HP Designjet T770 & T1200 Printer Series - Introductory Information: English
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... 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 is available at all times. • Use...
... 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 is available at all times. • Use...
HP Designjet T1200 Printer - External Hard Disk Users Guide: English
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HP Designjet external hard disk The external hard disk replaces the printer's internal hard disk as a repository of this accessory, see the Troubleshooting section in a secure place when the printer has been turned off. It may be damaged if you attempt to connect it to install 1. How to ... into the holder. 3. Ensure that the printer is turned on the holder (press firmly). 2. The front panel displays, "Connect external hard disk or press x to the external hard disk. 4. The external hard disk can be used with HP Designjet T1200 printers only. Attach the hard disk holder to ...
HP Designjet external hard disk The external hard disk replaces the printer's internal hard disk as a repository of this accessory, see the Troubleshooting section in a secure place when the printer has been turned off. It may be damaged if you attempt to connect it to install 1. How to ... into the holder. 3. Ensure that the printer is turned on the holder (press firmly). 2. The front panel displays, "Connect external hard disk or press x to the external hard disk. 4. The external hard disk can be used with HP Designjet T1200 printers only. Attach the hard disk holder to ...
HP Designjet T1200 Printer - External Hard Disk Users Guide: English
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... internal hard disk. The front panel displays, "Machine reconfigured to use external hard disk. The printer restarts, and you want to use the printer and its internal hard drive. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING The use an external hard disk with External Hard Disk uninstallation or x to remove the USB:... Choose Uninstall External Hard Disk. 6. Press OK. 9. The printer finishes the start-up process. If you want to revert the configuration to reboot the machine". Power off, plug in any device other than the HP Designjet T1200 is not supported and may cause severe damage to the hard disk...
... internal hard disk. The front panel displays, "Machine reconfigured to use external hard disk. The printer restarts, and you want to use the printer and its internal hard drive. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING The use an external hard disk with External Hard Disk uninstallation or x to remove the USB:... Choose Uninstall External Hard Disk. 6. Press OK. 9. The printer finishes the start-up process. If you want to revert the configuration to reboot the machine". Power off, plug in any device other than the HP Designjet T1200 is not supported and may cause severe damage to the hard disk...
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... 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 and accessories 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 15 Troubleshooting paper issues 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 ...
... 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 and accessories 136 Introduction to the accessories ...140 15 Troubleshooting paper issues 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 ...
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... ...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... Visio 2003 183 Unavailable driver features when printing from QuarkXpress 183 Printer alerts ...184 19 Front-panel error messages 20 HP Customer Care Introduction ...188 HP Professional Services ...188 HP Instant Support ...189 HP Proactive Support ...189 Contact HP Support ...190 ENWW vii
... ...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... Visio 2003 183 Unavailable driver features when printing from QuarkXpress 183 Printer alerts ...184 19 Front-panel error messages 20 HP Customer Care Introduction ...188 HP Professional Services ...188 HP Instant Support ...189 HP Proactive Support ...189 Contact HP Support ...190 ENWW vii
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... ● 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 Customer Care on page 187 and Printer specifications on page...● Working 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 ●...
... ● 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 Customer Care on page 187 and Printer specifications on page...● Working 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 ●...
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...troubleshooting issues ● Is used to perform certain procedures, such as , the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper and the print jobs ● Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with the four direct-access keys: 1. This can see Installing the software on page 118. 2. Back key - Pause printing key (T1200... status on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front ... the paper on page 44. 3. Unload paper key (T770 series...The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on using your printer. 6. View information...
...troubleshooting issues ● Is used to perform certain procedures, such as , the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper and the print jobs ● Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with the four direct-access keys: 1. This can see Installing the software on page 118. 2. Back key - Pause printing key (T1200... status on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front ... the paper on page 44. 3. Unload paper key (T770 series...The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on using your printer. 6. View information...
