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...Introduction ...1 Welcome to your printer ...2 Printer models ...2 Documentation ...3 Safety precautions ...3 Main printer components ...8 Front panel ...12 HP Latex Mobile ...20 Embedded Web Server ...23 Connectivity and software instructions ...29 Advanced network configuration ...31 Turn the printer on and...the substrate and troubleshoot substrate issues ...41 Overview ...43 Porous substrates ...49 Load a roll into the printer ...51 Lifter accessory ...56 Ink collector ...58 Loading accessory ...63 Assisted manual load ...66 Edge holders ...68 Unload a roll from the printer ...70 Take-up reel...
...Introduction ...1 Welcome to your printer ...2 Printer models ...2 Documentation ...3 Safety precautions ...3 Main printer components ...8 Front panel ...12 HP Latex Mobile ...20 Embedded Web Server ...23 Connectivity and software instructions ...29 Advanced network configuration ...31 Turn the printer on and...the substrate and troubleshoot substrate issues ...41 Overview ...43 Porous substrates ...49 Load a roll into the printer ...51 Lifter accessory ...56 Ink collector ...58 Loading accessory ...63 Assisted manual load ...66 Edge holders ...68 Unload a roll from the printer ...70 Take-up reel...
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... cutter does not work ...88 Take-up reel substrate jam ...89 4 Substrate settings ...90 Substrate presets ...91 Online search ...91 HP Media Locator ...93 Generic presets ...94 Clone a substrate preset ...94 Modify a substrate preset ...95 Add a new substrate ...96 ... printing advice ...111 Quick solutions application ...111 Improve print quality ...112 Most-common print-quality problems ...117 6 Ink system ...125 HP Latex 560 ink system ...126 HP Latex 570 ink system ...133 7 Hardware maintenance ...145 Clean (recover) the printheads ...146 Align the printheads ...146 Front panel recommends...
... cutter does not work ...88 Take-up reel substrate jam ...89 4 Substrate settings ...90 Substrate presets ...91 Online search ...91 HP Media Locator ...93 Generic presets ...94 Clone a substrate preset ...94 Modify a substrate preset ...95 Add a new substrate ...96 ... printing advice ...111 Quick solutions application ...111 Improve print quality ...112 Most-common print-quality problems ...117 6 Ink system ...125 HP Latex 560 ink system ...126 HP Latex 570 ink system ...133 7 Hardware maintenance ...145 Clean (recover) the printheads ...146 Align the printheads ...146 Front panel recommends...
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... 8 Firmware update ...170 Firmware update using a USB flash drive ...170 Firmware update using the Embedded Web Server ...171 Automatic firmware updates ...171 9 Accessories ...172 Order ink supplies ...173 Order accessories ...174 Disposal instructions ...174 10 Troubleshoot other issues ...176 Printer cannot get an IP address ...177 Cannot access the Embedded Web...
... 8 Firmware update ...170 Firmware update using a USB flash drive ...170 Firmware update using the Embedded Web Server ...171 Automatic firmware updates ...171 9 Accessories ...172 Order ink supplies ...173 Order accessories ...174 Disposal instructions ...174 10 Troubleshoot other issues ...176 Printer cannot get an IP address ...177 Cannot access the Embedded Web...
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... HP Latex 560 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller Optional accessories Consumables HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex 500 series Beacon HP 831 Latex Printheads HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge HP Latex 570 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex...
... HP Latex 560 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller Optional accessories Consumables HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex 500 series Beacon HP 831 Latex Printheads HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge HP Latex 570 HP Latex 500 Ink Collector HP Latex Substrate-Loading Accessory HP Latex 300/500 User Maintenance Kit HP Latex 500 Wiper Roller HP Latex...
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...msds/to these substances is adequately controlled. Chemical hazard See the safety data sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds/ to look directly at http://www.hp.com/go /latex500/manuals/. Consult the Safety Data Sheets available at the LEDs while they are on ... of your body away from the printer's moving parts. ● Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets, and other hanging objects. ● If your ink consumables. Air conditioning should not blow air directly onto the printer. Levels of your hair is installed meets local environmental, health, and safety (EHS...
...msds/to these substances is adequately controlled. Chemical hazard See the safety data sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds/ to look directly at http://www.hp.com/go /latex500/manuals/. Consult the Safety Data Sheets available at the LEDs while they are on ... of your body away from the printer's moving parts. ● Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets, and other hanging objects. ● If your ink consumables. Air conditioning should not blow air directly onto the printer. Levels of your hair is installed meets local environmental, health, and safety (EHS...
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... marked with these symbols. Warning labels Label Explanation Printer label. To identify the curing power cord. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Electric shock hazard. Ink handling HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components. Refer servicing to earthed mains outlet only. ENWW Heavy substrate hazard Special care must be taken to avoid back...
... marked with these symbols. Warning labels Label Explanation Printer label. To identify the curing power cord. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Electric shock hazard. Ink handling HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components. Refer servicing to earthed mains outlet only. ENWW Heavy substrate hazard Special care must be taken to avoid back...
