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... 54 inches (1370mm). The following media types are supported for indoor use interface with your printer. HP rolls of inactivity, the printer goes into a sleep mode (low-power usage mode). The following media types are supported for the HP DesignJet CP Printers provided with a two-line display, giving you how to navigate through the menus and a description...
... 54 inches (1370mm). The following media types are supported for indoor use interface with your printer. HP rolls of inactivity, the printer goes into a sleep mode (low-power usage mode). The following media types are supported for the HP DesignJet CP Printers provided with a two-line display, giving you how to navigate through the menus and a description...
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Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Rear View of printer Parallel Interface Pocket for Quick Reference Guide and Media Knife Slots for upgrades Network Interface Handles for lifting during assembly of the printer Power Switch Socket for power cord 1-10
Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Rear View of printer Parallel Interface Pocket for Quick Reference Guide and Media Knife Slots for upgrades Network Interface Handles for lifting during assembly of the printer Power Switch Socket for power cord 1-10
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...Standby Mode The printer has a standby mode where, after a period of the printer. s Use the Power Switch only when you need to turn the printer off . s Use the Standby switch to isolate the printer from the power source, such as receipt of a file. To re-initialize the printer, press and ...off and on, rather than the Power switch on the back of inactivity, the printer goes into a sleep mode (low-power usage mode). The printer "wakes up " until you are disconnecting or connecting cables, or upgrading memory. When you manually put the printer in standby mode. The indicator ...
...Standby Mode The printer has a standby mode where, after a period of the printer. s Use the Power Switch only when you need to turn the printer off . s Use the Standby switch to isolate the printer from the power source, such as receipt of a file. To re-initialize the printer, press and ...off and on, rather than the Power switch on the back of inactivity, the printer goes into a sleep mode (low-power usage mode). The printer "wakes up " until you are disconnecting or connecting cables, or upgrading memory. When you manually put the printer in standby mode. The indicator ...
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... Enter key Menu mode required, and other useful information First level selection Second level selection Full menu mode Default: 0 Affects next file sent Stays after power off C4704018 Currently selected options are some examples of how to navigate to this chapter, there are displayed with a * in the front-panel display. 2-15...
... Enter key Menu mode required, and other useful information First level selection Second level selection Full menu mode Default: 0 Affects next file sent Stays after power off C4704018 Currently selected options are some examples of how to navigate to this chapter, there are displayed with a * in the front-panel display. 2-15...
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... your software. Printing a Mirror Image Controlling the Page Format Printing a Mirror Image Page format Mirroring Full menu mode Default: Off Affects current print Resets after power off If you change becomes effective immediately. This can be done from behind it is printed in the mirrored orientation. 5-19 So that when the...
... your software. Printing a Mirror Image Controlling the Page Format Printing a Mirror Image Page format Mirroring Full menu mode Default: Off Affects current print Resets after power off If you change becomes effective immediately. This can be done from behind it is printed in the mirrored orientation. 5-19 So that when the...
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Shown below are some settings that you may change in sending the images to the printer. 8-14 This means that affect the performance of the printer, the less powerful your printer. see page 9-2, Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode. Select Binary whenever possible, since Binary is a lot faster than ASCII in...to use ink emulation at the setting Enhanced Native; Queueing If queueing is set queueing to process a file because all of the colors in the HP DesignJet 3500CP printer There are many factors that if you send only one job and you to send the images. See page 7-5, Managing Pages not...
Shown below are some settings that you may change in sending the images to the printer. 8-14 This means that affect the performance of the printer, the less powerful your printer. see page 9-2, Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode. Select Binary whenever possible, since Binary is a lot faster than ASCII in...to use ink emulation at the setting Enhanced Native; Queueing If queueing is set queueing to process a file because all of the colors in the HP DesignJet 3500CP printer There are many factors that if you send only one job and you to send the images. See page 7-5, Managing Pages not...
