for using paper and ink economically during printing.
Explains what color is and the challenges of color in the digital world.
Describes the solution to color differences using ICC profiles and CMS.
Process for calibrating the printer and creating ICC profiles for accurate colors.
Understanding color management approaches and adjustment options.
Methods for checking total printer usage and accounting information.
How to check ink and paper consumption for specific print jobs.
Procedures for managing ink cartridges: checking status, replacing, and inserting.
Procedures for managing printheads: checking status, replacing, and inserting.
Checking printer status and cleaning the exterior of the printer.
Instructions for replacing the printer's cutter component.
Guidance on updating printer software and firmware for optimal performance.
Information about available printer maintenance kits and their purpose.
Information on how to order printer supplies and accessories.
List of available ink cartridges and printheads with part numbers.
Catalog of supported paper types, including rolls and sheets with specifications.
Details on optional accessories like stands, upgrades, and software solutions.
Resolving issues related to paper not loading successfully or jams.
Step-by-step guide to clear paper jams from the printer.
Procedure to recalibrate paper advance for improved print accuracy.
Resolving issues with print output, cutter, and roll spindle.
General advice and using the print quality troubleshooting wizard.
Diagnosing and resolving common print quality issues like banding and blurred lines.
Troubleshooting problems with clipped, incomplete, or missing image elements.
Using the Image Diagnostics Print to check printhead performance.
Further steps for resolving print quality issues if problems persist.
Resolving issues with inserting ink cartridges and understanding status messages.
Addressing issues with printhead insertion and front-panel recommendations.
Steps for cleaning printheads, drop detectors, and aligning printheads.
Interpreting printhead status messages and recommended actions.
Resolving issues where the printer is not printing or is slow.
Troubleshooting access to printer software and system-related errors.
Addressing printing issues specific to applications like Visio and QuarkXPress.
Understanding and responding to various printer alerts.
List of front-panel text error messages and their recommended solutions.
List of front-panel numerical error codes and their recommended solutions.
Introduction to HP's comprehensive customer care and support services.
Information on HP Instant Support and HP Proactive Support tools.
Guidance on what information to have ready before contacting HP Support.
Details on ink supplies, paper sizes, printing resolutions, and margins.
Information on printer weight, dimensions, memory, and hard disk size.
Details on power requirements and operating environmental conditions.
Supported graphic languages and printer acoustic specifications.
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