HP Designjet T770 & T1200 Printer Series - Introductory Information: English
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... • 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...
... • 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...
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... process 70 Color calibration ...70 Color management from printer drivers 72 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 75 Color management from the Embedded Web Server (T1200 series only 77 Color management from the front panel...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...
... process 70 Color calibration ...70 Color management from printer drivers 72 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 75 Color management from the Embedded Web Server (T1200 series only 77 Color management from the front panel...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...
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13 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Move or store the printer ...130 Update the firmware ...131 Update the software ...132 Printer maintenance kits ...132 Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only 132 14 Accessories How to order supplies...The paper cannot be loaded successfully 144 The paper type is not in the driver ...145 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 147 An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only 147 The roll paper will not advance ...148 The paper has jammed ...148 A...
13 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Move or store the printer ...130 Update the firmware ...131 Update the software ...132 Printer maintenance kits ...132 Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only 132 14 Accessories How to order supplies...The paper cannot be loaded successfully 144 The paper type is not in the driver ...145 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 147 An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only 147 The roll paper will not advance ...148 The paper has jammed ...148 A...
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...ink cartridge ...172 Ink cartridge status messages ...172 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 Utility ...
...ink cartridge ...172 Ink cartridge status messages ...172 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 Utility ...
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...to follow the guidelines marked with this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Index In addition to the table of printing and HP terms used in this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death. Glossary The... with two rolls (T1200 series only) on page 49 ● Printing on page 53 ● Color management on page 69 ● Practical printing examples on page 81 ● Job queue management on page 107 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 113 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page...
...to follow the guidelines marked with this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Index In addition to the table of printing and HP terms used in this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death. Glossary The... with two rolls (T1200 series only) on page 49 ● Printing on page 53 ● Color management on page 69 ● Practical printing examples on page 81 ● Job queue management on page 107 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 113 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page...
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Ink cartridge slots 3. Paper alignment lines 10. Blue lever 4. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Printhead carriage 7. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Printhead 8. Window 5. Front panel 6. Output tray 9. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
Ink cartridge slots 3. Paper alignment lines 10. Blue lever 4. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Printhead carriage 7. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Printhead 8. Window 5. Front panel 6. Output tray 9. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
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...call attention to change the values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. View information key. Displays errors, warnings and information on page 44. 3. To go down in the ...HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the following important functions: ● Assists you can be used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting and unloading paper ● Displays helpful animations to -date information about the printer's connection to change the operation of the printer, in the printer drivers, see Check the ink cartridges...
...call attention to change the values of printer settings and thus change or load a roll. View information key. Displays errors, warnings and information on page 44. 3. To go down in the ...HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has the following important functions: ● Assists you can be used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting and unloading paper ● Displays helpful animations to -date information about the printer's connection to change the operation of the printer, in the printer drivers, see Check the ink cartridges...
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...OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 29, allows 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 firmware on page ...
...OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 29, allows 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 firmware on page ...
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...Printing ● Load two rolls of your jobs. Any jobs that you have submitted your ink cartridges. ● When you can use the Embedded Web Server from a remote location to ... > Roll switching options > Minimize roll changes or Use roll with less paper. If the printer finishes one roll, it will automatically switch to print all of paper suitable for Drying time...Best On photographs Images Optimal Coated, Heavyweight Coated, Glossy ENWW Unattended printing/overnight printing (T1200 series only) 67 We recommend the following settings, depending on the paper type and ...
...Printing ● Load two rolls of your jobs. Any jobs that you have submitted your ink cartridges. ● When you can use the Embedded Web Server from a remote location to ... > Roll switching options > Minimize roll changes or Use roll with less paper. If the printer finishes one roll, it will automatically switch to print all of paper suitable for Drying time...Best On photographs Images Optimal Coated, Heavyweight Coated, Glossy ENWW Unattended printing/overnight printing (T1200 series only) 67 We recommend the following settings, depending on the paper type and ...
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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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... milliliters ● Expiration date ● Warranty status ● Manufacturer HP Utility procedures ● In the HP Utility for Mac OS, select Printer Status in the first cartridge at a more information on your ink cartridges, press the View ink level key on page 135. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are two occasions when you need to...
