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...printing examples • Job queue management • Retrieving printer usage information • 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 • Front-panel error messages • HP Customer Care • Printer specifications • Legal information Further information is available at HP's support Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/...
...printing examples • Job queue management • Retrieving printer usage information • 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 • Front-panel error messages • HP Customer Care • Printer specifications • Legal information Further information is available at HP's support Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/...
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... series only) ...109 Turn off the job queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 109 Select when to print a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 109 Identify a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 110 Prioritize a job in...T770 HD and T1200 series only 111 11 Retrieving printer usage information Get printer accounting information 114 Check printer usage statistics ...114 Check ink and paper usage for a job 114 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads About the ink cartridges ...118 Check the ink cartridges status ...118 Remove an ink cartridge ...118 Insert an ink cartridge...
... series only) ...109 Turn off the job queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 109 Select when to print a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 109 Identify a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 110 Prioritize a job in...T770 HD and T1200 series only 111 11 Retrieving printer usage information Get printer accounting information 114 Check printer usage statistics ...114 Check ink and paper usage for a job 114 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads About the ink cartridges ...118 Check the ink cartridges status ...118 Remove an ink cartridge ...118 Insert an ink cartridge...
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... Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Move or store the printer ...130 Update the firmware ...131 Update the software ...132 Printer maintenance kits ...132 Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only 132 14 Accessories How to order supplies and accessories... are inaccurate ...161 The whole image is blurry or grainy 161 The paper is not flat ...162 The print is scuffed or scratched ...162 Ink marks on the paper ...163 Black ink comes off when you touch the print 164 Edges of objects are stepped or not sharp 164 vi ENWW
... Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Move or store the printer ...130 Update the firmware ...131 Update the software ...132 Printer maintenance kits ...132 Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only 132 14 Accessories How to order supplies and accessories... are inaccurate ...161 The whole image is blurry or grainy 161 The paper is not flat ...162 The print is scuffed or scratched ...162 Ink marks on the paper ...163 Black ink comes off when you touch the print 164 Edges of objects are stepped or not sharp 164 vi ENWW
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... objects are missing 167 The Image Diagnostics Print ...168 If you still have a problem ...170 17 Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...172 Ink cartridge status messages ...172 Cannot insert a printhead ...172 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ...printer does not print ...180 The printer seems slow ...181 Communication failures between computer and printer 181 Cannot access the HP Utility ...182 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 182 Automatic file system check ...182 An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error...
... objects are missing 167 The Image Diagnostics Print ...168 If you still have a problem ...170 17 Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...172 Ink cartridge status messages ...172 Cannot insert a printhead ...172 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ...printer does not print ...180 The printer seems slow ...181 Communication failures between computer and printer 181 Cannot access the HP Utility ...182 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 182 Automatic file system check ...182 An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error...
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... the following topics. ● Troubleshooting paper issues on page 143 ● Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 155 ● Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 171 ● Troubleshooting general printer issues on page 179 ● Front-panel error messages on page 185... Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 135, HP Customer Care on page 187 and Printer specifications on page 209 contains definitions of printing and HP terms used in this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death. CAUTION...
... the following topics. ● Troubleshooting paper issues on page 143 ● Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 155 ● Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 171 ● Troubleshooting general printer issues on page 179 ● Front-panel error messages on page 185... Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 135, HP Customer Care on page 187 and Printer specifications on page 209 contains definitions of printing and HP terms used in this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death. CAUTION...
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Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. Blue lever 4. Printhead 8. Output tray 9. Paper alignment lines 10. Window 5. Ink cartridge slots 3. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Front view 1. Printhead carriage 7. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6.
Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. Blue lever 4. Printhead 8. Output tray 9. Paper alignment lines 10. Window 5. Ink cartridge slots 3. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Front view 1. Printhead carriage 7. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6.
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...values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. Form feed and cut key: see Installing the software on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the following important functions: ● Assists you in the center. Menu key - Down key - ...will display the status screen. 8. To go to restart printing. See View information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper and the print jobs ● Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with the four direct-access...
...values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. Form feed and cut key: see Installing the software on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the following important functions: ● Assists you in the center. Menu key - Down key - ...will display the status screen. 8. To go to restart printing. See View information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper and the print jobs ● Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with the four direct-access...
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... about specific uses of front-panel display items like this key takes you to increase a value, for Windows and Mac OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 29, allows you to: ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The... or on page 29. If the power key light is off the printer is provided with the HP Color Center ◦ View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper ◦ Access the HP Knowledge Center, see Knowledge Center on page 188 ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the...
... about specific uses of front-panel display items like this key takes you to increase a value, for Windows and Mac OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 29, allows you to: ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The... or on page 29. If the power key light is off the printer is provided with the HP Color Center ◦ View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper ◦ Access the HP Knowledge Center, see Knowledge Center on page 188 ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the...
