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...Server's main components 10 Main tab ...10 Setup tab ...10 Support tab ...10 The driver's main features ...11 The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features 11 2 Connectivity and software instructions Install the driver ...13 Choose which connection method to ...use 13 Connect to a network (Windows 13 Connect directly to a computer (Windows 14 Uninstall the printer software (Windows 15 Connect to ...
...Server's main components 10 Main tab ...10 Setup tab ...10 Support tab ...10 The driver's main features ...11 The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features 11 2 Connectivity and software instructions Install the driver ...13 Choose which connection method to ...use 13 Connect to a network (Windows 13 Connect directly to a computer (Windows 14 Uninstall the printer software (Windows 15 Connect to ...
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... Password-protect the Embedded Web Server 24 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 24 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) setup options 25 Change the language of the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...25 4 Handle the paper Overview ...27 Use paper ...27 Drying time ...28...
... Password-protect the Embedded Web Server 24 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 24 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) setup options 25 Change the language of the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...25 4 Handle the paper Overview ...27 Use paper ...27 Drying time ...28...
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... cartridge 75 Check the status of the ink system 76 Check the status of the ink cartridges 76 Check the status of a printhead 77 Check printer usage statistics 77 Order ink supplies ...78 6 Print options Select print quality ...80 Use the Embedded Web Server 80 Use a driver ...80 Use the front...
... cartridge 75 Check the status of the ink system 76 Check the status of the ink cartridges 76 Check the status of a printhead 77 Check printer usage statistics 77 Order ink supplies ...78 6 Print options Select print quality ...80 Use the Embedded Web Server 80 Use a driver ...80 Use the front...
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... paper economically ...102 Use ink economically ...102 Change the graphic language setting 102 Use the front panel 103 Use the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 103 7 Color management What is color? ...105 The problem: color in the computer world 105 The... solution: color management 107 Color and your printer ...108 HP Embedded Spectrophotometer 108 A summary of the color-management process 109 Color calibration ...110 Color profiling ...111 Create your own profile 111 Use...
... paper economically ...102 Use ink economically ...102 Change the graphic language setting 102 Use the front panel 103 Use the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 103 7 Color management What is color? ...105 The problem: color in the computer world 105 The... solution: color management 107 Color and your printer ...108 HP Embedded Spectrophotometer 108 A summary of the color-management process 109 Color calibration ...110 Color profiling ...111 Create your own profile 111 Use...
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RGB color emulation 120 8 Practical printing examples Overview ...123 Resize an image by using Adobe Photoshop (HP-GL/2 and PostScript driver 123 Application settings 123 Print a color photo (Photoshop CS2 v9.0, Win 126 Print a draft for revision with the correct ...paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the ink cartridges ...139 Perform preventive maintenance 139 Move or store the printer ...140 Update the printer firmware 141 Change the ink absorber ...142 Remove the ink absorber 142 Insert the ink absorber 144 Secure disk erase ...145 10 ...
RGB color emulation 120 8 Practical printing examples Overview ...123 Resize an image by using Adobe Photoshop (HP-GL/2 and PostScript driver 123 Application settings 123 Print a color photo (Photoshop CS2 v9.0, Win 126 Print a draft for revision with the correct ...paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the ink cartridges ...139 Perform preventive maintenance 139 Move or store the printer ...140 Update the printer firmware 141 Change the ink absorber ...142 Remove the ink absorber 142 Insert the ink absorber 144 Secure disk erase ...145 10 ...
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... not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls while generating the print job 173 The printer seems slow ...173 Communication failures between computer and printer 174 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 174 "Out-of-memory" error message 175 AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error 175 ...The platen rollers squeak ...175 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 177 No output from Microsoft Visio 2003 177 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 178 ...
... not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls while generating the print job 173 The printer seems slow ...173 Communication failures between computer and printer 174 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server 174 "Out-of-memory" error message 175 AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error 175 ...The platen rollers squeak ...175 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 177 No output from Microsoft Visio 2003 177 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 178 ...
