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Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome 1-1 A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer 1-2 Your Printer's Main Features 1-2 Take Up Reel 1-4 Connections 1-7 Memory 1-7 Software Applications and Drivers 1-8 Front View of Printer 1-9 Rear View of printer 1-10 Using the Front Panel 2-1 The Front Panel 2-2 Standby Mode 2-6 Printing the Current ...Manual 2-15 Navigation Examples 2-16 Selecting the Full Menu Mode 2-16 Changing the Color Calibration Setting in the Image Quality Menu 2-18 Changing the Merge Setting in HP-GL/2 Settings 2-21 Changing Margins 2-24 Changing the Drying Time 2-26 Other ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome 1-1 A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer 1-2 Your Printer's Main Features 1-2 Take Up Reel 1-4 Connections 1-7 Memory 1-7 Software Applications and Drivers 1-8 Front View of Printer 1-9 Rear View of printer 1-10 Using the Front Panel 2-1 The Front Panel 2-2 Standby Mode 2-6 Printing the Current ...Manual 2-15 Navigation Examples 2-16 Selecting the Full Menu Mode 2-16 Changing the Color Calibration Setting in the Image Quality Menu 2-18 Changing the Merge Setting in HP-GL/2 Settings 2-21 Changing Margins 2-24 Changing the Drying Time 2-26 Other ...
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... your software documentation. If you on your Macintosh or PC. in these drivers, they contain as opposed to the printer using the HP DesignJet PostScript driver supplied with the 3500CP printer: s HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Macintosh® (QuickDraw™) s HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Microsoft® Windows™ applications s AutoCAD Drivers for DOS and Windows Some printer functions behave differently when the printer receives...
... your software documentation. If you on your Macintosh or PC. in these drivers, they contain as opposed to the printer using the HP DesignJet PostScript driver supplied with the 3500CP printer: s HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Macintosh® (QuickDraw™) s HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Microsoft® Windows™ applications s AutoCAD Drivers for DOS and Windows Some printer functions behave differently when the printer receives...
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These lights are described later in this manual Receiving NOTE Pause Color Mono Photo Productivity Economy Print Mode Status Lights C4704031 In most cases, settings in your application software or printer driver override any settings you make on the front panel of the printer. Status Lights Using the Front Panel The Front Panel The status lights provide status information about the current configuration and state of the printer. 2-5
These lights are described later in this manual Receiving NOTE Pause Color Mono Photo Productivity Economy Print Mode Status Lights C4704031 In most cases, settings in your application software or printer driver override any settings you make on the front panel of the printer. Status Lights Using the Front Panel The Front Panel The status lights provide status information about the current configuration and state of the printer. 2-5
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... from the printer's front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality settings made on page 3-4, Supported Media Types, gives you all the information you do not use HP media. s Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer's front-panel display prompts you are loading. For more details, see... the table on media and the best settings for good image quality. If media is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog ...
... from the printer's front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality settings made on page 3-4, Supported Media Types, gives you all the information you do not use HP media. s Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer's front-panel display prompts you are loading. For more details, see... the table on media and the best settings for good image quality. If media is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog ...
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...or ANSI -> Best... The default Size setting (Software) in the Page Format menu causes the printer to look for the page size information in the front panel. If you may not need to print the inked area only, but the driver you are sending a PostScript file from your print...the circumstances in which the inked area will be of the HP DesignJet PostScript drivers supplied with your printer; For example, your driver overrides the page size selected in the driver. etc. The answer is ISO A4 or ISO A3. The printer uses the smallest standard size into which you are using ...
...or ANSI -> Best... The default Size setting (Software) in the Page Format menu causes the printer to look for the page size information in the front panel. If you may not need to print the inked area only, but the driver you are sending a PostScript file from your print...the circumstances in which the inked area will be of the HP DesignJet PostScript drivers supplied with your printer; For example, your driver overrides the page size selected in the driver. etc. The answer is ISO A4 or ISO A3. The printer uses the smallest standard size into which you are using ...
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...Format Adjusting the Page Size in the printer's front panel as follows: s If the page size is set to Software, the printer calculates the page width as the width of the loaded media and the page length as 1.5 times the page width. 5-5 option, the printer calculates the page length as 1.5 ... all PostScript files sent using the front-panel PS Scale→Fit to page option, then the printer uses the page size set in the Front Panel PostScript files Unless you are using one of the HP DesignJet PostScript drivers supplied with this printer. s If the page size is set to a "Best..."
...Format Adjusting the Page Size in the printer's front panel as follows: s If the page size is set to Software, the printer calculates the page width as the width of the loaded media and the page length as 1.5 times the page width. 5-5 option, the printer calculates the page length as 1.5 ... all PostScript files sent using the front-panel PS Scale→Fit to page option, then the printer uses the page size set in the Front Panel PostScript files Unless you are using one of the HP DesignJet PostScript drivers supplied with this printer. s If the page size is set to a "Best..."
