HP Designjet T620 & T1120 Printer Series - Introductory Infomation: English
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...; Paper handling • Printing • Color management • Practical printing examples • Handling ink cartridges and printheads • Maintaining the printer • Accessories • Troubleshooting paper issues • Troubleshooting print-quality issues • Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues • Troubleshooting general printer issues • HP Customer Care • Printer specifications • For the HP Designjet T1120, there is also information...
...; Paper handling • Printing • Color management • Practical printing examples • Handling ink cartridges and printheads • Maintaining the printer • Accessories • Troubleshooting paper issues • Troubleshooting print-quality issues • Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues • Troubleshooting general printer issues • HP Customer Care • Printer specifications • For the HP Designjet T1120, there is also information...
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...to order supplies and accessories 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 14 Troubleshooting paper issues The paper cannot be loaded successfully 142 The paper type is not in the driver ...144 The paper has jammed ...146 The printer displays out of paper when paper is available 148 Prints do not...are darker than expected 160 Horizontal lines at the end of a cut sheet print 160 Vertical lines of different colors ...160 White spots on the print ...161 Colors are inaccurate ...161 Colors are fading ...162 The image is incomplete (clipped at the bottom 162 The image is clipped ...162 Some ...
...to order supplies and accessories 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 14 Troubleshooting paper issues The paper cannot be loaded successfully 142 The paper type is not in the driver ...144 The paper has jammed ...146 The printer displays out of paper when paper is available 148 Prints do not...are darker than expected 160 Horizontal lines at the end of a cut sheet print 160 Vertical lines of different colors ...160 White spots on the print ...161 Colors are inaccurate ...161 Colors are fading ...162 The image is incomplete (clipped at the bottom 162 The image is clipped ...162 Some ...
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... drop detector ...169 Align the printheads ...172 Printhead status messages ...174 17 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...176 The printer seems slow ...176 The printer printed on undesirable paper 176 Communication failures between computer and printer 177 Cannot access the HP Printer Utility 177 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 178 Automatic file system...
... drop detector ...169 Align the printheads ...172 Printhead status messages ...174 17 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...176 The printer seems slow ...176 The printer printed on undesirable paper 176 Communication failures between computer and printer 177 Cannot access the HP Printer Utility 177 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 178 Automatic file system...
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...Color management on page 67 ● Practical printing examples on page 79 ● Job queue management on page 103 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 109 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 113 ● Maintaining the printer on page 125 Troubleshooting ...; Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 167 ● Troubleshooting general printer issues on page 175 ● Front-panel error messages on page 181 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 135, HP Customer Care on page 183 and Printer specifications...
...Color management on page 67 ● Practical printing examples on page 79 ● Job queue management on page 103 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 109 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 113 ● Maintaining the printer on page 125 Troubleshooting ...; Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 167 ● Troubleshooting general printer issues on page 175 ● Front-panel error messages on page 181 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 135, HP Customer Care on page 183 and Printer specifications...
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Quick Reference Guide holder 4. Power cord plug in the printer drivers, see Installing the software on the front of the printer. However, settings in the front panel are overridden by settings in 7. It has the following important functions: ● Assists you in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting...
Quick Reference Guide holder 4. Power cord plug in the printer drivers, see Installing the software on the front of the printer. However, settings in the front panel are overridden by settings in 7. It has the following important functions: ● Assists you in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting...
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...HP Designjet T1120ps only ● The PCL3 raster driver for T1120 ● The HP Printer Utility, see Access the HP Printer Utility on page 29, allows you to: ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page 103 ◦ Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center ◦ Access the HP... printer usage information on page 109 ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the firmware on page 131 ◦ Change various printer settings (in the Settings tab) ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ● The Embedded Web Server, runs in the printer and...
...HP Designjet T1120ps only ● The PCL3 raster driver for T1120 ● The HP Printer Utility, see Access the HP Printer Utility on page 29, allows you to: ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page 103 ◦ Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center ◦ Access the HP... printer usage information on page 109 ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the firmware on page 131 ◦ Change various printer settings (in the Settings tab) ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ● The Embedded Web Server, runs in the printer and...
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... on the network should be connected to receive information from that computer. ● Any other users sharing your printer. 2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive. 14 Chapter 2 Installing the software ENWW Uninstall the...on your screen to your printer. which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will still be able to send print jobs, but to install the printer software and connect your printer's front panel and select the...
... on the network should be connected to receive information from that computer. ● Any other users sharing your printer. 2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive. 14 Chapter 2 Installing the software ENWW Uninstall the...on your screen to your printer. which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will still be able to send print jobs, but to install the printer software and connect your printer's front panel and select the...
