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HP Designjet Z3200ps User Manual

HP Designjet Z3200ps
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HP Designjet Z3200ps Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorYes
Printing colorsBlue, Cyan, Green, Grey, Light cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Red, Yellow
Print technologyThermal inkjet
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges12
Page description languagesPCL 3, PDF 1.6, PostScript 3, TIFF
Media thickness0.8 mm
Roll top margin5 mm
Maximum print size1118 x 1676 mm
Maximum roll width1118 mm
Maximum roll length91.4 m
Maximum roll diameter134 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A0
Minimum system requirementsWindows Vista/XP Professional/Server 2003/Server 2008 Mac OS X v 10.4/0.5/10.6
Storage mediaHDD
Internal storage capacity80 GB
Sound pressure level (printing)49 dB
Wi-Fi-
USB connectorUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN data rates10/100/1000Base-T Mbit/s
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Power requirements100 - 240v AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption (typical)200 W
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 weight123000 g
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Summary

1 Introduction

Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for printer operation and damage prevention.

Use and Maintenance

Details on performing normal printer procedures and maintenance tasks.

The Printer's Main Features

Highlights key capabilities and functions of the HP Designjet Z3200ps.

The Front Panel

Describes the functions and components of the printer's front panel interface.

Printer Software

Lists and explains the software provided with the printer.

2 Installing the Software

Choose Connection Method

Outlines various methods for connecting the printer to a computer or network.

Connect to a Network (Windows)

Step-by-step guide for network installation on Windows systems.

Connect Directly to a Computer (Windows)

Instructions for setting up a direct USB connection on Windows.

Connect to a Network (Mac OS)

Guide for network installation on Mac OS systems.

Uninstall Printer Software (Windows)

Procedure for removing printer software from Windows systems.

3 Personalizing the Printer

Turn Printer On and Off

Instructions for powering the printer on, off, and understanding power states.

Access HP Printer Utility

Guide to launching and using the HP Printer Utility for printer management.

Access Embedded Web Server

How to access and use the printer's web interface for management.

Configure Network Settings

Details on setting up IP address, host name, and other network parameters.

4 Paper Handling

General Advice

Important tips and precautions before loading paper.

Load a Roll into the Printer

Detailed procedure for loading a paper roll into the printer.

Load a Single Sheet

Guide for loading individual sheets of paper into the printer.

Paper Presets

Information on using and creating paper presets for optimal print quality.

Turn Automatic Cutter On and Off

Controls for enabling or disabling the automatic paper cutter.

5 Printing

Create a Print Job

Steps to send a print job to the printer, entering the print queue.

Select Print Quality

Options for choosing print quality settings from speed to best quality.

Preview a Print

Checking the print layout and appearance before actual printing.

High-Quality Printing

Achieving the best possible print quality through specific settings.

Print with No Margins

Instructions for borderless printing on compatible paper types.

Nest Jobs to Save Roll Paper

Optimizing paper usage by printing multiple jobs side-by-side.

6 Color Management

The Solution: Color Management

Explains the principles and steps of color management.

HP Embedded Spectrophotometer

Details on the built-in spectrophotometer for calibration and profiling.

Color Calibration

Steps and reasons for calibrating the printer for consistent color.

Color Profiling

Process of creating ICC profiles for paper types for accurate color.

Color Management Options

Different approaches to managing color for printer output.

Color Management Scenarios

Step-by-step examples for specific printing jobs and software.

7 Job Queue Management

Embedded Web Server Job Queue Page

Managing print jobs through the printer's web interface.

Delete a Job from the Queue

Removing unwanted jobs from the printer's queue.

Job Status Messages

Understanding the various status messages for print jobs.

8 Retrieving Printer Usage Information

Get Printer Accounting Information

Methods for obtaining accounting data related to printer usage.

Check Ink and Paper Usage for a Job

Viewing the ink and paper consumed by specific print jobs.

9 Handling Ink Cartridges and Printheads

Remove an Ink Cartridge

Procedure for safely removing an ink cartridge.

Insert an Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for installing a new ink cartridge.

Remove a Printhead

Procedure for safely removing a printhead.

Insert a Printhead

Step-by-step guide for installing a new printhead.

10 Maintaining the Printer

Replace the Cutter

Procedure for replacing the paper cutter component.

Update the Firmware

How to download and install firmware updates to enhance printer features.

Secure Disk Erase

Facility for securely erasing data from the printer's hard disk.

11 Accessories

Introduction to the Accessories

Overview of the printer's available accessories.

How to Order Supplies and Accessories

Information on purchasing printer supplies and accessories.

Order Paper

Catalog of supported paper types, sizes, and part numbers.

12 Troubleshooting Paper Issues

The Paper Cannot Be Loaded Successfully

Solutions for issues preventing paper loading.

The Paper Has Jammed

Detailed procedure for clearing paper jams from the printer.

Recalibrate the Paper Advance

Adjusting paper advance settings for improved print alignment.

13 Troubleshooting Print-Quality Issues

Print Quality Troubleshooting Wizard

Using the wizard to diagnose and resolve print quality problems.

Horizontal Lines Across the Image (Banding)

Identifying and fixing horizontal banding issues in prints.

Colors Are Inaccurate

Diagnosing and correcting inaccurate color reproduction.

The Image Diagnostics Print

Printing diagnostic patterns to test printhead performance.

If You Still Have a Problem

Additional steps for persistent print-quality issues.

14 Troubleshooting Ink Cartridge and Printhead Issues

Cannot Insert an Ink Cartridge

Steps to resolve issues when an ink cartridge won't fit.

Clean the Printheads

Procedure for cleaning the printer's printheads to improve quality.

Align the Printheads

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

Printhead Status Messages

Understanding the different status messages related to printheads.

15 Troubleshooting General Printer Issues

The Printer Does Not Print

Diagnosing and resolving issues where the printer fails to print.

Communication Failures Between Computer and Printer

Troubleshooting communication errors between the computer and printer.

Cannot Access the HP Printer Utility

Resolving issues preventing access to the HP Printer Utility software.

Printer Alerts

Understanding and responding to various alerts from the printer.

16 Front-Panel Error Messages

Table 16-1 Text Messages

Lists front-panel text error messages and their recommended solutions.

Table 16-2 Numerical Error Codes

Lists front-panel numerical error codes and their recommended solutions.

17 HP Customer Care

Introduction

Overview of HP Customer Care services for the printer.

HP Proactive Support

How to enable proactive support for identifying and resolving printer issues.

Contact HP Support

Information on how to contact HP Support for assistance.

18 Printer Specifications

Functional Specifications

Details on printheads, ink, paper sizes, and printing resolutions.

Physical Specifications

Information on the printer's weight, dimensions, and mechanical accuracy.

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature and humidity ranges for the printer.

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