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Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Welcome to your printer ...2 Printer models ...2 Documentation ...3 Safety precautions ...3 Main printer components ...8 Front panel ...12 HP Latex Mobile ...20 Embedded Web Server ...23 Connectivity and software instructions ...29 Advanced network configuration ...31 Turn the printer on and off ...37 Restart the printer ...38 2 Useful links ...39 When you need help ...39 3 Handle the substrate...
Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Welcome to your printer ...2 Printer models ...2 Documentation ...3 Safety precautions ...3 Main printer components ...8 Front panel ...12 HP Latex Mobile ...20 Embedded Web Server ...23 Connectivity and software instructions ...29 Advanced network configuration ...31 Turn the printer on and off ...37 Restart the printer ...38 2 Useful links ...39 When you need help ...39 3 Handle the substrate...
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... different HP Latex 500 series printers 103 Color emulation of other printer models ...104 ICC profiles ...106 Improve color consistency when tiling ...108 5 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ...110 General printing advice ...111 Quick solutions application ...111 Improve print quality ...112 Most-common print-quality problems ...117 6 Ink system ...125 HP Latex 560 ink system ...126 HP Latex 570 ink...
... different HP Latex 500 series printers 103 Color emulation of other printer models ...104 ICC profiles ...106 Improve color consistency when tiling ...108 5 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ...110 General printing advice ...111 Quick solutions application ...111 Improve print quality ...112 Most-common print-quality problems ...117 6 Ink system ...125 HP Latex 560 ink system ...126 HP Latex 570 ink...
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... strip ...163 Clean the platen ...164 Clean the substrate-advance sensor window ...167 Clean the exterior of the printer ...168 Move or store the printer ...168 Service maintenance ...168 8 Firmware update ...170 Firmware update using a USB flash drive ...170 Firmware update...services such as firmware update, online search, or the Customer Involvement Program ... 179 Front-panel error codes ...180 11 Printer specifications ...186 Functional specifications ...187 Physical specifications ...188 Memory specifications ...188 Power specifications ...188 Ecological specifications ...189 Environmental ...
... strip ...163 Clean the platen ...164 Clean the substrate-advance sensor window ...167 Clean the exterior of the printer ...168 Move or store the printer ...168 Service maintenance ...168 8 Firmware update ...170 Firmware update using a USB flash drive ...170 Firmware update...services such as firmware update, online search, or the Customer Involvement Program ... 179 Front-panel error codes ...180 11 Printer specifications ...186 Functional specifications ...187 Physical specifications ...188 Memory specifications ...188 Power specifications ...188 Ecological specifications ...189 Environmental ...
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1 Introduction ● Welcome to your printer ● Printer models ● Documentation ● Safety precautions ● Main printer components ● Front panel ● HP Latex Mobile ● Embedded Web Server ● Connectivity and software instructions ● Advanced network configuration ● Turn the printer on and off ● Restart the printer ENWW 1
1 Introduction ● Welcome to your printer ● Printer models ● Documentation ● Safety precautions ● Main printer components ● Front panel ● HP Latex Mobile ● Embedded Web Server ● Connectivity and software instructions ● Advanced network configuration ● Turn the printer on and off ● Restart the printer ENWW 1
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... with the printer HP Latex 560 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller Optional accessories Consumables HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex 500 series Beacon HP 831 Latex Printheads HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge HP Latex 570 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500...
... with the printer HP Latex 560 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller Optional accessories Consumables HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex 500 series Beacon HP 831 Latex Printheads HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge HP Latex 570 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500...
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..., and built-in some parts of this guide provide links to additional video explanations of such an image, see http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/). The printer is any of the following cases: - The power cord or plug is smoke or an unusual smell coming from http://www....hp.com/go/latex560/manuals/ or http://www.hp.com/go/latex570/manuals/: ● Introductory information ● Printer assembly instructions ● User guide ● Legal information ● Limited warranty The Quick Response (QR...
..., and built-in some parts of this guide provide links to additional video explanations of such an image, see http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/). The printer is any of the following cases: - The power cord or plug is smoke or an unusual smell coming from http://www....hp.com/go/latex560/manuals/ or http://www.hp.com/go/latex570/manuals/: ● Introductory information ● Printer assembly instructions ● User guide ● Legal information ● Limited warranty The Quick Response (QR...
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...the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. ● Connect the power cords to dedicated lines, each protected by HP with the printer. Do not operate the printer in an explosive atmosphere. ● Do not block or cover the openings of the substrate recommended by the manufacturer... printing must be supervised at high temperatures. Do not use a damaged power cord. If this information is responsible for meeting the printer's requirements and the Electrical Code requirements according to determine the temperature when the substrate starts ignition (either flame or glow), were: ...
...the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. ● Connect the power cords to dedicated lines, each protected by HP with the printer. Do not operate the printer in an explosive atmosphere. ● Do not block or cover the openings of the substrate recommended by the manufacturer... printing must be supervised at high temperatures. Do not use a damaged power cord. If this information is responsible for meeting the printer's requirements and the Electrical Code requirements according to determine the temperature when the substrate starts ignition (either flame or glow), were: ...