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... OS X HP Designjet Installer icon. 5. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your screen to uninstall the printer software. Any other users sharing your printer must install the printer software on ...printers. Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) 1. Installing the software NOTE: Any other users wishing to share your directly connected printer will be able to send print jobs, but to a network (Mac OS) on page 14. which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. Open the Install icon for your printer (HP Designjet T1120ps...
... OS X HP Designjet Installer icon. 5. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your screen to uninstall the printer software. Any other users sharing your printer must install the printer software on ...printers. Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) 1. Installing the software NOTE: Any other users wishing to share your directly connected printer will be able to send print jobs, but to a network (Mac OS) on page 14. which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. Open the Install icon for your printer (HP Designjet T1120ps...
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14 Troubleshooting paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper type is not in the driver ● The paper has jammed ● The printer displays out of paper when paper is available ● Prints do not fall nicely into the basket ● The sheet stays in the printer when the...
14 Troubleshooting paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper type is not in the driver ● The paper has jammed ● The printer displays out of paper when paper is available ● Prints do not fall nicely into the basket ● The sheet stays in the printer when the...
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...inserted straight, the front panel displays the following instructions. 1. If the roll is aligned, the printer measures the width and you are now ready to print. Paper issues 142 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● Ensure no paper is loaded. ...9679; Ensure the paper is far enough inside the printer, you should feel the printer grab the paper. ● Do not attempt to...
...inserted straight, the front panel displays the following instructions. 1. If the roll is aligned, the printer measures the width and you are now ready to print. Paper issues 142 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● Ensure no paper is loaded. ...9679; Ensure the paper is far enough inside the printer, you should feel the printer grab the paper. ● Do not attempt to...
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... category and type, first identify if your paper as matte black ink does not print well on the finish. Paper issues 144 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Press the Cancel key to be loaded in the driver To work with Tyvek®. Follow the instructions on the finish. ...-gloss Contract Proofing Paper or HP Professional Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper, depending on glossy paper. Tighten the paper to use a glossy paper type, as one of the roll has become loose around core Lever lifted Suggested action During the load process the printer detected that the paper is ...
... category and type, first identify if your paper as matte black ink does not print well on the finish. Paper issues 144 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Press the Cancel key to be loaded in the driver To work with Tyvek®. Follow the instructions on the finish. ...-gloss Contract Proofing Paper or HP Professional Semi-gloss Contract Proofing Paper, depending on glossy paper. Tighten the paper to use a glossy paper type, as one of the roll has become loose around core Lever lifted Suggested action During the load process the printer detected that the paper is ...
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... Tyvek® For HP Banners with matte black ink. After printing, the paper has wrinkles or there is too much ink This happens when too much ink is not ... option if you are : ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper ● Heavyweight Coated Paper ● Super Heavyweight Coated Paper For other image quality problems, see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 151. Matte paper categories from thinnest to thickest are sure your paper is incompatible with Tyvek®, select paper type...
... Tyvek® For HP Banners with matte black ink. After printing, the paper has wrinkles or there is too much ink This happens when too much ink is not ... option if you are : ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper ● Heavyweight Coated Paper ● Super Heavyweight Coated Paper For other image quality problems, see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 151. Matte paper categories from thinnest to thickest are sure your paper is incompatible with Tyvek®, select paper type...
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Try to move the printhead carriage out of the way. Paper issues 4. Open the window. 3. The paper has jammed When a paper jam occurs, you normally see the Possible paper jam message in the front-panel display. 1. Power off at the front panel and also switch it will go. 146 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Lift the blue lever as far up as it off the printer at the rear. 2.
Try to move the printhead carriage out of the way. Paper issues 4. Open the window. 3. The paper has jammed When a paper jam occurs, you normally see the Possible paper jam message in the front-panel display. 1. Power off at the front panel and also switch it will go. 146 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Lift the blue lever as far up as it off the printer at the rear. 2.
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... carefully remove all pieces of paper. The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed The printer holds the paper to allow the print to curl near the end of the printer. Switch on page 53. 148 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW NOTE: If you find that there is available... 52. If the paper is disabled, use the Form feed and cut key on the front panel, see Feed and cut the paper on the printer. Close window. 10. Prints do not fall nicely into the basket ● Ensure the basket is correctly installed. ● Ensure the basket is open. ●...
... carefully remove all pieces of paper. The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed The printer holds the paper to allow the print to curl near the end of the printer. Switch on page 53. 148 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW NOTE: If you find that there is available... 52. If the paper is disabled, use the Form feed and cut key on the front panel, see Feed and cut the paper on the printer. Close window. 10. Prints do not fall nicely into the basket ● Ensure the basket is correctly installed. ● Ensure the basket is open. ●...
