HP Designjet 10000s Printer series User's Guide
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Table of contents 1 Introduction Using this guide .................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2 How do I … ................................................................................................................. 2 The problem is … .......................................................
2 How do I perform basic media operations? Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller .................................................................. 28 Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller .................................................................... 42 Use the take-up reel ......................................................................................................................... 49 Use the media edge guards ....................................
Prepare for extended power down (two to four weeks) .................................................................. 198 Ink system storage ................................................................................................. 199 When returning to the printer after being switched off for an extended period (less than two weeks) ............................................................................................................................................ 202 Clean ink system ......
An abnormal sound ........................................................................................................................ 244 9 The problem is print quality 10 Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) Operating conditions ...................................................................................................................... 248 Installation space .................................................................................................... 248 Environmental conditions ..
Menu operations ............................................................................................................................ 270 Menu structure ........................................................................................................ 270 Making front panel selections and settings ..................................... 270 To define a setting ................................................... 270 To define a value .....................................................
Media advance calibration ............................................................................................................. 289 Media advance calibration print .............................................................................. 289 Media advance adjustment print ............................................................................. 290 Back feed adjustment print .....................................................................................
Turning off the heaters .................................................................... 305 The heater front panel ............................................................................................ 305 Display in normal mode .................................................................. 305 Display — heater on ....................................................................... 306 Display — heater off .......................................................................
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ENWW Introduction ● Using this guide ● The printer's main components ● The printer's front panel ● Main scroller controls ● The printer's heaters ● Connect to a computer ● Turn the power on/off ● Replace an ink cartridge ● Print Modes ● Safety precautions ● Handling precautions Introduction 1 1
Using this guide Introduction Using your printer is organized into the following chapters. Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to the printer and its documentation for new users. How do I … These chapters help you to carry out various procedures such as loading media or changing an ink cartridge. Many of these procedures are illustrated with drawings. The problem is … These chapters help you to solve problems that may occur while printing.
Introduction Front view 1. Media Load Lever 2. Printer front panel 3. Right ink supply station 4. Foot switch connection 5. Media winding direction switch 6. Media rewind switch (white) 7. Media advance switch (black) 8. Main scroller 9. Tension bar 10. Tension bar guide 11. Caster wheel 12. Left ink supply station 13. Heater front panel 14. Media pressure lever 15.
Rear view Introduction 1. Rear cover 2. Media outlet 3. Wiper cover 4. Printer Online — Cancel keys 5. Heater on/off switch 6. Heater power socket 7. Main scroller (take-up reel) 8. USB port 9. Foot switch connector 10. Media winding direction switch 11. Media rewind switch (white) 12. Media advance switch (black) 13. Waste ink bottle 14. Cap cover 15. Carriage Shield 16.
17. Printhead height lever Introduction 18. Printer power socket 19. Printer power on/off switch The heaters The printer includes three heaters for fixing and stabilizing the printed image on the media. Each heater is controlled separately. 1. Printhead 2. Rear heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image) 3. Print heater (fixes the ink on to the media) 4. Front heater (preheats the media) 5. Tension bar 6. Main scroller 7. Media WARNING! Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path.
Front panel controls and indicators Introduction Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the right-hand side. It has the following important functions: ● It must be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading media. ● It can display up-to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the media, etc. ● It can provide guidance when using the printer. ● It displays warning and error messages when appropriate.
● On: an error has occurred ● Flashing: warning state (take-up reel time-out error) ● Off: normal (no error has occurred) Introduction B. The orange Error LED indicates whether an error has occurred. C. The green Ink LED shows the status of the ink cartridges. ● On: all ink cartridges are present ● Flashing: ink is running out in at least one cartridge ● Off: no ink (ink has run out in at least one cartridge) D. The green Media LED shows whether media is loaded.
● Switch between menu group screens with the Shift key. Introduction To access a menu, use the arrow key that corresponds to the menu group you want to access. To switch to the next menu group, press Shift. To switch to the next menu group, press Shift. If you select a menu in the menu groups, you will then be able to select an option or submenu: ● and ● key: return to menu group selection. ● keys: change between menus at the same level.
Introduction Main scroller controls This section describes the controls provided for the feed and take-up side scroller drive units and the associated remote foot switches. Media feed side control panel NOTE Media advance and rewind always refers to the media travel through the media path from the feed side to the take-up side of the printer and NOT to the media advance or rewind on the actual main scrollers.
Introduction The media take-up controls are located on the control panel next to the main scroller (take-up reel) drive unit at the take-up side of the printer. This control panel provides the necessary switches to control the manual advance or rewind of media through the media path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer). It also provides the method of selecting which side of the main scroller (for take-up) to wind the media (inside or outside). Scroller drive controls: 1.
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The printer's heaters Introduction This section describes how to control the printer's heaters used for drying the printed media. The heater's front panel The heater's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the left-hand side. The heater front panel displays the settings for the Front, Print, and Rear heaters. It can also be used to control the temperature settings. 1. The display screen, at the top of the panel, shows the target temperature and the current temperature of each heater.
To exit the parameter setup mode, scroll to the EXIT option and press the On/Off key to select YES. 5. Press the On/Off key on the heater front panel to confirm. Introduction 4. Connect to a computer This section describes system configuration and cable connection procedures. NOTE Before connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, turn the printer OFF. Choose the system configuration The following connections are possible. 1. Printer 2. USB interface 3.
Connect a USB cable as follows: Introduction 1. Disconnect the USB cable (2) from the rear of your printer if it is already connected. 2. Turn the printer off at the front panel. 3. Power off the printer using the power switch at the rear. 4. Connect a USB cable (2) to the USB connector (1) at the rear of the printer. 5. Use the cable clamps (4) provided, to secure the USB cable (2) to either side, according to the location of the computer relative to the printer. 6.
Turn on the printer Turn off (position 0) the printer switch (1) on the rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied power cable into the power socket (2) of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into a suitable electrical outlet. Introduction 1. WARNING! Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with multiple devices. Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair the power cord.
4. Introduction When you press power on, the printer performs a power-on self-diagnostic test and the following messages are displayed on the front panel. (If a 64" paper roll is loaded). NOTE Unless there is an emergency, only turn off the printer while PRINTER READY is displayed on the front panel. Do not turn off the printer while INITIALIZING or PH RECOVERY is displayed on the front panel to avoid ink drops and damage to the printhead. 5.
Turn the power off Introduction Turn off the printer WARNING! The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in good condition. This is done after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days. If the printer is switched off for a long period, this process does not happen.
Introduction CAUTION The printer power switch at the rear of the printer should only be used when the printer is turned off to move it, connect it to a computer, or to install or maintain printer parts. Turn off the power on/off switch, wait for at least ten seconds, then turn it on again. The printer washes the printheads 20 hours after the last printing process and every 3 days. We recommend that the printer power is always left on.
Introduction The front panel will advise you when you need to change an ink cartridge. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan) XX: Ink name (C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) NOTE The printer will continue to print while you are replacing an ink cartridge. To replace an empty ink cartridge: 1. ENWW Press the clip (1) to open the ink cover (2).
Remove an ink cartridge (1) from the printer. 3. Insert a new ink cartridge (1) into the printer. 4. Close the ink cover (1). Introduction 2.
Introduction Print Modes This printer provides 14 different print modes. Choose the print mode to use based on the type of media, the productivity , and the image quality. NOTE The recommended print mode for this printer is the “NORMAL” mode. Use the other modes if productivity and image quality are important. The FAST print modes should be used when the PC processing the print job has a slow CPU or has low memory or a small capacity HDD.
Introduction 10. “F-H-DENSITY” (Reduced PC processing time + High density printing — 8–pass) This mode provides equivalent density and print speed to the H-DENSITY mode. 11. “F-3 TIMES” (Reduced PC processing time + High density printing — 12–pass) This mode provides equivalent density and print speed to the 3–TIMES mode. 12. “F-H-QUAL2” (Reduced PC processing time — 16–pass) This mode is used for media that has poor drying performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in F-H-QUALITY mode.
If the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation. ● A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer. ● During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm. ● During a power failure. ● Inks used in the printer and liquids in the HP Cleaning kits contain an organic solvent (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, CAS No. 112-07-2).
Introduction ● If an Air Purification System is installed, allow adequate space for exhaust hoses from the printer. Locate these hoses and the Air Purification System so that they do not pose a trip hazard or interfere with the operation of the printer such as loading and unloading media, replacing ink cartridges, inspecting and replacing the waste ink bottle. ● Always hold the power cord by the plug when connecting and disconnecting from the power outlet.
Introduction Handling precautions These precautions are recommended to avoid damage to your printer and its components. Power supply ● Only use a 200-240 V AC power supply voltage. ● Check the printer electrical outlet for proper polarity and grounding before connecting printer. Failure to do so may result in fire and electric shock hazards. ● Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
Use only an HP waste ink bottle. The bottle must be installed according to instructions or waste ink may overflow. An HP waste ink bottle must always be installed before turning the printer ON. Automatic and manual service cycles produce waste ink that must be contained in an HP waste ink bottle. Do not remove the cap from its tether to the HP waste ink bottle. The cap is needed to properly seal the HP waste ink bottle for disposal. Keep the HP waste ink bottle upright.
How do I perform basic media operations? This chapter explains how to perform basic media operations and guides you through the normal sequence of tasks required to load roll or sheet media in the printer. It also provides details of any other tasks associated with manipulation of the media.
Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns. Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could cause personal injury or damage to the printer. The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media.
ENWW Install the media roll on the main scroller. a. Verify the media winding direction for the side of the media you are going to print onto, either the inside of the media (1) or the outside of the media (2). b. Carefully slide the media tube (2) onto the main scroller (1). Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller How do I perform basic media operations? 3.
How do I perform basic media operations? 30 c. Use the media positioning tool (2) to set the correct distance between the media (3) edge and the main scroller flange (1). d. Turn the hand-wheel (1) of the main scroller clockwise until it reaches the stop to lock the media roll to the main scroller.
4. Slide the toothed flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the media tube. f. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the keyway in the flange spacer (1). g. Fully tighten the locking knob (3) on the flange stopper (2) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller. How do I perform basic media operations? e. Install the main scroller in the printer.
How do I perform basic media operations? If there are two people available to load the main scroller (1) by hand, one person will need to use the scroller handling grip (2) to support the main scroller (1). a. 32 Carefully position the drive end (1) of the main scroller into the drive slot (2).
5. ENWW Carefully lower the opposite end (4) of the main scroller into the scroller retainer (3). Adjust the tension bar guide. a. Loosen the locking knob (2). b. Move the tension bar guide (1) so that it is aligned with its position label (3). c. Fully tighten the tension bar guide locking knob (2) to lock the tension bar guide (1). Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller How do I perform basic media operations? b.
How do I perform basic media operations? 34 6. Open the rear cover (1). 7. Move the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen so they will not be hidden under the media. 8. Lift the media load lever (1). 9. Set the feed direction switch (1) to select the way the media is going to be printed, either on the inside or the outside of the media.
11. Load the media into the media feeder. CAUTION Inserting the media obliquely or inserting media with wrinkles could cause a media jam or skewed feed. ENWW a. Insert the top edge of the media (1) into media feeder (2) while stretching it outwards to prevent any wrinkling. b. If the media curls up (1) or down (2), making it hard to insert into the media feeder, place a backing sheet (3) on or under the curled media to make loading easier.
How do I perform basic media operations? c. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the media through the media feeder until it almost reaches the floor. d. Smooth out the media from the center towards the edges of the platen to tension the center area of the media. e. At the front of the printer, use the white rewind switch to rewind the media (1) until it is just protruding from the rear cover. NOTE 36 Rewinding the media ensures there is no skew.
