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Essential conditions for printer setup and environment, including electrical, environmental, and RIP setup.
Key guidelines for safe and optimal printer usage, covering ink, media handling, and power management.
Critical precautions regarding UV light, mechanical hazards, ink handling, electrical safety, and ozone.
Overview of printer components and their locations on the input and output sides.
Highlights unique capabilities such as printheads, ink system, media handling, and calibration.
Instructions for accessing printer status, settings, and firmware via a web browser.
Process for setting up the printer with specific media types before printing.
Details on using and positioning the input and output tables for rigid media.
Step-by-step guide for loading sheets of rigid media onto the printer.
Procedure for loading media from a roll using the optional table-top roll holder.
Instructions for unloading empty ink boxes and loading new ones.
List of available ink cartridges and cleaning supplies with their part numbers.
Description of various print modes and their corresponding speeds for FB550 and FB750.
Information on saving, managing, and printing jobs stored on the printer's hard drive.
Control for image positioning and media ejection on sheet-fed prints.
Advice for optimal printing, including media handling and static charge management.
Details on the white ink upgrade option and its installation.
Explanation of design techniques using white ink: under-fill, over-fill, and spot color.
Maintenance requirements specific to the white ink system, including homogenizer and shelf life.
General description of the touch-screen control panel and its organization.
Description of the initial screen displaying printer status and basic controls.
Interface for managing stored jobs, options, and printer calibration.
Controls for viewing, configuring, and loading media types.
Interface for monitoring ink levels and performing printhead maintenance.
Access to printer information, tools, settings, and license.
Hierarchical view of all printer menu options for software version 4.03.
Guidelines on when to perform various calibration procedures for optimal quality.
Automatic detection and compensation for misfiring or non-firing inkjets.
Procedures for auto-aligning printheads, including BiDi, Head X, and AutoJet.
Procedures for manual calibration of media feed, Bidi registration, and printheads.
Report detailing non-working inkjets not automatically replaced by AutoJet.
Process to ensure accurate color reproduction by matching printed densities to expected ones.
Method for achieving both gloss and matte effects in a single print.
Technique for creating a raised texture effect using media profile adjustments.
List of available accessories for the printer, including part numbers.
Summary of cleaning tasks, their frequency, and required tools.
Alternative cleaning procedures for California regulations regarding VOC solvents.
Procedure for cleaning and lubricating the carriage rail strips.
Steps for cleaning the printer's printheads using printhead flush solution.
Instructions for cleaning the carriage wheels to prevent output anomalies.
Procedure for replacing the printer's UV lamp bulbs.
Details on printheads, ink supplies, media sizes, and core printer technologies.
Dimensions and weights for the printer and its associated tables.
Electrical requirements, including voltage, frequency, and circuit types.
Operating and storage conditions, including temperature and humidity ranges.
Step-by-step guide to isolate and resolve common printing problems.
Information regarding the manufacturer's limited warranty coverage.
Overview of HP's web-based support tools for communication and remote assistance.
Contact information and methods for obtaining support from HP.
Procedures for ensuring the printer is in good working order for quality printing.
Guidance on selecting appropriate print resolution and color profiles in the RIP.
Factors influencing color accuracy and methods for correction.
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