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... Ink System 4-2 What is an Ink System? 4-3 How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components 4-4 Identifying the Ink System in the Printer 4-4 When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? 4-5 Obtaining Optimum Refill Performance using non-HP media. 4-6 Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel 4-8 How big a print can I make without a refill? 4-8 Monitoring...
... Ink System 4-2 What is an Ink System? 4-3 How to Identify the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV Components 4-4 Identifying the Ink System in the Printer 4-4 When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? 4-5 Obtaining Optimum Refill Performance using non-HP media. 4-6 Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel 4-8 How big a print can I make without a refill? 4-8 Monitoring...
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... Turning on the Take Up Reel 8-12 Improving Throughput in the HP DesignJet 3500CP printer 8-14 Controlling Image Quality 9-1 Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode 9-2 Calibrating the Color Output 9-3 Comparing Color Output between Imaging and UV Ink Sysytems 9-3 Performing a Image Quality Test 9-4 Servicing the Printheads 9-5 Aligning Printheads 9-5 Refilling Printheads 9-5 Checking Printheads 9-6 Media Test Print 9-8 How to perform the Media Test Print...
... Turning on the Take Up Reel 8-12 Improving Throughput in the HP DesignJet 3500CP printer 8-14 Controlling Image Quality 9-1 Selecting the Ink Emulation Mode 9-2 Calibrating the Color Output 9-3 Comparing Color Output between Imaging and UV Ink Sysytems 9-3 Performing a Image Quality Test 9-4 Servicing the Printheads 9-5 Aligning Printheads 9-5 Refilling Printheads 9-5 Checking Printheads 9-6 Media Test Print 9-8 How to perform the Media Test Print...
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...Solving Image-Quality Problems 11-5 How to Proceed with the Image Quality Print Diagnosis 11-5 If the Color is Not as Expected 11-6 Some General Information About the Image Quality Test 11-7 Identifying the Printhead Components 11-7 How to Use the Image Quality Print 11-8 Printing the Image Quality Print 11-8 ...Problems 11-28 The Front Panel Keeps Indicating that Media Is Misaligned or Incorrectly Positioned 11-28 Prints Do Not Feed Out Properly From the Printer 11-28 The Automatic Cutter does not Cut Immediately after a Print has Finished 11-28 The Automatic Cutter does not Work 11-29 The...
...Solving Image-Quality Problems 11-5 How to Proceed with the Image Quality Print Diagnosis 11-5 If the Color is Not as Expected 11-6 Some General Information About the Image Quality Test 11-7 Identifying the Printhead Components 11-7 How to Use the Image Quality Print 11-8 Printing the Image Quality Print 11-8 ...Problems 11-28 The Front Panel Keeps Indicating that Media Is Misaligned or Incorrectly Positioned 11-28 Prints Do Not Feed Out Properly From the Printer 11-28 The Automatic Cutter does not Cut Immediately after a Print has Finished 11-28 The Automatic Cutter does not Work 11-29 The...
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...-37 Checking Ink Systems 11-38 If You Have Problems Reseating a Printhead 11-41 Cleaning Electrical Contacts 11-42 Clearing a Media Jam 11-44 Solving Communication Problems 11-45 If there is a Problem Communicating between Your Computer and the Printer 1145 Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 11-46 If the... Another on the Same Sheet 11-49 If Pen Settings Seem to have No Effect 11-49 If the Printer Produces a Black and White Print When You Expected a Color Print 11-49 If the Printer has Printed a Different Print than the One You were Expecting 11-50 Solving Front-Panel Problems 11-51...
...-37 Checking Ink Systems 11-38 If You Have Problems Reseating a Printhead 11-41 Cleaning Electrical Contacts 11-42 Clearing a Media Jam 11-44 Solving Communication Problems 11-45 If there is a Problem Communicating between Your Computer and the Printer 1145 Solving Problems with Image Position or Content 11-46 If the... Another on the Same Sheet 11-49 If Pen Settings Seem to have No Effect 11-49 If the Printer Produces a Black and White Print When You Expected a Color Print 11-49 If the Printer has Printed a Different Print than the One You were Expecting 11-50 Solving Front-Panel Problems 11-51...
