HP Designjet Z6100 Printing Guide [PS Driver] - Calibrate my printer [Mac OS X]
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... printing has been done since the last calibration. You can start the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and select the HP Color Center desktop icon. 2. The color calibration must be performed whenever: • A printhead is changed. • A new combination of paper type and print mode has been selected which has not been...
... printing has been done since the last calibration. You can start the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and select the HP Color Center desktop icon. 2. The color calibration must be performed whenever: • A printhead is changed. • A new combination of paper type and print mode has been selected which has not been...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printing Guide [PS Driver] - Calibrate my printer [Windows]
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... the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and click on the HP Easy Printer Care desktop icon. 2. Select your printer. 3. Select the Color Center tab and the option Calibrate Your Printer. 2 The color calibration must be opened. Color calibration enables your printer to produce consistent colors with the current set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example...
... the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and click on the HP Easy Printer Care desktop icon. 2. Select your printer. 3. Select the Color Center tab and the option Calibrate Your Printer. 2 The color calibration must be opened. Color calibration enables your printer to produce consistent colors with the current set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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...the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' 68 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam from the top of the printhead carriage. 69 Remove the packing tape that each printhead and verify that is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 70 Pull up and release the blue latch ...on the new printhead. Be careful not to open the printhead cover. 2 1 71 Before removing the setup printheads, look at each printhead contains ink. 72 Remove all...
...the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' 68 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam from the top of the printhead carriage. 69 Remove the packing tape that each printhead and verify that is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 70 Pull up and release the blue latch ...on the new printhead. Be careful not to open the printhead cover. 2 1 71 Before removing the setup printheads, look at each printhead contains ink. 72 Remove all...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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...blue latch is correctly engaged, and then lower the latch. 80 Close the printer window. 81 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 82 to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 78 Close the carriage assembly cover. 79 ...that all of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. Box required Page 12 25' x1 75 Lower all of the printheads are correctly seated. This task requires 1 person. When all of the printheads vertically into their correct positions. The printer 'beeps' when each printhead is 25 minutes.
...blue latch is correctly engaged, and then lower the latch. 80 Close the printer window. 81 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 82 to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 78 Close the carriage assembly cover. 79 ...that all of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. Box required Page 12 25' x1 75 Lower all of the printheads are correctly seated. This task requires 1 person. When all of the printheads vertically into their correct positions. The printer 'beeps' when each printhead is 25 minutes.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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Macintosh users must wait for the printhead alignment. This information is included on the packaging label. 104 On the front panel, select the paper type and paper length of the roll that you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. During this message appears on the ...panel. 99 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 100 Lower the printer window. 101 Press the OK button when this process the printer will automatically perform paper advance and printhead alignment. Page 15 105 The printer will advance the paper up to 3 m (~10 feet) before printing.
Macintosh users must wait for the printhead alignment. This information is included on the packaging label. 104 On the front panel, select the paper type and paper length of the roll that you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. During this message appears on the ...panel. 99 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 100 Lower the printer window. 101 Press the OK button when this process the printer will automatically perform paper advance and printhead alignment. Page 15 105 The printer will advance the paper up to 3 m (~10 feet) before printing.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; Install the software This task requires 1 person. Mac OS page 17 Windows page 18 Page 16 Time required is necessary to ensure successful printhead alignment. it is complete. The following pages describe how to configure your printer is taking place, you can proceed to stop the paper advance; 20' Please do not try to the next step. while it is 15 minutes. Box required 15' x1 The assembly of your computer for successful printing.
The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; Install the software This task requires 1 person. Mac OS page 17 Windows page 18 Page 16 Time required is necessary to ensure successful printhead alignment. it is complete. The following pages describe how to configure your printer is taking place, you can proceed to stop the paper advance; 20' Please do not try to the next step. while it is 15 minutes. Box required 15' x1 The assembly of your computer for successful printing.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... until it clicks into position. 84 The printer "beeps" when the cartridge is located on the right side of the printhead carriage. Press the OK button. 86 Wait until this message appears on the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' Page 13 90 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam... from the top of the printer. 88 Remove the transparent shipping tray. ...