Lower the media load lever (1). g. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. How do I perform basic media operations? f. 12. Close the rear cover. To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 13. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. The media width checking process starts. 14. Select the media feed position. a. Select MAIN using the or keys. b.
a. Select OFF or ON using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. 16. Select a media type. How do I perform basic media operations? a. Select the media type using the or keys. There are five preset media types to choose from: b. ● Paper ● Glossy ● Matte ● Banner ● BLT_B (Backlit) Press the OK key to confirm. NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will need to create a new media type. c.
b. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed enough media so that you can install the tension bar (1) in the slack area of the media. NOTE Make sure the tension bar (1) is positioned in the center (widthwise) of the slack area of the media or the media may not feed smoothly . 18. Install another tension bar (fixing bar) in the tension bar guide at the front of the printer (feed side).
d. Mount the tension bar (1) in the tension bar guides (2). CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD contact ring at the right hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the front of the printer).
19. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key. NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight. If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it does not complete correctly, the front panel will show an error message. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever.
Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns. Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could cause personal injury or damage to the printer. The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media.
3. ENWW Install and tightly lock the flange (1) on the sub-scroller. Install the sub-scroller in the printer. a. Unscrew the attachment knob (2) and remove the tension arm (3) from the sub-scroller center holder (1). b. Loosen the locking knob (1) and slide the center sub-scroller holder (2) so that it is outside the media path. Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller How do I perform basic media operations? c.
How do I perform basic media operations? 44 c. Open the rear cover (1). d. Move the media edge guards (1) so they will not be hidden under the media. e. Lift the media load lever (1).
4. ENWW Place the sub-scroller (2) on the sub-scroller holders (1). Adjust the center sub-scroller holder position. a. Slide the center sub-scroller holder (1) as close as possible to the sub-scroller flange. b. Push the center sub-scroller holder (1) towards the rear of the printer (this ensures it is seated squarely). c. Fully tighten the center sub-scroller holder locking knob (2). Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller How do I perform basic media operations? f.
5. Load the media. How do I perform basic media operations? a. Feed the media (1) through the media feeder until it almost reaches the floor. b. Rotate the sub-scroller (1) by hand to rewind the media (2) until it is just protruding from the rear cover. NOTE 46 Use your hand to restrain the central area of the media to eliminate any slack.
6. Lower the media load lever (1). d. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. How do I perform basic media operations? c. Close the rear cover (1). To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 7. ENWW Select the media feed position.
8. How do I perform basic media operations? 9. a. Select SUB using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. Select the whether or not to use nesting. a. Select OFF or ON using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. Select a media type. a. Select the media type using the or keys. There are five preset media types to choose from: b. ● Paper ● Glossy ● Matte ● Banner ● BLT_B (Backlit) Press the OK key to confirm.
10. The media setting operation starts automatically and shows this message on the front panel. If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state. NOTE The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at the central area. On rare occasions, this temperature difference could cause color density irregularities at the edges when the media is slow to dry. This color difference is most apparent when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media.
NOTE How do I perform basic media operations? 50 Position the tension bar guide so it does not cause any mechanical interference. 3. Use the media positioning tool (2) to set the correct distance between the edge of the empty media tube (3) and the main scroller flange (1). 4. Turn the hand-wheel (1) of the main scroller clockwise until it reaches the stop, to lock the media tube to the main scroller.
ENWW Slide the flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the empty media tube. 6. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the keyway in the flange spacer (1). 7. Fully tighten the knob (3) on the flange stopper (2) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller. Use the take-up reel How do I perform basic media operations? 5.
8. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF (center) position. WARNING! If you do not set the media winding direction switch to the OFF position before installing the take-up reel you risk trapping your hands in the drive mechanism. How do I perform basic media operations? 9. 52 Install the main scroller (take-up reel) in the printer. a. Carefully position the drive end of the main scroller (1) into the drive slot on the printer. b.
How do I perform basic media operations? 10. Use the front panel feed menu to feed the media (1) through the media feeder far enough for it to be taken-up on the main scroller (take-up reel). 11. Attach media to the media tube on the main scroller (take-up reel). ENWW a. Confirm the take-up direction, inside or outside. b. Attach the edge of the media to the media tube on the take-up reel using adhesive tape (1) at center the center position. c.
12. Verify that the tension bar guide (1) is located within the light sensor (2) receiving area and adjust as necessary. How do I perform basic media operations? 13. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the correct position for the way the media is to be taken-up, inner take-up (A) or outer take-up (B). 14. Use the front panel feed menu to feed enough media to provide two full turns on the take-up reel (Refer to Perform a manual media feed).
16. Turn the take-up reel by hand (in the required direction—for inner or outer take-up) until two full turns have been wound onto the tube. 17. Use the front panel feed menu to feed enough additional media through the media feeder to create a slack area (approximately 30 cm) in the media sufficient to install the tension bar (Refer to Perform a manual media feed). How do I perform basic media operations? 15.
19. At the wiper end of the tension bar (1), adjust the take-up bar flange (3) position for the width of the media, leaving a 2 mm gap, and lock it in position with the two O-rings (2). How do I perform basic media operations? 20. At the capping end, adjust the take-up flange (1) on the tension bar (2) so it is positioned against the edge of the media (without the fixing O-rings). 21.
NOTE If you are using vinyl chloride (PVC) media, it is recommended to use media tube flanges in order to prevent weaving. Refer to Use media tube flanges Use the media edge guards How do I perform basic media operations? 22. If you are using vinyl chloride (PVC) media (1), do not use the full tension bar as explained previously. Instead, adjust the tension bar (2) length to approximately half the width of the media and position it in the slack area without the flanges.
2. Press the key to see MEDIA REG menu options. 3. Select the media with which you want to use or not use the media edge guards, and press the OK key. This setting will only apply to the selected media. How do I perform basic media operations? 4. Scroll to USE EDGE GUARD using the 5. Select YES or NO and press OK to confirm. or keys and press the OK key.
Feed side tension bar assembly The tension bars screw into one another to make a total length of 266 cm if all four are used. The long tension bar, with two male joints, must always be used, with or without additional medium and short tension bars because it has male joints which are required for fitting flanges.
How do I perform basic media operations? ● If the tension bar is going to be installed in the slack area of the media, use one or more tension bars (3) to create a total length that is equivalent to half the width of the media and do not install the flanges (1), ESD flange (4) and the take-up flanges (3) and their associated fixing rings (2).
4 x media tube flanges (4) Install the media tube flanges This procedure describes how to install the media tube flanges on the main scroller (take-up reel). ENWW 1. Adjust the media tube spacer position to suit the media width. 2. Prepare the media tube and slide it onto the scroller. 3. Install the rubber spacer C (1) on the scroller (2).
How do I perform basic media operations? 4. Put the rubber spacer A (1) on the flange spacer (2). 5. Engage the flange spacer and rubber spacer A (2) with the flange stopper and mount them both on the on the scroller (1). If the internal diameter of the media tube is too small to fully engage the flange spacer and rubber spacer A (2), resulting in a large space between flange spacer and the edge of the media tube, use the rubber spacer B (3) to fill this gap. 62 6.
8. Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller and install the main scroller in the printer. 9. Use the front panel feed menu to feed the media through the media feeder far enough for it to be taken-up on the take-up reel. 10. Use adhesive tape to attach the edge of each media to the media tube on the take-up reel. Attach the center of the media first then the outer edges, making sure the media is straight.
Change the printhead height You can increase or reduce the printhead height depending on the thickness of the media you are using. Two tasks must be performed to change the printhead height: ● Mechanical height adjustment on the printhead carriage. ● Firmware height adjustment through the front panel. To change the printhead height: How do I perform basic media operations? 1. Press the Online key. 2. Press the Shift key to display the PH. MAIN menu. 3. Press the 4.
Open the cap cover (3) and loosen the printhead fixing screws (1) using the long screwdriver provided with your printer inserted through the hole in the chassis (2). 6. Change the height of the printhead by lifting the printhead height lever (1) to lower the printhead, or by lowering it to lift the printhead. 7. Tighten the printhead fixing screws, previously loosened, using the long screwdriver provided with your printer. How do I perform basic media operations? 5.
To change the printhead height on the front panel: How do I perform basic media operations? 1. Press the Online key. 2. Press the 3. Scroll to the PH HEIGHT VAL option and press the OK key. 4. Select NORMAL or HIGH, according to the mechanical change you have made, and press the OK key. key to display the MEDIA REG menu. Parameters: NORMAL (default) or HIGH (for thick media). NOTE When the printhead height is changed, a gap in printing may occur in bidirectional printing.
ENWW Lift the media load lever (1). 4. Use the white rewind switch on the media feed side of the printer to rewind the media back onto the main scroller. 5. Remove the main scroller from the printer and place it on a suitable table. 6. Loosen the knob (3) and remove the flange stopper (2) and the flange spacer (1) from the main scroller. 7. Remove the scroller from the media roll. a. Rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise (1). b.
How do I perform basic media operations? Load cut sheet The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To load cut sheet: 68 1. Open the rear cover and slide the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen. 2. Close the rear cover.
Lift the media load lever (1). 4. Feed the media until a beep sounds from the media feeder (about 200 mm). How do I perform basic media operations? 3. NOTE If you have problems loading media, feed the media into the printer by holding both edges of the media. Take care that the media does not curl inside the rear cover and that the media edge guards are not obstructing the media path.
How do I perform basic media operations? 5. Open the rear cover and adjust the media edge guards (1). 6. Lower the media load lever (1). 7. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 8. 9. 70 Select cut sheet. a. Select SHEET using the or b. Press the OK key to confirm. keys. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. ● Paper ● Glossy ● Matte ● Banner ● BLT_B (Backlit) Press the OK key to confirm. NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will need to create a new media type. c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the (Refer to Manage media types).
2. Press the Shift key to display the FEED menu. 3. Hold down the How do I perform basic media operations? 4. key. While the key is pressed, roll media advances. If cut sheet is loaded, it is discharged. When the key is released, media feeding stops and the menu group is displayed. Use manual nesting When printing a small-sized image (2), such as A4, on a 64-inch width roll, a large area of media (1) is left blank.
1. Lift the media load lever. 2. Rewind the media (1). How do I perform basic media operations? To use manual nesting: A. Blank area NOTE 3. ENWW Rewind the media only when the image is dry, to avoid smearing. The front panel instructs you to load media. Load the media.
How do I perform basic media operations? 4. Lower the media load lever. 5. Select NEST in the SELECT MEDIA menu and press the OK key. NOTE In the next steps, use the MEDIA WIDTH setting if you cut the media to remove the image that was previously printed. Use the NEST ORIGIN setting if you have not cut the media and to start printing from a point that excludes the previously printed image. 6. 74 Enter the media width and press the OK key. The media width previously detected is displayed.
7. Input the nest origin point (print offset value for media width: origin point). The nest origin setting is displayed. How do I perform basic media operations? The start position for printing is modified if either the media width or the nest origin is set. A. Nest origin point B. Print margin including the image C. Media width input value 8. Select YES or NO. ● Select YES to increase the available area for printing.
9. Select a media type again. Shift How do I perform basic media operations? NOTE Ensure front, right, and left margins are sufficient as you rewind the media manually. The media width and nest origin settings cannot be saved. Increase/reduce pressure on media The media pressure lever allows you to change the pressure on the media exerted by the media transmission roller. This can be used to solve skew with certain types of media.
You can pause and cancel printing from the rear of the printer. This may be useful if there are problems with media output from the rear of the printer. Tip We recommend that you always pause or cancel printing through your software RIP. ENWW 1. Print Pause/Restart (1) and Cancel (2) buttons. 2. While printing, press the Pause/Restart (1) button to interrupt printing and the Restart button to continue printing after an interruption. 3. To restart printing, press the Print Pause/Restart (1). 4.
Offset media loading using the main scroller The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at the central area. On rare occasions, this temperature difference could cause color density irregularities at the edges when the media is slow to dry. This color difference is most apparent when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media. If raising the temperature does not remove the color density irregularity at the edges this can be solved by using the offset media loading option.
