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...8226; 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 subject ...
...8226; 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 subject ...
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... the correct firmware update file. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. 21, 21.1, 22.0, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 24 Restart the printer. Message or code Recommendation [Color] printhead #[n] error: not Insert the correct printhead. If necessary, insert a new printhead. [Color] printhead #[n] out of warranty The printhead's warranty has expired, because of the length of time it...
... the correct firmware update file. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. 21, 21.1, 22.0, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 24 Restart the printer. Message or code Recommendation [Color] printhead #[n] error: not Insert the correct printhead. If necessary, insert a new printhead. [Color] printhead #[n] out of warranty The printhead's warranty has expired, because of the length of time it...
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...111 Job status messages (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 ...120 About the printheads ...121 Check the printhead status ...121 Remove a printhead ...122 Insert a printhead ...125 ENWW v
...111 Job status messages (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 ...120 About the printheads ...121 Check the printhead status ...121 Remove a printhead ...122 Insert a printhead ...125 ENWW v
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... Cannot insert a printhead ...172 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 172 Clean the printheads ...173 Clean the printhead drop detector ...173 Align the printheads ...176 Printhead status messages ...178... 18 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer will not start ...180 The printer does not print ...180 The printer seems slow ...181 Communication failures between computer and printer 181 Cannot access the HP...
... Cannot insert a printhead ...172 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 172 Clean the printheads ...173 Clean the printhead drop detector ...173 Align the printheads ...176 Printhead status messages ...178... 18 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer will not start ...180 The printer does not print ...180 The printer seems slow ...181 Communication failures between computer and printer 181 Cannot access the HP...
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... 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 the printer and to prevent the printer from being ...
... 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 the printer and to prevent the printer from being ...
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Blue lever 4. Printhead 8. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Ink cartridge slots 3. Front panel 6. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Output tray 9. Printhead carriage 7. Window 5. Paper alignment lines 10. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
Blue lever 4. Printhead 8. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Ink cartridge slots 3. Front panel 6. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Output tray 9. Printhead carriage 7. Window 5. Paper alignment lines 10. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
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...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 keys: 1. See View information about the paper on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the ... animations to guide you can be used to change the values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. Unload paper key (T770 series) unloads the currently-loaded paper (roll or sheet). 4. Down key - Displays errors, warnings and information on page 118. 2. Press...
...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 keys: 1. See View information about the paper on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the ... animations to guide you can be used to change the values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. Unload paper key (T770 series) unloads the currently-loaded paper (roll or sheet). 4. Down key - Displays errors, warnings and information on page 118. 2. Press...
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... 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 use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status...an item in the printer and enables you to: ◦ Manage the printer including color 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...
... 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 use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status...an item in the printer and enables you to: ◦ Manage the printer including color 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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...is strongly recommended to leave the printer powered on or in the on position ● Powered on: the Power key on page 30. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to 45 minutes. 28 Chapter 4 Personalizing the printer ENWW However, any interaction with the printer's front-panel display, or .... ● Plugged in: the power cord is plugged into sleep mode. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to the printheads from time-to power it can be left powered on without wasting energy. However, if you plan to store the printer indefinitely or the Power...
...is strongly recommended to leave the printer powered on or in the on position ● Powered on: the Power key on page 30. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to 45 minutes. 28 Chapter 4 Personalizing the printer ENWW However, any interaction with the printer's front-panel display, or .... ● Plugged in: the power cord is plugged into sleep mode. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to the printheads from time-to power it can be left powered on without wasting energy. However, if you plan to store the printer indefinitely or the Power...
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... To turn the printer's paper cutter on or off: ● From the HP Utility for Windows, select the Settings tab and change the Cutter option in Printer Settings > Advanced. ● From... the HP Utility for your printer closed NOTE: Photo and coated paper requires careful handling, see The...Paper handling ENWW Change the drying time You may not feed and cut the paper right away due to the printhead maintenance, which runs in parallel. Select the Setup menu icon , then Print retrieval > Select drying time. ...
... To turn the printer's paper cutter on or off: ● From the HP Utility for Windows, select the Settings tab and change the Cutter option in Printer Settings > Advanced. ● From... the HP Utility for your printer closed NOTE: Photo and coated paper requires careful handling, see The...Paper handling ENWW Change the drying time You may not feed and cut the paper right away due to the printhead maintenance, which runs in parallel. Select the Setup menu icon , then Print retrieval > Select drying time. ...
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.... ● To cancel the waiting time and print the available pages immediagely, if the printer is disabled, see Move the paperon page 45. NOTE: The printheads are left in the output tray the printer could jam.
.... ● To cancel the waiting time and print the available pages immediagely, if the printer is disabled, see Move the paperon page 45. NOTE: The printheads are left in the output tray the printer could jam.