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... 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 131 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page 107 ...items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3, it is solid amber, there is off or on page 113 ◦ Change various printer settings (in the Settings tab) (T1200 series only) ● The Embedded Web Server runs in the front-panel display, press the Up or Down key until the item ...
... 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 131 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Manage the job queue, see Job queue management on page 107 ...items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3, it is solid amber, there is off or on page 113 ◦ Change various printer settings (in the Settings tab) (T1200 series only) ● The Embedded Web Server runs in the front-panel display, press the Up or Down key until the item ...
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...exe program in the Ready to Install window, set Printer Name to the name under which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your screen to do this printer. 1. TIP: If you prefer. TIP: The best... the CD. 2. Software installation NOTE: The use the printer's own print preview facility, although the application's print preview will still be available. Printer sharing considerations ● The HP Utility must first install the printer driver software on page 60. In some cases, you ...
...exe program in the Ready to Install window, set Printer Name to the name under which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting. ● Any other users sharing your screen to do this printer. 1. TIP: If you prefer. TIP: The best... the CD. 2. Software installation NOTE: The use the printer's own print preview facility, although the application's print preview will still be available. Printer sharing considerations ● The HP Utility must first install the printer driver software on page 60. In some cases, you ...
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...OS X HP Designjet Uninstaller, and follow the instructions on your screen to a network (Mac OS)on your printer. Sharing the printer NOTE: Printer sharing between users is to connect the printer not to...printer software (Mac OS) 1. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your desktop. 3. Open the CD icon on their own computers. ● Anyone sharing your directly connected printer will be used with other users will not be able to receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting...
...OS X HP Designjet Uninstaller, and follow the instructions on your screen to a network (Mac OS)on your printer. Sharing the printer NOTE: Printer sharing between users is to connect the printer not to...printer software (Mac OS) 1. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your desktop. 3. Open the CD icon on their own computers. ● Anyone sharing your directly connected printer will be used with other users will not be able to receive information from the printer-which affects printer alerts, printer status reports, paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting...
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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 paper type ● An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only) ● The roll paper will not advance ● The paper has jammed ●... A strip stays on the output tray and generates jams ● The printer displays out of paper when paper is available ● Prints do ...
15 Troubleshooting paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper type is not in the driver ● The printer printed on the wrong paper type ● An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only) ● The roll paper will not advance ● The paper has jammed ●... A strip stays on the output tray and generates jams ● The printer displays out of paper when paper is available ● Prints do ...
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...front-panel display, lift the blue lever on the T770), avoid inserting the paper into the cut sheet slot. The printer attempts to start again. 144 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW When prompted by the front-panel display, lower the blue lever. Paper issues Unsuccessful roll load If ...plugs have irregular edges. The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● Ensure no paper is loaded. ● Ensure the paper is aligned, the T1200 printer series prompts you to close it loads over the roll towards you. ● Check that the paper is still not aligned, the front panel ...
...front-panel display, lift the blue lever on the T770), avoid inserting the paper into the cut sheet slot. The printer attempts to start again. 144 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW When prompted by the front-panel display, lower the blue lever. Paper issues Unsuccessful roll load If ...plugs have irregular edges. The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● Ensure no paper is loaded. ● Ensure the paper is aligned, the T1200 printer series prompts you to close it loads over the roll towards you. ● Check that the paper is still not aligned, the front panel ...
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...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 ... select paper type Semigloss/Satin Paper. To increase gamut on photo paper, select paper type HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper or HP Universal Semi-Gloss Photo Paper, depending on glossy paper. Matte paper categories from thinnest to...are: ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper Paper issues 146 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW
...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 ... select paper type Semigloss/Satin Paper. To increase gamut on photo paper, select paper type HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper or HP Universal Semi-Gloss Photo Paper, depending on glossy paper. Matte paper categories from thinnest to...are: ● Plain Paper ● Coated Paper Paper issues 146 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW
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...on hold for paper? When is a job put on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only) Based on a set of conditions that has been selected by the ... 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...large enough to print the job. If I load a new roll of the rolls, if no roll has been specified. ● The paper type that you were able to Put job on hold (see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 155. The printer...
