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... Ink System 4-2 What is an Ink System? 4-3 How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components 4-4 Identifying the Ink System in the Printer 4-4 When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? 4-5 Obtaining Optimum Refill Performance using non-HP media. 4-6 Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel 4-8 How big a print can I make without a refill...
... Ink System 4-2 What is an Ink System? 4-3 How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components 4-4 Identifying the Ink System in the Printer 4-4 When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? 4-5 Obtaining Optimum Refill Performance using non-HP media. 4-6 Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel 4-8 How big a print can I make without a refill...
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... Replacing the Lens Cover 10-4 Normal Printer Use 10-6 Storing and Moving Your Printer 10-7 Selecting Transport Mode 10-7 Removing the Printheads 10-8 Removing the Printhead Cleaners 10-9 Removing the Ink Cartridges 10-11 Switching off and Disconnecting the Printer 10-13 Troubleshooting 11-1 A Note About Troubleshooting ... Print Diagnosis 11-5 If the Color is Not as Expected 11-6 Some General Information About the Image Quality Test 11-7 Identifying the Printhead Components 11-7 How to Use the Image Quality Print 11-8 Printing the Image Quality Print 11-8 Analyzing the Image Quality Test Results...
... Replacing the Lens Cover 10-4 Normal Printer Use 10-6 Storing and Moving Your Printer 10-7 Selecting Transport Mode 10-7 Removing the Printheads 10-8 Removing the Printhead Cleaners 10-9 Removing the Ink Cartridges 10-11 Switching off and Disconnecting the Printer 10-13 Troubleshooting 11-1 A Note About Troubleshooting ... Print Diagnosis 11-5 If the Color is Not as Expected 11-6 Some General Information About the Image Quality Test 11-7 Identifying the Printhead Components 11-7 How to Use the Image Quality Print 11-8 Printing the Image Quality Print 11-8 Analyzing the Image Quality Test Results...
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... Messages 11-32 If the Replace Ink System Key does not Work 11-34 If Brand New Printheads have Problems 11-34 If there is a Failure after Refilling Printheads 11-34 Printhead Alignment Errors 11-35 Printhead Checks 11-37 Using the Replace Ink System Key 11-37 Checking Ink Systems 11-38 If... You Have Problems Reseating a Printhead 11-41 Cleaning Electrical Contacts 11-42 Clearing a Media Jam 11-44 Solving Communication Problems 11-45 If there is a Problem Communicating between Your Computer ...
... Messages 11-32 If the Replace Ink System Key does not Work 11-34 If Brand New Printheads have Problems 11-34 If there is a Failure after Refilling Printheads 11-34 Printhead Alignment Errors 11-35 Printhead Checks 11-37 Using the Replace Ink System Key 11-37 Checking Ink Systems 11-38 If... You Have Problems Reseating a Printhead 11-41 Cleaning Electrical Contacts 11-42 Clearing a Media Jam 11-44 Solving Communication Problems 11-45 If there is a Problem Communicating between Your Computer ...
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... outdoor in direct sunlight, for up to one ink set for another, HP offer an Ink System Storage Container to store partially used printheads and printhead cleaners. Protecting your HP DesignJet 2500CP or 2000CP printer. Main Features of the HP DesignJet CP Ink System The HP DesignJet CP Ink System is also referred to provide large-capacity ink, unattended...
... outdoor in direct sunlight, for up to one ink set for another, HP offer an Ink System Storage Container to store partially used printheads and printhead cleaners. Protecting your HP DesignJet 2500CP or 2000CP printer. Main Features of the HP DesignJet CP Ink System The HP DesignJet CP Ink System is also referred to provide large-capacity ink, unattended...
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Front View of Printer Window Ink Cartridges (inside) Roll Cover Media Bin Storage Shelf Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Printheads (inside) Front Panel Display Front Panel Printhead Cleaners (inside) Standby Switch Media Lever Media-Entry Slot C4704106 1-9
Front View of Printer Window Ink Cartridges (inside) Roll Cover Media Bin Storage Shelf Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Printheads (inside) Front Panel Display Front Panel Printhead Cleaners (inside) Standby Switch Media Lever Media-Entry Slot C4704106 1-9
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... display keys to respond to messages. These messages may concern printer status, required actions or errors. and messages. Menu Title Menu Option C4704007 STATUS Aligning printheads C4704034 - Display Section Using the Front Panel The Front Panel The display section of the front panel consists of text and is used to configure...