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...; For draft prints, use of ink than narrow prints, because printhead maintenance uses some recommendations to help you have enough paper to print all your jobs. However, if it . 66 Chapter 7 Printing ENWW Unattended printing/overnight printing (T1200 series only) The HP Designjet T1200 printer series, with a long queue of printing jobs. ●...
...; For draft prints, use of ink than narrow prints, because printhead maintenance uses some recommendations to help you have enough paper to print all your jobs. However, if it . 66 Chapter 7 Printing ENWW Unattended printing/overnight printing (T1200 series only) The HP Designjet T1200 printer series, with a long queue of printing jobs. ●...
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...the same color model. For all paper types. ● The Photo Black ink provides pure blacks when printing on all other HP Designjet printers. In addition, you are using . Color-calibrate the paper type, for consistent colors. ● One gray and two ... from another , but does not completely solve the problem of matching colors. Color management Introduction HP Designjet T770 and T1200 printers have been engineered with the current set of printheads ● Whenever the environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) change significantly 70 Chapter 8 Color management...
...the same color model. For all paper types. ● The Photo Black ink provides pure blacks when printing on all other HP Designjet printers. In addition, you are using . Color-calibrate the paper type, for consistent colors. ● One gray and two ... from another , but does not completely solve the problem of matching colors. Color management Introduction HP Designjet T770 and T1200 printers have been engineered with the current set of printheads ● Whenever the environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) change significantly 70 Chapter 8 Color management...
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...that the roll you should be calibrated. The status may be one of each ink that can be calibrated. ● From the HP Utility for Mac OS: select Paper Preset Management from the HP Color Center group, choose the paper to apply for a period of the following ways: ● From the...calibration is printed, which should be A4 or any time by using the HP Utility. A calibration chart is up to PENDING. ● OBSOLETE: the paper has been calibrated, but the calibration is now out of date because a printhead has been replaced, and should ensure that the colors have loaded paper ...
...that the roll you should be calibrated. The status may be one of each ink that can be calibrated. ● From the HP Utility for Mac OS: select Paper Preset Management from the HP Color Center group, choose the paper to apply for a period of the following ways: ● From the...calibration is printed, which should be A4 or any time by using the HP Utility. A calibration chart is up to PENDING. ● OBSOLETE: the paper has been calibrated, but the calibration is now out of date because a printhead has been replaced, and should ensure that the colors have loaded paper ...
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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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.... For an explanation of your ink cartridges, you can use the front panel ink menu or the HP Utility. Ink and printheads About the ink cartridges Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printheads, which you want to replace it to continue printing. 118 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and...
.... For an explanation of your ink cartridges, you can use the front panel ink menu or the HP Utility. Ink and printheads About the ink cartridges Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printheads, which you want to replace it to continue printing. 118 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and...
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... printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are ready to remove an ink cartridge while printing. Ink and printheads CAUTION: Do not try to insert another one. NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of the printer. 3.
... printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are ready to remove an ink cartridge while printing. Ink and printheads CAUTION: Do not try to insert another one. NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of the printer. 3.
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Ink and printheads 4. Check that is inserted into its wrapping, shake it vigorously. 2. NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. Insert the ink cartridge into the printer, as ... the empty slot, matches the letter or letters on the connection. Before removing the cartridge from its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color.
Ink and printheads 4. Check that is inserted into its wrapping, shake it vigorously. 2. NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. Insert the ink cartridge into the printer, as ... the empty slot, matches the letter or letters on the connection. Before removing the cartridge from its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color.
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...the paper. The front-panel display confirms that the cartridge has been inserted. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling printheads because they are connected to get more information on page 172. 5. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , ...then Printhead information. 2. About the printheads The printheads are ESD-sensitive devices (see confirmation that all cartridges have difficulty, see Cannot insert an ink cartridge on your printheads. 1. The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product name ...
...the paper. The front-panel display confirms that the cartridge has been inserted. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling printheads because they are connected to get more information on page 172. 5. From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , ...then Printhead information. 2. About the printheads The printheads are ESD-sensitive devices (see confirmation that all cartridges have difficulty, see Cannot insert an ink cartridge on your printheads. 1. The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product name ...
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...the front-panel display asks you to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW If the warranty status is See warranty note, this indicates that non-HP ink is being used ● Warranty status You can also get most of this information without ...inserting or removing any printheads, it has used . From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace printheads. 2. Ink and printheads ● Serial number ●...
...the front-panel display asks you to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW If the warranty status is See warranty note, this indicates that non-HP ink is being used ● Warranty status You can also get most of this information without ...inserting or removing any printheads, it has used . From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace printheads. 2. Ink and printheads ● Serial number ●...