Site Preparation Checklist
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...amps, and a minimum source of the PrintCare client software. If you are using the Caldera RIP and you wish to take advantage of HP's Print Care remote-support features, you have an environment that runs Microsoft Windows XP or Vista for the auxiliary vacuum power adapter been ...listed in the materials storage area? Is the print production area free from the user end of power to perform its automated printhead servicing. Does the designated space for the printer to the network? Is the printer main power receptacle or printer UPS located within 1.5 m (5 ft...
...amps, and a minimum source of the PrintCare client software. If you are using the Caldera RIP and you wish to take advantage of HP's Print Care remote-support features, you have an environment that runs Microsoft Windows XP or Vista for the auxiliary vacuum power adapter been ...listed in the materials storage area? Is the print production area free from the user end of power to perform its automated printhead servicing. Does the designated space for the printer to the network? Is the printer main power receptacle or printer UPS located within 1.5 m (5 ft...
Introductory Information
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...; The curing lamps enclosures are damaged. ◦ The printer has been damaged by connecting the vacuum system to auxiliary power. If possible, ensure that the printhead carriage is over the service station before removing power from the printer This seepage can be prevented by an impact. ◦ There is any mechanical...
...; The curing lamps enclosures are damaged. ◦ The printer has been damaged by connecting the vacuum system to auxiliary power. If possible, ensure that the printhead carriage is over the service station before removing power from the printer This seepage can be prevented by an impact. ◦ There is any mechanical...
User Guide
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... tasks ...75 Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance 76 Clean and lubricate rail strips ...77 Clean the carriage encoder strip ...78 Clean the printheads ...79 Clean the carriage home sensor ...81 Clean the service-station wiper rails ...82 Clean the service-station wiper ...83 Clean the carriage wheels ...84...
... tasks ...75 Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance 76 Clean and lubricate rail strips ...77 Clean the carriage encoder strip ...78 Clean the printheads ...79 Clean the carriage home sensor ...81 Clean the service-station wiper rails ...82 Clean the service-station wiper ...83 Clean the carriage wheels ...84...
User Guide
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... operated in a well-ventilated area to be connected to the RIP with the specified cable. ● Locate the printer on the vacuum assembly to the printheads during printer power-down the printer for details. ● The high power UV light emitted by the curing lamps reacts with an extension cord; Do...
... operated in a well-ventilated area to be connected to the RIP with the specified cable. ● Locate the printer on the vacuum assembly to the printheads during printer power-down the printer for details. ● The high power UV light emitted by the curing lamps reacts with an extension cord; Do...
User Guide
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...% solution of ink (see Startup and check jet health on the bottom of printhead vacuum, collect on page 114). To resume printing, the printheads must be necessary to restore the printheads to the printhead protection frame around the outside of the carriage cleaned. Unlike other inks used in...of manufacture. Important operating notes ● UV CURE INK IS PERISHABLE. The printer will drip from the date of time. If all printheads should be emptied of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to clean fingerprints and reduce static electricity on synthetic media (allow to dry five minutes ...
...% solution of ink (see Startup and check jet health on the bottom of printhead vacuum, collect on page 114). To resume printing, the printheads must be necessary to restore the printheads to the printhead protection frame around the outside of the carriage cleaned. Unlike other inks used in...of manufacture. Important operating notes ● UV CURE INK IS PERISHABLE. The printer will drip from the date of time. If all printheads should be emptied of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to clean fingerprints and reduce static electricity on synthetic media (allow to dry five minutes ...
User Guide
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... 73 for ordering information. ● Optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system with table-top roll holder is available for ordering information. Special features Printheads ● Printheads - Compensates for storage. ● Optional extension tables can be added to the ends of the standard tables to print with integrated filters. Part of... storage: it flips up for use, and down for most lost or misfiring jets by locating them and using substitute jets without operator intervention. ● HP White Ink Homogenizer -
... 73 for ordering information. ● Optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system with table-top roll holder is available for ordering information. Special features Printheads ● Printheads - Compensates for storage. ● Optional extension tables can be added to the ends of the standard tables to print with integrated filters. Part of... storage: it flips up for use, and down for most lost or misfiring jets by locating them and using substitute jets without operator intervention. ● HP White Ink Homogenizer -
User Guide
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... or enter the exact thickness of supported media sizes. 1. standard tables, the extension table tops are designed to pivot into the storage position under the printhead carriage rail), then left along the media alignment bar until the trailing edge of the sheet is underneath the output roller. CAUTION: The standard and...
... or enter the exact thickness of supported media sizes. 1. standard tables, the extension table tops are designed to pivot into the storage position under the printhead carriage rail), then left along the media alignment bar until the trailing edge of the sheet is underneath the output roller. CAUTION: The standard and...
User Guide
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... Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Yellow Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Black Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CH216A CH217A CH218A CH219A CH220A CH221A CQ123A G0Y93A G0Y94A G0Y95A G0Y96A G0Y97A G0Y98A Table 3-2 Cleaning supplies Printhead flush HP UV Printhead...
... Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Yellow Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Black Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CH216A CH217A CH218A CH219A CH220A CH221A CQ123A G0Y93A G0Y94A G0Y95A G0Y96A G0Y97A G0Y98A Table 3-2 Cleaning supplies Printhead flush HP UV Printhead...
User Guide
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...; To load reflective media, the General Media Setting Visible to -edge (0 margin) jobs, you print on reflective media. ◦ Visually inspect the printheads via the service door for a few minutes, and wipe with a paper towel. Images printed on porous media will continue to remove. ENWW Printing tips...● Do not attempt to adjust the vacuum level for best performance. ● Printing on reflective media will reflect UV light onto the printheads, which will be set to Low, Low. Maximum durability and adhesion is achieved when the ink is to cure for 24-48 hours -...
...; To load reflective media, the General Media Setting Visible to -edge (0 margin) jobs, you print on reflective media. ◦ Visually inspect the printheads via the service door for a few minutes, and wipe with a paper towel. Images printed on porous media will continue to remove. ENWW Printing tips...● Do not attempt to adjust the vacuum level for best performance. ● Printing on reflective media will reflect UV light onto the printheads, which will be set to Low, Low. Maximum durability and adhesion is achieved when the ink is to cure for 24-48 hours -...
User Guide
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...When used . Any white shape (including text) that are overprinted. NOTE: When printing a CMYK or CMYKcm image without operator intervention. ● Printhead - Replace the white ink after the Warranty Ends date printed on a light box (for detailed instructions): ● White ink option upgrade - White...or by the customer operator. When viewed from date of the media on clear media to the White Ink Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions, HP part number CQ114-90006, included in the RIP or application software before printing. ● Spot color - ENWW White ink option ...
...When used . Any white shape (including text) that are overprinted. NOTE: When printing a CMYK or CMYKcm image without operator intervention. ● Printhead - Replace the white ink after the Warranty Ends date printed on a light box (for detailed instructions): ● White ink option upgrade - White...or by the customer operator. When viewed from date of the media on clear media to the White Ink Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions, HP part number CQ114-90006, included in the RIP or application software before printing. ● Spot color - ENWW White ink option ...
User Guide
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...new. An error condition that will require an action before printing can continue. 11 View Attentions - NOTE: If printhead vacuum is ever lost, the ink in the printheads will seep onto the service station. (Vacuum loss will not result in substandard prints or a condition that stopped printing...is present. ● Errors - Sleep unloads the media, powers down the UV lamps, ionizer bar, printheads, carriage, ink pumps, and media drive motors, but maintains vacuum to the printheads to switch between yellow and red when the message is new, After you must correct the error before...
...new. An error condition that will require an action before printing can continue. 11 View Attentions - NOTE: If printhead vacuum is ever lost, the ink in the printheads will seep onto the service station. (Vacuum loss will not result in substandard prints or a condition that stopped printing...is present. ● Errors - Sleep unloads the media, powers down the UV lamps, ionizer bar, printheads, carriage, ink pumps, and media drive motors, but maintains vacuum to the printheads to switch between yellow and red when the message is new, After you must correct the error before...
User Guide
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... for any printed areas before each copy - Provides the option of the media, and print the image at the height you whether to set the printhead clearance from occurring if more than a certain number of media. ◦ Before each print. ENWW Printing page 39 Locates the left and right edges only...
... for any printed areas before each copy - Provides the option of the media, and print the image at the height you whether to set the printhead clearance from occurring if more than a certain number of media. ◦ Before each print. ENWW Printing page 39 Locates the left and right edges only...
User Guide
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... installing a new printer. ◦ Fill Heads with ink. ◦ Empty Heads (Fill With Air) - Fills the printheads that you select with ink. You can select the printheads to purge, and whether to inspect and prepare the jets for inspection. ● Print Recover Jets Pattern - After printing ...this pattern, the Check Jet Health pattern is more effective but expels more ink). ● Access Carriage - Purges the printheads with air to see Maintenance menu on page 41). This is a good way to perform a Standard or Performance purge (the Performance purge is ...
... installing a new printer. ◦ Fill Heads with ink. ◦ Empty Heads (Fill With Air) - Fills the printheads that you select with ink. You can select the printheads to purge, and whether to inspect and prepare the jets for inspection. ● Print Recover Jets Pattern - After printing ...this pattern, the Check Jet Health pattern is more effective but expels more ink). ● Access Carriage - Purges the printheads with air to see Maintenance menu on page 41). This is a good way to perform a Standard or Performance purge (the Performance purge is ...
User Guide
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... which the printer will eventually become clogged and need idle spitting. ● Upgrade Printer For White Ink Use - You can set the number of the printheads. System page Figure 6-6 System page To switch to have the white ink spit ink into the service station when printing non-white areas. ● Ink...