ENWW Slide the flange stopper (1) onto the main scroller (2). 4. Slide the flange spacer (1) onto the main scroller (2). Offset media loading using the main scroller How do I perform basic media operations? 3.
5. Position the media roll spacer on the main scroller to a position equivalent to the middle (half the width) of the media roll you are going to load. NOTE The media roll spacer stops the weight of the media from causing the roll to sag at the center. How do I perform basic media operations? 6. a. Replace the media roll spacer (3) onto the main scroller (2). b. Slide the spacer (3) to the required position on the main scroller (2).
ENWW Carefully slide the media tube (2) onto the main scroller (1). Do not tighten the locking knob at this stage. c. Slide the toothed flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the media tube. Offset media loading using the main scroller How do I perform basic media operations? b.
d. How do I perform basic media operations? 7. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the keyway in the flange spacer (1). Do not tighten the locking knob at this stage. Install the main scroller in the printer. If you are working alone you will need a transport cart (2) to install the main scroller (1).
ENWW Carefully position the drive end (1) of the main scroller into the drive slot (2). b. Carefully lower the opposite end (4) of the main scroller into the scroller retainer (3). Align the edge of the media (2) with the label (1) on the printer. Offset media loading using the main scroller How do I perform basic media operations? 8. a.
9. Align and engage the flange stopper (2) with the keyway in the flange spacer (3) and fully tighten the locking knob (1) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller. How do I perform basic media operations? 10. Align and engage the flange stopper (2) with the keyway in the flange spacer (1) and fully tighten the locking knob (3) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller. 11. Adjust the tension bar guide. 84 a. Loosen the locking knob (2). b.
Fully tighten the tension bar guide locking knob (2) to lock the tension bar guide (1). How do I perform basic media operations? c. 12. Open the rear cover (1). 13. Move the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen so they will not be hidden under the media.
14. Lift the media load lever (1). How do I perform basic media operations? 15. Set the feed direction switch (1) to select the way the media is going to be printed, either on the inside or the outside of the media. 16. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch (2), or the black media advance switch on the foot switch, to feed enough media to insert it into the media feeder. 17. Load the media into the media feeder.
ENWW a. Insert the top edge of the media (1) into media feeder (2) while stretching it outwards to prevent any wrinkling. b. If the media curls up (1) or down (2), making it hard to insert into the media feeder, place a backing sheet (3) on or under the curled media to make loading easier. c. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the media through the media feeder until it almost reaches the floor. d.
How do I perform basic media operations? e. Use the white rewind switch to rewind the media (1) until it is just protruding from the rear cover. f. Lower the media load lever (1). 18. Change the print mode to offset media loading. 88 a. When you lower the media load lever the front panel shows the following message. b. Press and hold the Shift key for more than two seconds to change the media loading option to offset media loading. c.
20. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. The media width checking process starts. 21. Select the media feed position. a. Select MAIN using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. How do I perform basic media operations? 19. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. 22. Select a media type. a. Select the media type using the or keys.
b. Press the OK key to confirm. NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will need to create a new media type. c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the (Refer to Manage media types). or key and press the OK key How do I perform basic media operations? Press the Cancel key to return to the SELECT MEDIA menu. 23. Install the tension bar. For full details of how to prepare the tension bars (Refer to Tension bars).
c. Verify that the tension bar guide (2) is located at the correct position for the actual width of the tension bar and adjust as necessary. d. Mount the tension bar (1) in the tension bar guides (2). How do I perform basic media operations? CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD contact ring at the right hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the front of the printer). 25. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key.
How do I perform basic media operations? 92 Chapter 2 How do I perform basic media operations? ENWW
3 How do I use dual media rolls? This section describes how to use dual media rolls in the printer. It guides you through the various tasks required to load, unload and take-up the media when using dual media rolls.
The dual roll printing kit contains: ● 1 x tension arm (1) ● 1 x tension arm attachment screw (2) ● 2 x additional media edge guards (3) ● 1 x screwdriver (4) ● 2 x sets of sub-scroller flanges (5) ● 2 x take up flanges (6) ● 4 x fixing rings (7) ● 2 x flange spacers (8) ● 1 x flange joint (9) ● 2 x rubber spacers A (10) ● 2 x rubber spaces B (11) ● 2 x media tube flanges (12) How do I use dual media rolls? 94 Chapter 3 How do I use dual media rolls? ENWW
Install dual media rolls on separate scrollers The dual media roll printing function allows you to print simultaneously on two media rolls of up to 50-inches wide. Dual media roll printing has the following special requirements: ● Maximum media roll width — 50 inches. ● Use identical media rolls — type and width. The wound diameter (length of media remaining) on each roll does not have to be the same. ● Only print on the outside of the media rolls.
b. Insert the top slider (2) into the rear edge guard mounting rail of the platen (1). c. Insert the slider attached to the edge guard (1) into the front edge guard mounting rail (2) of the platen.
Align the slider (2) and the edge guard (1) on the platen and secure them with the two attachment screws (3). e. Repeat the previous steps to mount the other edge guard (1) required for dual roll printing. How do I use dual media rolls? d.
How do I use dual media rolls? 98 2. Install the media roll on the main scroller (1) and mount it in the printer. Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller and follow the procedure, up to and including the step before you lower the media load lever. 3. Remove the removable flange (2) from the sub-scroller (1). 4. Install the dual roll printing flange (2) on the sub-scroller (1).
5. Install the media roll (2) on the sub-scroller (1) and replace and lock the removable flange (3). NOTE Take care to position the media roll on the sub-scroller so it does not overlap the media roll on the main scroller. NOTE Unscrew the attachment knob (2) and remove the tension arm (1) from the sub-scroller center holder (3). How do I use dual media rolls? 6. It is not possible to print on the inside of the media when using dual roll printing.
7. Loosen the locking knob (2) and slide the sub-scroller center holder (1) outside the area of the subscroller media path. 8. Install the sub-scroller (1) in the printer.
9. Move the sub-scroller center holder (2) to within 10 mm of the sub-scroller flange (1) and fully tighten the locking knob (3). CAUTION Make sure that the sub-scroller center holder is not touching the sub-scroller flange. This could cause friction which would increase the tension on the media and degrade print quality. How do I use dual media rolls? 10. Open the rear cover (1).
11. Lift the media load lever (1). 12. Insert the top edge of the media on the main and sub-scrollers into the relevant media feeders and feed the media (1) through the printer until it almost touches the floor.
13. Loosen the sub-scroller flanges (1) and adjust the media roll position on the sub-scroller so that there is more than 4 cm clearance (A) between the two media rolls. CAUTION If there is less than 4 cm of clearance between the two media rolls, the edge guards cannot be used. Without the edge guards the media edges could rise and cause a printhead crash. How do I use dual media rolls? 14. Install the sub-scroller tension arm (1) removed previously.
15. Use the hexagonal adjustment shaft (1) on the tension arm to manually adjust the back tension of the media on the sub-scroller (2) (Refer to Adjust the back tension of the sub-scroller). 16. Use the white rewind switch (front of printer) to rewind the main scroller until the media (1) is just protruding from the rear cover. How do I use dual media rolls? 17. Manually rewind the sub-scroller until the media (1) is just protruding from the rear cover.
18. Lower the media load lever (1). How do I use dual media rolls? 19. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that each pair are correctly positioned at the edge of the media. 20. Close the rear cover. To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 21. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. The media width checking process starts. 22. Select DUAL in the media selection on the front panel. 23. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type using the or keys. There are five preset media types to choose from: b. ● Paper ● Glossy ● Matte ● Banner ● BLT_B (Backlit) Press the OK key to confirm. NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will need to create a new media type. c. How do I use dual media rolls? If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the (Refer to Manage media types).
24. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the media (1) on the main scroller enough so that you can install the tension bar in the slack area.
26. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key. NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight. The media setting operation starts automatically and shows this message on the front panel. If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it does not complete correctly, the front panel will show an error message. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever.
CAUTION To use this process, the media rolls must be of the same width and diameter. If the diameter is different, please use the sub-scroller and main scroller process. Install the two media rolls on the main scroller. a. Follow steps 1 to 3 of Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller to install the first media roll (1) and flange spacer (3) on the main scroller (2). Do not mount the flange stopper (not shown) at this stage. b.
c. Slide the second media roll (1) onto the main scroller until it is fully engaged with the flange spacer. d. Slide the flange spacer (1) onto the main scroller (2) until it is full engaged with the media roll . NOTE Position the two media rolls so that the top edges of the media of each is aligned.
e. Align the keys of the flange stopper (1) to fully engage it with the flange spacer and fully tighten the knob (2) on the flange stopper to (1) lock it to the flange spacer (3) and main scroller. Install the main scroller with the two media rolls in the printer (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). 3. Insert the top edge of each media on the main scroller into the media feeder and feed each media (1) through the printer until they almost touch the floor.
How do I use dual media rolls? 112 4. At the front of the printer, use the white rewind switch to rewind the main scroller until each media (1) just protrudes from the rear cover. 5. Lower the media load lever (1). 6. Adjust the media edge guards so that each pair are correctly positioned at the edge of each media.
7. Close the rear cover. To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 8. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. The media width checking process starts. 9. Select DUAL in the media selection on the front panel. 10. Select a media type. a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. ● Paper ● Glossy ● Matte ● Banner ● BLT_B (Backlit) Press the OK key to confirm.
12. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to loosen the media on the main scroller enough so that you can install the tension bars (2) in the slack area of the media (1). 13. Mount the tension bar (2) in the tension bar guides (1). CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD contact ring at the right hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the front of the printer).
14. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key. NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight. The media setting operation starts automatically and shows this message on the front panel. If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it does not complete correctly, the front panel will show an error message. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever.
Use the take-up reel (dual media rolls) There are four different methods of using a take-up reel for dual roll media. ● Method 1: Taking-up the media onto a single take-up reel when using tarpaulin media. ● Method 2: Taking-up the media onto two separate take-up reels when using tarpaulin media. ● Method 3: Taking-up the media onto a single take-up reel when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media. ● Method 4: Taking-up the media onto two separate take-up reels when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media.
ENWW Use adhesive tape (2) to attach the edge of each roll media (3) to the media tube on the take-up reel (1). 5. Verify that the tension bar guide (1) is located within the light sensor (2) receiving area and adjust as necessary. 6. Set the take-up direction switch (1) to the correct position for the direction the media is to be takenup, inner take-up (A) or outer take-up (B). Use the take-up reel (dual media rolls) How do I use dual media rolls? 4.
7. Use the front panel feed menu to feed enough additional media through the media feederto provide two full turns on the take-up reel (Refer to Perform a manual media feed). 8. At the rear of the printers, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF position. 9. Turn the take-up reel by hand (in the required direction—for inner or outer take-up) until two full turns have been wound onto the reel. How do I use dual media rolls? 10.
13. Mount the tension bar (1), in the slack area of the media, and adjust the take-up flanges to the width of the media. CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD flange at the left hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the rear of the printer). Dual media rolls take-up method 2 This procedure describes how to take-up two tarpaulin media rolls onto two separate media tubes.
NOTE Use media tubes with as closely matching lengths as possible to the corresponding media tubes on the feed side. How do I use dual media rolls? 120 1. Put the first empty media tube (1) and flange spacer (3) on the main scroller (2) but do not install the flange stopper. 2. Slide the flange joint (3) and the second flange spacer onto the main scroller shaft and align the keys (2) of the flange joint (3) with one of the keyways (1) of the flange spacers. 3.
4. ENWW Lock the empty media rolls on the main scroller. a. Slide the flange spacer (3) over the main scroller until it stops against the media tube. b. Slide the flange stopper (1) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the keyway in the flange spacer (3). c. Fully tighten the knob (2) on the flange stopper (1) to lock it to the flange spacer (3) and to the main scroller. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF position.