... display keys to respond to messages. These messages may concern printer status, required actions or errors. and messages. Menu Title Menu Option C4704007 STATUS Aligning printheads C4704034 - Display Section Using the Front Panel The Front Panel The display section of the front panel consists of text and is used to configure...
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Using the Front Panel Navigation Examples If you now reenter the menu system and repeat steps 1 to 4, you will see the option that you selected displayed with a *. 1 ↓ ↓ FULL MENUS Image quality→ 8← 2→ Ink emul.= 3↓ 7← Color Calib.= → EuroScale* TOYO Enhanced Native SWOP 4→ On* Now Off 5↑↓ 6↵ Printhead service= Check=Frequency→ Refill Now Align Now C4704040 NOTE A → character in a menu option box indicates that a lower level of menu is available. 2-20
Using the Front Panel Navigation Examples If you now reenter the menu system and repeat steps 1 to 4, you will see the option that you selected displayed with a *. 1 ↓ ↓ FULL MENUS Image quality→ 8← 2→ Ink emul.= 3↓ 7← Color Calib.= → EuroScale* TOYO Enhanced Native SWOP 4→ On* Now Off 5↑↓ 6↵ Printhead service= Check=Frequency→ Refill Now Align Now C4704040 NOTE A → character in a menu option box indicates that a lower level of menu is available. 2-20
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...use 3M Overlaminate film to print on a non-endorsed media it is an essential step in serious printhead damage. Some non-endorsed media products are approved by a non-HP manufacturer. HP has not tested these media products to give trouble-free performance and optimal image quality. Use of ... on the compatible 3M Opaque Vinyl media. Also you perform the Media Test Print see page 3-4, Supported Media Types, and the HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog supplied with Media Choosing Media Choosing Media CAUTION Your printer supports several types of non-endorsed coated papers when ...
...use 3M Overlaminate film to print on a non-endorsed media it is an essential step in serious printhead damage. Some non-endorsed media products are approved by a non-HP manufacturer. HP has not tested these media products to give trouble-free performance and optimal image quality. Use of ... on the compatible 3M Opaque Vinyl media. Also you perform the Media Test Print see page 3-4, Supported Media Types, and the HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog supplied with Media Choosing Media Choosing Media CAUTION Your printer supports several types of non-endorsed coated papers when ...
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If media is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog which media type was specified, go to specify this document, contact your requirements. 3-3 See page 8-2, Viewing the Current Overall Configuration of ... driver settings override any print-quality settings made on page 3-4, Supported Media Types, gives you all the information you need. However, the quality of the printheads. For more details, see the table on media and the best settings for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of some...
If media is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog which media type was specified, go to specify this document, contact your requirements. 3-3 See page 8-2, Viewing the Current Overall Configuration of ... driver settings override any print-quality settings made on page 3-4, Supported Media Types, gives you all the information you need. However, the quality of the printheads. For more details, see the table on media and the best settings for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of some...
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...you are three separate components that refills the printhead whenever the ink volume in use to seal the printhead when not in the printhead drops below a minimum level. Printhead Cleaner The printer uses the printhead cleaner to clean and maintain the printhead to ensure best possible image quality, and to... number of prints between refills depends on the size and type of the four ink systems, there are printing. Printhead Ink Cartridge Printhead Cleaner C4704144 Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge is an Ink System? What is a large-capacity ink supply that work together.
...you are three separate components that refills the printhead whenever the ink volume in use to seal the printhead when not in the printhead drops below a minimum level. Printhead Cleaner The printer uses the printhead cleaner to clean and maintain the printhead to ensure best possible image quality, and to... number of prints between refills depends on the size and type of the four ink systems, there are printing. Printhead Ink Cartridge Printhead Cleaner C4704144 Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge is an Ink System? What is a large-capacity ink supply that work together.
