HP Latex 3000 Operation Manual

How to use the HP Latex 300 printer series as a color proofer for the
HP Latex 3000 (ONYX 11)
This document briefly describes the basic steps on how to configure the ONYX 11 RIP to properly use a
Latex 300 printer series as a color proofer
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for a Latex 3000 press.
Contents
Summary ................................................................................................................................. 1
Step-by-step instructions ........................................................................................................... 2
Equipment and materials ........................................................................................................ 2
General system requirements .................................................................................................. 2
Step 1: install both printers in ONYX RIP .................................................................................... 2
Step 2: HP Latex 3000 setup .................................................................................................... 3
Step 3: HP Latex 300 setup ...................................................................................................... 8
Step 4: Printing the proof ...................................................................................................... 17
Resources .............................................................................................................................. 19
Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 19
Summary
Proofing is the process of simulating the printing behavior of one printer—the target printer, on another
printer—the proofer printer. To get good results in the proofing experience, there are four basic concepts
to take into account:
• a good ICC profile should be created for each printer using the same physical device
(spectrophotometer)
• the printers should be calibrated/linearized periodically or whenever any significant deviation in
color reproduction is observed, and, of course, before the ICC profiles are created
• the proofer gamut (the color space of the proofer printer) should fully encompass the target
gamut. This can be observed comparing both ICC profiles with an ICC profile viewer
• the proofing will be valid for just one specific condition (media, ink limit and printmode) of the
target printer
This document describes the steps to follow to use a Latex 300 series as a color proofer for a Latex 3000
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Bear in mind that the final color consistency among the printers will depend greatly on the variability of the
measuring instrument used and the variability of the printers.
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HP Latex 3000 Specifications

Printing Specifications

high saturation printing mode speed	35 m²/hr (375 ft²/hr)
backlits and textiles printing mode speed	44 m²/hr (470 ft²/hr)
indoor high quality printing mode speed	77 m²/hr (830 ft²/hr)
outdoor printing mode speed	120 m²/hr (1290 ft²/hr)
billboard printing mode speed	180 m²/hr (1950 ft²/hr)
print resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Ink and Media

ink cartridge size	5 liter
maximum color difference	<= 2 dE 2000
roll size single	up to 3.2 m (126 in)
roll size dual	up to 2 x 1.60 m (2 x 63 in)
roll weight single	up to 160 kg (350 lb)
roll diameter	up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
media thickness	up to 0.8 mm (31.5 mil)

Operating Environment

standard operating temperature range	15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
standard operating humidity range	20 to 70% RH (non-condensing)
optimal IQ operating temperature range	20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)
optimal IQ operating humidity range	30 to 60% RH (non-condensing)

Power

power consumption high-quality indoor mode	9 kW
power consumption outdoor mode	11 kW

Weight and Dimensions

printer dimensions	598 x 172 x 167 cm (235 x 68 x 66 in)
shipping dimensions	586 x 173 x 216 cm (231 x 68 x 85 in)
printer weight	1630 kg (3594 lb)
shipping weight	2440 kg (5379 lb)