... milliliters ● Expiration date ● Warranty status ● Manufacturer HP Utility procedures ● In the HP Utility for Mac OS, select Printer Status in the first cartridge at a more information on your ink cartridges, press the View ink level key on page 135. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are two occasions when you need to...
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..., it will resume printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are ready to prevent the printer from moving. ENWW Remove an ink cartridge 119 If there is a delay in replacing the cartridge, you wish to remove an ink cartridge while printing. Grip the cartridge you may see some banding on the left...
..., it will resume printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are ready to prevent the printer from moving. ENWW Remove an ink cartridge 119 If there is a delay in replacing the cartridge, you wish to remove an ink cartridge while printing. Grip the cartridge you may see some banding on the left...
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... its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. Insert the ink cartridge into the printer, as there may be ink on the cartridge label. 3. Ink and printheads 4. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. Check that is inserted into...
... its slot. 120 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW NOTE: Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges. 5. Insert an ink cartridge 1. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. Insert the ink cartridge into the printer, as there may be ink on the cartridge label. 3. Ink and printheads 4. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. Check that is inserted into...
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... pins, leads and circuitry. Follow the steps below to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. Select the printhead on page 209). You should hear a beep and see confirmation that all cartridges have difficulty, see the Glossary on which you have been inserted...on your printheads. 1. Ink and printheads 6. The front-panel display confirms that the cartridge has been inserted. 4. The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product name ● Product number ENWW About the printheads 121 Check the printhead status The printer automatically checks and services...
... pins, leads and circuitry. Follow the steps below to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. Select the printhead on page 209). You should hear a beep and see confirmation that all cartridges have difficulty, see the Glossary on which you have been inserted...on your printheads. 1. Ink and printheads 6. The front-panel display confirms that the cartridge has been inserted. 4. The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product name ● Product number ENWW About the printheads 121 Check the printhead status The printer automatically checks and services...
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... without leaving your computer by using the HP Utility. See the HP Legal Information document provided with the printer powered on page 178. Ink and printheads ● Serial number ● Status, see Printhead status messages on . 1. The printer moves the carriage into the correct position....printer for details of this indicates that non-HP ink is left in the right-hand end. 3. For an explanation of the printhead status messages, see Front-panel error messages on page 185 ● Volume of ink it tries to move back to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges...
... without leaving your computer by using the HP Utility. See the HP Legal Information document provided with the printer powered on page 178. Ink and printheads ● Serial number ● Status, see Printhead status messages on . 1. The printer moves the carriage into the correct position....printer for details of this indicates that non-HP ink is left in the right-hand end. 3. For an explanation of the printhead status messages, see Front-panel error messages on page 185 ● Volume of ink it tries to move back to open the window. 122 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges...
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Ink and printheads 8. Using the blue handle, use steady force to disengage the printhead. 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 124 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11.
Ink and printheads 8. Using the blue handle, use steady force to disengage the printhead. 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 124 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11.
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Ensure the end of the carriage. 126 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert all other printheads that the printhead has been inserted. Ink and printheads 4. Push down firmly but smoothly. You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert a printhead on page 172. 5. If you need to press it ...
Ensure the end of the carriage. 126 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert all other printheads that the printhead has been inserted. Ink and printheads 4. Push down firmly but smoothly. You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert a printhead on page 172. 5. If you need to press it ...
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Ink and printheads 128 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
Ink and printheads 128 Chapter 12 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW
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13 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only) Printer maintenance ENWW 129
13 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase (T770 HD and T1200 series only) Printer maintenance ENWW 129
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... parts of the printer that the printer is required. Printer maintenance Check printer status You can check the current status of the printer in various ways: ● If you start the HP Utility and select your printer, you see a page of information describing the status of the printer and its expiration date. Do not remove the ink cartridges or printheads...
... parts of the printer that the printer is required. Printer maintenance Check printer status You can check the current status of the printer in various ways: ● If you start the HP Utility and select your printer, you see a page of information describing the status of the printer and its expiration date. Do not remove the ink cartridges or printheads...