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General| Color | Yes |
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| Printing colors | Blue, Cyan, Green, Light cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Red, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Number of print cartridges | 12 |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| Media thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Roll top margin | 5 mm |
| Maximum print size | 1118 x 1676 mm |
| Maximum roll width | 609 mm |
| Maximum roll length | 91.4 m |
| Maximum roll diameter | 134 mm |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows Vista/XP Professional/Server 2003/Server 2008 Mac OS X v 10.4/0.5/10.6 |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal storage capacity | 80 GB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10/100Base-T Mbit/s |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Power requirements | 100 - 240v AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 200 W |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 55 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
| Package weight | 123 g |
Weight and Dimensions| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1770 x 690 x 1047 mm |
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Essential safety measures to prevent printer damage and ensure proper use.
Information about the CD that includes printer software.
Guidance on accessing and using the printer's documentation and quick reference guide.
Explains how the printer manual is organized into chapters.
Highlights key capabilities and functionalities of the HP Designjet Z3200 Photo Printer.
Identifies and illustrates the main physical parts of the printer.
Details the functions and components of the printer's front control panel.
Outlines the software provided with the printer, including drivers and utilities.
Explains how to request and interpret internal diagnostic and informational prints.
Describes various methods for connecting the printer to a computer or network.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting the printer to a network using Windows.
Instructions for connecting the printer directly to a Windows computer via USB.
Procedure for removing printer software from a Windows system.
Steps for connecting the printer to a network on Mac OS X.
Instructions for connecting the printer directly to a Mac OS computer via USB.
Procedure for removing printer software from a Mac OS system.
Details how to power the printer on, off, and manage its power states.
Instructions for changing the language displayed on the printer's front panel.
Guide on how to launch and use the HP Printer Utility software.
Instructions for accessing the printer's web interface for remote management.
How to change the language setting within the HP Printer Utility.
How to change the language for the printer's web interface.
How to adjust the printer's power saving sleep mode timer.
How to enable or disable audible alerts (buzzer) on the printer.
How to adjust the brightness and contrast of the printer's front display.
How to switch between metric and imperial units on the front panel.
Steps to configure the printer's network parameters like IP address and gateway.
Important tips and precautions before loading paper into the printer.
Detailed steps for correctly mounting a paper roll onto the printer's spindle.
Procedures for inserting a loaded spindle into the printer.
How to safely remove a paper roll from the printer.
Step-by-step guide for loading individual sheets of paper.
How to remove a single sheet of paper from the printer.
How to check the status and details of the loaded paper.
Information on using and managing paper presets for optimal print quality.
How to print on any paper currently loaded without specific selection.
How to manually advance or rewind the paper from the front panel.
Recommendations for proper paper storage and handling to maintain quality.
How to adjust the time the printer waits for ink to dry before cutting.
How to enable or disable the printer's automatic paper cutting feature.
Procedures for manually feeding and cutting paper when the automatic cutter is off.
Options for choosing print quality settings, balancing speed and detail.
How to specify the paper size for printing jobs.
How to adjust the margins for printing, including borderless options.
Using saved print settings (shortcuts) for efficiency.
How to enlarge or reduce an image to fit the paper size.
Checking the print layout and settings on screen before printing.
How to print quickly at a lower quality setting.
Settings for achieving the best possible print quality.
Converting color images to grayscale for printing.
Instructions for borderless printing on specific paper types.
How to reprint the last print job from the front panel.
How to rotate images by 90 degrees for printing.
Printing crop lines to guide manual cutting.
Specific instructions for printing on cut sheets of paper.
Tips for reducing paper consumption during printing.
Tips for optimizing ink usage and reducing waste.
A basic explanation of how color is perceived and experienced.
Discusses color differences between devices and the challenges in color reproduction.
Explains the principles and steps of effective color management.
How the printer's features ensure predictable and dependable color results.
Outlines the essential steps for achieving accurate and consistent color.
How to calibrate the printer for consistent color output.
How to create ICC profiles for accurate color reproduction with specific papers.
How to manually adjust colors for pleasing or accurate results.
Ways to obtain accounting data for printer usage and supplies.
How to view total printer usage statistics.
How to check ink and paper consumption for specific print jobs.
How to assign costs per unit to supplies based on usage statistics.
Setting up the printer to send usage data via email.