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... the Printer Ink=UV pigmented The printer automatically detects the Ink System installed. printhead, printhead cleaner and ink cartridge for this symbol. Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components The appearance of these two messages: n Ink=UV.../ Ready display, press the Previous key three times. 4-4 To help you find one of the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV is marked with the following symbol after the name HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV: C6240008a Be sure to check all components; Additionally, you can easily check ...
... the Printer Ink=UV pigmented The printer automatically detects the Ink System installed. printhead, printhead cleaner and ink cartridge for this symbol. Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components The appearance of these two messages: n Ink=UV.../ Ready display, press the Previous key three times. 4-4 To help you find one of the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV is marked with the following symbol after the name HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV: C6240008a Be sure to check all components; Additionally, you can easily check ...
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Normally the printheads are using UV pigmented ink, you may stop for a refill. The printer contains algorithms to find the best place in a print to stop during the print to refill the printheads. 4-5 If you are printing an image with Ink Systems About the Ink System When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? If you are refilled when a print has been finished. Working with a high ink density which is larger than E/A0, the printer may not be able to print a large image without the printer stopping to refill.
Normally the printheads are using UV pigmented ink, you may stop for a refill. The printer contains algorithms to find the best place in a print to stop during the print to refill the printheads. 4-5 If you are printing an image with Ink Systems About the Ink System When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? If you are refilled when a print has been finished. Working with a high ink density which is larger than E/A0, the printer may not be able to print a large image without the printer stopping to refill.
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... B, C or default. The printer chooses which refill type you are already using, you can if necessary change the refill type to refill the printheads. Refill A: Works well for other defects on the media type and the print mode selected in the front panel. Your printer can use based on... media types, defects can occur as the ink dries on the HP Media you are using a RIP. These options may occur during very large prints. 4-6 Refill B: Works well for glossy media, but does not completely refill the printheads, so more refills may be supported for coated papers, however it...
... B, C or default. The printer chooses which refill type you are already using, you can if necessary change the refill type to refill the printheads. Refill A: Works well for other defects on the media type and the print mode selected in the front panel. Your printer can use based on... media types, defects can occur as the ink dries on the HP Media you are using a RIP. These options may occur during very large prints. 4-6 Refill B: Works well for glossy media, but does not completely refill the printheads, so more refills may be supported for coated papers, however it...
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...ink for the current print to be completed before printing a very large (long axis) or dense print that may want to refill the printheads before refilling the printheads. Ink System Imaging Inks UV Inks Always 0.75m2 (8ft2) 0.67m2 (7ft2) If you Refill before start of print 1.0m2 (10.5ft2...a file is because the printer needs more ink than the minimum volume in the Printhead service menu. Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel Image Quality Printhead service Refill now You may require more ink to print on backlit media. 4-8 ...
...ink for the current print to be completed before printing a very large (long axis) or dense print that may want to refill the printheads before refilling the printheads. Ink System Imaging Inks UV Inks Always 0.75m2 (8ft2) 0.67m2 (7ft2) If you Refill before start of print 1.0m2 (10.5ft2...a file is because the printer needs more ink than the minimum volume in the Printhead service menu. Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel Image Quality Printhead service Refill now You may require more ink to print on backlit media. 4-8 ...
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... displayed for the following message on ink and you can limit the number of ink. 4-10 It is low on ink. NOTE Out of the printhead (normally because there is no ink), and at the same time it is low on ink. Working with empty ink systems shown as installed in... the printhead and at the same time it is beyond all possible ink-consumption tolerances. n The printer stops printing due to an abnormal increase in the temperature...
... displayed for the following message on ink and you can limit the number of ink. 4-10 It is low on ink. NOTE Out of the printhead (normally because there is no ink), and at the same time it is low on ink. Working with empty ink systems shown as installed in... the printhead and at the same time it is beyond all possible ink-consumption tolerances. n The printer stops printing due to an abnormal increase in the temperature...
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The UV ink systems and other non-UV ink systems are numbered to match the sequence in the following order: 1 Remove and replace printheads. 2 Remove and replace printhead cleaners. 3 Remove and replace ink cartridges. The number is very important that come together in their box. Working with Ink Systems Removing ... mix Imaging Ink Systems and UV Ink Systems or components, the printer will prompt you do not mix ink systems up. Printhead Printhead Cleaner Remember: Ink Cartridge C2704112 n Always change all three components for each ink color system at the same time. Never mix the ...