Dual media rolls take-up method 3 This procedure describes how to take-up two vinyl chloride (PVC) media rolls onto a single media tube. How do I use dual media rolls? 122 1. Put a suitable empty media tube and rubber spacers (1) on the main scroller (Refer to Use media tube flanges). 2. Install the four media tube flanges (1) on the rubber spacers at the both ends and in the center of the media tube. 3. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF position.
4. Use the front panel feed menu to feed the media (1) through the media feeder far enough for it to be taken-up on the take-up reel. 5. Use adhesive tape to attach the edge of each roll media to the media tube (1) on the take-up reel. How do I use dual media rolls? Outer take-up: Inner take-up: 6. ENWW Adjust the positions of the media tube flanges to match the media width.
How do I use dual media rolls? 7. Tighten the three locking screws (1) on each media tube flange to lock the flanges in position. Use the indications on the labels to equally tighten the locking screws. 8. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the correct position for the direction the media is to be taken-up, inner take-up (A) or outer take-up (B). 9. Install tension bars (1) in the slack area of each media.
Dual media rolls take-up method 4 1. Install two suitable empty media tubes on the main scroller, as described in Dual media rolls take-up method 1. 2. Install rubber spacers (1) on the flange spacers as necessary (Refer to Use media tube flanges). 3. Temporarily install the four media tube flanges (1) on the rubber spacers at the both ends of each media tube. You will adjust the position of these later according to the actual media width. 4.
CAUTION Before adjusting the sub-scroller back tension you must first adjust the main scroller media feed. 1. Insert a screwdriver (1) in the hole of the hexagonal adjustment shaft protruding from the upper part of the tension arm (2). NOTE You could also use a suitably sized wrench (spanner) or an equivalent tool to turn the adjustment shaft instead of inserting a screwdriver in the hole. How do I use dual media rolls? 2.
Remove dual rolls media edge guards for full width media printing If you want to use full width media, 104 in. (2641 mm), you must first remove the media edge guards used for dual roll media printing. ENWW 1. Remove the two screws (3) that attach the edge guard (1) to the slider (2) in the rail of the platen. 2.
3. Remove the slider (2) from the rear edge guard mounting rail of the platen (1). 4.
4 How do I perform double-sided printing This section explains the different types of double-sided printing and the procedures for using them. CAUTION Use the liner when printing at a high printing rate (or ink on the media is not dry) to prevent the media from adhering to the platen (Refer to How do I print with a liner). NOTE The surface of the media printed first is referred to as the “top side” and the surface printed second as the “back”.
130 cm (51 inches) of media wastage at the start of the print job and 80 cm (31.5 inches) of wastage at the end of the job. ● You are working in an area with limited access or the with media rolls that are very heavy meaning handling must be minimized.
Printing on the back of the media after rewinding CAUTION Use the liner when printing at a high printing rate (or ink on the media is not dry) to prevent the media from adhering to the platen (Refer to How do I print with a liner). After printing on the top side (A), the media is rewound on the roll in the paper feeder (B), the roll is removed from the main scroller and reversed on the scroller (C), and printing on the back of the media is performed (D).
a. Select MAIN using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. CAUTION To print on thick tarpaulin (0.5 mm or thicker), raise the printhead height first (Refer to Change the printhead height). NOTE If tarpaulin media designed for single side printing (different surface finishes) is used, print on the rougher side first. How do I perform double-sided printing 132 3. Feed the media onto the take-up reel (Refer to Use the take-up reel). 4.
Lift the media load lever (1). 8. Simultaneously press the white media rewind switch (1) on the feed side (A) and the white media rewind switch (2) on the output side (B), to rewind the all the media back onto the main scroller. Printing on the back of the media after rewinding How do I perform double-sided printing ENWW 7.
9. Remove the main scroller (1) from the printer on the feed side (Refer to Remove a media roll from the printer). 10. Remove the media roll from the main scroller (A), reverse the media roll (from left to right), and reinstall it on the scroller (B). 11. Install the main scroller in the printer on the feed side and feed the media into the printer (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). 12.
13. Lower the media load lever (1). 14. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. 15. Close the rear cover. To complete the procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 16. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. a. Select BACKm using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. 18. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. 19. Select whether or not a liner is used. a. Select liner use requirement using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. If a liner is used. 20. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to loosen the media enough to be able to install a tension bar (2) of approximately half the media width in the slack area of the media (1).
If the operation finishes successfully, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be shown. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever. 21. Set the “VACUUM” and “UNSTICK MODE” values with the front panel according to the type of media you are using. Refer to Unstick mode (UNSTICK MODE).
Printing on the back of the media from the feed side (after relocating from take-up side) CAUTION Use the liner when printing at a high printing rate (or ink on the media is not dry) to prevent the media from adhering to the platen (Refer to How do I print with a liner). After printing on the top side (A), the main scroller that the media was taken-up on is then removed and installed in the feed position (B), and printing on the back of the media is performed (C).
3. Feed the media onto the take-up reel (Refer to Use the take-up reel). ENWW 4. Print on the top side of the media. 5. When the printing on the top side completes, two additional lines are printed. The first is a solid line (2) which is used as a guide to align the print position between the top side and the back; the second line is a dashed line (1) to use as a cutting guideline. 6. Once the printing has completed, feed enough media out of the printer and cut the media along the dashed line. 7.
How do I perform double-sided printing 140 8. Remove the main scroller (1) and from the printer on the feed side (See Remove a media roll from the printer). 9. Remove the main scroller from the printer on the take-up side (1), and install it on the feed side (2).
10. Lift the media load lever (1). 12. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to slacken media enough to insert it into the media feeder. ENWW Printing on the back of the media from the feed side (after relocating from take-up side) How do I perform double-sided printing 11. At the front of the printer, set the feed direction switch (1) for printing on the inside or the outside of the media.
13. Insert the top edge of the media (1) into media feeder (2) while stretching it outward to prevent any wrinkling. CAUTION Inserting the media obliquely or inserting media with wrinkles could cause a media jam or skewed feed. NOTE If the media curls, making it hard to insert into the media feeder, place a backing sheet on or under the curled media to make loading easier. 14. Adjust the media so that the marks (2) that you made earlier are aligned with the groove (1) in the platen.
15. Lower the media load lever (1). 16. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. 17. Close the rear cover. To complete the procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 18. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. a. Select BACKm using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. 20. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. 21. Select whether or not a liner is used. a. Select liner use requirement using the printing with a liner). or b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. keys. If a liner is used (Refer to Double sided 22.
If the operation finishes successfully, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be shown. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever. 24. Set the “VACUUM” and “UNSTICK MODE” values with the front panel according to the type of media you are using. Refer to Unstick mode (UNSTICK MODE).
1. Install the media on the main scroller in the printer (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). 2. Select the media feed position. a. Select FRONT using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. CAUTION To print on thick tarpaulin (0.5 mm or thicker), raise the printhead height first (Refer to Change the printhead height).
When the printing on the top side completes, two additional lines are printed. The first is a solid line (2) which is used as a guide to align the print position between the top side and the back; the second line is a dashed line (1) to use as a cutting guideline. 6. Once the printing has completed, feed enough media out of the printer and cut the media along the dashed line. 7.
How do I perform double-sided printing 148 8. Install the sub-scroller (1) in the printer with a suitable empty media tube for the width of media (2) being printed. 9. Lift the media load lever (1).
10. Feed the printed media (1) edge towards the feeder over the top surface of the sub-scroller, and insert it into the feeder. ENWW Printing on the back of the media from the take-up reel (without relocating from takeup side) How do I perform double-sided printing 11. Adjust the media so that the marks (2) that you made earlier are aligned with the groove (1) in the platen.
12. Lower the media load lever (1). 13. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media. 14. Close the rear cover. To complete the procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 15. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. 16. Select the media position. How do I perform double-sided printing a. Select BACKt using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. 17. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. 18. Select whether or not a liner is used. a. Select liner use requirement using the printing with a liner). or b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. keys. If a liner is used (Refer to Double sided 19. At the rear of the printer, use the black media advance switch to loosen the media enough to be able to install a tension bar (1) of approximately half the media width in the slack area of the media.
NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight. If the operation finishes successfully, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be shown. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever. 21. Set the “VACUUM” and “UNSTICK MODE” values with the front panel according to the type of media you are using. Refer to Unstick mode (UNSTICK MODE).
How do I print with a liner 5 How do I print with a liner This section describes how to use a liner. ● Double sided printing with a liner ● Print on mesh tarpaulin (without dedicated liner) ● Use the special edge guards for use with a liner ● Use the liner separator bar Printing on the back of the media, depending on the media type, may require the use of a liner. There are two printing tasks that require a liner, double sided printing and printing on mesh media.
How do I print with a liner Double sided printing with a liner CAUTION To avoid potential damage to the printheads, make sure that the carriage height is set to the highest position before printing with a liner (Refer to Change the printhead height).
ENWW Slide the left flange (2) onto the shaft of the sub-scroller (1) and turn it clockwise to lock it. 3. Install the sub-scroller (2) in the holder (1). Double sided printing with a liner How do I print with a liner 2.
How do I print with a liner 4. Fold the liner (1) over by about 5 cm and insert it in the feeder. CAUTION Because the liner is very thin and supple, it could easily get caught in the grid roller when it is inserted in the feeder unless the top edge is folded back. 5. 156 Lift the media load lever (1).
How do I print with a liner 6. Carefully pull the liner (1) out of the output side. Tip If it is difficult to pull the media (1) out, rotate the grid roller (2) with your fingers to feed the liner through. 7. Check the feed side and take-up side to ensure that the liner is fed out straight from the liner roll. If it is not completely straight, raise it a little to move it to the left or right as required. CAUTION jams.
How do I print with a liner 8. Grip the central area of the top edge of the liner (1) and pull it out until it almost reaches the floor. CAUTION If the liner (1) ripples excessively on the platen, rewind it completely and remove it from the printer, then reinstall it. A rippled liner causes wrinkles.
Rotate the right hand flange (2) of the sub-scroller counterclockwise to rewind the liner (1) until its top edge just protrudes from the rear cover. Tip This rewinding motion removes small rippling. 10. Pull the liner (1) out sufficiently so it can be attached to the take-up reel with tape. ENWW Double sided printing with a liner 159 How do I print with a liner 9.
How do I print with a liner 11. Lower the media load lever (1). 12. Verify the take-up direction, stretch the liner (1), and secure it to the take-up reel (3) with tapes (2). Attach the center first then the outer edges.
How do I print with a liner 13. Lift the media load lever (1). 14. At the rear of the printer, press the white rewind switch (1) to wind the liner onto the media tube approximately two turns. 15. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch (2) to feed the liner from the media tube and position the tension bar. 16. If you have not already done so, install main scroller containing the printed media you are going to print on the back of.
How do I print with a liner 17. While holding the flange of the sub-scroller to immobilize the liner (2), insert the media (1) into the feeder so only the media feeds out. 18. Overlap the liner (2) and the media (1) so that their right edges are aligned.
20. Lower the media load lever. 21. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned at the edge of the media. 22. If you have not already done so, install the separator bar. Refer to Use the liner separator bar. ENWW Double sided printing with a liner 163 How do I print with a liner 19. Adjust the media so that the marks (2) that you made earlier are aligned with the groove (1) in the platen.
How do I print with a liner 23. Make sure the media (1) runs over the liner separator bar (3) and the liner (2) is under the separator bar. 24. Close the rear cover. To complete the procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 25. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. 26. Select the media feed position. a. Select BACKm using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. 27. Select a media type. 164 a. Select the media type using the b.