... until it clicks into position. 84 The printer "beeps" when the cartridge is located on the right side of the printhead carriage. Press the OK button. 86 Wait until this message appears on the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' Page 13 90 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam... from the top of the printer. 88 Remove the transparent shipping tray. ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... to open the printhead cover. 93 Before removing the setup printheads, look at each printhead and verify that each printhead is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 92 Pull up and release the blue latch on the new printhead. 97 Lower all of the printheads vertically into their correct positions. The printer "beeps" when each printhead contains ink. 94...
... to open the printhead cover. 93 Before removing the setup printheads, look at each printhead and verify that each printhead is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 92 Pull up and release the blue latch on the new printhead. 97 Lower all of the printheads vertically into their correct positions. The printer "beeps" when each printhead contains ink. 94...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... front panel, check that all of the take-up reel deflector. 105 Remove the spindle from the printer. 99 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 104 to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 100 Close the carriage assembly cover. 101 Lower and lock the... 104 Place one of the two rolls of paper that the blue latch is 25 minutes. Page 15 Make sure that came with your printer in the middle of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. If the problem persists, refer to 128 This task requires 1 person.
... front panel, check that all of the take-up reel deflector. 105 Remove the spindle from the printer. 99 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 104 to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 100 Close the carriage assembly cover. 101 Lower and lock the... 104 Place one of the two rolls of paper that the blue latch is 25 minutes. Page 15 Make sure that came with your printer in the middle of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. If the problem persists, refer to 128 This task requires 1 person.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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...20' Macintosh users must wait for the paper that you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. 128 The printer automatically aligns the printheads and performs a color calibration for the printhead alignment. The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; During ...the process, the printer advances the paper up to wind the ...
...20' Macintosh users must wait for the paper that you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. 128 The printer automatically aligns the printheads and performs a color calibration for the printhead alignment. The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; During ...the process, the printer advances the paper up to wind the ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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...protect the Embedded Web Server 24 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 24 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) setup options 25 Change the language of the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...25 4 Handle the paper Overview ...27 Use paper ...... paper ...49 Order paper ...49 Non-recommended paper types 55 5 Handle the ink system Ink system components ...57 Ink cartridges ...57 Printheads ...57 Maintenance cartridge 58 Ink system tips ...58 Work with ink system components 59 Remove an ink cartridge 59 Insert an ink cartridge ...
...protect the Embedded Web Server 24 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 24 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) setup options 25 Change the language of the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...25 4 Handle the paper Overview ...27 Use paper ...... paper ...49 Order paper ...49 Non-recommended paper types 55 5 Handle the ink system Ink system components ...57 Ink cartridges ...57 Printheads ...57 Maintenance cartridge 58 Ink system tips ...58 Work with ink system components 59 Remove an ink cartridge 59 Insert an ink cartridge ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... the maintenance cartridge 75 Check the status of the ink system 76 Check the status of the ink cartridges 76 Check the status of a printhead 77 Check printer usage statistics 77 Order ink supplies ...78 6 Print options Select print quality ...80 Use the Embedded Web Server 80 Use a driver ...80 Use the... 87 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Enter an account ID ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Select color emulation mode ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...89 v
... the maintenance cartridge 75 Check the status of the ink system 76 Check the status of the ink cartridges 76 Check the status of a printhead 77 Check printer usage statistics 77 Order ink supplies ...78 6 Print options Select print quality ...80 Use the Embedded Web Server 80 Use a driver ...80 Use the... 87 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Enter an account ID ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Select color emulation mode ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...89 v
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... a job with consistent colors 130 Scenario 1 ...130 Scenario 2 ...131 Use ESRI ArcGIS 9 to print a map 131 Use the Windows printer engine 131 Use the ArcPress printer engine 133 9 Maintain the printer Clean the exterior of the printer 136 Clean the platen ...136 Clean the paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the...