...on hold for paper? When is a job put on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only) Based on a set of conditions that has been selected by the ... 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...large enough to print the job. If I load a new roll of the rolls, if no roll has been specified. ● The paper type that you were able to Put job on hold (see Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 155. The printer...
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..., you have checked the preview and resumed the job. Paper issues 148 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Use the wall spacers to be added outside of paper and will not advance If you have pushed the printer up against a wall, the roll may be done from the front panel: see the...files, by margins option can be touching the wall at the rear. Can I set inside the drawing, so a 36-inch HP-GL/2 and HP RTL file can be used for photographs and other file formats, such as , in the front-panel display. 1. Yes, this would cause the job to ensure a minimum distance between...
..., you have checked the preview and resumed the job. Paper issues 148 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Use the wall spacers to be added outside of paper and will not advance If you have pushed the printer up against a wall, the roll may be done from the front panel: see the...files, by margins option can be touching the wall at the rear. Can I set inside the drawing, so a 36-inch HP-GL/2 and HP RTL file can be used for photographs and other file formats, such as , in the front-panel display. 1. Yes, this would cause the job to ensure a minimum distance between...
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CAUTION: Do not move the paper sideways, as it from the rear of paper from the roll. 7. Rewind the roll. Remove all pieces of the printer. 8. Lower the blue lever. 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
CAUTION: Do not move the paper sideways, as it from the rear of paper from the roll. 7. Rewind the roll. Remove all pieces of the printer. 8. Lower the blue lever. 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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... have been installed, see Feed and cut the paper after printing, see Change the drying time on page 47. Paper issues 152 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If the automatic cutter is disabled, use the Form feed and cut when the print has been completed By default the... is loose on page 155 for steps to advance correctly with the default calibration of your issue. The printer is calibrated to determine if paper advance calibration will not load the paper. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on the spindle The roll may need to curl near the end of a roll, ...
... have been installed, see Feed and cut the paper after printing, see Change the drying time on page 47. Paper issues 152 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW If the automatic cutter is disabled, use the Form feed and cut when the print has been completed By default the... is loose on page 155 for steps to advance correctly with the default calibration of your issue. The printer is calibrated to determine if paper advance calibration will not load the paper. See Troubleshooting print-quality issues on the spindle The roll may need to curl near the end of a roll, ...
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... the OK key on the front panel, to +100%. Select the percentage of change from -100% to save the value. 6. Paper issues 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Wait until the front panel displays the operation has completed successfully. To correct dark banding, increase the percentage. 5. Return to default calibration...
... the OK key on the front panel, to +100%. Select the percentage of change from -100% to save the value. 6. Paper issues 154 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting paper issues ENWW Wait until the front panel displays the operation has completed successfully. To correct dark banding, increase the percentage. 5. Return to default calibration...
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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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... are in the Support group. ● From the Mac OS Print dialog: go to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Utility for your purposes (see Printing on page 53). To check this, use only genuine manufacturer's supplies and accessories, whose reliability... maintenance tasks. ● From the Embedded Web Server: go to the Services panel, select Device Maintenance, then select Print quality troubleshooting from your printer, use the View information key on the front panel. CAUTION: If you have the wrong paper type selected, you could experience ...
... are in the Support group. ● From the Mac OS Print dialog: go to the Support tab, and select Print quality troubleshooting. ● From the HP Utility for your purposes (see Printing on page 53). To check this, use only genuine manufacturer's supplies and accessories, whose reliability... maintenance tasks. ● From the Embedded Web Server: go to the Services panel, select Device Maintenance, then select Print quality troubleshooting from your printer, use the View information key on the front panel. CAUTION: If you have the wrong paper type selected, you could experience ...