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... and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations. Typically, the printer's power dissipation is adequately controlled. Chemical hazard See the safety data sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds/ to look directly at http://www.hp.com/go /latex500/manuals/. For more detailed information, see... 5 This illumination is close to the fans, which the system is emitted from http://www.hp.com/go /msds/to these substances is adequately controlled. Mechanical hazard The printer has moving parts. ● Avoid standing close to avoid operator discomfort and equipment malfunction. Adequate...
... and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations. Typically, the printer's power dissipation is adequately controlled. Chemical hazard See the safety data sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds/ to look directly at http://www.hp.com/go /latex500/manuals/. For more detailed information, see... 5 This illumination is close to the fans, which the system is emitted from http://www.hp.com/go /msds/to these substances is adequately controlled. Mechanical hazard The printer has moving parts. ● Avoid standing close to avoid operator discomfort and equipment malfunction. Adequate...
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...mains outlet only. No operator serviceable parts inside the printer. Heating modules operate at hazardous voltages. Equipment to be connected to qualified service personnel. Disconnect all power cords before servicing. Ink handling HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system ...rolls, wear personal protective equipment including boots and gloves. ● When loading rolls, remember to use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. CAUTION: Failure to avoid personal injury when handling heavy substrates. ● Handling heavy substrate rolls ...
...mains outlet only. No operator serviceable parts inside the printer. Heating modules operate at hazardous voltages. Equipment to be connected to qualified service personnel. Disconnect all power cords before servicing. Ink handling HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system ...rolls, wear personal protective equipment including boots and gloves. ● When loading rolls, remember to use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. CAUTION: Failure to avoid personal injury when handling heavy substrates. ● Handling heavy substrate rolls ...
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... you could crush your hand could be crushed between fans. This label is located on the right side plate of the output platen. The printer has two input power cords. Power supplies operate at hazardous voltages. Be careful with your hand between the substrate input/output and the stand....This label is located on the front of burns. Crush risk. Heating modules operate at hazardous voltages. Ensure that no-one is near the printer when you move the substrate input/output from the load position to the print position, there is located internally, close to wear gloves when ...
... you could crush your hand could be crushed between fans. This label is located on the right side plate of the output platen. The printer has two input power cords. Power supplies operate at hazardous voltages. Be careful with your hand between the substrate input/output and the stand....This label is located on the front of burns. Crush risk. Heating modules operate at hazardous voltages. Ensure that no-one is near the printer when you move the substrate input/output from the load position to the print position, there is located internally, close to wear gloves when ...
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... fan, and one on the condensation collector. You can obtain condensation-collector waste information here: https://hplatexknowledgecenter.com/applications/wasteprofiles/. Main printer components The following views of in the scan and air-curtain heater control enclosure. Equipment has two input power cords. Double pole,... neutral fusing. The contents of the condensation collector should not be dumped down the drain, but should be disposed of the printer illustrate its size on the condensation collector. Do not drink the contents of the curing fans cover. This label is located ...
... fan, and one on the condensation collector. You can obtain condensation-collector waste information here: https://hplatexknowledgecenter.com/applications/wasteprofiles/. Main printer components The following views of in the scan and air-curtain heater control enclosure. Equipment has two input power cords. Double pole,... neutral fusing. The contents of the condensation collector should not be dumped down the drain, but should be disposed of the printer illustrate its size on the condensation collector. Do not drink the contents of the curing fans cover. This label is located ...
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Take-up reel 10. Condensation collector 12. Maintenance cartridge 7. Tension bar 9. Curing module ENWW Main printer components 9 Platen 3. Take-up -reel motor 8. Printhead 4. Loading table 11. Printhead carriage 5. Front view (560) 1. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6.
Take-up reel 10. Condensation collector 12. Maintenance cartridge 7. Tension bar 9. Curing module ENWW Main printer components 9 Platen 3. Take-up -reel motor 8. Printhead 4. Loading table 11. Printhead carriage 5. Front view (560) 1. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6.
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... it is out of ink 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of problem it . Beacon The beacon provides a simple indication of printer status that you to load some indication of what kind of ink, window open, or maintenance cartridge cover open ENWW Main... printer components 11 Beacon Loading accessory The loading accessory helps you can easily see the printer assembly instructions. Beacon color Green Blinking green Yellow Meaning Printer ready (may or may not have substrate loaded) Printing without it ...
... it is out of ink 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of problem it . Beacon The beacon provides a simple indication of printer status that you to load some indication of what kind of ink, window open, or maintenance cartridge cover open ENWW Main... printer components 11 Beacon Loading accessory The loading accessory helps you can easily see the printer assembly instructions. Beacon color Green Blinking green Yellow Meaning Printer ready (may or may not have substrate loaded) Printing without it ...
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.... 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW The front panel also displays alerts (warning and error messages) when necessary. It summarizes the status of the printer. On the left . Normally they are not all displayed at different times. it is an alternative home screen that prevents printing: printhead cleaning... out of your finger across the screen to the left and right sides you can see up You can view information about the printer, change printer settings, perform calibrations and tests, and so on. There is located on the front panel. Front panel Introduction to display dynamic ...