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... enables the printer to compensate for Color calibration are: On The printer calibrates the color when: s Ink systems are replaced. Off No color calibration is busy performing a task, it is done. Calibrating the Color Output Controlling Image Quality Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode 3500CP Only IMAGE QUALITY Color calib.= All menu modes Default: On Color calibration improves color consistency between...
... enables the printer to compensate for Color calibration are: On The printer calibrates the color when: s Ink systems are replaced. Off No color calibration is busy performing a task, it is done. Calibrating the Color Output Controlling Image Quality Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode 3500CP Only IMAGE QUALITY Color calib.= All menu modes Default: On Color calibration improves color consistency between...
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... the printhead to compensate for sheet loading instructions. 9-6 However, for your convenience, you replace an ink system s when the power is able to prevent any intervention. Printhead checks are done only when you select the frequency that printhead checks are not placing ...fifth page printed to every page) or disable it will provide the expected image quality without any degradation in this way, the printer is switched off . Controlling Image Quality Servicing the Printheads Checking Printheads IMAGE QUALITY Printhead service Check= Default: Frequency=5 The printhead ...
... the printhead to compensate for sheet loading instructions. 9-6 However, for your convenience, you replace an ink system s when the power is able to prevent any intervention. Printhead checks are done only when you select the frequency that printhead checks are not placing ...fifth page printed to every page) or disable it will provide the expected image quality without any degradation in this way, the printer is switched off . Controlling Image Quality Servicing the Printheads Checking Printheads IMAGE QUALITY Printhead service Check= Default: Frequency=5 The printhead ...
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... or storage. IMPORTANT Switching off and Disconnecting the Printer 1 Switch the power off from the main power switch at the back of the printer. 2 Disconnect any cables connected to the transport positions and displays the message "Switch power off". Store the Printheads and Printhead Cleaners in the HP DesignJet CP Ink System Storage Container see page 4-24...
... or storage. IMPORTANT Switching off and Disconnecting the Printer 1 Switch the power off from the main power switch at the back of the printer. 2 Disconnect any cables connected to the transport positions and displays the message "Switch power off". Store the Printheads and Printhead Cleaners in the HP DesignJet CP Ink System Storage Container see page 4-24...
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... (see the Setup Guide). If you have the correct interface cable between the computer and the printer and that you know works. Make sure that the power cord is firmly inserted in the printer and plugged in Device setup / Lang) matches the requirements of your interface, switch the... printer off at the power switch at the front-panel display for an explanation of front-panel messages. 2 Test the printer. n Check that you have changed your software. Troubleshooting Finding the Source of Your ...
... (see the Setup Guide). If you have the correct interface cable between the computer and the printer and that you know works. Make sure that the power cord is firmly inserted in the printer and plugged in Device setup / Lang) matches the requirements of your interface, switch the... printer off at the power switch at the front-panel display for an explanation of front-panel messages. 2 Test the printer. n Check that you have changed your software. Troubleshooting Finding the Source of Your ...
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...together could result in turn. Ink System Error INK SYSTEM ERROR xxxxxx C4704034 This message occurs after removing ink systems and then powering on 12-2, Message Explanations and Actions. 11-31 Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems Solving Ink System Problems Important An "ink system" ... the printhead and the printhead cleaner. It is empty, replace it . If you transfer a printhead from one color. In particular, do not replace components while the printer is recorded within the ink system. See the description of ink" message and you find that the ink cartridge is...
...together could result in turn. Ink System Error INK SYSTEM ERROR xxxxxx C4704034 This message occurs after removing ink systems and then powering on 12-2, Message Explanations and Actions. 11-31 Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems Solving Ink System Problems Important An "ink system" ... the printhead and the printhead cleaner. It is empty, replace it . If you transfer a printhead from one color. In particular, do not replace components while the printer is recorded within the ink system. See the description of ink" message and you find that the ink cartridge is...