The contents to set with the MEDIA REG menu are the following (Refer to Media width detection (WIDTH DETECTION)): ● DETECT WIDTH — NONE ● MEDIA WIDTH — Enter the mesh tarpaulin media width ● LINER WIDTH — Enter the liner width. NOTE To change the operational mode from “AUTO” to “RIGHT ONLY” OR “NONE” after media has been detected in “AUTO” mode, raise and lower the media load lever to reset the media. This will change the operational mode. 28. Select whether or not a liner is used. a.
How do I print with a liner 31. Now you are ready to print on the back of the media.
This section explains how to print on mesh media that does not have a dedicated liner attached to it. If mesh media with a dedicated liner is used these instructions are not necessary. CAUTION If a dedicated liner is provided with the mesh tarpaulin, this must be used. Printing on mesh media without a liner allows the ink to pass through the media, consequently soiling the back of the media and the platen.
How do I print with a liner 168 2. Slide the left flange (2) onto the shaft of the sub-scroller (1) and turn it clockwise to lock it. 3. Install the sub-scroller (2) in the lower sub-scroller holder (1).
Fold the liner (1) over by about 5 cm and insert it in the feeder. CAUTION Because the liner is very thin and supple, it could easily get caught in the grid roller when it is inserted in the feeder unless the top edge is folded back. 5. ENWW Lift the media load lever (1). Print on mesh tarpaulin (without dedicated liner) 169 How do I print with a liner 4.
How do I print with a liner 6. Carefully pull the liner (1) out of the output side. Tip If the liner (1) difficult to pull out, rotate the grid roller (2) with your fingers to feed the liner through. 7. Check the feed side and take up side to ensure that the liner is fed out straight from the liner roll. If it is not completely straight, raise it a little to move it to the left or right as required. CAUTION jams.
How do I print with a liner 8. Grip the central area of the top edge of the liner (1) and pull it out until it almost reaches the floor. CAUTION If the liner (1) ripples excessively on the platen, rewind it completely and remove it from the printer, then reinstall it. A rippled liner causes wrinkles.
How do I print with a liner 9. Rotate the right hand flange (2) of the sub-scroller counterclockwise to rewind the liner (1) until its top edge just protrudes from the rear cover. Tip This rewinding motion removes small rippling. 10. Pull the liner (1) out sufficiently so it can be attached to the take-up reel with tape.
How do I print with a liner 11. Lower the media load lever (1). 12. Verify the take-up direction, stretch the liner (1), and secure it to the take-up reel (3) with tapes (2). Attach the center first then the outer edges.
How do I print with a liner 13. Lift the media load lever (1). 14. At the rear of the printer, press the white rewind switch (1) to wind the liner onto the media tube approximately two turns. 15. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the liner from the media tube and position the tension bar. 16. Install a mesh tarpaulin media roll in the printer.
How do I print with a liner 17. While holding the flange of the sub-scroller to immobilize the liner (2) insert the media (1) into the feeder so only the media feeds out. 18. Overlap the liner (2) and the media (1) so that their right edges are aligned.
How do I print with a liner 19. Lower the media load lever. 20. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned at the edge of the media. 21. If you have not already done so, install the separator bar. Refer to Use the liner separator bar. 22. Make sure the media (1) runs over the liner separator bar (3) and the liner (2) is under the separator bar.
How do I print with a liner 23. Close the rear cover. To complete the procedure, follow the front panel instructions. 24. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key. 25. Select the media feed position. a. Select BACKm using the b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. or keys. 26. Select a media type. a. Select the media type using the or keys. b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. If the mesh tarpaulin media has not yet been registered, enter it.
How do I print with a liner a. Select liner use requirement using the or b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. keys. 28. The media setting operation starts automatically. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key. NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight. If the operation finishes successfully, the printer returns to the online or offline state. If it terminates unsuccessfully, an error message will be shown.
1 x cap side edge guard for use with liner (4) 1. Install the media in the printer. How do I print with a liner ● For double-sided printing (Refer to How do I perform double-sided printing). For mesh tarpaulin printing (Refer to Print on mesh tarpaulin (without dedicated liner)). 2. Raise the printheads (Refer to Change the printhead height). CAUTION Always make sure the printheads are raised when using the special edge guards.
How do I print with a liner 180 4. Slide the cap side edge guard to align its protruding section (1) with the edge of the media (2) but leave a small gap (A) to prevent skewing of the media (2). This edge guard protects both the liner and the media. 5. Apply gentle pressure to open the arms (3) of the edge guard hook and slide the guide (2) into the slot (4) of the pinch roller until you can engage the arms with the lugs (1).
ENWW Release the pressure on the arms so that the of the edge guard hook (2) is locked to the pinch wheel (1). 7. Insert the tip of the wiper side edge guard (1) between the edge guard hook (3) and the pinch roller (2). Use the special edge guards for use with a liner 181 How do I print with a liner 6.
How do I print with a liner 8. Slide the wiper side edge guard to align its protruding section (1) with the edge of the media (2) but leave a small space (A) to prevent skewing of the media. This edge guard protects both the liner and the media. 9. Verify that the wiper side edge guard (1) does not float on the media (2). CAUTION If the plate (edge guard, wipe) is not held down firmly on the media, it could scrape the carriage containing the printheads during printing and cause damage to the printer.
How do I print with a liner 10. If the wiper side edge guard (2) floats, use the attachment magnets (1) to hold it down firmly. NOTE Use the minimum number of magnets to hold down the plate. Too many unnecessary magnets may disturb the media feed, causing wrinkles in the media. Do not install magnets outside the specified area because they could touch the printhead, causing damage to the printer. Do not use the side edge guards if they are deformed in any way.
How do I print with a liner ● 2 x separator bar holders (4) Install the separator bar support assembly This procedure describes how to install the separator bar support assembly. 184 1. Locate the separator bar support assembly installation kit supplied with your printer. 2. Remove and retain the attachment screws (1) and (3) from the printer chassis on the take-up side (wiper end). Discard the hole cover (2).
ENWW Carefully slide the support arm (1), as far as it will go, into the mounting hole (2) provided for it in the chassis. The attachment bracket with the larger hole must be at the top. 4. Secure the support arm (3) using the two attachment screws (1) and (2) removed previously. 5. Repeat the previous three steps, to install the support bar on the chassis at the cap end. Use the liner separator bar 185 How do I print with a liner 3.
How do I print with a liner 6. Slide the separator bar holder (2) onto the support bar (1) at the wiper end. 7. Secure the separator bar holder (4) with the two attachment screws (2) from the installation kit, and push the rubber end cap (3) onto the end of the support bar (1). 8. Repeat the previous three steps, to install the separator bar holder at the cap end. Install the separator bar To use the separator bar. 1.
ENWW How do I print with a liner 2. Position the separator bar (2) in its holders (1). 3. When printing using a liner, make sure the media (3) passes above the separator bar (1) and the liner (2) below it.
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6 How do I maintain the printer? ● Regular maintenance guide ● Daily printhead maintenance ● Prepare for extended power down (two to four weeks) ● When returning to the printer after being switched off for an extended period (less than two weeks) ● Charge the ink system ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Clean the rear cover and media feed ● Clean the platen ● Carriage cleaning ● Replace the waste ink bottle ● Normal printhead recovery ● IQ print How do I maintain the printer?
CAUTION The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in good condition. This is done after the first 20 hours without printing and every three days. If the printer is switched off for a long period, this process does not happen.
Use the daily printhead maintenance to ensure optimal print quality and the life of your printheads. The ink in your HP Designjet 10000s Printer dries very quickly, so maintenance procedures ensure that the ink does not dry in the cap unit, the wiper blades, the ink tubes and printheads. ● Wiper blade cleaning ● Wiper sponge cleaning ● Cap cleaning NOTE Perform the above every day before printing.
5. Press OK to confirm. The wiper blade is moved to its cleaning position. The front panel displays the following message: How do I maintain the printer? 192 6. Open the rear cover (1). 7. Open the wiper cover (1).
8. Dip a new HP cleaning swab (2) into the wiper cleaning liquid (1). WARNING! How do I maintain the printer? CAUTION Make sure that you use the wiper cleaning liquid and not the capping liquid to clean the wiper blades. The capping liquid is not strong enough to clean the wiper blades properly and could cause damage to the printheads. Avoid contact between ink and skin, eyes, and clothing. Immediately wash skin with soapy water. Remove clothing soaked with ink from contact with skin.
9. Use the HP cleaning swab (2) to clean the front and back parts of the wiper blades (1). CAUTION Make sure that the wiper cleaning liquid does not drip on to other parts of the printer. If the wiper cleaning liquid drips on to the belt or any nearby sensors, this could cause serious damage to the printer. How do I maintain the printer? NOTE Make sure that there is no dried ink stuck on the wiper blades. Also make sure that the wiper blades are not damaged.
CAUTION Make sure that the wiper cleaning liquid does not drip on to other parts of the printer. If the wiper cleaning liquid drips on to the belt or any nearby sensors, this could cause serious damage to the printer. ENWW Daily printhead maintenance 195 How do I maintain the printer? 10. Apply a full dropper of the wiper cleaning liquid (1) on to the sponge using the dropper (2).
11. Make sure you also moisten both ends of the sponge (1) under the belt (2) on each side. How do I maintain the printer? Capping unit cleaning This cleaning procedure will remove any dried ink and particles from the capping unit. CAUTION Make sure that the cap cleaning liquid does not drip on to other parts of the printer. If the wiper cleaning liquid drips on to the belt or any nearby sensors, this could cause serious damage to the printer.
ENWW 6. Open the rear cover (1). 7. Open the cap cover (1). How do I maintain the printer? CAUTION Once the carriage is out of the capping unit, the cleaning procedure must be done as quickly as possible (within five minutes) to avoid permanent damage to the printheads. The printer will emit an acoustic warning (beep) while the carriage is out of the capping unit.
8. Dip a new HP cleaning swab (2) into the HP 790 cap cleaning liquid (1). How do I maintain the printer? CAUTION Make sure that you use the HP 790 cap cleaning liquid and not the wiper cleaning liquid to clean the capping unit, otherwise you could cause damage to the printheads. 9. Clean the top outside edges and the upper surfaces of all six caps (2). Use one side of a swab (1) per color and then use a new swab for the next color. 10. Close the cap cover and rear cover.
WARNING! Never leave the printer off for more than four weeks. Leaving your printer off for more than four weeks can cause permanent damage that cannot be repaired. In all other cases make sure you observe the appropriate maintenance guidelines. Have available an empty waste ink bottle and the HP 790 Ink System Storage Kit (part number CB297A).
NOTE If the printer detects that an ink system purging cartridge has been installed incorrectly or if an invalid cartridge has been installed, a warning message will be displayed on the front panel. You will need to make sure that a valid ink system purging cartridge has been installed correctly before you can continue. 11. The ink extraction process starts and you need to recheck whether the waste ink bottle is present and make sure it is empty. Press the OK key once the waste ink bottle has been checked.
21. Install an ink system purging cartridge in to each slot and close the right ink cartridge door. NOTE If the printer detects that an ink system purging cartridge has been installed incorrectly or if an invalid cartridge has been installed, a warning message will be displayed on the front panel. You will need to make sure that a valid ink system purging cartridge has been installed correctly before you can continue. 22.
When returning to the printer after being switched off for an extended period (less than two weeks) CAUTION If you need to leave the printer unattended for any reason, ensure that the printer is on, the ink cartridges are full, and the waste ink bottle is empty, so that automatic maintenance (performed after the first 20 hours without printing and every three days) can be completed successfully for the time you are not present. If needed, install new ink cartridges.
NOTE If the printer detects that an ink system purging cartridge has been installed incorrectly or if an invalid cartridge has been installed, a warning message will be displayed on the front panel. You will need to make sure that a valid ink system purging cartridge has been installed correctly before you can continue. 9. Open the right ink cartridge door and remove all three ink cartridges.
