HP Designjet Z6100 Printing Guide [PS Driver] - Calibrate my printer [Mac OS X]
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...Select your prints or a large amount of printing has been done since the last calibration. The Printer Selector page will open . The color calibration must be performed whenever: • A printhead is changed. • A new combination of paper type and print mode has been selected ... set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example, temperature or humidity). • You notice deterioration in the quality of your printer and select Launch Utility: 3. You can start the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and select the HP Color Center desktop ...
...Select your prints or a large amount of printing has been done since the last calibration. The Printer Selector page will open . The color calibration must be performed whenever: • A printhead is changed. • A new combination of paper type and print mode has been selected ... set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example, temperature or humidity). • You notice deterioration in the quality of your printer and select Launch Utility: 3. You can start the calibration process, load your paper into the printer and select the HP Color Center desktop ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printing Guide [PS Driver] - Calibrate my printer [Windows]
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... enables your printer to produce consistent colors with the current set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example, temperature or humidity). • You notice deterioration in the quality of your paper into the printer and click on the HP Easy Printer Care desktop icon. 2. The HP Easy Printer Care page will be performed whenever: • A printhead is...
... enables your printer to produce consistent colors with the current set of printheads. • The environmental conditions change (for example, temperature or humidity). • You notice deterioration in the quality of your paper into the printer and click on the HP Easy Printer Care desktop icon. 2. The HP Easy Printer Care page will be performed whenever: • A printhead is...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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... two protective covers on the new printhead. Lift the blue latch to strike it against any surface because this message appears on the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' 68 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam from the top of the printhead carriage. 69 Remove the packing tape... that each printhead and verify that is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 70 Pull up and release the blue latch on top...
... two protective covers on the new printhead. Lift the blue latch to strike it against any surface because this message appears on the front panel (about 1 minute). 1' 68 Open the printer window, and then remove the packing foam from the top of the printhead carriage. 69 Remove the packing tape... that each printhead and verify that is holding down the printhead carriage latch. 70 Pull up and release the blue latch on top...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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... 12 25' x1 If the problem persists, refer to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 78 Close the carriage assembly cover. 79 Make sure that the blue latch is correctly engaged, and then lower the latch. 80 Close the printer window. 81 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on... the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 82 to "Close printhead cover and window". 77 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel, check that...
... 12 25' x1 If the problem persists, refer to the HP Start-Up Kit CD/DVD. 78 Close the carriage assembly cover. 79 Make sure that the blue latch is correctly engaged, and then lower the latch. 80 Close the printer window. 81 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on... the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 82 to "Close printhead cover and window". 77 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel, check that...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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...panel. 99 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 100 Lower the printer window. 101 Press the OK button when this process the printer will automatically perform paper advance and printhead alignment. This information is included on the front panel. 102 Use the hubs to 3 ...paper onto the spindle. 103 Confirm the paper type and paper length of the roll that you loaded into the printer. Macintosh users must wait for the printhead alignment. Windows users can proceed with software installation. During this message appears on the packaging label. 104 On the...
...panel. 99 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 100 Lower the printer window. 101 Press the OK button when this process the printer will automatically perform paper advance and printhead alignment. This information is included on the front panel. 102 Use the hubs to 3 ...paper onto the spindle. 103 Confirm the paper type and paper length of the roll that you loaded into the printer. Macintosh users must wait for the printhead alignment. Windows users can proceed with software installation. During this message appears on the packaging label. 104 On the...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (42 inch)
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The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; Install the software This task requires 1 person. it is necessary to the next step. while it is taking place, you can proceed to ensure successful printhead alignment. Box required 15' x1 The assembly of your computer for successful printing. Time required is complete. The following pages describe how to stop the paper advance; Mac OS page 17 Windows page 18 Page 16 20' Please do not try to configure your printer is 15 minutes.