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... page 11-37. Printhead failure The ink systems have failed and should be reported as a Printhead Alignment Error. Verify ink system At power-on, the printer has detected an error in the ink cartridges, see 4-9, Monitoring the Ink Level). Alignment is still a large amount of ink remaining ...message "Printhead failure". Out of ink Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems One or more of the four ink systems are not detected by the printer. If the last print showed image print quality degradation, replace the ink systems affected. Most printhead check errors are due to a fault...
... page 11-37. Printhead failure The ink systems have failed and should be reported as a Printhead Alignment Error. Verify ink system At power-on, the printer has detected an error in the ink cartridges, see 4-9, Monitoring the Ink Level). Alignment is still a large amount of ink remaining ...message "Printhead failure". Out of ink Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems One or more of the four ink systems are not detected by the printer. If the last print showed image print quality degradation, replace the ink systems affected. Most printhead check errors are due to a fault...
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...displayed when the alignment procedure has failed or the printer detects a fault that stops the procedure from that printheads print after powering on the printer with no media loaded. The alignment procedure is ...1 Check that may be white and opaque. Then perform the alignment procedure again, using genuine HP media, or if this is not available, an opaque white media. Most alignment errors are... or extremely thick or thin media may have caused the problem. n Poor printhead start-up. Colored or clear films, media with Media that is causing problems. 11-35 You will see the ...
...displayed when the alignment procedure has failed or the printer detects a fault that stops the procedure from that printheads print after powering on the printer with no media loaded. The alignment procedure is ...1 Check that may be white and opaque. Then perform the alignment procedure again, using genuine HP media, or if this is not available, an opaque white media. Most alignment errors are... or extremely thick or thin media may have caused the problem. n Poor printhead start-up. Colored or clear films, media with Media that is causing problems. 11-35 You will see the ...
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...System key can disable the frequency checking through Image Quality / Printhead Service / Printheads Check / Now, or when a pen is also made when you power the printer on page 11-38, Checking Ink Systems. 11-37 If you think you know which an error has been detected.) Use the checklists on , .... (This does not disable checking at the frequency set in any component. (When you start replacing components following a prompt from the front panel, the printer only gives you access to check what is wrong with the ink system. Printhead Checks Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems Your...
...System key can disable the frequency checking through Image Quality / Printhead Service / Printheads Check / Now, or when a pen is also made when you power the printer on page 11-38, Checking Ink Systems. 11-37 If you think you know which an error has been detected.) Use the checklists on , .... (This does not disable checking at the frequency set in any component. (When you start replacing components following a prompt from the front panel, the printer only gives you access to check what is wrong with the ink system. Printhead Checks Troubleshooting Solving Ink System Problems Your...
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NOTE: If an ink system replacement was cancelled, or the printer lost power during a replacement procedure, the machine may indicate that message is required. Installing the incorrect ink cartridge type can result in contamination of both of the ...same type-Imaging (part numbers C1806A to C1809A) or UV Pigmented (C1892A to C1895A). 11-38 The flashing squares indicate which the printer has detected an...
NOTE: If an ink system replacement was cancelled, or the printer lost power during a replacement procedure, the machine may indicate that message is required. Installing the incorrect ink cartridge type can result in contamination of both of the ...same type-Imaging (part numbers C1806A to C1809A) or UV Pigmented (C1892A to C1895A). 11-38 The flashing squares indicate which the printer has detected an...
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... clean the electrical contacts on the printhead, remove it from the printhead carriage to avoid cross-contamination. Do not power off the printer. Contact pads Clean here Clean here Nozzle plate Do not touch here! 11-42 C472368 If you need some cotton swabs, lint-... one, to the printhead through electrical contacts. During normal printing operations, it with distilled water. Ink can use fresh swabs for example, the HP C6247 Ink Cleaner-follow the supplied instructions. 1 Prepare a clean cotton swab by dampening it is controlled by electrical signals that it as lint from...