NOTE If the printer detects that an ink system purging cartridge has been installed incorrectly, or if an invalid cartridge has been installed, a warning message will be displayed on the front panel. You will need to make sure that a valid ink system purging cartridge has been installed correctly before you can continue. 19. Open the right ink cartridge door and remove all three cleaning liquid cartridges. 20. Install an ink system purging cartridge in to each slot and close the right ink cartridge door.
NOTE If the printer detects that an ink system purging cartridge has been installed incorrectly, or if an invalid cartridge has been installed, a warning message will be displayed on the front panel. You will need to make sure that a valid ink system purging cartridge has been installed correctly before you can continue. 29. Open the right ink cartridge door and remove all three cleaning liquid cartridges.
Charge the ink system When the printer has been left for a long time and you need to have cleaned the ink system, you will then need to charge the ink system with ink. You will need ink cartridges with more than 350 cc of ink available. If any of the ink cartridges contain less than 350 cc of ink, or if an ink system purging cartridge has been installed, a warning message is displayed on the front panel.
1. Unload all media from the printer. 2. Open the rear cover. 3. Using a damp cloth, clean the rear cover. 4. Using a damp cloth, absorb ink deposits on the media feed. 5. Remove dust using a vacuum cleaner. How do I maintain the printer? CAUTION Wipe the printer clean with a soft cloth. A cloth moistened with a neutral detergent may be used. Do not allow liquid to enter the printer. This may create risk of fire and electrical shock and cause a malfunction.
3. Using a soft cloth, absorb ink deposits. How do I maintain the printer? 1. Soft cloth 2. Ink 3. Platen 4. Use a soft cloth slightly dampened with cleaning liquid to wipe off loosened ink deposits from the platen. CAUTION Do not use commercial cleaners or abrasive cleaners. Do not wet the platen directly because you will leave too much moisture behind.
If there are ink deposits in the vacuum holes (2) on the platen, clean them using commercially-available 3 mm mini-cotton swabs (1) and then wipe off loosened ink deposits with a mini-cotton swab slightly dampened with cleaning fluid. Carriage cleaning You should plan to clean your printer's carriage shield and brush on a regular basis, every few months or when needed. When ink stained dust adheres to either it could then be transferred to the surface of the print job causing image quality problems.
Replace the waste ink bottle WARNING! The HP waste ink bottle has been specifically designed to contain waste ink from the printer. It is designed to work with the printer’s waste ink quantity estimation system to alert the user when the bottle is full. It provides safe handling and disposal of waste ink when sealed with its attached cap. Use only an HP waste ink bottle. The bottle must be installed according to instructions or waste ink may overflow.
ENWW 1. Loosen the screw (2) and lift up the lever (1) to release the waste ink bottle. 2. Carefully pull out the waste ink bottle (1) , taking care not to spill ink on the printer or on the floor. 3. Seal the waste ink bottle with its cap and dispose of the filled bottle properly according to all local, state, and federal regulations.
How do I maintain the printer? 212 4. Lift the lever (1) and install the empty waste ink bottle (2) . 5. Lower the lever (2) and insert the ink tube (1) into the bottle, and tighten the screw (3). Make sure the waste ink bottle is securely in position. 6. The front panel will request you to reset the waste ink counter. 7. Select YES and press the OK key to reset the waste ink counter.
1. Press the Online key. 2. Press the Shift key to display the PH. RECOVERY menu. 3. Press the key to enter the PH. RECOVERY menu. 4. Press the or keys to select NORMAL ALL. NOTE If NORMAL ALL is not sufficient to clean the nozzles, then try a STRONG option for the set of printheads that are affected. Perform the IQ Print first to determine which set of printheads are affected. 5. Press the OK key. 6. Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then press the OK key again. NOTE 7.
NOTE Use the IQ print to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly after cap cleaning. If there are any defects in the IQ print, you can try to perform a Normal Printhead Recovery to clean the printheads.
7 How do I get the best image quality? ● Print the Image Quality print ● Interpret the image quality print ● Manage media types ● Calibrate the printer ● Back feed adjustment while printing ● Adjust heater and print mode settings To adjust the printer settings for a media type, you can modify existing media types or create new ones.
Print the Image Quality print Use the Image Quality print to check the overall image quality of images. Perform the Image Quality print every day before using your printer. If the image quality is satisfactory, no calibrations are required. If the image quality is not satisfactory, then you may need to adjust the media type settings. Also use the Image Quality print to check that there are no printhead nozzles out. NOTE Use the IQ print to check that there are no printhead nozzles out after cap cleaning.
In the TEST PRINTS menu scroll to the IQ PRINToption and press the OK key. 5. Press the OK key to start printing. How do I get the best image quality? 4.
Interpret the image quality print Below are examples of the print results you may see in the Image Quality Print and the recommended action. If the IQ print quality is satisfactory, you can print on the media without changing printer or heater settings. How do I get the best image quality? If you see banding in one color (in the black color in the image above), then there are printhead nozzles out and you will need to perform printhead recovery (Refer to Normal printhead recovery).
settings (Refer to Create a new media type) and then calibrate the printer (Refer to Calibrate the printer). Banding may be present in the form of white lines (as in the image above), or in the form of darker lines. If you still see banding in all colors after performing the calibrations, then try adjusting the heater temperature and/or print mode settings (Refer to Adjust heater and print mode settings).
7. Select a media number using the and keys. NOTE If the number on the right is followed by an asterisk (*), the number displayed already contains media type information. 8. Press the OK key to confirm. 9. Press the OK key to create the new media type. Create a new media type Tip We recommend that you do not modify the preset media types that came with your printer.
5. Select a media type number using the and keys, and press the OK key. NOTE If a number is not available, then a new media type with that number has already been created. Select another number. 6. Press the key and the OK key to define the name of the new media type. 7. Define the name of the new media type using the the and keys to change the character. 8. Press the OK key to confirm the media type name. 9. Press the OK key to confirm the new media type.
5. Scroll to the media type option you want to modify by using the and keys. 6. Press the OK key to modify the value. 7. Press the OK key to confirm. The message below will only be displayed for newly created media types. 8. Press the OK key to create media type 02 and the * (asterisk) indicates that the media type has already been created. The display returns to (1) display. Press the Cancel key to cancel the process. The front panel displays the top menu.
Calibrate the printer You can adjust the mechanical and electrical settings of your printer based on a series of printed patterns. These patterns allow you to calibrate your printer settings for the media you are using. Based on the results of these patterns, you can optimize the performance of your printer. Calibrate media advance Your printer was calibrated at the factory to ensure that it advances the media accurately when using supported media types in normal environmental conditions.
4. Press the or keys to select the ROUGH print mode, and press the OK key. 5. Press the OK key to print the pattern. In this example, the color is black. Nine patterns are printed in 0.25% steps in a range of 99.00% to 101.00%. How do I get the best image quality? ● A — Dark lines are visible; the value is too low. ● B — No lines are visible; the value is correct. ● C — Light lines are visible; the value is too high.
If you need more precise media advance calibration, then you will need to print the DETAIL pattern as follows: 9. Press the 10. Press the key, and then OK. or keys to select the DETAIL pattern. Select the same print mode as for the ROUGH pattern you printed previously. 11. Press the OK key twice to print the DETAIL pattern. 12. From the printed result, select the best media advance calibration value. Five patterns are printed in 0.06% steps in a range of -0.12% to +0.12%.
To print the printhead position patterns: 1. In the TEST PRINTS menu scroll to the option desired (PH ROW, PH TO PH, BIDIR DEF, and BIDIR F.D.) and press the OK key. 2. Press the OK key to start printing. To set left and right head position adjustment values: 1. Select ADJUST and press the OK key. 2. Select YY PH ROW VALUE and press the OK key. 3. Select the head color to be adjusted, and press the OK key. 4.
To set the YY BIDIR F.D (left and right) adjustment for Fine Draft print mode: 1. Select ADJUST and press the OK key. 2. Select YY BIDIR F.D.(X) where X is L or R for left or right, and press the OK key. 3. Select the printhead color to be adjusted, and press the OK key. 4. In the printhead adjustment pattern, identify the value where two lines of the same color are aligned. 5. Insert the value and press OK key. Select the number you want to change by using the the and keys.
● F-3 TIMES — fast high extra high density print mode ● F-H-QUAL2 — fast half speed high quality print mode ● F-H-DENS2 — fast half speed high density print mode ● FINE DRAFT — fine draft print mode Back feed adjustment while printing This option allows you to adjust how much back feed is applied to a media while you are printing. key or key when “PRINTING” is displayed on the front panel. 1. Press the 2. Use the and keys to change the current feed correction value in 0.01% increments.
Adjust heater and print mode settings If you see banding in all colors and you have already performed media advance calibration, then you can try adjusting the heater temperature and print mode settings. Banding in all colors may be caused by the following factors: ● Small print dot size: heat will cause a smaller dot size. The higher you set the heater temperature, the smaller the dot size is.
6. To change the option setting displayed, press the OK key. 7. Using the and keys, select a print mode that places less ink on the media.
10. Select UNIDIR with the and keys for unidirectional printing. 11. Press the OK key to confirm the parameter. How do I get the best image quality? If the image quality still does not improve, we recommend that you change the media.
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8 The problem is… (troubleshooting topics) This section describes troubleshooting for the printer. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or our service center.
The problem is… (checklist) Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer, check the following items. Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures No power Power cable connection Check that the power cable is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Power supply to the outlet Supply power to the power outlet. Power switch on/off Turn on the power switch (Refer to Turn the power on/off). Printer status The media guide is heated during printing.
Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures Poor print quality Media type Check for improvement by changing the settings of the heater temperature, print mode, RIP, etc. If there is no improvement, check that the media is supported. Replace the media with another type. Ink type Use our recommended ink (Refer to: Tell me about… Ink cartridges). Printhead cleaning Clean the printheads (Refer to Normal printhead recovery). Color stripe is not set. Set the color stripe.
2. Lift the media load lever (1). 3. Open the rear cover (2) to access the jammed paper under the carriage (1).. 4. The front panel shows the following message: 5. Remove the media, check there are no obstacles in the carriage path and the media path, and close the rear cover. The problem is… (troubleshooting topics) NOTE Take care not to damage the printheads when removing any media between the head carriage and the printing platen.
The carriage will move to its home position. 7. Load media again (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). The problem is… (troubleshooting topics) 6.
Ink cartridge is not installed 1. The front panel displays the following message. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan) XX: Ink name (C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 2. Replace the ink cartridge (Refer to Replace an ink cartridge). Ink cartridge is not detected 1. The front panel displays the following message. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan) XX: Ink name (C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 2. Replace the ink cartridge (Refer to Replace an ink cartridge).
Ink cartridge has passed its expiry date 1. The front panel displays the following message. YY: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan; C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 2. Press the OK key to continue or the Cancel key to replace the ink cartridge (Refer to Replace an ink cartridge). If you pressed the OK key, the following message is displayed: 3. Press the OK key to confirm that you want to use an expired ink cartridge.
POC error messages Problem: an unrecoverable error has occurred in the engine section. This error message appears when an error is detected during self-diagnosis when the power is turned on. Solution: contact HP Support. Make a note of the error code shown on the front panel. Engine error messages Problem: an unrecoverable error has occurred in the network controller section (hardware failure). Solution: contact HP Support. Make a note of the error code displayed on the front panel.
X: L (left), R (right) YY: Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc Z: error code (1 to 9) Problem: an ink cartridge error has occurred. Solution: follow the instructions on the front panel (Refer to Replace an ink cartridge). X: L (left), R (right) YY: Y, M, C, K, Lm, Lc Problem: no ink cartridge is installed. Solution: follow the instructions on the front panel (Refer to Replace an ink cartridge). X: L (left), R (right) Problem: the ink cover is open. Measure: follow the instructions on the front panel.
