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Table of contents 1 Introduction Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...2 Using this guide ...2 Introduction ...2 Use and maintenance ...3 Troubleshooting ...3 Support, accessories, and specifications 3 Glossary ...3 Index ...3 Warnings and Cautions ...3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 Front view ...5 Rear view ...5 The front panel ...6 Printer software ...7 The printer's internal prints ...7 2 Installing the software Choose which connection method to use 10...
Table of contents 1 Introduction Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...2 Using this guide ...2 Introduction ...2 Use and maintenance ...3 Troubleshooting ...3 Support, accessories, and specifications 3 Glossary ...3 Index ...3 Warnings and Cautions ...3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 Front view ...5 Rear view ...5 The front panel ...6 Printer software ...7 The printer's internal prints ...7 2 Installing the software Choose which connection method to use 10...
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... printheads ...87 Check the printhead status ...88 Remove a printhead ...88 Insert a printhead ...91 9 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...96 Clean the exterior of the printer ...96 Replace the cutter ...96 Maintain the ink cartridges ...101 Move or store the printer ...101 Update the firmware ...102 Update the software ...102 Printer maintenance kits ...103 10 Accessories ENWW v
... printheads ...87 Check the printhead status ...88 Remove a printhead ...88 Insert a printhead ...91 9 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...96 Clean the exterior of the printer ...96 Replace the cutter ...96 Maintain the ink cartridges ...101 Move or store the printer ...101 Update the firmware ...102 Update the software ...102 Printer maintenance kits ...103 10 Accessories ENWW v
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... ...148 Reinsert printheads procedure 149 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 149 Scanning errors during alignment 150 Printhead status messages ...150 14 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...152 The printer seems slow ...152 Communication failures between computer and printer 152 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 153 Cannot access...
... ...148 Reinsert printheads procedure 149 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 149 Scanning errors during alignment 150 Printhead status messages ...150 14 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...152 The printer seems slow ...152 Communication failures between computer and printer 152 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 153 Cannot access...
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... power cord has risk of information is Using your printer. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the CD or DVD that comes with multiple devices. ● Ensure the printer is well-grounded. it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to ...piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm ● During a power failure. Replace a damaged power cord with the printer. Follow these precautions at all times. ● Use the ...
... power cord has risk of information is Using your printer. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the CD or DVD that comes with multiple devices. ● Ensure the printer is well-grounded. it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to ...piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm ● During a power failure. Replace a damaged power cord with the printer. Follow these precautions at all times. ● Use the ...
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9 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits Maintaining the printer ENWW 95
9 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits Maintaining the printer ENWW 95
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Unscrew and remove the cutter stop using the TORX PLUS screwdriver provided with the new cutter. The screw is captive and will not fall out. Take the new cutter from the maintenance kit and move the plunger at the top slowly back and forth within its housing to check that it moves freely. 98 Chapter 9 Maintaining the printer ENWW Maintaining the printer 8. Remove the old cutter. 9. 7.
Unscrew and remove the cutter stop using the TORX PLUS screwdriver provided with the new cutter. The screw is captive and will not fall out. Take the new cutter from the maintenance kit and move the plunger at the top slowly back and forth within its housing to check that it moves freely. 98 Chapter 9 Maintaining the printer ENWW Maintaining the printer 8. Remove the old cutter. 9. 7.
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... you see the message, you can install yourself (see Contact HP Support on page 96). Maintaining the printer ENWW Printer maintenance kits 103 Printer maintenance kits Three maintenance kits are installed by HP Easy Printer Care under Windows or HP Printer Utility under Mac OS. the third consists of the kits are available for your printer, containing components that may need to be replaced after long...
... you see the message, you can install yourself (see Contact HP Support on page 96). Maintaining the printer ENWW Printer maintenance kits 103 Printer maintenance kits Three maintenance kits are installed by HP Easy Printer Care under Windows or HP Printer Utility under Mac OS. the third consists of the kits are available for your printer, containing components that may need to be replaced after long...
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..., troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades, repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, and self-maintenance services. To find out more ● Workflows and detailed advice for completing various printing tasks from particular software...Kit is the DVD that comes with the experts, both HP and your colleagues ● Warranty tracking online, for 24×7 access to: ● Multimedia tutorials ● Step-by setting your HP Designjet products and solutions. You can be bought at : http://www.hp.com/go / pgs/. it when you buy it contains the printer...
..., troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades, repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, and self-maintenance services. To find out more ● Workflows and detailed advice for completing various printing tasks from particular software...Kit is the DVD that comes with the experts, both HP and your colleagues ● Warranty tracking online, for 24×7 access to: ● Multimedia tutorials ● Step-by setting your HP Designjet products and solutions. You can be bought at : http://www.hp.com/go / pgs/. it when you buy it contains the printer...
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... H hard disk specification 169 HP Advanced Profiling Solution 113 HP Care Packs 162 HP Customer Care 162 HP Installation 163 HP Instant Support 163 HP Photosmart Pro 113 HP Proactive Support 163 HP Start-Up Kit 162 HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD 2 HP Support 164 HP-GL/2 22 HP-GL/2 upgrade 112 I image... paper problems 116 M maintaining paper 38 maintenance kits 103 margins none 49 specification 168 maximum detail 48 mechanical accuracy 169 media profiles 36 memory error (AutoCAD) 154 memory specifications 169 misaligned colors 129 more passes 48 move the printer 101 N Network settings 21 O order ...
... H hard disk specification 169 HP Advanced Profiling Solution 113 HP Care Packs 162 HP Customer Care 162 HP Installation 163 HP Instant Support 163 HP Photosmart Pro 113 HP Proactive Support 163 HP Start-Up Kit 162 HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD 2 HP Support 164 HP-GL/2 22 HP-GL/2 upgrade 112 I image... paper problems 116 M maintaining paper 38 maintenance kits 103 margins none 49 specification 168 maximum detail 48 mechanical accuracy 169 media profiles 36 memory error (AutoCAD) 154 memory specifications 169 misaligned colors 129 more passes 48 move the printer 101 N Network settings 21 O order ...
HP Designjet Z3100ps GP Photo Printer - User's Guide
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Table of contents 1 Introduction Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...2 Using this guide ...2 Introduction ...2 Use and maintenance 3 Troubleshooting ...3 Accessories, support, and specifications 3 Glossary ...3 Index ...3 Warnings and Cautions 3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components 4 Front view ...5 Rear view ...5 The front panel ...6 Printer software ...7 The printer's internal prints ...8 2 Installing the software Choose which connection method to use 10...
Table of contents 1 Introduction Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...2 Using this guide ...2 Introduction ...2 Use and maintenance 3 Troubleshooting ...3 Accessories, support, and specifications 3 Glossary ...3 Index ...3 Warnings and Cautions 3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components 4 Front view ...5 Rear view ...5 The front panel ...6 Printer software ...7 The printer's internal prints ...8 2 Installing the software Choose which connection method to use 10...
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... ...125 10 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer 130 Replace the cutter ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...135 Move or store the printer ...135 Update the firmware ...136 Update the software ...136 Printer maintenance kits ...137 Secure Disk Erase ......137 11 Accessories How to order supplies and accessories 140 Order ink supplies 140 Order paper ...141 Non-recommended paper types 145 Order accessories 145 Introduction to the accessories 145 Stand ...145 EFI Designer Edition RIP 145 HP...
... ...125 10 Maintaining the printer Check printer status ...130 Clean the exterior of the printer 130 Replace the cutter ...130 Maintain the ink cartridges ...135 Move or store the printer ...135 Update the firmware ...136 Update the software ...136 Printer maintenance kits ...137 Secure Disk Erase ......137 11 Accessories How to order supplies and accessories 140 Order ink supplies 140 Order paper ...141 Non-recommended paper types 145 Order accessories 145 Introduction to the accessories 145 Stand ...145 EFI Designer Edition RIP 145 HP...
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... procedure 183 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 184 Scanning errors during alignment 184 Printhead status messages ...184 15 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...188 The printer seems slow ...188 The printer printed on undesirable paper 188 Communication failures between computer and printer 189 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
... procedure 183 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 184 Scanning errors during alignment 184 Printhead status messages ...184 15 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...188 The printer seems slow ...188 The printer printed on undesirable paper 188 Communication failures between computer and printer 189 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
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...so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to electromagnetic interference. ● Do not disassemble or repair the printer yourself. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is provided on CD in Japan, and on page 200. ● Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with an HP-approved power cord. ...an unusual noise not heard during normal operation ● A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm ● During a power failure. Follow these precautions at all times. ...
...so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to electromagnetic interference. ● Do not disassemble or repair the printer yourself. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is provided on CD in Japan, and on page 200. ● Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with an HP-approved power cord. ...an unusual noise not heard during normal operation ● A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer ● During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm ● During a power failure. Follow these precautions at all times. ...
