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...cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer and prevent the printer from the power outlet in HP Cleaning Kits) to touch the internal parts of the printer. Avoid overloading the printer's electrical outlet with your...8226; 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 ...
...cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer and prevent the printer from the power outlet in HP Cleaning Kits) to touch the internal parts of the printer. Avoid overloading the printer's electrical outlet with your...8226; 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 ...
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... 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 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 15 Troubleshooting paper issues The paper cannot be loaded successfully 144 The paper type is...not cut well ...152 The roll is loose on the spindle ...152 Recalibrate the paper advance ...152 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues General advice ...156 Print quality troubleshooting wizard 156 Horizontal lines across the image (banding 157 Lines are too thick, too thin or missing 158 ...
... 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 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 15 Troubleshooting paper issues The paper cannot be loaded successfully 144 The paper type is...not cut well ...152 The roll is loose on the spindle ...152 Recalibrate the paper advance ...152 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues General advice ...156 Print quality troubleshooting wizard 156 Horizontal lines across the image (banding 157 Lines are too thick, too thin or missing 158 ...
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...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 Utility ...182 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 182 Automatic file system check ...182 An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error 183 No...
...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 Utility ...182 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 182 Automatic file system check ...182 An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error 183 No...
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...printing and include 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...
...printing and include 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...
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...printing. However, settings in the front panel are already on page 47. 5. This can 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 want to decrease a value, for instance, when you.... Down key - Displays errors, warnings and information on the front of the front-panel display. Back key - To go down in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to the computer. Introduction The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on using your printer. 6. ...
...printing. However, settings in the front panel are already on page 47. 5. This can 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 want to decrease a value, for instance, when you.... Down key - Displays errors, warnings and information on the front of the front-panel display. Back key - To go down in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to the computer. Introduction The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on using your printer. 6. ...
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...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 firmware on page 131 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page...or option, or to : ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows ● The PCL3 raster driver for Mac OS (T770 and T1200) ● The PostScript drivers for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast or the ...
...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 firmware on page 131 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page...or option, or to : ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows ● The PCL3 raster driver for Mac OS (T770 and T1200) ● The PostScript drivers for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast or the ...
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...connected printer will be able to receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will not be shared, then set Printer Name to the name under which ... Properties button in the root folder of non-certified USB cables can connect your screen to a network (Windows)on . 8. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your CD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, run the autorun.exe program in order to communicate...
...connected printer will be able to receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will not be shared, then set Printer Name to the name under which ... Properties button in the root folder of non-certified USB cables can connect your screen to a network (Windows)on . 8. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your CD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, run the autorun.exe program in order to communicate...
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Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Uninstaller, and follow the instructions on your screen to other computers on...://www.usb.org/) should be used with other computer running Mac OS and connected to the network. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your desktop. 2. See Connect to Sharing > Services > Printer Sharing. 3. Your... receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● The PCL3 (raster) driver can make your directly connected printer available to uninstall the printer ...
Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Uninstaller, and follow the instructions on your screen to other computers on...://www.usb.org/) should be used with other computer running Mac OS and connected to the network. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your desktop. 2. See Connect to Sharing > Services > Printer Sharing. 3. Your... receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● The PCL3 (raster) driver can make your directly connected printer available to uninstall the printer ...
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15 Troubleshooting paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper type is not in the driver ● The printer printed on the wrong ...
15 Troubleshooting paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper type is not in the driver ● The printer printed on the wrong ...
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... been removed. ● Check that the paper is still not aligned, the front panel displays an error and instructions to start again. 144 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If the roll is far enough inside the printer, you should feel the printer grab the paper. ● Do not attempt to.... ● Check that the paper is correctly loaded on the spindle, and that it . ● When loading the upper roll (the only roll on the T770), avoid inserting the paper into the cut sheet slot. General unsuccessful roll load issues ● If the paper does not load, the leading edge of...
... been removed. ● Check that the paper is still not aligned, the front panel displays an error and instructions to start again. 144 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If the roll is far enough inside the printer, you should feel the printer grab the paper. ● Do not attempt to.... ● Check that the paper is correctly loaded on the spindle, and that it . ● When loading the upper roll (the only roll on the T770), avoid inserting the paper into the cut sheet slot. General unsuccessful roll load issues ● If the paper does not load, the leading edge of...
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...paper type Bond and Coated Paper > Plain Paper. ● For light coated papers (< 110 g/m2), select paper type Bond and Coated Paper > HP Coated Paper. ● For heavyweight coated papers (< 200 g/m2), select paper type Bond and Coated Paper > Heavyweight Coated Paper. ● For cockle...Paper. NOTE: For glossy paper, it is important to thickest are: ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper Paper issues 146 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Black ink is easily removed when touched This happens when your paper is a translucent paper (for example, a transparency), select paper...
...paper type Bond and Coated Paper > Plain Paper. ● For light coated papers (< 110 g/m2), select paper type Bond and Coated Paper > HP Coated Paper. ● For heavyweight coated papers (< 200 g/m2), select paper type Bond and Coated Paper > Heavyweight Coated Paper. ● For cockle...Paper. NOTE: For glossy paper, it is important to thickest are: ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper Paper issues 146 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Black ink is easily removed when touched This happens when your paper is a translucent paper (for example, a transparency), select paper...
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...Windows driver dialog: select the Paper/Quality tab, then select your paper type from the Paper Type list. ● In the Mac OS Print dialog (T770, T1200): select the Paper/Quality panel, then select your paper type from the Paper Type list. ● In the Mac OS X 10.5 PostScript Print... enough to print the drawing without clipping. Yes. When Any is more than one originally specified, otherwise it to Put job on hold (see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on hold for paper. Every time a new roll of the rolls, if no roll of paper is selected the printer will ...
