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General| Model | HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series |
|---|---|
| Category | Printer |
| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Number of Inks | 8 |
| Ink Cartridge Capacity | 775 ml |
| Media Thickness | Up to 0.8 mm |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB |
| Print Margin Roll | 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm |
| Acoustic Pressure Emissions | 55 dB(A) |
| Ink Types | Pigment-based |
| Ink Colors | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta |
| Media Types | Bond, Coated Paper, Photo Paper, Backlit, Self-adhesive |
| Roll External Diameter | 18 cm |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Memory | 1 GB |
Provides guidance on general printer troubleshooting, including firmware updates and error codes.
Explains system error codes, their descriptions, and recommended corrective actions for resolution.
Advises on using the Diagnostic Print to diagnose print quality issues and differentiate causes.
Details troubleshooting steps for the 79:04 system error, covering job-related, data-related, and network issues.
Guides troubleshooting of the 79:04 system error based on observed symptoms like start-up or operation failures.
Explains how to access and understand various printer information pages for diagnostics.
Provides an overview of system error codes, their generation, and reporting procedures.
Details the format and meaning of system error codes, explaining component/system failures.
Differentiates error codes that allow continued operation from those requiring immediate attention.
Defines the components of ink supplies: Printheads, Maintenance Cartridge, and Ink Cartridges.
Describes the eight ink cartridges, their capacities, and how their status is displayed.
Explains the function of the Maintenance Cartridge for cleaning and sealing printheads.
Provides a summary of common ink supply issues and their front panel solutions.
Explains how to interpret decimal printhead error codes by converting them to binary.
Lists all internal service tests and their purposes, covering scan axis, media drive, and electronics.
Provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the service tests menu for call agents and engineers.
Details various service utilities like Drive Roller rotation, Tube priming, and Serial Number setting.
Lists calibration procedures required under specific conditions, like after component replacement.
Explains how to access the service calibrations menu from the printer's front panel.
Calibrates PWM, line sensor intensity, and position relative to the black printhead.
Calibrates media advance for accurate movement, preventing print quality issues like banding.
Calibrates line sensor intensity to prevent edge-detection failures and ensure print alignment.
Calibrates the Optical Media Advance Sensor by printing and scanning a calibration plot.
Computes the offset error for optimal primer assembly positioning relative to the carriage.
Calibrates the blue line marked on the print platen for accurate media positioning.
Provides initial steps for troubleshooting print quality issues without an on-site visit.
Guides on using internal tests to diagnose image quality defects like printhead and paper advance issues.
Details the nozzle print test to check printhead nozzle functionality and identify defects.
Describes banding issues and potential causes related to printheads or paper advance mechanisms.
Troubleshooting guide for common image quality problems like banding and line thickness variations.
Provides guidance on selecting correct printer settings for non-HP media to optimize image quality.
Lists part numbers and descriptions for printer support components.
Details the components of the electronics module, including PCAs and power supply.
Lists parts related to the carriage assembly, including sensors, motors, and PCA.
Details parts related to the scan-axis, such as motors, encoder strips, and ink supply tubes.
Lists parts for the drive roller and media-axis motor, including gears and assemblies.
Details components within the paper path, such as platens, rollers, and sensors.
Lists parts for the center guide and pinchwheel assembly, including sensors and kits.
Details components related to media loading, such as rollfeed modules and spindles.
Lists parts for the take-up reel assembly, including motors, sensors, and supports.
Lists various other parts and kits, including maintenance kits and power cords.
A list of service parts with HP part numbers, descriptions, sizes, and reference pages.
Provides a sequential list of parts for disassembly and their corresponding page numbers.
Details the different types of Torx screws used, including their head type and part numbers.
Provides removal and installation instructions for the 42-inch window component.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the right cover of the printer.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the left cover of the printer.
Instructions for removing and installing the top cover for the 42-inch model.
Instructions for removing and installing the top cover for the 60-inch model.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the rear door on the 42-inch printer.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the rear door on the 60-inch printer.
Instructions for removing and installing the right connector cover.
Instructions for removing and installing the left connector cover for the 42-inch model.
Procedure for removing and installing the electronics module extension on 60-inch models.
Steps for removing and installing the window position sensor.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the front panel assembly.
Instructions for removing and installing the primer assembly.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the service station.
Procedure for removing and installing the ink supply tubes and trailing cable.
Instructions for removing and installing the cutter assembly.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the ink supply station (ISS).
Instructions for removing and installing the Air Pressurization System (APS) assembly.
Procedure for removing and installing the left spittoon component.
Steps for removing and installing the encoder strip and sensor.
Procedure for removing and installing the carriage PCA.
Instructions for removing and installing carriage flex cables.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the entire carriage assembly.
Instructions for removing and installing the belt assembly.
Procedure for removing and installing the scan-axis motor.
Instructions for removing and installing the media-axis motor.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the OMAS sensor.
Procedure for removing and installing the interconnect PCA.
Instructions for removing and installing the EIO to PCA interface card.
Procedure for removing and installing the OMAS controller card.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the power supply unit.
Procedure for removing and installing the PrintMech PCA.
Instructions for removing and installing the main PCA formatter.
Procedure for removing and installing the hard disk drive.
Instructions for removing and installing the formatter battery.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the electronics module.
Procedure for removing and installing the line sensor assembly.
Instructions for removing and installing the color sensor assembly.
Steps for removing and installing the media deflector.
Instructions for removing and installing the output platen.
Procedure for removing and installing the center platen.
Instructions for removing and installing the pinchwheel assembly.
Procedure for removing and installing the center guide.
Steps for removing and installing the drive roller.
Instructions for removing and installing the right rollfeed module assembly.
Procedure for removing and installing the left rollfeed module assembly.
Steps for removing and installing the take-up reel motor.
Procedure for removing and installing the take-up reel sensors.
Provides a sequential list of parts for disassembly and their corresponding page numbers.
General guidelines for maintaining printer condition by keeping it free of dust and ink.
Procedure for cleaning the drive roller and overdrive using a utility and cleaning solution.
Recommended procedure for cleaning the center platen to remove ink deposits.
Vital maintenance step to clear system errors related to carriage positioning and media loading.
Instructions for replacing the maintenance absorber when alerted by the front panel.
Explains the importance of scheduled maintenance to avoid failures and ensure performance.
Provides the required repacking flow for EMU units.
First step in repacking: removing media, ink consumables, and print-head cleaner.
Guidelines for re-packing printheads, ink cartridges, and the maintenance cartridge.
Instructions for re-installing retention parts like carriage foam and ink tube carton pad.
Checks to perform before turning on the printer after shipment to ensure proper functionality.
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