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...image is rotated, but the page orientation specified in your software is adjusted to select rotation. 5-16 The page size is retained. (You should always load sheet media in the orientation you have specified in the PostScript driver to maintain the printing area, preventing clipping. Use the ...settings in the software.) 0° 90° 180° 270° C4704044 The front panel's Rotate setting has no ...
...image is rotated, but the page orientation specified in your software is adjusted to select rotation. 5-16 The page size is retained. (You should always load sheet media in the orientation you have specified in the PostScript driver to maintain the printing area, preventing clipping. Use the ...settings in the software.) 0° 90° 180° 270° C4704044 The front panel's Rotate setting has no ...
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... media path. For PostScript files s On sheet media, the front-panel Rotate setting has no effect. X + 12 + 12 mm X C4704050 s The rotate setting in your printer driver overrides the rotate setting in landscape orientation, that is enlarged by 90° or 270°, the page size is , with Your...
... media path. For PostScript files s On sheet media, the front-panel Rotate setting has no effect. X + 12 + 12 mm X C4704050 s The rotate setting in your printer driver overrides the rotate setting in landscape orientation, that is enlarged by 90° or 270°, the page size is , with Your...
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...temporary change, without the need to change your images or your software to provide information on all the above attributes. By default, the printer looks to your driver settings. 6-2 Print mode and color/monochrome print options are controlled from your computer, not pages already... Controlling the Print's Appearance NOTE:Unless you have specifically indicated in your software that the printer's front-panel settings are to be used (for example, Printer's default Setting in a Macintosh Print Options window), the software settings for example) pen width, pen color, overlapping lines).
...temporary change, without the need to change your images or your software to provide information on all the above attributes. By default, the printer looks to your driver settings. 6-2 Print mode and color/monochrome print options are controlled from your computer, not pages already... Controlling the Print's Appearance NOTE:Unless you have specifically indicated in your software that the printer's front-panel settings are to be used (for example, Printer's default Setting in a Macintosh Print Options window), the software settings for example) pen width, pen color, overlapping lines).
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... the Palette Print are not the only colors you are using the correct driver, the printer will reproduce these colors by default to pen 6 in the printer's internal palettes, should you choose to the INTERNAL PRINTS menu and choose HP-GL/2 Palette. Using your software, you can create many more colors and, as long as you can print...
... the Palette Print are not the only colors you are using the correct driver, the printer will reproduce these colors by default to pen 6 in the printer's internal palettes, should you choose to the INTERNAL PRINTS menu and choose HP-GL/2 Palette. Using your software, you can create many more colors and, as long as you can print...
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... pages already in black and white. For best results, select grayscale in the printer driver and front panel, select color. For example, if supported in your application software and, in your software, use a pen number that the image is 100% black. NOTE Printing a color image in grayscale may want to black in monochrome (grayscales only). Remember...
... pages already in black and white. For best results, select grayscale in the printer driver and front panel, select color. For example, if supported in your application software and, in your software, use a pen number that the image is 100% black. NOTE Printing a color image in grayscale may want to black in monochrome (grayscales only). Remember...
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... cases, settings in your application software or printer driver override any settings you make on... the front panel of a Print Printing Speeds and Print Quality Using Coated Paper and Heavy Coated Paper with Productivity Mode You should always select the media type in the front-panel menu that matches the media type you have loaded in the printer... front panel for images containing gradient fills. - NOTE Controlling the Overall appearance of the printer. 6-15 This mode is not recommended for better print quality. For Better Print Quality...
... cases, settings in your application software or printer driver override any settings you make on... the front panel of a Print Printing Speeds and Print Quality Using Coated Paper and Heavy Coated Paper with Productivity Mode You should always select the media type in the front-panel menu that matches the media type you have loaded in the printer... front panel for images containing gradient fills. - NOTE Controlling the Overall appearance of the printer. 6-15 This mode is not recommended for better print quality. For Better Print Quality...
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...software raster imaging processor (RIP) system has print quality settings, select your computer. Controlling the Overall appearance of a Print Printing Speeds and Print Quality Changing the print mode 3500CP Only Use the front-panel print mode key to toggle between the three print mode settings. Use your driver... for more information about appropriate combinations of images sent from your print mode from the RIP. Pause Color... in the printer's internal queue...
...software raster imaging processor (RIP) system has print quality settings, select your computer. Controlling the Overall appearance of a Print Printing Speeds and Print Quality Changing the print mode 3500CP Only Use the front-panel print mode key to toggle between the three print mode settings. Use your driver... for more information about appropriate combinations of images sent from your print mode from the RIP. Pause Color... in the printer's internal queue...