...Windows driver dialog: select the Paper/Quality tab, then select your paper type from the Paper Type list. ● In the Mac OS Print dialog (T770, T1200): select the Paper/Quality panel, then select your paper type from the Paper Type list. ● In the Mac OS X 10.5 PostScript Print... enough to print the drawing without clipping. Yes. When Any is more than one originally specified, otherwise it to Put job on hold (see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on hold for paper. Every time a new roll of the rolls, if no roll of paper is selected the printer will ...
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...other images that margins need to be touching the wall at the rear. Paper issues 148 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If you have checked the preview and resumed the job. This means that is loaded...is not checked in the front-panel display. 1. I set inside the drawing, so a 36-inch HP-GL/2 and HP RTL file can be printed on a 36-inch roll of paper and will force the margins to be...36-inch TIFF can be used for paper Margins are put on the file type: ● For HP-GL/2 and HP RTL files, by margins option can be printed; Power off the printer at the front panel and ...
...other images that margins need to be touching the wall at the rear. Paper issues 148 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If you have checked the preview and resumed the job. This means that is loaded...is not checked in the front-panel display. 1. I set inside the drawing, so a 36-inch HP-GL/2 and HP RTL file can be printed on a 36-inch roll of paper and will force the margins to be...36-inch TIFF can be used for paper Margins are put on the file type: ● For HP-GL/2 and HP RTL files, by margins option can be printed; Power off the printer at the front panel and ...
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Lower the blue lever. Remove all pieces of paper from the roll. 7. Rewind the roll. CAUTION: Do not move the paper sideways, as it from the rear of the printer. 8. If the paper is stuck and cannot be rewound further, cut it could damage the printer. 6. Paper issues 150 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW
Lower the blue lever. Remove all pieces of paper from the roll. 7. Rewind the roll. CAUTION: Do not move the paper sideways, as it from the rear of the printer. 8. If the paper is stuck and cannot be rewound further, cut it could damage the printer. 6. Paper issues 150 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW
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.... The cutter does not cut well By default the printer is part of controlling the proper placement of your issue. Paper issues 152 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW The paper is disabled, use the Form feed and cut the paper on page 46. If your roll has a three-inch ... its core, it is set to be replaced or reloaded. If possible, tighten the paper to recalibrate the rate at which the paper advances. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on the spindle The roll may need to automatically cut when the print has been completed By default the printer cuts the...
.... The cutter does not cut well By default the printer is part of controlling the proper placement of your issue. Paper issues 152 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW The paper is disabled, use the Form feed and cut the paper on page 46. If your roll has a three-inch ... its core, it is set to be replaced or reloaded. If possible, tighten the paper to recalibrate the rate at which the paper advances. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on the spindle The roll may need to automatically cut when the print has been completed By default the printer cuts the...
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... the value. 6. To correct dark banding, increase the percentage. 5. Wait until the front panel displays the operation has completed successfully. Paper issues 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW 4. From the front panel, select the Image Quality Maintenance menu icon calibration > Reset paper advance. , then Paper advance 2. Select the percentage of...
... the value. 6. To correct dark banding, increase the percentage. 5. Wait until the front panel displays the operation has completed successfully. Paper issues 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW 4. From the front panel, select the Image Quality Maintenance menu icon calibration > Reset paper advance. , then Paper advance 2. Select the percentage of...
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...-quality issues ● General advice ● Print quality troubleshooting wizard ● Horizontal lines across the image (banding) ● Lines are too thick, too thin or missing ● Lines appear stepped or jagged ● Lines ...
...-quality issues ● General advice ● Print quality troubleshooting wizard ● Horizontal lines across the image (banding) ● Lines are too thick, too thin or missing ● Lines appear stepped or jagged ● Lines ...
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...to the 'Speed' end of the scale, or set the custom quality level to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Utility for your purposes (see Printing on page 53). At the same time, check that the paper type selected in your ...9679; Make sure that your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS: select Print quality troubleshooting in the recommended range. Print-quality issues General advice When you have any print-quality problem: ● To achieve the best performance from ...
...to the 'Speed' end of the scale, or set the custom quality level to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Utility for your purposes (see Printing on page 53). At the same time, check that the paper type selected in your ...9679; Make sure that your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS: select Print quality troubleshooting in the recommended range. Print-quality issues General advice When you have any print-quality problem: ● To achieve the best performance from ...
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To check on page 53). Application Resolution option in your image appear stepped or jagged when printed: 158 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Go to the front panel and press the View information key to see Recalibrate the paper advance on the Maximum ...for further support. Select the custom print-quality options in case the problem has been solved. 6. If you are using the PCL or the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows, you have loaded corresponds to reprint your purposes (see the paper advance calibration status. If lines are too thick, ...
To check on page 53). Application Resolution option in your image appear stepped or jagged when printed: 158 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Go to the front panel and press the View information key to see Recalibrate the paper advance on the Maximum ...for further support. Select the custom print-quality options in case the problem has been solved. 6. If you are using the PCL or the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows, you have loaded corresponds to reprint your purposes (see the paper advance calibration status. If lines are too thick, ...
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...: Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 160 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Here are using appropriate print-quality settings. Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. See Remove a printhead on page 122 and Insert a printhead...
...: Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 160 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting print-quality issues ENWW Here are using appropriate print-quality settings. Check that is the same as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper or HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper. 4. See Remove a printhead on page 122 and Insert a printhead...