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..., colorful, outdoor lightfast signs and posters with precise performance every time. Each 600-dpi thermal inkjet printhead applies ink droplets onto the media and has a reservoir which holds enough ink for several prints. The HP DesignJet CP Ink UV is the ink system that are two HP DesignJet CP Ink Systems designed together with your HP DesignJet 3500CP or 3000CP printer.
..., colorful, outdoor lightfast signs and posters with precise performance every time. Each 600-dpi thermal inkjet printhead applies ink droplets onto the media and has a reservoir which holds enough ink for several prints. The HP DesignJet CP Ink UV is the ink system that are two HP DesignJet CP Ink Systems designed together with your HP DesignJet 3500CP or 3000CP printer.
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Front View of Printer Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Window Ink Cartridges (inside) Roll Cover 4+2+'+' /=1==3056650''74/'9''m/'11/125m37m70m2mmmm Printheads (inside) Front Panel Display Front Panel Standby Switch Printhead Cleaners (inside) 12'' / 305mm Media Lever Media Button Media-Entry Slot Take Up Reel 00 1-9
Front View of Printer Welcome A Five-Minute Guide To Your Printer Window Ink Cartridges (inside) Roll Cover 4+2+'+' /=1==3056650''74/'9''m/'11/125m37m70m2mmmm Printheads (inside) Front Panel Display Front Panel Standby Switch Printhead Cleaners (inside) 12'' / 305mm Media Lever Media Button Media-Entry Slot Take Up Reel 00 1-9
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... status messages. and messages. You also use the display keys to its right (Previous, ↑, ↓ and Enter). Menu Title Menu Option C4704007 STATUS Aligning printheads C4704034 - see chapter 12, FrontPanel Messages, for detailed descriptions for displaying: - PAGE FORMAT Mirroring - s You use the display keys to respond to configure the...
... status messages. and messages. You also use the display keys to its right (Previous, ↑, ↓ and Enter). Menu Title Menu Option C4704007 STATUS Aligning printheads C4704034 - see chapter 12, FrontPanel Messages, for detailed descriptions for displaying: - PAGE FORMAT Mirroring - s You use the display keys to respond to configure the...
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Using the Front Panel Navigation Examples If you now reenter the menu system and repeat steps 1 to 4, you will see the option that you selected displayed with a *. 1 ↓ ↓ FULL MENUS Image quality→ 8← 2→ Ink emul.= 3↓ Color Calib.= → 7← EuroScale* TOYO Enhanced Native SWOP 4→ On* Now Off 5↑↓ 6↵ Printhead service= Check=Frequency→ Refill Now Align Now C4704040 NOTE A → character in a menu option box indicates that a lower level of menu is available. 2-20
Using the Front Panel Navigation Examples If you now reenter the menu system and repeat steps 1 to 4, you will see the option that you selected displayed with a *. 1 ↓ ↓ FULL MENUS Image quality→ 8← 2→ Ink emul.= 3↓ Color Calib.= → 7← EuroScale* TOYO Enhanced Native SWOP 4→ On* Now Off 5↑↓ 6↵ Printhead service= Check=Frequency→ Refill Now Align Now C4704040 NOTE A → character in a menu option box indicates that a lower level of menu is available. 2-20
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... with the Ink System UV you perform the Media Test Print see page 3-4, Supported Media Types, and the HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog supplied with the printer. These tested products are listed in ensuring good image quality. For detailed information on the compatible 3M Opaque Vinyl ... the coated paper and could result in serious printhead damage. Also recommended is 3M Overlaminate film to print on a non-endorsed media it is an essential step in the Media Guide for the HP DesignJet CP Printers provided with your printer. If you choose to maintain the print's luster...
... with the Ink System UV you perform the Media Test Print see page 3-4, Supported Media Types, and the HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog supplied with the printer. These tested products are listed in ensuring good image quality. For detailed information on the compatible 3M Opaque Vinyl ... the coated paper and could result in serious printhead damage. Also recommended is 3M Overlaminate film to print on a non-endorsed media it is an essential step in the Media Guide for the HP DesignJet CP Printers provided with your printer. If you choose to maintain the print's luster...