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... side covers of the output platen. Crush risk. This label is located internally, close to wear gloves when handling the maintenance cartridge, the platen, the ink collector, the condensates and the condensation system components. This label is located on the bottom part of the substrate input/output. Electric shock hazard. Label...
... side covers of the output platen. Crush risk. This label is located internally, close to wear gloves when handling the maintenance cartridge, the platen, the ink collector, the condensates and the condensation system components. This label is located on the bottom part of the substrate input/output. Electric shock hazard. Label...
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Printhead 4. Front panel 6. Maintenance cartridge 7. Platen 3. Loading table 11. Curing module ENWW Main printer components 9 Printhead carriage 5. Tension bar 9. Take-up reel 10. Front view (560) 1. Ink cartridge 2. Take-up -reel motor 8. Condensation collector 12.
Printhead 4. Front panel 6. Maintenance cartridge 7. Platen 3. Loading table 11. Curing module ENWW Main printer components 9 Printhead carriage 5. Tension bar 9. Take-up reel 10. Front view (560) 1. Ink cartridge 2. Take-up -reel motor 8. Condensation collector 12.
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Printhead 4. Front panel 6. Take-up -reel motor 8. Maintenance cartridge 7. Tension bar 9. Loading table 11. Platen 3. Condensation collector 12. Printhead carriage 5. Ink cartridge 13. Intermediate tank 2. Take-up reel 10. Curing module 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Front view (570) 1.
Printhead 4. Front panel 6. Take-up -reel motor 8. Maintenance cartridge 7. Tension bar 9. Loading table 11. Platen 3. Condensation collector 12. Printhead carriage 5. Ink cartridge 13. Intermediate tank 2. Take-up reel 10. Curing module 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Front view (570) 1.
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If there is a problem, the beacon color gives some substrate types that you to load without any warning if a 3-liter ink cartridge is out of ink 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of printer status that is visible from a distance, so that are difficult to load some indication of what kind... loaded) Printing without it. Rear view 1. To install the beacon, see whether it is working normally. Beacon The beacon provides a simple indication of ink, window open, or maintenance cartridge cover open ENWW Main printer components 11 Power switch and power socket 2.
If there is a problem, the beacon color gives some substrate types that you to load without any warning if a 3-liter ink cartridge is out of ink 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of printer status that is visible from a distance, so that are difficult to load some indication of what kind... loaded) Printing without it. Rear view 1. To install the beacon, see whether it is working normally. Beacon The beacon provides a simple indication of ink, window open, or maintenance cartridge cover open ENWW Main printer components 11 Power switch and power socket 2.
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... front panel is an alternative home screen that prevents printing: printhead cleaning roll exhausted or not present, intermediate tank or ink cartridge not present or out of ink, out of paper, window open, maintenance cartridge cover open, or printer engine failed No case Printer is temporarily engaged ... same time. 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Beacon color Blinking yellow Red Blinking red All lit All blinking Meaning 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of ink while printing There is a problem that you complete control of your finger across the screen to the left and right ...
... front panel is an alternative home screen that prevents printing: printhead cleaning roll exhausted or not present, intermediate tank or ink cartridge not present or out of ink, out of paper, window open, maintenance cartridge cover open, or printer engine failed No case Printer is temporarily engaged ... same time. 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Beacon color Blinking yellow Red Blinking red All lit All blinking Meaning 3-liter ink cartridge not present or out of ink while printing There is a problem that you complete control of your finger across the screen to the left and right ...
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..., it . The printer wakes from sleep mode and switches on the front-panel display whenever there is currently printing. ● Press to view ink-supply status and perform ink-cartridge and printhead operations. ● Press for quick solutions to common problems. ● Press to view network and Internet status and change related...
..., it . The printer wakes from sleep mode and switches on the front-panel display whenever there is currently printing. ● Press to view ink-supply status and perform ink-cartridge and printhead operations. ● Press for quick solutions to common problems. ● Press to view network and Internet status and change related...
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... front panel, press options > Unit selection, then English or Metric. , then Setup > Front panel The units of measurement can see the ink levels in the Embedded Web Server. Check printer status The front panel and the Embedded Web Server both display the status of the printer settings... the Gigabit Ethernet settings and substrate presets. ENWW Front panel 15 This option restores all of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. The following information is shown. Change the loudspeaker volume To change the volume of the printer's loudspeaker, go to the front panel...
... front panel, press options > Unit selection, then English or Metric. , then Setup > Front panel The units of measurement can see the ink levels in the Embedded Web Server. Check printer status The front panel and the Embedded Web Server both display the status of the printer settings... the Gigabit Ethernet settings and substrate presets. ENWW Front panel 15 This option restores all of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. The following information is shown. Change the loudspeaker volume To change the volume of the printer's loudspeaker, go to the front panel...
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...problems. ● Missing: There is no cartridge present, or it is not correctly connected to the printer. ● Low: The ink level is low. ● Very low: The ink level is very low. ● Empty: The cartridge is used, refilled, or counterfeit. The message includes a list of compatible ...cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is empty. ● Reseat: You are recommended to remove the cartridge and then reinsert it. ●...