Information on ink cartridges, their function, and purchasing options.
How to view ink levels and status messages for ink cartridges.
Step-by-step instructions for removing an ink cartridge.
Step-by-step instructions for installing a new ink cartridge.
Information on printheads, their connection to ink cartridges, and function.
How to check the status and condition of the printer's printheads.
Detailed procedure for removing a printhead from the printer.
How to check the printer's current operational status and supplies.
Instructions for cleaning the printer's outer surfaces.
Recommendations for maintaining ink cartridges, including checking expiration dates.
Procedures for safely preparing the printer for moving or long-term storage.
How to update the printer's internal software (firmware).
How to keep printer drivers and related software up-to-date.
Instructions for replacing the internal battery for the real-time clock.
Information about available maintenance kits for the printer.
How to securely erase data from the printer's hard disk.
Solutions for issues preventing paper from being loaded correctly.
How to handle situations where the loaded paper type is not recognized by the driver.
Step-by-step instructions to resolve a paper jam.
Troubleshooting tips for prints not exiting correctly into the output basket.
Why sheets might remain in the printer after printing and how to resolve.
Understanding why paper is cut after printing and how to disable it.
Troubleshooting tips for a cutter that is not performing correctly.
What to do if a paper roll is loose on the spindle.
How to remove small paper strips causing jams in the output tray.
Procedures to recalibrate paper feeding for better print quality.
General tips and checks to perform when experiencing print quality problems.
Using the wizard to diagnose and resolve common print quality issues.
How to fix horizontal lines or banding in prints.
Solutions for prints appearing blurry or with a grainy texture.
Addresses issues with paper flatness affecting print quality.
How to prevent prints from being scuffed or scratched after printing.
Explains causes and solutions for ink marks appearing on the paper.
Troubleshooting horizontal ink smears on coated paper.
How to resolve vertical dotted or dashed lines caused by starwheels.
Addressing continuous vertical lines that may appear on prints.
How to improve sharpness and reduce stepping on object edges.
Troubleshooting dark or overly defined object edges.
Understanding and preventing bronzing on photo paper prints.
Resolving thin horizontal lines at the trailing edge of cut sheet prints.
Addressing vertical bands of mismatched colors in prints.
How to avoid white spots caused by paper debris or defects.
Troubleshooting steps when print colors do not match expectations.
Specific advice for color accuracy with EPS/PDF files in layout software.
Resolving issues where the printed image is cut off or incomplete.
Understanding and fixing image clipping due to printable area discrepancies.
How to prevent objects from being missing in the printed output.
Solutions for lines that are incorrectly rendered in thickness or completeness.
How to fix stepped or jagged lines in printed images.
Troubleshooting issues with duplicated or miscolored lines.
Resolving broken or discontinuous lines in prints.
How to fix blurred lines and fuzzy text in prints.
Using the Image Diagnostics Print to check printhead performance.
Steps to resolve issues when an ink cartridge cannot be inserted.
Explains the meaning of various ink cartridge status messages.
Steps to resolve issues when a printhead cannot be inserted.
Actions to take when the printer prompts for printhead reseating or replacement.
Procedures for cleaning the printer's printheads.
How to clean the sensor that detects nozzle performance.
Explains the different status messages related to printheads.
Solutions for when the printer fails to print jobs.
Possible reasons and solutions for slow printer performance.
Troubleshooting communication errors between the computer and printer.
Steps to resolve issues when the HP Printer Utility cannot be accessed.
Why certain options in the Color Center might be unavailable.
Troubleshooting steps for accessing the printer's web interface.
Information about the printer's automatic file system check process.
How the printer communicates status and potential issues through alerts.
Lists and explains common text and numerical error codes displayed on the printer's front panel.
Overview of HP's support services for the Designjet printer.
Information about specialized graphics services offered by HP.
Details on HP's proactive support tool for identifying and resolving printer issues.
Details on printer functions, ink supplies, paper sizes, and print resolutions.
Dimensions, weight, and other physical characteristics of the printer.
Information about the printer's memory (DRAM) and hard disk capacity.
Details regarding the printer's power source, frequency, current, and consumption.
Information on the printer's environmental impact and ecological considerations.
Operating temperature and humidity ranges for the printer.
Noise level specifications for the printer's operation.
Definitions of technical terms and components related to the printer and printing.
An alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.
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