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10 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase Maintaining the printer ENWW 129
10 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits ● Secure Disk Erase Maintaining the printer ENWW 129
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The screw is captive and will not fall out. 8. Take the new cutter from the maintenance kit and move the plunger at the top slowly back and forth within its housing to check that it moves freely. 132 Chapter 10 Maintaining the printer ENWW Maintaining the printer 7. Remove the old cutter. 9. Unscrew and remove the cutter stop using the TORX PLUS screwdriver provided with the new cutter.
The screw is captive and will not fall out. 8. Take the new cutter from the maintenance kit and move the plunger at the top slowly back and forth within its housing to check that it moves freely. 132 Chapter 10 Maintaining the printer ENWW Maintaining the printer 7. Remove the old cutter. 9. Unscrew and remove the cutter stop using the TORX PLUS screwdriver provided with the new cutter.
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... files are erased on the front panel and by service engineers only; This is displayed on most secure. Printer maintenance kits Three maintenance kits are available for your information from unauthorized access. When you see Contact HP Support on the disk, it is slower than Non-Secure Fast Erase, but may be accessed using special tools...
... files are erased on the front panel and by service engineers only; This is displayed on most secure. Printer maintenance kits Three maintenance kits are available for your information from unauthorized access. When you see Contact HP Support on the disk, it is slower than Non-Secure Fast Erase, but may be accessed using special tools...
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... - it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to help you to get the most from your HP Designjet products and solutions. To... ● Latest product information - HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the DVD that comes with the experts, both HP and your colleagues ● Warranty...maintenance services. online troubleshooting, customer care contacts, and more about ink and paper By customizing your printer's warranty beyond the standard period. 198 Chapter 17 HP Customer Care ENWW HP Care Packs and Warranty Extensions HP...
... - it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to help you to get the most from your HP Designjet products and solutions. To... ● Latest product information - HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the DVD that comes with the experts, both HP and your colleagues ● Warranty...maintenance services. online troubleshooting, customer care contacts, and more about ink and paper By customizing your printer's warranty beyond the standard period. 198 Chapter 17 HP Customer Care ENWW HP Care Packs and Warranty Extensions HP...
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... load 35 sheet with paper menu 36 loading paper problems 148 M maintenance kits 137 margins none 56 specification 204 maximum detail 54 mechanical accuracy 205 memory error (AutoCAD) 191 memory specifications 205 misaligned colors 163 more passes 54 move the printer 135 N nesting 58 network settings 21 O order accessories 145 ink ... on loaded paper 41, 188 printed on wrong paper 188 profiles 39 select type 41 size 47 sizes (max and min 204 types (HP) 141 usage 114 view information 39 paper not in driver 149 PDF clipped 171 PDF missing objects 171 physical specifications 205 platen cleaning 167 ...
... load 35 sheet with paper menu 36 loading paper problems 148 M maintenance kits 137 margins none 56 specification 204 maximum detail 54 mechanical accuracy 205 memory error (AutoCAD) 191 memory specifications 205 misaligned colors 163 more passes 54 move the printer 135 N nesting 58 network settings 21 O order accessories 145 ink ... on loaded paper 41, 188 printed on wrong paper 188 profiles 39 select type 41 size 47 sizes (max and min 204 types (HP) 141 usage 114 view information 39 paper not in driver 149 PDF clipped 171 PDF missing objects 171 physical specifications 205 platen cleaning 167 ...
HP Designjet Z3100ps GP Photo Printer Series - Quick Reference Guide
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... from the power outlet in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to get a good first print. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is well-grounded. it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to help you to electromagnetic interference. ● Do... ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from the printer ● If the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation ● A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer.
... from the power outlet in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to get a good first print. HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is well-grounded. it contains the printer's software and documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to help you to electromagnetic interference. ● Do... ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from the printer ● If the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation ● A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer.
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...panel 2 front panel option calibrate color 32 load roll 16 load sheet 20 print quality 25 select paper size 26 unload paper 18, 23 view printer information 53 G graininess 45 H HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD 1 HP Support 53 I image problems clipped image 47 ink cartridge maintenance 33 order 35 ENWW L ...load paper choose spindle 9 roll into the printer 12 roll into the printer easy load 12 roll into the printer with paper menu 16...
...panel 2 front panel option calibrate color 32 load roll 16 load sheet 20 print quality 25 select paper size 26 unload paper 18, 23 view printer information 53 G graininess 45 H HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD 1 HP Support 53 I image problems clipped image 47 ink cartridge maintenance 33 order 35 ENWW L ...load paper choose spindle 9 roll into the printer 12 roll into the printer easy load 12 roll into the printer with paper menu 16...