The UV ink systems and other non-UV ink systems are numbered to match the sequence in the following order: 1 Remove and replace printheads. 2 Remove and replace printhead cleaners. 3 Remove and replace ink cartridges. The number is very important that come together in their box. Working with Ink Systems Removing ... mix Imaging Ink Systems and UV Ink Systems or components, the printer will prompt you do not mix ink systems up. Printhead Printhead Cleaner Remember: Ink Cartridge C2704112 n Always change all three components for each ink color system at the same time. Never mix the ...
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...care. If you are removing an ink color from your HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV always follow these important rules: n Change all four ink colors that you are using are the same type of HP Ink System. In particular, the printhead is a high precision device and needs proper handling. n...you replace a color unless they have installed mixed ink components in the HP DesignJet CP Ink System Storage Container. See page 11-31, Solving Ink System Problems for each ink color set together. n Do not touch the printhead nozzles. You will not be new every time you have been previously ...
...care. If you are removing an ink color from your HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV always follow these important rules: n Change all four ink colors that you are using are the same type of HP Ink System. In particular, the printhead is a high precision device and needs proper handling. n...you replace a color unless they have installed mixed ink components in the HP DesignJet CP Ink System Storage Container. See page 11-31, Solving Ink System Problems for each ink color set together. n Do not touch the printhead nozzles. You will not be new every time you have been previously ...
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C4704140 NOTE:Do not open the window of all front-panel messages and instructions on what to access printheads" message is displayed. Follow the instructions in the front-panel display. Descriptions of the printer. If there are listed in chapter 12, Front-Panel ... 4-13 Replace the Ink System Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 1 Removing and Replacing Printheads 1 When the printer carriage stops and the front panel displays the message "Open window to access printheads," open the window before the "Open window to do are any problems during the installation, the ...
C4704140 NOTE:Do not open the window of all front-panel messages and instructions on what to access printheads" message is displayed. Follow the instructions in the front-panel display. Descriptions of the printer. If there are listed in chapter 12, Front-Panel ... 4-13 Replace the Ink System Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 1 Removing and Replacing Printheads 1 When the printer carriage stops and the front panel displays the message "Open window to access printheads," open the window before the "Open window to do are any problems during the installation, the ...
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Blinking indicators show which printheads must be replaced. Discard the used printhead. In the following message on the printhead you are replacing and pull it from the printhead's nozzles. 4-14 C4704046 C4704135 NOTE:If you print mostly in Fast mode or extremely heavy image densities, ...residues whenever you , removing it toward you replace the ink system(s). 3 Take the new printhead and remove the colored protective tape from its stall as shown below. Replace printhead(s) Yellow Cyan Magenta Black C4704036 2 Press down lightly on the front panel. Working with Ink...
Blinking indicators show which printheads must be replaced. Discard the used printhead. In the following message on the printhead you are replacing and pull it from the printhead's nozzles. 4-14 C4704046 C4704135 NOTE:If you print mostly in Fast mode or extremely heavy image densities, ...residues whenever you , removing it toward you replace the ink system(s). 3 Take the new printhead and remove the colored protective tape from its stall as shown below. Replace printhead(s) Yellow Cyan Magenta Black C4704036 2 Press down lightly on the front panel. Working with Ink...
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...it snaps into the stall with the next procedure, Removing and Replacing the Printhead Cleaner. 4-15 Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 4 Insert the printhead into place as shown below. NOTE:The printhead colors can also be identified by the part numbers on the boxes. C4704136... 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for any additional printheads you need to right; yellow, cyan, magenta, and black. The sequence of the stalls is, from you have finished replacing the printheads, the front panel displays the message "Close window to access head cleaners". ...
...it snaps into the stall with the next procedure, Removing and Replacing the Printhead Cleaner. 4-15 Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 4 Insert the printhead into place as shown below. NOTE:The printhead colors can also be identified by the part numbers on the boxes. C4704136... 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for any additional printheads you need to right; yellow, cyan, magenta, and black. The sequence of the stalls is, from you have finished replacing the printheads, the front panel displays the message "Close window to access head cleaners". ...