The ink LED flashes Problem: ink is running out (warning). Solution: prepare a new ink cartridge. Waste ink bottle is not installed 1. The following front panel message is displayed. The waste ink bottle is not installed. 2. Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover (Refer to Replace the waste ink bottle). Waste ink bottle is full Problem: the waste ink bottle is full.
Problem: There is no media loaded in the printer. Solution: Load media (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). Problem: you have set an invalid media size (less than 297 mm wide or 104 inch wide or more). Solution: set the correct size (Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller). Problem: there is media skew. Solution: Reload the media (see Loading media). Skew may be caused by ink deposits on the platen.
Problem: the ambient temperature is not within the operating temperature range for the printer. Solution: use the printer within its operating temperature range (15 °C to 30 °C). An abnormal sound If your printer makes an unusual sound, contact HP Support.
The problem is print quality 9 The problem is print quality This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure A blank sheet of media is printed or the printed image is faded. The printer did not receive data. Check print data. The environment conditions do not meet the printer specifications. Use the printer in the specified environmental conditions (temperature and humidity). Media settings are incorrect. Check the media settings.
The problem is print quality Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure Poor print quality cannot be improved even when the cleaning is performed. The cap or wiper is stained. Check for stains on the cap and wiper. If they are stained, clean them. There is banding on new media The printer requires calibration for the new media. Adjust the printer settings for the new media (Refer to Calibrate the printer) There is banding on media that has been calibrated and did not give banding before.
10 Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) ENWW ● Operating conditions ● The power supply ● Front panel messages and printer state Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) This chapter provides necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basics of the printer before reading the rest of this Guide.
Operating conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer. Installation space Make sure that there is sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, for printing output, and for ventilation. In addition, leave the maintenance space indicated below for service repairs. Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) A. 1 m B. 0.
Places where the printer must not be installed ● In direct sunlight ● Subject to vibration ● Excessively dusty ● Subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity conditions ● Near an air conditioner or a heater ● Places where the printer may get wet ● Subject to direct air circulation from vents ● Near a diazo copier that may generate ammonia gas ● Poorly ventilated ● Within 8 meters (25 feet) of open flames, sparks or other sources of ignition The power supply Power Tell me about…
1. Printer switch 2. Power socket 3. Power on/off key The printer is turned on by turning the printer switch on. Afterwards, turn the printer on or off using the on/off switch on the front panel. The heater has a power switch at the rear as follows. NOTE It is necessary to turn on the power of the heater before switching on the printer or an error message is displayed on the front panel when the printer is turned on. Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) 1. Heater switch 2.
When the system starts normally, both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically. Online state (idle mode) display When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the PH RECOVERY menu appears. Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. Online state (print pause mode) display Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) The printer can receive data from the computer. The printer is paused.
Cancel Online state (print information mode) display Media total count and ink amount are displayed. Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) Shift Shift Three-second intervals or Shift Three-second intervals or Shift Then the printer returns to online idle mode. Offline (menu mode) display Menus can be operated in offline mode.
Shift The arrow keys give access to menus. Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the PH RECOVERY menu appears. Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down.
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11 Tell me about media ● Storing media ● Disposing of media ● Using media ● Handling prints ● Other precautions Choosing the correct media type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality. For best printing results, use only recommended media, whose reliability and performance have been developed and thoroughly tested. All printing components (printer, ink system, and media) have been designed to work together to give trouble-free performance and optimal print quality.
Using media ● Avoid changes to room conditions and allow media to adapt to room conditions out of the packaging for 3 hours or more before printing. ● Low humidity may cause curling of media and high humidity may cause wrinkling. Use media in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions (about 23 °C and 50% R.H.). ● Do not use scratched, crumpled, curled, or dusty media. Take care not to damage the edges of roll media as this may affect media feeding. Do not drop or wet the media.
12 Tell me about the ink system ● Ink cartridges ● Replacing an ink cartridge ● Ink cartridge storage and disposal ● HP 790 Waste Ink Bottle ● HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit ● HP 790 Wiper Cleaning Liquid Kit ● HP 790 Ink System Storage Kit ● HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit Ink cartridges The printer's six ink cartridges provide yellow, magenta, black, cyan, light cyan and light magenta ink to the printheads. Ink cartridges require no maintenance or cleaning.
1. Black 2. Light magenta 3. Light cyan 4. Yellow 5. Magenta 6. Cyan WARNING! Ink inside the ink cartridge is combustible. Do not expose or store near open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition. WARNING! Do not swallow ink. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, but seek immediate medical attention.
Replacing an ink cartridge You can check the ink level at any time by accessing the INK menu and pressing the on each ink cartridge is displayed at three-second intervals. key. Information The front panel warns you when a cartridge's ink level is low or when a cartridge is empty. Printing will continue without interruption if you replace the ink when you are prompted by the front panel. You are recommended to replace the empty cartridge with a new HP ink cartridge: see Replace an ink cartridge.
4. The front panel will display a series of warning messages. In response to each message, press the Cancel key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm that you wish to continue. CAUTION Only press the OK key in the next step if you have read and fully understood how using non-HP ink will affect your warranty. Press the Cancel key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm. Press the Cancel key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm.
NOTE HP ink cartridges must be installed before the “Install By” printed on the cartridge. Use of the ink cartridge three months beyond the “Install By” date may cause deterioration in print quality or a printer malfunction. Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool, and dark place. Always use the recommended consumables (media, ink, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction may cause poor print quality or a breakdown.
cleaning swabs are used for cleaning your printer parts and are designed not to leave particles or fibers on your printer when you perform cleaning procedures. WARNING! Avoid contact between cap cleaning liquid and skin, eyes, and clothing. Immediately wash skin with soapy water. Remove clothing soaked with cap cleaning liquid from contact with skin. Use an approved eye wash station if cap cleaning liquid is splashed into eyes and consult a doctor if necessary.
Tell me about the ink system the printer has been switched off for less than two weeks. The HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit consists of six Ink System Cleaning Liquid Cartridges and six Ink System Cleaning Purging Cartridges.
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Tell me about waste management 13 Tell me about waste management It is the printer owner’s responsibility to ensure that waste is disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. There are registered waste management companies that have been authorized by local authorities to manage waste collection and disposal and that will manage waste management and disposal on your behalf.
Tell me about waste management There are normally two types of waste disposal services. The most suitable service will depend on your waste volume production: ● Bottle by bottle and pick up on call : this may be the best option for low volume production to avoid the overheads related to arranging and ensuring secure temporary storage. You can order these bottles as needed from your local HP re-seller.
ENWW Store the full bottle in an area that has been prepared for this purpose until it is emptied or removed by a waste management company for disposal. Consult your local authorities about requirements or for advice on storing hazardous waste. ● The bottle is provided with an undetachable cap to safely and securely close the bottle to avoid spillage when it is handled or transported. ● Use disposable latex or Nitrile (R) safety gloves to handle or transport the bottle once full.
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14 Tell me about front panel menus ENWW ● Menu operations ● The INK menu & messages ● The MEDIA menu ● The MEDIA REG menu ● Media advance calibration ● The PH. MAIN menu ● The PH RECOVERY menu ● The FEED menu ● The PRINTER menu ● The ADJUST menu ● The SETUP menu Tell me about front panel menus This chapter outlines the user menu structure and operations.
Menu operations When the Online key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters offline mode. A menu group appears on the front panel and menu operations are enabled. Shift Tell me about front panel menus Shift Menu structure The Front panel menu has the following structure: ● Menu group — this menu is displayed at the first level. Some menus have several submenus. ● Second-level menus — these are submenus of the top menu group.
3. To change the option setting displayed, press the OK key. 4. Select a setting with the and keys. 5. Tell me about front panel menus Select 01 : FINE. Press OK key to confirm the parameter and return to step 2. To define a value The following example describes the MEDIA ADV. VALUE in the ADJUST menu. 1. Select a menu with the arrow keys. Select the ADJUST menu with the 2. Select a menu option with the and key. keys. Select the MEDIA ADV. VALUE option.
5. Change the value using the NOTE 6. and keys. To see the full list of characters available, refer to the list of characters below. Press the OK key to confirm the value and return to step 2.
The INK menu & messages key is pressed, information Tell me about front panel menus This INK menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the on each ink cartridge is displayed at three-second intervals. XX: Color name — K, Lm, Lc, Y, M, and C. YYY: Amount of ink remaining. ZZ/ZZ/ZZ: Manufacturing date of the ink cartridge Press the Shift key to see information on the next color ink cartridge without waiting for three seconds. Press the Cancel or key to return to the previous menu.
The front panel tells you to close the ink cover. Printing continues until all the ink in the system is used up. No ink from the new cartridge is supplied until you close the ink cover. Tell me about front panel menus If all the ink in the system is used up, the print pause mode is activated and printing is interrupted until you close the ink cover. To restart printing, close the ink cover and press the Online key. The ink cartridge is empty Printing continues until all the ink in the system is used up.
Press the key to see media information. ● MAIN ● SUB ● MAINN ● SUB N ● SHEET ● DUAL ● FRONT ● BACKm ● BACKt Tell me about front panel menus 2. XXXXXX: media type YYY: media width ZZZ: media length Press the Cancel and keys to display the main menu in offline state. Press the Online key to take the printer online. Press the OK key to change media settings. The MEDIA REG menu Use the MEDIA REG menu to register or modify media type parameters or create new media types in the printer.
Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA) Select the media type number you intend to modify or create. You can choose from 01 to 20. Parameters: media type number (01 to 20). NOTE All changes to settings in the MEDIA REG menu will apply to the media that you select or create in the SELECT MEDIA option. Tell me about front panel menus Setting a media type name (RENAME MEDIA) Rename a media type you want to modify or create. Name the media type using up to six-digit characters (or symbols).
Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE) Use this option to define the amount of time the printhead carriage pauses between printing passes for the selected media type. Parameters: three-digit time in seconds. Tell me about front panel menus Print mode setting (PRINT MODE) Use this option to set the default print quality for the selected media type. NOTE This value will only be applied by the printer front panel setting if the PRINT MODE PREF option is set to FRONT PANEL.
Parameters: ● BIDIR — Bidirectional printing gives higher printing speeds with slightly lower image quality and is more suitable for line and text images. ● UNIDIR — Unidirectional printing gives lower printing speeds but higher image quality. Use media edge guard (USE EDGE GUARD) Tell me about front panel menus Use this option to activate or deactivate the media edge guards for the selected media type.
● NORMAL — Detects the leading edge of the media when you replace or load the media, and then completes media loading after checking for skew. ● REDUCED — Detects the leading edge of the media when you replace or load media, and then completes media loading after detecting the edge of the media by rewinding. NOTE The recommended setting is NORMAL.
Parameters: 15 °C to 55 °C, or ** to turn the heater off. NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions: F = (9 × C / 5) + 32 C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9 Tell me about front panel menus NOTE This value will only be applied if the HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL. Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER T) Use this option to set the printer platen heater temperature for the selected media type. Parameters: 15 °C to 55 °C, or ** to turn the heater off.
NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions: F = (9 × C / 5) + 32 C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9 NOTE This value will only be applied if the HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL. A color stripe is printed on all plots. This ensures that all printhead nozzles are used in all prints, even if the printed image does not include certain colors. The color stripe avoids drying of nozzles even if they are not used for a long time because they are not needed within your printed images.
Printhead height setting (PH HEIGHT VAL) Use this option to set the printhead height for the selected media type. Change this setting when you change the printing carriage height. Parameters: Tell me about front panel menus ● NORMAL — Default. ● HIGH — Set for thick media. Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(L)) For the selected media type, use this option to adjust the position of all the printheads on the left side, when using bidirectional printing.
YY: Ink color Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (R)) Tell me about front panel menus For the selected media type, use this option to adjust the position of all the printheads on the right side, when using bidirectional printing. Enter an adjustment value based on the bidirectional calibration print (Refer toCalibrate the printer).