... which the printer will eventually become clogged and need idle spitting. ● Upgrade Printer For White Ink Use - You can set the number of the printheads. System page Figure 6-6 System page To switch to have the white ink spit ink into the service station when printing non-white areas. ● Ink...
User Guide
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... its DHCP lease terminates. Novice mode displays all of system information for reference. Restores all printer configuration settings to 15 minutes. Printhead calibration values are also available via the Localization menu (System page > Settings > Localization). Click Get Printer Events Files, then ...maintenance may occur at which the control panel is Novice mode. ● Printer Name - Enables you to bookmark the printer's HP Embedded Web Server in a hierarchical tree format for troubleshooting and support. 44 Chapter 6 Use the control panel ENWW Service Printer...
... its DHCP lease terminates. Novice mode displays all of system information for reference. Restores all printer configuration settings to 15 minutes. Printhead calibration values are also available via the Localization menu (System page > Settings > Localization). Click Get Printer Events Files, then ...maintenance may occur at which the control panel is Novice mode. ● Printer Name - Enables you to bookmark the printer's HP Embedded Web Server in a hierarchical tree format for troubleshooting and support. 44 Chapter 6 Use the control panel ENWW Service Printer...
User Guide
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... ◦ Auto Head X Calibration ◦ AutoJet Calibration ◦ Full AutoSet ◦ AutoSet Summary ● Manual Calibrations ◦ Media Feed Calibration ◦ Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet Mapping ENWW Menu tree 45 Options marked with (*) are dynamically hidden depending on whether roll-fed printing is enabled.
... ◦ Auto Head X Calibration ◦ AutoJet Calibration ◦ Full AutoSet ◦ AutoSet Summary ● Manual Calibrations ◦ Media Feed Calibration ◦ Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet Mapping ENWW Menu tree 45 Options marked with (*) are dynamically hidden depending on whether roll-fed printing is enabled.
User Guide
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... ● Set Sort Method Ink page Maintenance ● Check Jet Health ● Perform An Air Purge ● Access Carriage ● Print Recover Jets Pattern ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink In All Heads ◦ Fill Heads with Ink ◦ Empty Heads (Fill with Air) ● Ink Filter Counts ● Purge Type...
... ● Set Sort Method Ink page Maintenance ● Check Jet Health ● Perform An Air Purge ● Access Carriage ● Print Recover Jets Pattern ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink In All Heads ◦ Fill Heads with Ink ◦ Empty Heads (Fill with Air) ● Ink Filter Counts ● Purge Type...
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◦ Clean Printheads ◦ Clean Carriage Home Sensor ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper Rails ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper ◦ Clean Carriage Wheels ◦ Vacuum Carriage Bottom ◦ ...
◦ Clean Printheads ◦ Clean Carriage Home Sensor ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper Rails ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper ◦ Clean Carriage Wheels ◦ Vacuum Carriage Bottom ◦ ...
User Guide
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... weak or misdirected jets that are more accurate). The printer prints an AutoJet report. 50 Chapter 7 Calibrate the printer ENWW Aligns printheads, allows you to available working jets. During subsequent printing, the printer compensates for these jets by the authorized service provider) Manual ...when loading a new roll or sheet of the same media) Horizontal Banding Poor output quality (apparent misregistration of colors, banding) When printheads have been moved or replaced (by an authorized service provider) If Auto Calibrations do not improve print quality, or if printing on page...
... weak or misdirected jets that are more accurate). The printer prints an AutoJet report. 50 Chapter 7 Calibrate the printer ENWW Aligns printheads, allows you to available working jets. During subsequent printing, the printer compensates for these jets by the authorized service provider) Manual ...when loading a new roll or sheet of the same media) Horizontal Banding Poor output quality (apparent misregistration of colors, banding) When printheads have been moved or replaced (by an authorized service provider) If Auto Calibrations do not improve print quality, or if printing on page...
User Guide
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...same location (regardless of the carriage direction of the Auto Calibrations. ● AutoBiDi (bidirectional) Calibration - Automatic calibrations The printer's piezo printheads are available. ● Manual BiDi Registration - Head and bidirectional calibrations should be performed again. Runs all three calibrations in sequence. When...even though there are permanently mapped out by the operator, and whether the head is usable (from this case, contact HP or your authorized service provider. Visual and (for rigid media only) camera-assisted calibrations are aligned by AutoJet, how ...
...same location (regardless of the carriage direction of the Auto Calibrations. ● AutoBiDi (bidirectional) Calibration - Automatic calibrations The printer's piezo printheads are available. ● Manual BiDi Registration - Head and bidirectional calibrations should be performed again. Runs all three calibrations in sequence. When...even though there are permanently mapped out by the operator, and whether the head is usable (from this case, contact HP or your authorized service provider. Visual and (for rigid media only) camera-assisted calibrations are aligned by AutoJet, how ...