... a job with consistent colors 130 Scenario 1 ...130 Scenario 2 ...131 Use ESRI ArcGIS 9 to print a map 131 Use the Windows printer engine 131 Use the ArcPress printer engine 133 9 Maintain the printer Clean the exterior of the printer 136 Clean the platen ...136 Clean the paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... ...157 PANTONE* colors are inaccurate 157 Colors between different HP Designjets do not match 157 The output is completely blank 159 The output contains only a partial print 159 The image is clipped ...160 The image...insert the maintenance cartridge 168 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 168 Clean the printheads ...168 Align the printheads ...169 Reinsert printheads procedure 169 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 170 Scan errors during alignment 171 14 Troubleshoot other issues The printer is not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls ...
... ...157 PANTONE* colors are inaccurate 157 Colors between different HP Designjets do not match 157 The output is completely blank 159 The output contains only a partial print 159 The image is clipped ...160 The image...insert the maintenance cartridge 168 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 168 Clean the printheads ...168 Align the printheads ...169 Reinsert printheads procedure 169 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 170 Scan errors during alignment 171 14 Troubleshoot other issues The printer is not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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Spindle 9. Platen 3. Printhead 4. Printhead carriage 5. Paper-load lever 8. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6. Bin The printer's main components 5 Maintenance cartridge 7.
Spindle 9. Platen 3. Printhead 4. Printhead carriage 5. Paper-load lever 8. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6. Bin The printer's main components 5 Maintenance cartridge 7.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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Printhead 4. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Rear view 42-in 3. Platen 3. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in printer 1.
Printhead 4. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Rear view 42-in 3. Platen 3. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in printer 1.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... lever 2. Manual winding buttons 3. Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer. However, settings in the Embedded Web Server or in using the printer. ● See warning and error messages, when appropriate. ● Use... it to change the values of printer settings and the operation of the printer, on the front panel. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction 1. Take-up -to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs...
... lever 2. Manual winding buttons 3. Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer. However, settings in the Embedded Web Server or in using the printer. ● See warning and error messages, when appropriate. ● Use... it to change the values of printer settings and the operation of the printer, on the front panel. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction 1. Take-up -to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... features 11 The following are running that allows the user to manage and access various printer features and functionality. ● Manage the printer, including single-point color control with the HP Color Center. ● Gain access to -use interface that version of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper. ● Manage, install, and create International...
... features 11 The following are running that allows the user to manage and access various printer features and functionality. ● Manage the printer, including single-point color control with the HP Color Center. ● Gain access to -use interface that version of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper. ● Manage, install, and create International...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... turn it will take some time to the printheads. To turn the printer on or off the printer this way, the printheads are recommended to use the power switch at the rear. When the printer has not been used for the HP Designjet Z6100 printer series. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer wakes up from drying out. If you turn...
... turn it will take some time to the printheads. To turn the printer on or off the printer this way, the printheads are recommended to use the power switch at the rear. When the printer has not been used for the HP Designjet Z6100 printer series. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer wakes up from drying out. If you turn...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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...the take -up reel now, read through the remainder of the procedure. ● If you want to remove the roll from the printer. See Unload a roll from the printer the front panel or by lifting the paper-load lever. Initiate the procedure for unloading a roll from the take -up reel before ...the front panel asking if you want to load the take-up reel on the front panel asking if you used the take -up , printhead alignment and color calibration is performed automatically after the roll is feeding and printing paper. In either case, a front-panel animation guides you would like to load...
...the take -up reel now, read through the remainder of the procedure. ● If you want to remove the roll from the printer. See Unload a roll from the printer the front panel or by lifting the paper-load lever. Initiate the procedure for unloading a roll from the take -up reel before ...the front panel asking if you want to load the take-up reel on the front panel asking if you used the take -up , printhead alignment and color calibration is performed automatically after the roll is feeding and printing paper. In either case, a front-panel animation guides you would like to load...