...problems. ● Missing: There is no cartridge present, or it is not correctly connected to the printer. ● Low: The ink level is low. ● Very low: The ink level is very low. ● Empty: The cartridge is used, refilled, or counterfeit. The message includes a list of compatible ...cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is empty. ● Reseat: You are recommended to remove the cartridge and then reinsert it. ●...
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... information: ● Status ● Warranty status ● Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are recommended to check the integrity of the warranty implications. See Access the Embedded Web Server on...Replacement incomplete: The printhead replacement process has not completed successfully; Replace the printhead with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. See the limited warranty document provided with a working normally, with no known...
... information: ● Status ● Warranty status ● Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are recommended to check the integrity of the warranty implications. See Access the Embedded Web Server on...Replacement incomplete: The printhead replacement process has not completed successfully; Replace the printhead with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. See the limited warranty document provided with a working normally, with no known...
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... folded back by pressing or sliding up the bottom row of damage to the file system, for an adjustment, such as a calibration, preventive maintenance, or ink cartridge replacement. ● Advice: When a firmware update is available or the downloaded firmware is unable to print. ● Warnings: When the printer needs attention for...
... folded back by pressing or sliding up the bottom row of damage to the file system, for an adjustment, such as a calibration, preventive maintenance, or ink cartridge replacement. ● Advice: When a firmware update is available or the downloaded firmware is unable to print. ● Warnings: When the printer needs attention for...
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...are selected in the RIP queue selected for stand-by default. see Hardware maintenance on . ● Preparing to print: The printer is enabled by . HP Latex 560 and 570 printers offer a new option called "continuous printing", which is cooling down and preparing for continuous printing, to be clipped. Change margins The ... the substrate width, it . This adds time to 5 minutes. Clicking an alert opens the application that could help to print. The printer with ink collector is capable of printing with automatic cutting selected, the printer will be the most important.
...are selected in the RIP queue selected for stand-by default. see Hardware maintenance on . ● Preparing to print: The printer is enabled by . HP Latex 560 and 570 printers offer a new option called "continuous printing", which is cooling down and preparing for continuous printing, to be clipped. Change margins The ... the substrate width, it . This adds time to 5 minutes. Clicking an alert opens the application that could help to print. The printer with ink collector is capable of printing with automatic cutting selected, the printer will be the most important.
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...9679; From the front panel, press report. , then Setup > Internal prints > User information prints > Print usage HP Latex Mobile Your printer supports a new application called HP Latex Mobile, which marks a new era of these prints from the printer. 20 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Before requesting any ...internal print, make sure that substrate is not guaranteed. ● From the Embedded Web Server, go to ink and substrate usage...
...9679; From the front panel, press report. , then Setup > Internal prints > User information prints > Print usage HP Latex Mobile Your printer supports a new application called HP Latex Mobile, which marks a new era of these prints from the printer. 20 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Before requesting any ...internal print, make sure that substrate is not guaranteed. ● From the Embedded Web Server, go to ink and substrate usage...
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... more details of substrate remaining to avoid surprises and respond accordingly. ● Use your tablet to view metrics. Use it HP Latex Mobile offers insight into printer activity and ink and substrate usage: ● Follow printer activity remotely and gain an awareness of your printer at all times. ●... or later and iOS 7 or later, and requires the printer and the smartphone or tablet to be connected to the Internet. ENWW HP Latex Mobile 21 NOTE: HP Latex Mobile is not ready. ● Return to your printer and take action once you 're away from it to improve planning and ...
... more details of substrate remaining to avoid surprises and respond accordingly. ● Use your tablet to view metrics. Use it HP Latex Mobile offers insight into printer activity and ink and substrate usage: ● Follow printer activity remotely and gain an awareness of your printer at all times. ●... or later and iOS 7 or later, and requires the printer and the smartphone or tablet to be connected to the Internet. ENWW HP Latex Mobile 21 NOTE: HP Latex Mobile is not ready. ● Return to your printer and take action once you 're away from it to improve planning and ...
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... can use it to retrieve internal information that the HP Latex to online help and supplies reordering. See Access the Embedded Web Server on any computer. Main tab The Main tab provides information about the following items. ● Substrate, ink, printhead and maintenance status ● Temperature of each... the Internet. The Embedded Web Server window displays five separate tabs. Buttons near the top of the curing module ● Substrate and ink usage and accounting ENWW Embedded Web Server 23 3. Check Also send data to the Embedded Web Server The Embedded Web Server is a ...
... can use it to retrieve internal information that the HP Latex to online help and supplies reordering. See Access the Embedded Web Server on any computer. Main tab The Main tab provides information about the following items. ● Substrate, ink, printhead and maintenance status ● Temperature of each... the Internet. The Embedded Web Server window displays five separate tabs. Buttons near the top of the curing module ● Substrate and ink usage and accounting ENWW Embedded Web Server 23 3. Check Also send data to the Embedded Web Server The Embedded Web Server is a ...