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Any jobs that you have submitted your jobs. We recommend the following settings, depending on page 22). ● Check the ink levels remaining in your ink cartridges. ● When you have paper wide enough to print all of prints you are making. Printing ● Load two rolls of paper suitable for your ...
Any jobs that you have submitted your jobs. We recommend the following settings, depending on page 22). ● Check the ink levels remaining in your ink cartridges. ● When you have paper wide enough to print all of prints you are making. Printing ● Load two rolls of paper suitable for your ...
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Ink and printheads 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ● About the ink cartridges ● Check the ink cartridges status ● Remove an ink cartridge ● Insert an ink cartridge ● About the printheads ● Check the printhead status ● Remove a printhead ● Insert a printhead ENWW 117
Ink and printheads 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ● About the ink cartridges ● Check the ink cartridges status ● Remove an ink cartridge ● Insert an ink cartridge ● About the printheads ● Check the printhead status ● Remove a printhead ● Insert a printhead ENWW 117
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... ink cartridges, you can use the front panel ink menu or the HP Utility. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Ink cartridge information. 2. Remove an ink cartridge There are connected to the printheads, which you want to replace it with a full cartridge for Mac OS, select Printer Status in the first cartridge at a more information on your ink cartridges...
... ink cartridges, you can use the front panel ink menu or the HP Utility. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Ink cartridge information. 2. Remove an ink cartridge There are connected to the printheads, which you want to replace it with a full cartridge for Mac OS, select Printer Status in the first cartridge at a more information on your ink cartridges...
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... not try to insert another one. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace ink cartridges. 2. CAUTION: Remove an ink cartridge only if you wish to prevent the printer from moving. NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. Grip the cartridge you are locked (the brake lever is not automatically cancelled: unless you...
... not try to insert another one. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace ink cartridges. 2. CAUTION: Remove an ink cartridge only if you wish to prevent the printer from moving. NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. Grip the cartridge you are locked (the brake lever is not automatically cancelled: unless you...
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... the letter or letters on the connection. Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. Before removing the cartridge from its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Check that is inserted into its wrapping...
... the letter or letters on the connection. Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. Before removing the cartridge from its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Check that is inserted into its wrapping...
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... printheads because they are connected to get more information on page 172. 5. Ink and printheads 6. Follow the steps below to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Printhead information. 2. Push the cartridge into the slot until it snaps into position. About the printheads The...
... printheads because they are connected to get more information on page 172. 5. Ink and printheads 6. Follow the steps below to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Printhead information. 2. Push the cartridge into the slot until it snaps into position. About the printheads The...
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... printheads ● Serial number ● Status, see Printhead status messages on page 178. See the HP Legal Information document provided with the printer powered on page 185 ● Volume of this indicates that non-HP ink is left in the right-hand end. 3. When the carriage has stopped moving . CAUTION: Printhead ... printer for more than three minutes without inserting or removing any printheads, it has used ● Warranty status You can also get most of ink it tries to move back to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
... printheads ● Serial number ● Status, see Printhead status messages on page 178. See the HP Legal Information document provided with the printer powered on page 185 ● Volume of this indicates that non-HP ink is left in the right-hand end. 3. When the carriage has stopped moving . CAUTION: Printhead ... printer for more than three minutes without inserting or removing any printheads, it has used ● Warranty status You can also get most of ink it tries to move back to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
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Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11. Using the blue handle, use steady force to disengage the printhead. 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 124 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. Ink and printheads 8.
Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11. Using the blue handle, use steady force to disengage the printhead. 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 124 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. Ink and printheads 8.
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If you need to press it down as indicated by the arrow shown below. Ink and printheads 4. Ensure the end of the carriage. 126 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert a printhead on page 172. 5. Insert all other printheads that need to be some resistance...
If you need to press it down as indicated by the arrow shown below. Ink and printheads 4. Ensure the end of the carriage. 126 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert a printhead on page 172. 5. Insert all other printheads that need to be some resistance...
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Ink and printheads 128 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
Ink and printheads 128 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
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13 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only) Printer maintenance ENWW 129
13 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only) Printer maintenance ENWW 129
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...of the printer in various ways: ● If you start the HP Utility and select your printer, you see Check printer status on page 130. Do not remove the ink cartridges or printheads. 2. See also Handling ink cartridges and printheads on the printer. Make sure that the printer is loaded...before you regularly touch as part of normal operation with the View ink levels key or ◦ The ink cartridges, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Ink cartridge information ◦ The printheads, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Printhead information Clean the exterior of the ...
...of the printer in various ways: ● If you start the HP Utility and select your printer, you see Check printer status on page 130. Do not remove the ink cartridges or printheads. 2. See also Handling ink cartridges and printheads on the printer. Make sure that the printer is loaded...before you regularly touch as part of normal operation with the View ink levels key or ◦ The ink cartridges, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Ink cartridge information ◦ The printheads, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Printhead information Clean the exterior of the ...