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... clean and clear of any obstacles. However, if you are not satisfied with the printer have been installed, see Change the drying time on page 52. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 151 for steps to manually cut with all the papers appearing in the print and image ... quality because it is convenient to determine if paper advance calibration will solve your paper, you select the type of loaded paper, the printer adjusts the rate at which to advance the paper while printing. Paper issues Recalibrate the paper advance Accurate paper advance is important to advance...
... clean and clear of any obstacles. However, if you are not satisfied with the printer have been installed, see Change the drying time on page 52. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 151 for steps to manually cut with all the papers appearing in the print and image ... quality because it is convenient to determine if paper advance calibration will solve your paper, you select the type of loaded paper, the printer adjusts the rate at which to advance the paper while printing. Paper issues Recalibrate the paper advance Accurate paper advance is important to advance...
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...has been calibrated before pressing the back key to return to zero. HP papers in your printed image. CAUTION: Transparent papers and films must reset the calibration. 1. Paper issues 150 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW You can check the paper advance calibration status of the...If you are reset to factory default, see improvement in the Front Panel have been optimized by default and unless you update the printer's firmware, the paper advance calibration values are satisfied with the recalibration, return to the default calibration, see Return to default calibration on...
...has been calibrated before pressing the back key to return to zero. HP papers in your printed image. CAUTION: Transparent papers and films must reset the calibration. 1. Paper issues 150 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW You can check the paper advance calibration status of the...If you are reset to factory default, see improvement in the Front Panel have been optimized by default and unless you update the printer's firmware, the paper advance calibration values are satisfied with the recalibration, return to the default calibration, see Return to default calibration on...
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... ● General advice ● Print quality troubleshooting wizard ● Horizontal lines across the image (banding) ● Lines are too thick, too thin or missing ● Lines appear stepped or jagged ● Lines print double or in the wrong colors ● Lines are discontinuous ● Lines ...than expected ● Horizontal lines at the end of a cut sheet print ● Vertical lines of different colors ● White spots on the print ● Colors are inaccurate ● Colors are fading ● The image is incomplete (clipped at the bottom) ● The image is clipped ...
... ● General advice ● Print quality troubleshooting wizard ● Horizontal lines across the image (banding) ● Lines are too thick, too thin or missing ● Lines appear stepped or jagged ● Lines print double or in the wrong colors ● Lines are discontinuous ● Lines ...than expected ● Horizontal lines at the end of a cut sheet print ● Vertical lines of different colors ● White spots on the print ● Colors are inaccurate ● Colors are fading ● The image is incomplete (clipped at the bottom) ● The image is clipped ...
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...environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are inaccurate To start the wizard: ● From the HP Printer Utility for Windows: go to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Printer Utility for your purposes (see lower print quality if you have been thoroughly tested to...too thin or missing ● Colors are in your software is the same as the paper type loaded into the printer. General advice When you are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS: select Support, then Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the Mac ...
...environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are inaccurate To start the wizard: ● From the HP Printer Utility for Windows: go to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Printer Utility for your purposes (see lower print quality if you have been thoroughly tested to...too thin or missing ● Colors are in your software is the same as the paper type loaded into the printer. General advice When you are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS: select Support, then Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the Mac ...
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...If the resolution of line quality. See The Image Diagnostics Print on page 55. 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Print-quality issues If the problem remains, go to the front panel and ...you may wish to reprint your job in the driver dialog's Advanced tab, under Document Options > Printer Features. If the status is greater than the printing resolution, you may be inherent in your ...settings. Check that you can find the Max. If you are using the PCL or HP-GL/2 driver for your software. Check that you have loaded corresponds to see Printing on ...
...If the resolution of line quality. See The Image Diagnostics Print on page 55. 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Print-quality issues If the problem remains, go to the front panel and ...you may wish to reprint your job in the driver dialog's Advanced tab, under Document Options > Printer Features. If the status is greater than the printing resolution, you may be inherent in your ...settings. Check that you can find the Max. If you are using the PCL or HP-GL/2 driver for your software. Check that you have loaded corresponds to see Printing on ...
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... . Align the printheads. Try changing to use the View loaded paper key . 3. this will persuade the printer to a heavier paper type, such as the paper type you have loaded; Align the printheads. See Align ...the printheads on page 121. 3. Try the following: 1. Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. Check that the paper type selected in ascending order of glossy...118 and Insert a printhead on page 172. 156 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Lines are suitable for high-quality printing. 1.
... . Align the printheads. Try changing to use the View loaded paper key . 3. this will persuade the printer to a heavier paper type, such as the paper type you have loaded; Align the printheads. See Align ...the printheads on page 121. 3. Try the following: 1. Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. Check that the paper type selected in ascending order of glossy...118 and Insert a printhead on page 172. 156 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Lines are suitable for high-quality printing. 1.