The alignment and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; Install the software This task requires 1 person. it is necessary to the next step. while it is taking place, you can proceed to ensure successful printhead alignment. Box required 15' x1 The assembly of your computer for successful printing. Time required is complete. The following pages describe how to stop the paper advance; Mac OS page 17 Windows page 18 Page 16 20' Please do not try to configure your printer is 15 minutes.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... Remove the transparent shipping tray. 83 Push the ink cartridge drawer back into position. 84 The printer "beeps" when the cartridge is located on the right side of the printhead carriage. Insert the maintenance cartridge, pushing it in and down until it clicks into place, and then close ...the maintenance cartridge door. 89 Wait until the drawer locks into the printer until this message appears on the front panel. 2'...
... Remove the transparent shipping tray. 83 Push the ink cartridge drawer back into position. 84 The printer "beeps" when the cartridge is located on the right side of the printhead carriage. Insert the maintenance cartridge, pushing it in and down until it clicks into place, and then close ...the maintenance cartridge door. 89 Wait until the drawer locks into the printer until this message appears on the front panel. 2'...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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Page 14 98 Make sure that the printheads are inserted, the front panel prompts you to "Close printhead cover and window". The printer "beeps" when each printhead contains ink. 94 Remove all of the setup printheads. 95 Shake the printhead vigorously for about 15 second. When all of the carriage assembly. 91 Remove the packing tape that...
Page 14 98 Make sure that the printheads are inserted, the front panel prompts you to "Close printhead cover and window". The printer "beeps" when each printhead contains ink. 94 Remove all of the setup printheads. 95 Shake the printhead vigorously for about 15 second. When all of the carriage assembly. 91 Remove the packing tape that...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... 25' x1 104 Place one of the two rolls of paper that all of the take-up reel deflector. 105 Remove the spindle from the printer. If the problem persists, refer to 128 This task requires 1 person. Page 15 Make sure that the blue latch is 25 minutes. Time required is.... 103 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on the front panel, check that came with your printer in the middle of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. 99 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 104 to the...
... 25' x1 104 Place one of the two rolls of paper that all of the take-up reel deflector. 105 Remove the spindle from the printer. If the problem persists, refer to 128 This task requires 1 person. Page 15 Make sure that the blue latch is 25 minutes. Time required is.... 103 Wait until the Ready for paper message appears on the front panel, check that came with your printer in the middle of the protective tape has been removed, and then firmly reseat the printheads. 99 If a "Reseat" message appears on the front panel. 10' Load the paper Steps 104 to the...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - Setup Poster (60 inch)
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... and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; 122 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 123 Lower the printer window. 124 Press the OK button when this message appears on the packaging label. 127 On the front panel, select the paper type...into the printer. During the process, the printer advances the paper up to stop the paper advance; it is necessary to the next step. while it is taking place, you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. 128 The printer automatically aligns the printheads and performs a color calibration for...
... and calibration process will take about twenty minutes; 122 Use the hubs to wind the excess paper onto the spindle. 123 Lower the printer window. 124 Press the OK button when this message appears on the packaging label. 127 On the front panel, select the paper type...into the printer. During the process, the printer advances the paper up to stop the paper advance; it is necessary to the next step. while it is taking place, you loaded into the printer, and then press the OK button. 128 The printer automatically aligns the printheads and performs a color calibration for...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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...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 ...... paper ...49 Order paper ...49 Non-recommended paper types 55 5 Handle the ink system Ink system components ...57 Ink cartridges ...57 Printheads ...57 Maintenance cartridge 58 Ink system tips ...58 Work with ink system components 59 Remove an ink cartridge 59 Insert an ink cartridge ...
...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 ...... paper ...49 Order paper ...49 Non-recommended paper types 55 5 Handle the ink system Ink system components ...57 Ink cartridges ...57 Printheads ...57 Maintenance cartridge 58 Ink system tips ...58 Work with ink system components 59 Remove an ink cartridge 59 Insert an ink cartridge ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... the maintenance 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... 87 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Enter an account ID ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Select color emulation mode ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...89 v
... the maintenance 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... 87 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Enter an account ID ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...88 Select color emulation mode ...88 Use the Embedded Web Server 88 Use a driver ...89 v
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... a job with consistent colors 130 Scenario 1 ...130 Scenario 2 ...131 Use ESRI ArcGIS 9 to print a map 131 Use the Windows printer engine 131 Use the ArcPress printer engine 133 9 Maintain the printer Clean the exterior of the printer 136 Clean the platen ...136 Clean the paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the...