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... quality. To get the latest version of the printheads. In this case, consult your RIP vendor for advice on page 3-10, Combinations of the printer. NOTE Working with this printer is selected. s Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Photo, Productivity or Economy) is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog which media type was...
... quality. To get the latest version of the printheads. In this case, consult your RIP vendor for advice on page 3-10, Combinations of the printer. NOTE Working with this printer is selected. s Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Photo, Productivity or Economy) is an HP DesignJet Papers and Films catalog which media type was...
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... volume in use to help you are color-coded to ensure long life. 4-3 Printhead The printhead has a 600-dpi thermal inkjet head for firing ink droplets onto the media and a reservoir which holds enough ink for several prints. Printhead Cleaner The printer uses the printhead cleaner to clean and maintain the printhead to ensure best possible image quality...
... volume in use to help you are color-coded to ensure long life. 4-3 Printhead The printhead has a 600-dpi thermal inkjet head for firing ink droplets onto the media and a reservoir which holds enough ink for several prints. Printhead Cleaner The printer uses the printhead cleaner to clean and maintain the printhead to ensure best possible image quality...
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.... 4-4 printhead, printhead cleaner and ink cartridge for this symbol. You can also identify the Ink System components by their part number (Refer to check all components; Utilities Statistics Identifying the Ink System in the Printer Ink=UV pigmented The printer automatically detects the Ink System installed. To help you find one of the HP DesignJet CP...
.... 4-4 printhead, printhead cleaner and ink cartridge for this symbol. You can also identify the Ink System components by their part number (Refer to check all components; Utilities Statistics Identifying the Ink System in the Printer Ink=UV pigmented The printer automatically detects the Ink System installed. To help you find one of the HP DesignJet CP...
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Working with a high ink density which is larger than E/A0, the printer may not be able to print a large image without the printer stopping to refill. Normally the printheads are using UV pigmented ink, you may stop for a refill. If you are printing an image with Ink Systems About the Ink System When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? The printer contains algorithms to find the best place in a print to stop during the print to refill the printheads. 4-5 If you are refilled when a print has been finished.
Working with a high ink density which is larger than E/A0, the printer may not be able to print a large image without the printer stopping to refill. Normally the printheads are using UV pigmented ink, you may stop for a refill. If you are printing an image with Ink Systems About the Ink System When Does the Ink System Refill the Printheads? The printer contains algorithms to find the best place in a print to stop during the print to refill the printheads. 4-5 If you are refilled when a print has been finished.
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...This refill type is paused to better suit the media you can if necessary change the way the printer refills. The three refill types are optimized for the HP Media range. The printer chooses which refill type you are already using, you are experiencing this refill type. Refill B: ...Works well for other defects on the HP Media you are using and the print mode selected. Refill C: Shorter refill time, can change the refill type to refill the printheads. The printer chooses the refill type depending on some media types, but may leave ...
...This refill type is paused to better suit the media you can if necessary change the way the printer refills. The three refill types are optimized for the HP Media range. The printer chooses which refill type you are already using, you are experiencing this refill type. Refill B: ...Works well for other defects on the HP Media you are using and the print mode selected. Refill C: Shorter refill time, can change the refill type to refill the printheads. The printer chooses the refill type depending on some media types, but may leave ...
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... very large (long axis) or dense print that may require more ink to print on backlit media, you select Refill, the printer waits for almost all four printheads immediately. Ink System Imaging Inks UV Inks Always 0.75m2 (8ft2) 0.67m2 (7ft2) If you Refill before start of print 1.0m2... are printing on backlit media. 4-8 Refill causes the printer to refill all E/A0 size jobs. How big a print can I make without a refill? Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel Image Quality Printhead service Refill now You may want to refill the...
... very large (long axis) or dense print that may require more ink to print on backlit media, you select Refill, the printer waits for almost all four printheads immediately. Ink System Imaging Inks UV Inks Always 0.75m2 (8ft2) 0.67m2 (7ft2) If you Refill before start of print 1.0m2... are printing on backlit media. 4-8 Refill causes the printer to refill all E/A0 size jobs. How big a print can I make without a refill? Working with Ink Systems About the Ink System Refilling the Printheads from the Front Panel Image Quality Printhead service Refill now You may want to refill the...
