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... displays an action: missing -> insert, unknown -> troubleshoot, faulty, worn out -> replace. • Expiration date. • Serial Number. • Ink Used: in cc and % used. • Paper Jams. • If the printheads are : Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1. Printhead 4. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Media Choice Roll Media...
... displays an action: missing -> insert, unknown -> troubleshoot, faulty, worn out -> replace. • Expiration date. • Serial Number. • Ink Used: in cc and % used. • Paper Jams. • If the printheads are : Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1. Printhead 4. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Media Choice Roll Media...
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It takes you through the different procedures required to troubleshoot and find the solutions to various problems you to quickly troubleshoot your printer. it also contains instructions on what to do if the image that your printer printed is incorrect, or not what you expected. ...Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Solutions Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help These topics guide you through the troubleshooting procedure step-by-step. • Ink Supply Problems guides you when you ...
It takes you through the different procedures required to troubleshoot and find the solutions to various problems you to quickly troubleshoot your printer. it also contains instructions on what to do if the image that your printer printed is incorrect, or not what you expected. ...Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Solutions Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help These topics guide you through the troubleshooting procedure step-by-step. • Ink Supply Problems guides you when you ...
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For example, if you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's troubleshooting documentation and the on-line help in this manual's index or table of contents to a certain task, first check the relevant section in your application ... manual, for step-by- step procedures. Image Error - Introduction Media & Ink Solutions SolvingProblems Image Quality Problems Solving Problems Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help • To find the section.
For example, if you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's troubleshooting documentation and the on-line help in this manual's index or table of contents to a certain task, first check the relevant section in your application ... manual, for step-by- step procedures. Image Error - Introduction Media & Ink Solutions SolvingProblems Image Quality Problems Solving Problems Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help • To find the section.
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... Problems Ink Supply Problems Image Quality Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Your HP DesignJet 500 printer provides a full troubleshooting utility to ensure you can always quickly overcome any of these problems work... through the Troubleshooting Procedure replying to the questions displayed on the front-panel of image you...
... Problems Ink Supply Problems Image Quality Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Your HP DesignJet 500 printer provides a full troubleshooting utility to ensure you can always quickly overcome any of these problems work... through the Troubleshooting Procedure replying to the questions displayed on the front-panel of image you...
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...details of how to accept Printhead Alignment. Select Troubleshooting and press Enter. 3. Running the Troubleshooting Utility 1. It is important that the paper loaded for this diagnostic print. The printer first checks to complete troubleshooting procedure. If you use this procedure is ... Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Troubleshooting Procedure Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Working through the Troubleshooting procedure should always be your first action when you encounter...
...details of how to accept Printhead Alignment. Select Troubleshooting and press Enter. 3. Running the Troubleshooting Utility 1. It is important that the paper loaded for this diagnostic print. The printer first checks to complete troubleshooting procedure. If you use this procedure is ... Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Troubleshooting Procedure Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Working through the Troubleshooting procedure should always be your first action when you encounter...
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...in Diagnostic Print A, you print Diagnostic Print A, the printer prints Diagnostic Print B. after that it again (as in Diagnostic Print A, and asks you will try to reprint your print, and then, if necessary, start the Troubleshooting routine again. Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Diagnostic... Print A Ignore this stage. If you indicate that have the problem. your printer will finish. If there are significant extend along the whole...
...in Diagnostic Print A, you print Diagnostic Print A, the printer prints Diagnostic Print B. after that it again (as in Diagnostic Print A, and asks you will try to reprint your print, and then, if necessary, start the Troubleshooting routine again. Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Diagnostic... Print A Ignore this stage. If you indicate that have the problem. your printer will finish. If there are significant extend along the whole...
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..., Diagnostic Print B is printed again and you are asked about the quality-look for missing lines. Diagnostic Print B 2. If the Troubleshooting routine didn't indicate that printhead alignment was necessary, you answer that your software, or perhaps the job should have been printed with images... remain, use the Troubleshooting procedure again. If you can select Align printheads in your image quality problem is defective, the printer tries to solve any problem, it could be that a color is caused by a...