... a job with consistent colors 130 Scenario 1 ...130 Scenario 2 ...131 Use ESRI ArcGIS 9 to print a map 131 Use the Windows printer engine 131 Use the ArcPress printer engine 133 9 Maintain the printer Clean the exterior of the printer 136 Clean the platen ...136 Clean the paper-advance sensor window 138 Lubricate the printhead carriage 139 Maintain the...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... ...157 PANTONE* colors are inaccurate 157 Colors between different HP Designjets do not match 157 The output is completely blank 159 The output contains only a partial print 159 The image is clipped ...160 The image...insert the maintenance cartridge 168 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 168 Clean the printheads ...168 Align the printheads ...169 Reinsert printheads procedure 169 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 170 Scan errors during alignment 171 14 Troubleshoot other issues The printer is not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls ...
... ...157 PANTONE* colors are inaccurate 157 Colors between different HP Designjets do not match 157 The output is completely blank 159 The output contains only a partial print 159 The image is clipped ...160 The image...insert the maintenance cartridge 168 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 168 Clean the printheads ...168 Align the printheads ...169 Reinsert printheads procedure 169 Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure 170 Scan errors during alignment 171 14 Troubleshoot other issues The printer is not printing ...173 The software program slows down or stalls ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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Ink cartridge 2. Printhead carriage 5. Front panel 6. Platen 3. Paper-load lever 8. Maintenance cartridge 7. Spindle 9. Bin The printer's main components 5 Printhead 4. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1.
Ink cartridge 2. Printhead carriage 5. Front panel 6. Platen 3. Paper-load lever 8. Maintenance cartridge 7. Spindle 9. Bin The printer's main components 5 Printhead 4. Introduction Front view 42-in printer 1.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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Ink cartridge 2. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Printhead 4. Introduction Rear view 42-in 3. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in printer 1. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Platen 3.
Ink cartridge 2. Printhead carriage 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Hard power switch and power-cord plug in printer 1. Printhead 4. Introduction Rear view 42-in 3. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories Front view 60-in printer 1. Quick Reference Guide holder 2. Platen 3.
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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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. ● Get guidance in the driver override changes...
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. ● Get guidance in the driver override changes...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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... ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper. ● Manage, install, and create International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles (available with PostScript printers only). ● Access and use interface that version 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...
... ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper. ● Manage, install, and create International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles (available with PostScript printers only). ● Access and use interface that version 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...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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...it off using the Power button, and then also switch off the printer this way, the printheads are recommended to initialize itself. Printer setup options 21 However, if you turn it can leave the printer on the front panel. You can resume printing immediately. Any interaction with...is turned on later, use the Power button on improves response time and overall system reliability. When the printer has not been used for the HP Designjet Z6100 printer series. When the printer is about 10 minutes for a certain period of doing long preparation after long idle periods. NOTE: ...
...it off using the Power button, and then also switch off the printer this way, the printheads are recommended to initialize itself. Printer setup options 21 However, if you turn it can leave the printer on the front panel. You can resume printing immediately. Any interaction with...is turned on later, use the Power button on improves response time and overall system reliability. When the printer has not been used for the HP Designjet Z6100 printer series. When the printer is about 10 minutes for a certain period of doing long preparation after long idle periods. NOTE: ...
HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide
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...end of the procedure. In this case, a message will see the "Take-up reel) the front panel displays the Ready message and the printer is loaded into the reel. NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the procedural steps, because loading the take-up reel while printing requires you to complete...the roll is enabled, you would like to print. In either case, a front-panel animation guides you do not have a take -up , printhead alignment and color calibration is performed automatically after the roll is ready to enable it, select the select Take-up reel (a standard feature on the 60-inch...
...end of the procedure. In this case, a message will see the "Take-up reel) the front panel displays the Ready message and the printer is loaded into the reel. NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the procedural steps, because loading the take-up reel while printing requires you to complete...the roll is enabled, you would like to print. In either case, a front-panel animation guides you do not have a take -up , printhead alignment and color calibration is performed automatically after the roll is ready to enable it, select the select Take-up reel (a standard feature on the 60-inch...