... clean the electrical contacts on the printhead, remove it from the printhead carriage to avoid cross-contamination. Do not power off the printer. Contact pads Clean here Clean here Nozzle plate Do not touch here! 11-42 C472368 If you need some cotton swabs, lint-... one, to the printhead through electrical contacts. During normal printing operations, it with distilled water. Ink can use fresh swabs for example, the HP C6247 Ink Cleaner-follow the supplied instructions. 1 Prepare a clean cotton swab by dampening it is controlled by electrical signals that it as lint from...
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...Media Jam Clearing a Media Jam CAUTION 1 If the front panel displays: Switch power off Check paper path C4704034 2 or: Switch power off Check printhead path C4704034 switch the printer OFF at the power switch at the time of the printer when the media jam occurred, it may need to trim the edge first. 11... carriage, touch only the black plastic parts. 4 Carefully remove any pieces of media that are able to the enclosed area on the printer. If the printer was in the media path. see chapter 4, Working with it depends on the status of the jam, the cutter carriage will be ...
...Media Jam Clearing a Media Jam CAUTION 1 If the front panel displays: Switch power off Check paper path C4704034 2 or: Switch power off Check printhead path C4704034 switch the printer OFF at the power switch at the time of the printer when the media jam occurred, it may need to trim the edge first. 11... carriage, touch only the black plastic parts. 4 Carefully remove any pieces of media that are able to the enclosed area on the printer. If the printer was in the media path. see chapter 4, Working with it depends on the status of the jam, the cutter carriage will be ...
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...Image Position or Content Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 3500CP Only If you don't find the solution to the problem here, other settings: (PostScript for a PostScript file, HP-GL/2 for an HP-GL/2 file etc.) and send the file again. 11-...your current page size (e.g., long-axis prints). HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Microsoft® Windows™ applications. HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Power Macintosh® and Macintosh® (QuickDraw™) - n The documentation supplied with the driver that your printer - n Check to a longer period and ...
...Image Position or Content Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 3500CP Only If you don't find the solution to the problem here, other settings: (PostScript for a PostScript file, HP-GL/2 for an HP-GL/2 file etc.) and send the file again. 11-...your current page size (e.g., long-axis prints). HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Microsoft® Windows™ applications. HP DesignJet PostScript® drivers for Power Macintosh® and Macintosh® (QuickDraw™) - n The documentation supplied with the driver that your printer - n Check to a longer period and ...
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... n Make sure the window is the case if the front panel displays "Out of the Front-Panel Keys Work n The printer may have been idle for details of the printer, turn the power off and then on again. If None of memory - This is closed before you understand and resolve the problem. If... standby mode. If the message says "System Error" and has an alphanumeric code, refer to restore the front-panel keys and menu display. n At the power switch at the back of memory expansion modules. If the problem persists, have your non- If Page Format/Rotate does not Work n The file may...
... n Make sure the window is the case if the front panel displays "Out of the Front-Panel Keys Work n The printer may have been idle for details of the printer, turn the power off and then on again. If None of memory - This is closed before you understand and resolve the problem. If... standby mode. If the message says "System Error" and has an alphanumeric code, refer to restore the front-panel keys and menu display. n At the power switch at the back of memory expansion modules. If the problem persists, have your non- If Page Format/Rotate does not Work n The file may...
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.... n Media not loaded straight on Take Up Reel. n Take Up Core is not the same width as the media being used . Check the power cable is not fully inserted. n Check the sensor cable from the right hand assembly is not installed correctly. n Defective Right Hand Take Up Reel ...Assembly. Media Skewed on the Take Up Core n Media Weight is power available at the back of paper over the sensor. n Left and Right Hand Take Up Reel Assemblies not installed correctly n Ensure that there is ...
.... n Media not loaded straight on Take Up Reel. n Take Up Core is not the same width as the media being used . Check the power cable is not fully inserted. n Check the sensor cable from the right hand assembly is not installed correctly. n Defective Right Hand Take Up Reel ...Assembly. Media Skewed on the Take Up Core n Media Weight is power available at the back of paper over the sensor. n Left and Right Hand Take Up Reel Assemblies not installed correctly n Ensure that there is ...