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... 191 Acoustic specifications ...192 18 Legal information Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty-HP (HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series 194 A. Local law ...195 Hewlett-Packard Software License Agreement 196 HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS 196 Open source software ...197 Open source acknowledgments...Appendix C Replace your HP Designjet 5000 series printer with an HP Designjet Z6100 printer scenario Set up the printer ...210 Front panel ...210 Printer software ...211 ix HP Instant Support ...183 HP Proactive Support ...183 HP Customer Care ...183 Telephone numbers 184 HP Designjet Online ...186 ...
... 191 Acoustic specifications ...192 18 Legal information Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty-HP (HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series 194 A. Local law ...195 Hewlett-Packard Software License Agreement 196 HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS 196 Open source software ...197 Open source acknowledgments...Appendix C Replace your HP Designjet 5000 series printer with an HP Designjet Z6100 printer scenario Set up the printer ...210 Front panel ...210 Printer software ...211 ix HP Instant Support ...183 HP Proactive Support ...183 HP Customer Care ...183 Telephone numbers 184 HP Designjet Online ...186 ...
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Introduction 1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● Using this guide ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The Embedded Web Server's main components ● The driver's main features ● The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features 1
Introduction 1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● Using this guide ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The Embedded Web Server's main components ● The driver's main features ● The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features 1
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...in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to touch the internal parts of fire and electric shock. A damaged power cord creates a risk of the printer. See HP Customer Care on page 183. ● Use only the electrical cord that does not occur during normal operation ● If a piece of ... or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder or lightning) storm ● During a power failure Using this guide The HP Start-up Kit CD/DVD is the most complete source of information about this product and ...
...in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to touch the internal parts of fire and electric shock. A damaged power cord creates a risk of the printer. See HP Customer Care on page 183. ● Use only the electrical cord that does not occur during normal operation ● If a piece of ... or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder or lightning) storm ● During a power failure Using this guide The HP Start-up Kit CD/DVD is the most complete source of information about this product and ...
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... Introduction ● Practical printing examples on page 122 ● Maintain the printer on page 179 Support and specifications These chapters contain reference information, including HP customer care and the specifications of the printer: ● Get help you to find topics quickly. Index In addition to...result in this documentation. Failure to help on page 182 ● Printer specifications on page 188 ● Legal information on page 193 Appendices The appendices highlight some of printing and HP terms that are marked with these symbols. Glossary This chapter contains ...
... Introduction ● Practical printing examples on page 122 ● Maintain the printer on page 179 Support and specifications These chapters contain reference information, including HP customer care and the specifications of the printer: ● Get help you to find topics quickly. Index In addition to...result in this documentation. Failure to help on page 182 ● Printer specifications on page 188 ● Legal information on page 193 Appendices The appendices highlight some of printing and HP terms that are marked with these symbols. Glossary This chapter contains ...
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... Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) gamuts for photographic and graphic arts prints. See HP Embedded Spectrophotometer on matte fine-art papers and glossy photo papers for color accuracy in Printers. 4 Chapter 1 Introduction See The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features on the front panel, or through the Embedded...
... Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) gamuts for photographic and graphic arts prints. See HP Embedded Spectrophotometer on matte fine-art papers and glossy photo papers for color accuracy in Printers. 4 Chapter 1 Introduction See The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features on the front panel, or through the Embedded...
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Front panel 6. Maintenance cartridge 7. Spindle 9. Printhead carriage 5. Platen 3. Bin The printer's main components 5 Printhead 4. Paper-load lever 8. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1.
Front panel 6. Maintenance cartridge 7. Spindle 9. Printhead carriage 5. Platen 3. Bin The printer's main components 5 Printhead 4. Paper-load lever 8. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1.
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Platen 3. Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Printhead 4. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in 3. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Rear view 42-in printer 1.
Platen 3. Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Printhead 4. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in 3. Ink cartridge 2. Introduction Rear view 42-in printer 1.
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... 13. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. See Accessories on the HP Designjet Z6100 60-in Printer. Take-up reel motor 11. Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Maintenance cartridge 7. Take-up reel is an optional accessory on the HP Designjet Z6100 42-in Printer. The printer's main components 7 It is a standard feature on page...