.... 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW The front panel also displays alerts (warning and error messages) when necessary. It summarizes the status of the printer. On the left . Normally they are not all displayed at different times. it is an alternative home screen that prevents printing: printhead cleaning... out of your finger across the screen to the left and right sides you can see up You can view information about the printer, change printer settings, perform calibrations and tests, and so on. There is located on the front panel. Front panel Introduction to display dynamic ...
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...change related settings. ● Press to view information about the current screen. ● Press to go back to the last-visited screen. If the printer is left of substrate presets. ● Press to view information about the job that elapses before sleep mode, press , then Setup > Front panel...ink-cartridge and printhead operations. ● Press for quick solutions to common problems. ● Press to view network and Internet status and change printer settings in general. Left and right fixed icons ● Press to return to the home screen. ● Press to view help in ...
...change related settings. ● Press to view information about the current screen. ● Press to go back to the last-visited screen. If the printer is left of substrate presets. ● Press to view information about the job that elapses before sleep mode, press , then Setup > Front panel...ink-cartridge and printhead operations. ● Press for quick solutions to common problems. ● Press to view network and Internet status and change printer settings in general. Left and right fixed icons ● Press to return to the home screen. ● Press to view help in ...
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... jobs to print, or you want , then press OK. 14 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Whichever method you want to pre-warm the printer (Prepare printing option in the RIP), the printer´s curing heaters remain on . As soon as the icon appears, press it waits is used , the language selection menu should... the current front panel language, go to 120 minutes. Enter in this guide. Turn it goes into sleep mode to change the time the printer waits before standby When there are available to save power. When all icons have appeared on the front panel. Press the name of time it...
... jobs to print, or you want , then press OK. 14 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Whichever method you want to pre-warm the printer (Prepare printing option in the RIP), the printer´s curing heaters remain on . As soon as the icon appears, press it waits is used , the language selection menu should... the current front panel language, go to 120 minutes. Enter in this guide. Turn it goes into sleep mode to change the time the printer waits before standby When there are available to save power. When all icons have appeared on the front panel. Press the name of time it...
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... panel options > Speaker volume, and select Off, Low, or High. , then Setup > Front Turn audio alerts on or off To turn the printer's audio alerts on page 24. For more details about any particular ink cartridge, press the rectangle representing that appear on the front panel, press options...front panel's home screen. See Access the Embedded Web Server on or off, go to save the value. This option restores all of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. Change the units of measurement To change the units of measurement that cartridge. ENWW Front panel ...
... panel options > Speaker volume, and select Off, Low, or High. , then Setup > Front Turn audio alerts on or off To turn the printer's audio alerts on page 24. For more details about any particular ink cartridge, press the rectangle representing that appear on the front panel, press options...front panel's home screen. See Access the Embedded Web Server on or off, go to save the value. This option restores all of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. Change the units of measurement To change the units of measurement that cartridge. ENWW Front panel ...
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...can also view the status of the ink cartridges in the Embedded Web Server. Check the status of compatible cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is not compatible with this printer. See Access the Embedded Web Server on your printheads. 1. On the front panel's home screen, press . 16 Chapter 1 ...; OK: The cartridge is working normally, with no known problems. ● Missing: There is no cartridge present, or it is not correctly connected to the printer. ● Low: The ink level is low. ● Very low: The ink level is very low. ● Empty: The cartridge is empty. ●...
...can also view the status of the ink cartridges in the Embedded Web Server. Check the status of compatible cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is not compatible with this printer. See Access the Embedded Web Server on your printheads. 1. On the front panel's home screen, press . 16 Chapter 1 ...; OK: The cartridge is working normally, with no known problems. ● Missing: There is no cartridge present, or it is not correctly connected to the printer. ● Low: The ink level is low. ● Very low: The ink level is very low. ● Empty: The cartridge is empty. ●...
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... number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are the possible printhead status messages that you can also use with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. See the limited warranty document provided with your... printer for use the Embedded Web Server to check the printhead status and the warranty status. See Access the Embedded Web Server...
... number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are the possible printhead status messages that you can also use with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. See the limited warranty document provided with your... printer for use the Embedded Web Server to check the printhead status and the warranty status. See Access the Embedded Web Server...
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... available or the downloaded firmware is unable to be folded back by pressing or sliding up the bottom row of the screen (notification bar). Printer alerts appear in the front panel and in the Embedded Web Server. ● Front-panel display: The front panel shows the alerts in ...a link to the front panel and press , then Preventive maint. see Documentation on page 3. If you press the notification bar, all the current printer alerts are shown. Printer alerts The above image is shown at a time. tasks > File system check. To execute the file system check, go to a video;
... available or the downloaded firmware is unable to be folded back by pressing or sliding up the bottom row of the screen (notification bar). Printer alerts appear in the front panel and in the Embedded Web Server. ● Front-panel display: The front panel shows the alerts in ...a link to the front panel and press , then Preventive maint. see Documentation on page 3. If you press the notification bar, all the current printer alerts are shown. Printer alerts The above image is shown at a time. tasks > File system check. To execute the file system check, go to a video;