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... ink system has used so much ink that you set the printhead check frequency to 1 (see page 96, Checking Printheads) if you plan to an abnormal increase in the temperature of ink C4723036A The printer displays four blocks representing the four ink colors with Ink Systems Monitoring the Ink Level When should replace an...
... ink system has used so much ink that you set the printhead check frequency to 1 (see page 96, Checking Printheads) if you plan to an abnormal increase in the temperature of ink C4723036A The printer displays four blocks representing the four ink colors with Ink Systems Monitoring the Ink Level When should replace an...
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...Never mix Imaging Ink Systems and UV Ink Systems or components, the printer will prompt you do not mix ink systems up. Printhead Printhead Cleaner Remember: Ink Cartridge C2704112 s Always change all three components for each ink color system at the same time. Never mix the components with the same... or different colors from other non-UV ink systems are numbered to...
...Never mix Imaging Ink Systems and UV Ink Systems or components, the printer will prompt you do not mix ink systems up. Printhead Printhead Cleaner Remember: Ink Cartridge C2704112 s Always change all three components for each ink color system at the same time. Never mix the components with the same... or different colors from other non-UV ink systems are numbered to...
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... and Imaging ink Systems. s If you replace a color unless they have been previously used together and stored in the printer, the front panel will assure optimum performance throughout the printhead life. s Do not drop the printheads. Working with Ink Systems Removing and Replacing Ink Systems ...the ink. 4-12 If you are using are removing an ink color from your HP DesignJet CP Ink Systems always follow these important rules: s Change all be rough when handling the printheads. In particular, the printhead is a high precision device and needs proper handling. s Proper handling...
... and Imaging ink Systems. s If you replace a color unless they have been previously used together and stored in the printer, the front panel will assure optimum performance throughout the printhead life. s Do not drop the printheads. Working with Ink Systems Removing and Replacing Ink Systems ...the ink. 4-12 If you are using are removing an ink color from your HP DesignJet CP Ink Systems always follow these important rules: s Change all be rough when handling the printheads. In particular, the printhead is a high precision device and needs proper handling. s Proper handling...
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... open the window of all front-panel messages and instructions on what to access printheads" message is displayed. If there are listed in chapter 12, Front-Panel Messages. 4-13 Descriptions of the printer. Follow the instructions in the front-panel display. Replace the Ink System Working... with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 1 Removing and Replacing Printheads 1 When the printer carriage stops and the front panel displays the message "Open window to access printheads," open the window before the "Open window to do are any problems during the ...
... open the window of all front-panel messages and instructions on what to access printheads" message is displayed. If there are listed in chapter 12, Front-Panel Messages. 4-13 Descriptions of the printer. Follow the instructions in the front-panel display. Replace the Ink System Working... with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System 1 Removing and Replacing Printheads 1 When the printer carriage stops and the front panel displays the message "Open window to access printheads," open the window before the "Open window to do are any problems during the ...
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... you replace the ink system(s). 3 Take the new printhead and remove the colored protective tape from its stall as shown below. Blinking indicators show which printheads must be replaced. In the following message on the printhead you are replacing and pull it toward you, removing ...it from the printhead's nozzles. 4-14 C4704046 Replace printhead(s) Yellow Cyan Magenta Black C4704036 2 Press down lightly on the front panel. Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System After you open the window, the printer will display the following example, the yellow printhead needs to be ...
... you replace the ink system(s). 3 Take the new printhead and remove the colored protective tape from its stall as shown below. Blinking indicators show which printheads must be replaced. In the following message on the printhead you are replacing and pull it toward you, removing ...it from the printhead's nozzles. 4-14 C4704046 Replace printhead(s) Yellow Cyan Magenta Black C4704036 2 Press down lightly on the front panel. Working with Ink Systems Replace the Ink System After you open the window, the printer will display the following example, the yellow printhead needs to be ...