..., Diagnostic Print B is printed again and you are asked about the quality-look for missing lines. Diagnostic Print B 2. If the Troubleshooting routine didn't indicate that printhead alignment was necessary, you answer that your software, or perhaps the job should have been printed with images... remain, use the Troubleshooting procedure again. If you can select Align printheads in your image quality problem is defective, the printer tries to solve any problem, it could be that a color is caused by a...
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... required to solve the problem Indicates that troubleshooting has completed successfully and there no problems Yes Printheads are OK Troubleshooting completed successfully Yes No problems detected Printer prints Diagnostic Print B If possible printer tries to clean printheads If printheads have been cleaned three time Troubleshooting finishes Printer recommends Advance Calibration Printer asks questions about Diagnostic Print A Printheads...
... required to solve the problem Indicates that troubleshooting has completed successfully and there no problems Yes Printheads are OK Troubleshooting completed successfully Yes No problems detected Printer prints Diagnostic Print B If possible printer tries to clean printheads If printheads have been cleaned three time Troubleshooting finishes Printer recommends Advance Calibration Printer asks questions about Diagnostic Print A Printheads...
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... you have problems with incomplete lines. The following is an example of text; this should say TEST See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on how to them. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Incomplete Lines...
... you have problems with incomplete lines. The following is an example of text; this should say TEST See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on how to them. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Incomplete Lines...
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Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Color Alignment When you look at the image you have printed: Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help The colored lines are printed double and they are the wrong colors Vertical lines are misaligned or fuzzy (not smooth) The borders of colored blocks are overlapped and the overlapping areas have different colors in them. See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on how to solve this problem.
Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Color Alignment When you look at the image you have printed: Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help The colored lines are printed double and they are the wrong colors Vertical lines are misaligned or fuzzy (not smooth) The borders of colored blocks are overlapped and the overlapping areas have different colors in them. See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on how to solve this problem.
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The following is known as banding. IMPORTANT Banding can occur to solve this problem. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Horizontal Banding ... Ironk Pojfdjop ernk Pojfdjop ernk aure Chorme Pojfdjop ernk aure Expanding Possibilities 80 80 kheuhg kheuhg sfrfefg sfrfefg IInnkkercovarCtraipdsge See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on the image, these are particularly highlighted in Best Mode.
The following is known as banding. IMPORTANT Banding can occur to solve this problem. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Horizontal Banding ... Ironk Pojfdjop ernk Pojfdjop ernk aure Chorme Pojfdjop ernk aure Expanding Possibilities 80 80 kheuhg kheuhg sfrfefg sfrfefg IInnkkercovarCtraipdsge See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on the image, these are particularly highlighted in Best Mode.
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...Accuracy Information Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Color Accuracy These are the areas you should review when troubleshooting a color accuracy problem: Index Getting Help Media ...Ensure the media loaded is genuine HP media and the correct media type selected on the front panel and in the ...
...Accuracy Information Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Color Accuracy These are the areas you should review when troubleshooting a color accuracy problem: Index Getting Help Media ...Ensure the media loaded is genuine HP media and the correct media type selected on the front panel and in the ...
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... Specifications. Avoid any contact with the paper and handle the print with HP media is a book "Printer Tips" that includes a section on troubleshooting paper problems. NOTE: Included with care until quite some time has elapsed. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media...
... Specifications. Avoid any contact with the paper and handle the print with HP media is a book "Printer Tips" that includes a section on troubleshooting paper problems. NOTE: Included with care until quite some time has elapsed. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media...
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... HP DesignJet. Services include setup and installation, troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades, repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, and self-maintenance services. HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your printer. HP ...business running smoothly. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make ...
... HP DesignJet. Services include setup and installation, troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades, repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, and self-maintenance services. HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your printer. HP ...business running smoothly. Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make ...