... 13. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. See Accessories on the HP Designjet Z6100 60-in Printer. Take-up reel motor 11. Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Maintenance cartridge 7. Take-up reel is an optional accessory on the HP Designjet Z6100 42-in Printer. The printer's main components 7 It is a standard feature on page...
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Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer. Take-up -to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs, and other parts and processes. ●... side. However, settings in the Embedded Web Server or in using the printer. ● See warning and error messages, when appropriate. ● Use it to change the values of printer settings and the operation of the printer, on the front panel. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Use if for the following...
Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer. Take-up -to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs, and other parts and processes. ●... side. However, settings in the Embedded Web Server or in using the printer. ● See warning and error messages, when appropriate. ● Use it to change the values of printer settings and the operation of the printer, on the front panel. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Use if for the following...
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... panel throughout this guide. Introduction The front panel has the following software is provided with your printer: ● HP-GL/2 printer driver for Windows operating systems ● PostScript© printer driver for more pages to be nested, this button cancels the waiting time and prints the ...available pages immediately. ● If the printer is drying the ink after printing, this button cancels the waiting...
... panel throughout this guide. Introduction The front panel has the following software is provided with your printer: ● HP-GL/2 printer driver for Windows operating systems ● PostScript© printer driver for more pages to be nested, this button cancels the waiting time and prints the ...available pages immediately. ● If the printer is drying the ink after printing, this button cancels the waiting...
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... server running on any computer. Buttons near the top of each tabs page provide access to help and supplies reordering. See The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features on page 23. Main tab The Main tab provides information about the following items: ● ...Embedded Web Server. See Access the Embedded Web Server on page 11. NOTE: Because Windows XP Professional x64 Edition does not support HP Easy Printer Care, it cannot be installed on computers that are organized within three tabs. It also allows service engineers to check the ink ...
... server running on any computer. Buttons near the top of each tabs page provide access to help and supplies reordering. See The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features on page 23. Main tab The Main tab provides information about the following items: ● ...Embedded Web Server. See Access the Embedded Web Server on page 11. NOTE: Because Windows XP Professional x64 Edition does not support HP Easy Printer Care, it cannot be installed on computers that are organized within three tabs. It also allows service engineers to check the ink ...
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... that version of Windows. Introduction The driver's main features The HP-GL/2 driver is your main printer driver. See Update the printer firmware on page 141. ● Calibrate the printer and display. ● Change various printer settings (on the Settings tab). ● Configure network settings ... variety of printing options ● Color-adjustment options The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) provide an easy-to the online HP Knowledge Center. ● View the status of the ink...
... that version of Windows. Introduction The driver's main features The HP-GL/2 driver is your main printer driver. See Update the printer firmware on page 141. ● Calibrate the printer and display. ● Change various printer settings (on the Settings tab). ● Configure network settings ... variety of printing options ● Color-adjustment options The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) main features The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) provide an easy-to the online HP Knowledge Center. ● View the status of the ink...
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Connectivity 2 Connectivity and software instructions ● Install the driver ● Choose which connection method to use ● Connect to a network (Windows) ● Connect directly to a computer (Windows) ● Uninstall the printer software (Windows) ● Connect to a network (Mac OS) ● Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS) ● Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) 12 Chapter 2 Connectivity and software instructions
Connectivity 2 Connectivity and software instructions ● Install the driver ● Choose which connection method to use ● Connect to a network (Windows) ● Connect directly to a computer (Windows) ● Uninstall the printer software (Windows) ● Connect to a network (Mac OS) ● Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS) ● Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) 12 Chapter 2 Connectivity and software instructions
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... Requires extra equipment (switches) Provides additional features See http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for installing the driver are used to connect your printer: 1. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD into your equipment: ● The printer should be set up and turned on. ● The Ethernet...a note of any one of these components cannot operate at high speed, you install the driver, the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the HP Color Center software are also installed. Connectivity Install the driver This information guides you choose to connect the ...
... Requires extra equipment (switches) Provides additional features See http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for installing the driver are used to connect your printer: 1. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD into your equipment: ● The printer should be set up and turned on. ● The Ethernet...a note of any one of these components cannot operate at high speed, you install the driver, the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), and the HP Color Center software are also installed. Connectivity Install the driver This information guides you choose to connect the ...