NOTE When the TENSION winding or BACK & FWD (MEDIA ADV MODE mode) is selected, the printer will only use START & END even if you have selected DURING PRINT. When you select DURING PRINT and cleaning has interrupted printing of an image, the media will feed back so that the image that was being printed before cleaning started, can be continued. The amount of back feed can be set through the BACK ADJUST VAL option.
Parameters: ● SOFTWARE — Settings in the RIP take priority. ● FRONT PANEL — Settings in the printer front panel take priority. Heater preference (HEATER PREF) Tell me about front panel menus Use this option to define printer front panel priority or software RIP priority for heater settings for the selected media type. If you select software RIP priority, the printer will ignore heater settings that are defined on the printer and heater front panels and use the settings from the RIP.
Parameters: value in mm Unstick mode (UNSTICK MODE) Use this option to execute the media peel sequence to unstick media when printing starts. Parameters: Tell me about front panel menus ● OFF — Does not execute the unstick sequence. ● ON — Executes the unstick sequence. Printhead rest period (PH REST PERIOD) Use this option to define the number of passes the printhead carriage performs before it pauses for the selected media type.
Parameters: ● ON — Pauses printing ● OFF — Printing continues Deleting a media type (DELETE MEDIA) Use this option to delete a registered media type. 1. Press the OK key. 2. Select the media type using the and Tell me about front panel menus Media types from 02 to 20 can be selected. Media type 01 is defined as the standard media and cannot be deleted. To delete a media type: keys and press OK to confirm deletion.
2. Select the media type using the and keys and press OK to confirm deletion. Default values for media types Your printer comes with a set of factory-installed media types. Except for media type 01, you can modify or delete all other media types The table below lists the default values for the factory-installed media types. Tell me about front panel menus 288 1 2 3 4 5 NAME PAPER Glossy Matte Banner BLT_B (Backlit) MEDIA ADV. VALUE 99.80% 99.96% 99.96% 99.94% 99.
2 3 4 5 BACK ADJUST VAL 0 0 0 0 0 PRINT MODE PREF SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE HEATER PREF SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE Media advance calibration Media advance calibration is defined by using the M.ADV menu. Press the key to define and set values. Media advance calibration print Select MEDIA ADV PRINT to print a calibration pattern that will indicate optimal media advance values.
Tell me about front panel menus ● ROUGH (DRAFT) — draft print mode ● DETAIL (NORMAL) — standard and high speed print modes ● DETAIL (H-QUAL) — high quality print mode ● DETAIL (H-DENS) — high density print mode ● DETAIL (H-DENS3) — high density print mode ● DETAIL (H-QUAL2) — high quality print mode ● DETAIL (H-DENS2) — high density print mode ● DETAIL (DRAFT) — draft print mode Media advance adjustment print This option prints a pattern so that you can adjust how much media advance is appl
Parameters: ±2000 pulse (±5 mm) 1 pulse=2.5µm The PH. MAIN menu Press the Tell me about front panel menus Use the PH. MAIN menu to maintain the cap and wiper and to clean the ink system (Refer toHow do I maintain the printer?). key to enter the service menu. Ink system optimization (INK SYS OPT) Use the INK SYS OPT option to select a service cleaning procedure.
Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING) Use this option to move the printhead carriage to the wiper position so that you can clean the capping unit manually. Parameters: none. Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING) Tell me about front panel menus Use this option to lift the wiper blade so that you can clean the wiper blade manually. Parameters: none.
Ink (INK WASTE) Use this menu option to control ink wastage. ● NORMAL — The standard ink wastage ● REDUCED — Reduced ink wastage level Tell me about front panel menus Parameters: The PH RECOVERY menu This menu is used to clean the printheads of the printer (Refer to Normal printhead recovery). Press the key to select the PH RECOVERY menu options. key Parameters: ● NORMAL ALL — Performs normal cleaning of all the printheads. ● STRONG ALL — Performs strong cleaning of all the printheads.
When the mode. key is released, media feeding stops and the top menu appears on the front panel in offline The PRINTER menu This menu is used to print reports on the printer status. Tell me about front panel menus When the key is pressed, you can select the report that you want to print. Configuration print (CONFIG PRINT) This option prints information on the printer, panel settings, and media type information. Parameters: none.
The ADJUST menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. For details on how to print the patterns, see Calibrate the printer. When the key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters can be set. Tell me about front panel menus Adjustment pattern print (TEST PRINTS) This menu is used to print the adjustment patterns for adjusting the printer mechanically and electrically. When the Cancel key is pressed during printing, the print can be stopped. Parameters: ● IQ PRINT.
YY: Ink color Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(L)) Tell me about front panel menus Use this option to adjust the printhead bidirectional printing position (Left). Enter an adjustment value according to the BIDIRECTION DEF adjustment pattern.
Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (R)) Use this option to adjust the printhead bidirectional fine draft printing position (Right) in fine draft print mode. YY: Ink color Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) The SETUP menu This menu is used to set or display printer setup options. When the can be set.
Parameters: ON, OFF BOOT version display (BOOT VERSION) This option displays the BOOT version. Tell me about front panel menus Parameters: none. F/W version display (F/W VERSION) This option displays the engine firmware version. Parameters: none. Main PCA version display (MAIN PCA VER) This option displays the version number of the main PCA. Parameters: none. ICB board version display (CARRIAGE PCA) This option displays the version number of the printer carriage PCA. Parameters: none.
Parameters: none. Heater H/W version display (HEATER HW VER) This option displays the heater hardware version. Parameters: none. Tell me about front panel menus Heater F/W version display (HEATER FW VER) This option displays the heater firmware version. If the heater cannot be recognized, "--.-" is displayed. Parameters: none. HEB board H/W version (HEB Version) This option displays the HEB hardware version. Parameters: none. USB address (USB ADDRESS) This option displays the printer USB address.
Factory default setting (FACTORY DEFAULT) This option sets all parameter values to default factory settings. Parameters: none.
15 Tell me about the heaters This chapter describes temperature control, the heater front panel, parameter setup mode operations, and error messages of the heater controller. ● The heaters ● Heater temperature settings ● Heater error messages The heaters Tell me about the heaters The printer includes three heaters for fixing and stabilizing the printed image on the media. Each heater is controlled separately. 1. Printhead 2. Rear heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image) 3.
WARNING! Never touch the heaters, as they can cause burns, and always take care when touching printer components near the heaters. Heater temperature settings 1. Heater front panel 2. Heater on/off and temperature setting keys 3. Preset temperature Tell me about the heaters 4. Current temperature Heater temperatures are preset automatically for all media types. Under normal operating conditions you do not need to set the temperature.
Heater preset temperature by medium The heater preset temperature for each media type is listed below. Preset the heater temperature according to the media you use.
Flow of heater temperature setting 1. 2. If you select the media type when loading the media, the initial temperature value of each heater for that media is set on the heater front panel: ● If the initial temperature value has been set, the heater turns on but heating does not start. ● If the initial temperature value is set to **, the heater turns off. The set temperature on the heater front panel displays OFF.
Status: Status of maintaining each heater temperature at the preset temperature on the heater front panel. Conditions: 1. If the heater ON/OFF setting on the heater front panel is set to ON and a print command is received. 2. Under condition (1) above, and the time specified by the delay time after the print end command was received. Maintaining the standby temperature Function: To shorten the time needed to reach the preset temperature to start printing.
Front heater Print heater Rear heater Preset temperature AAA BBB CCC Current temperature XXX YYY ZZZ U stands for the temperature unit: C (Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit). The temperature is measured every 5 seconds and refreshed. Display — heater on When each heater is heated, a plus sign (+) is displayed in place of the unit of each heater current temperature on the second line. The unit display is restored at the completion of heating.
No. Item Item display (upper line) Parameters display (lower line) Description Initial value 2 Heat suspending time after printing DELAY TIME 00 to 30 MINUTES UNIT: minute 05 MINUTES 3 Standby heating time after completion of DELAY TIME STANDBY TIME 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, ENDLESS Unit: minutes 30 4 Version display VERSION FW=vv.r HW=vv.r Display only – 5 Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS NO, YES NO: Does not perform the diagnostics. NO YES: Performs the diagnostics.
Tell me about the heaters 308 ● Rear heater thermistor temperature error (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more) ● Print heater thermistor temperature error (-10 °C or less, 70 °C or more) ● Front heater thermistor did not reach the preset temperature after 30 minutes ● Rear heater thermistor did not reach the preset temperature after 30 minutes ● Print heater thermistor did not reach the preset temperature after 30 minutes ● Switch test error occurs in the diagnostics ● Zero cross error occurs in the
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Specifications Item Specification / Function Print technology Piezo-electric inkjet printheads Resolution — High quality 720 dpi × 720 dpi Resolution — Standard 720 x 720 dpi Resolution — Fine draft 540 x 720 dpi Resolution — Draft 720 x 360 dpi Print speed 16m2/h with 4-pass printing (changes according to surrounding temperature and printhead temperature) Media feed/delivery direction Front media supply, rear media delivery Media type PVC, banner, Vinyl chloride, Tarpaulin Media width Ma
Item Specification / Function Non-operating temperature/humidity range 5 to 35 °C / 10% to 80% RH or less (no condensing) Installation space 177 inches (W) ×177 inches (D) × 67 inches (H) 4500 mm (W) × 2900 mm (D) × 1700 mm (H) Maintenance space 177 inches (W) ×177 inches (D) × 67 inches (H) 4500 mm (W) × 2900 mm (D) × 1700 mm (H) Ecological specifications Tell me about printer specifications For the up-to-date ecological specifications of your printer, please go to http://www.hp.
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ENWW ● Ordering supplies ● Ordering media ● Ordering accessories Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories 17 Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories 313
Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories Ordering supplies The following ink supplies can be ordered for your printer.
Name Part number Size HP Premium Scrim Banner Q8678A 36 in x 164 ft (914 mm x 50 m) HP Premium Scrim Banner Q8679A 54 in x 100 ft (1372 mm x 30.5 m) HP Universal Scrim Banner Q8680A Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories Table 17-3 HP Paper 36 in x 164 ft (914 mm x 50 m) HP Universal Scrim Banner Q8681A 54 in x 100 ft (1372 mm x 30.5 m) HP Premium Self Adhesive Vinyl Q8682A 54 in x 150 ft (1372 mm x. 45.7 m) HP Premium Self Adhesive Vinyl Q8683A 60 in x 150 ft (1542 mm x. 45.
Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories 316 Name Product number HP Designjet 9000s/10000s Air Purifier System 220V Q6668C HP Designjet 9000s/10000s Air Purifier System 110V Q6668D HP Designjet High Speed Dryer - 104 in / 264 mm Q6694A Liner for HP Designjet 10000s Q6694A HP Designjet APS filter Q6679A Chapter 17 Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories ENWW
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● Any special equipment or software you are using (for example, spoolers, networks, switch-boxes, modems, or special software drivers). ● The cable you are using (by part number) and where you purchased it. ● The type of interface used on your printer (FireWire, USB, or network). ● The software name and version you are currently using. ● If the problem is a system error it will have a error number; record the error number and have it ready.
Index E ecological specifications 311 edge guards 57 error messages heater 307 A accessories ordering 315 ADJUST menu 295 adjustment patterns 216 adjustment patterns; printhead position 225 B back feed adjustment 228 C calibrate printer 223 calibration media advance 289 cancel print jobs 77 cap cleaning, menu 292 characters, front panel 272 cleaning and maintenance consumables ordering 314 cleaning kits ordering 314 cleaning, carriage 209 cleaning, exterior 206 cleaning, media feed 206 cleaning, platen
MEDIA REG menu 275 media tube flanges 60 media types default values 288 ordering 314 weights 314 widths 314 media types, manage 219 menu ADJUST 295 cap cleaning 292 FEED 293 INK 273 ink system opt 291 MEDIA 274 MEDIA REG 275 PH.