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...following information available to your software application, first contact your printer (parallel, or network). - If the problem is a system error it will have it . - Review the troubleshooting suggestions in this printer. If you are currently using (for users sending PostScript ...are using . - This document contains a comprehensive list of the printer). - The computer you still have installed third party software drivers and RIPs refer to the HP Support Services booklet shipped with this printer (for example, spoolers, networks, switch-boxes, modems, or special...
...following information available to your software application, first contact your printer (parallel, or network). - If the problem is a system error it will have it . - Review the troubleshooting suggestions in this printer. If you are currently using (for users sending PostScript ...are using . - This document contains a comprehensive list of the printer). - The computer you still have installed third party software drivers and RIPs refer to the HP Support Services booklet shipped with this printer (for example, spoolers, networks, switch-boxes, modems, or special...
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... Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help HP DesignJet Online Direct access to industry experts. Communication from the users to HP includes: • feedback on HP DesignJet features; • automatic contact with HP Customer Care from the troubleshooting tool, for advice from their fellow professionals. And...
... Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help HP DesignJet Online Direct access to industry experts. Communication from the users to HP includes: • feedback on HP DesignJet features; • automatic contact with HP Customer Care from the troubleshooting tool, for advice from their fellow professionals. And...
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Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Ink Menu Click on a menu item to go to the relevant topic. Ink Information Ink Cartridges Printheads Color calibration Status Troubleshooting Calibrate Paper Align Print Heads Reset Standard (4.5 min.) Replace Print Heads...
Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Ink Menu Click on a menu item to go to the relevant topic. Ink Information Ink Cartridges Printheads Color calibration Status Troubleshooting Calibrate Paper Align Print Heads Reset Standard (4.5 min.) Replace Print Heads...
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... Next Page button The paper loaded is too small for a Diagnostic Print. Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Front Panel Messages (continued) Message Explanation and Action Paper too big...continue Paper too small to print the pattern While loading paper into the printer (roll or sheet), the printer has found that the single sheet loaded in landscape mode for Special alignment. The Troubleshooting utility has found that is large enough-at least 65 cm (25 inches...
... Next Page button The paper loaded is too small for a Diagnostic Print. Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Front Panel Messages (continued) Message Explanation and Action Paper too big...continue Paper too small to print the pattern While loading paper into the printer (roll or sheet), the printer has found that the single sheet loaded in landscape mode for Special alignment. The Troubleshooting utility has found that is large enough-at least 65 cm (25 inches...
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...menu). You have completed the routine, the system was detected either during printhead alignment or during troubleshooting. Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Front Panel Messages (continued)...printheads. The printheads are no more printheads, but the printer has detected that may be apparent; Press the Enter key to correct any image quality problems that you should use the Troubleshooting Procedure to load the correct type of paper loaded for ...
...menu). You have completed the routine, the system was detected either during printhead alignment or during troubleshooting. Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Front Panel Messages (continued)...printheads. The printheads are no more printheads, but the printer has detected that may be apparent; Press the Enter key to correct any image quality problems that you should use the Troubleshooting Procedure to load the correct type of paper loaded for ...
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...to be too long. Load a roll of the calibration pattern, but the sheet appears to the evaluation you have requested the printer to try using the Troubleshooting routine again, or select Replace Printheads from the front panel (in Loading Roll Media. Check that the paper is on a roll... You have given, the printheads require cleaning because there are faulty. The printer has finished the Troubleshooting routine and will not at this stage perform further cleaning on the Next Page button The Troubleshooting utility has found . Load the sheet that was found that are defects ...
...to be too long. Load a roll of the calibration pattern, but the sheet appears to the evaluation you have requested the printer to try using the Troubleshooting routine again, or select Replace Printheads from the front panel (in Loading Roll Media. Check that the paper is on a roll... You have given, the printheads require cleaning because there are faulty. The printer has finished the Troubleshooting routine and will not at this stage perform further cleaning on the Next Page button The Troubleshooting utility has found . Load the sheet that was found that are defects ...