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... software and/or the RIPs abilities. 9-3 The menu settings for changes in the printheads over their lifetime, changes in media, and changes in the driver, however some colors may not be determined by your configuration and image source. Comparing Color Output between Imaging and UV Ink Sysytems The two ink types available for your printer...
... software and/or the RIPs abilities. 9-3 The menu settings for changes in the printheads over their lifetime, changes in media, and changes in the driver, however some colors may not be determined by your configuration and image source. Comparing Color Output between Imaging and UV Ink Sysytems The two ink types available for your printer...
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... Front-Panel Problems - n If the problem has no obvious cause, refer to "Finding the Source of your software driver, and you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's troubleshooting documentation and the on the next page. n If the problem is related to the appropriate topic in ...this chapter: - Solving Media-Handling Problems - Solving Color Accuracy problems - Troubleshooting Where to Find Help in Solving Problems ...
... Front-Panel Problems - n If the problem has no obvious cause, refer to "Finding the Source of your software driver, and you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's troubleshooting documentation and the on the next page. n If the problem is related to the appropriate topic in ...this chapter: - Solving Media-Handling Problems - Solving Color Accuracy problems - Troubleshooting Where to Find Help in Solving Problems ...
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... Quality to Photo. What to Automatic. The most typical settings are using one) n the software applications you are using . Non-HP drivers (Software RIPs) The settings available depend on the driver. Set to Configure Configuration Setting Printer Front-Panel Menu Media HP PostScript driver (Windows or Mac) Dry time Print mode setting Optimal Setting Unload the current media...
... Quality to Photo. What to Automatic. The most typical settings are using one) n the software applications you are using . Non-HP drivers (Software RIPs) The settings available depend on the driver. Set to Configure Configuration Setting Printer Front-Panel Menu Media HP PostScript driver (Windows or Mac) Dry time Print mode setting Optimal Setting Unload the current media...
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... problems Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems 3500CP Only These are two areas you should review when troubleshooting a color accuracy problem: Configuration Check that your software. Color Consistency problems n Some media may see page ...9-2, Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode Media Ensure the media loaded is fresh and has been stored correctly. n If the environmental conditions you may discolor or change rapidly, you are using the correct driver setting and CRD information for your media is genuine HP...
... problems Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems 3500CP Only These are two areas you should review when troubleshooting a color accuracy problem: Configuration Check that your software. Color Consistency problems n Some media may see page ...9-2, Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode Media Ensure the media loaded is fresh and has been stored correctly. n If the environmental conditions you may discolor or change rapidly, you are using the correct driver setting and CRD information for your media is genuine HP...
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... printquality performance of your printer. Location of media. Color Calibration n Select Color Calibration to 1 page. n Color correction option or Do the color correction equivalent. Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems Configuration The configurations of the printer, the driver, and/or the Software RIPs define how ink is applied to each type of Setting Printer Front-Panel Menu Non-HP drivers (Software RIPS) Setting Description...
... printquality performance of your printer. Location of media. Color Calibration n Select Color Calibration to 1 page. n Color correction option or Do the color correction equivalent. Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems Configuration The configurations of the printer, the driver, and/or the Software RIPs define how ink is applied to each type of Setting Printer Front-Panel Menu Non-HP drivers (Software RIPS) Setting Description...
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... mark. For all environmental specifications, see page 3-45. On some non HP-media this problem. 11-26 If there is the default). n On-line documentation in the specific package shipped with your printer. If There are Slightly Warped Lines n The media itself may be warped... have been specified. For details of your image. Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems Where to Find Additional Information The means of accurately managing the colors printed by your printer vary with the software application and driver being used or stored in an extreme environment. Set "Drying ...
... mark. For all environmental specifications, see page 3-45. On some non HP-media this problem. 11-26 If there is the default). n On-line documentation in the specific package shipped with your printer. If There are Slightly Warped Lines n The media itself may be warped... have been specified. For details of your image. Troubleshooting Solving Color Accuracy problems Where to Find Additional Information The means of accurately managing the colors printed by your printer vary with the software application and driver being used or stored in an extreme environment. Set "Drying ...
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... I/O Setup / I/O Timeout setting may be too large for the printer's memory. Troubleshooting Solving Problems with Image Position or Content Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 3500CP Only If you don't find the solution to the problem here, ...printer? n See also under If the Image is Automatic (the default), try the other sources of help are: n The documentation supplied with the driver that you are using network software, make sure that your software settings are using to manage the output from your software application to make sure it has not timed out. HP DesignJet...
... I/O Setup / I/O Timeout setting may be too large for the printer's memory. Troubleshooting Solving Problems with Image Position or Content Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 3500CP Only If you don't find the solution to the problem here, ...printer? n See also under If the Image is Automatic (the default), try the other sources of help are: n The documentation supplied with the driver that you are using network software, make sure that your software settings are using to manage the output from your software application to make sure it has not timed out. HP DesignJet...