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... on and off ...23 Turn alerts on and off ...23 Control access to the printer ...24 Require account ID (T1200 series only 24 Set Windows driver preferences ...24 4 Personalizing the printer ...25 Turn the printer on and off ...26 Change the language of the front-panel display 27 Access the... HP Utility ...27 Access the Embedded Web Server 27 Change the language of the HP Utility 28 Change...
... on and off ...23 Turn alerts on and off ...23 Control access to the printer ...24 Require account ID (T1200 series only 24 Set Windows driver preferences ...24 4 Personalizing the printer ...25 Turn the printer on and off ...26 Change the language of the front-panel display 27 Access the... HP Utility ...27 Access the Embedded Web Server 27 Change the language of the HP Utility 28 Change...
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... ...29 Change the graphic language setting 30 5 Paper handling ...31 General advice ...32 Load a roll onto the spindle ...33 Load a roll into the printer ...34 Unload a roll ...38 Load a single sheet ...39 Unload a single sheet ...41 View information about the paper ...42 Paper presets ...43 Printing paper...44 Turn the automatic cutter on and off 45 Feed and cut the paper ...45 6 Working with two rolls (T1200 series only 46 The uses of a multiroll printer ...47 How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls 47 7 Printing ...49 Create a print job ...50 Select print quality ...51 Select paper...
... ...29 Change the graphic language setting 30 5 Paper handling ...31 General advice ...32 Load a roll onto the spindle ...33 Load a roll into the printer ...34 Unload a roll ...38 Load a single sheet ...39 Unload a single sheet ...41 View information about the paper ...42 Paper presets ...43 Printing paper...44 Turn the automatic cutter on and off 45 Feed and cut the paper ...45 6 Working with two rolls (T1200 series only 46 The uses of a multiroll printer ...47 How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls 47 7 Printing ...49 Create a print job ...50 Select print quality ...51 Select paper...
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... A summary of the color management process 66 Color calibration ...66 Color management from printer drivers 68 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 71 Color management from the Embedded Web Server (T1200 series only 73 Color management from the front panel 75 9 Practical printing examples ...77... or copy a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 107 Job status messages (T770 HD and T1200 series only 107 11 Retrieving printer usage information ...109 Get printer accounting information 110 Check printer usage statistics ...110 Check ink and paper usage for a ...
... A summary of the color management process 66 Color calibration ...66 Color management from printer drivers 68 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 71 Color management from the Embedded Web Server (T1200 series only 73 Color management from the front panel 75 9 Practical printing examples ...77... or copy a job in the queue (T770 HD and T1200 series only 107 Job status messages (T770 HD and T1200 series only 107 11 Retrieving printer usage information ...109 Get printer accounting information 110 Check printer usage statistics ...110 Check ink and paper usage for a ...
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... successfully 136 The paper type is not in the driver ...137 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 139 An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only 139 The roll paper will not advance ...140 The paper... has jammed ...141 A strip stays on the output tray and generates jams 143 The printer displays out of paper when ... available 144 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket 144 The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed 144 The paper is cut when the print has been ...
... successfully 136 The paper type is not in the driver ...137 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 139 An "on hold for paper" message (T1200 series only 139 The roll paper will not advance ...140 The paper... has jammed ...141 A strip stays on the output tray and generates jams 143 The printer displays out of paper when ... available 144 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket 144 The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed 144 The paper is cut when the print has been ...
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...Printhead status messages ...170 18 Troubleshooting general printer issues 171 The printer will not start ...172 The printer does not print ...172 The printer seems slow ...173 Communication failures between computer and printer 173 Cannot access the HP Utility ...174 Cannot access the Embedded Web... 175 Unavailable driver features when printing from QuarkXpress 175 Printer alerts ...176 19 Front-panel error messages ...177 20 HP Customer Care ...179 Introduction ...180 HP Professional Services ...180 HP Instant Support ...181 HP Proactive Support ...181 Contact HP Support ...182 ENWW vii
...Printhead status messages ...170 18 Troubleshooting general printer issues 171 The printer will not start ...172 The printer does not print ...172 The printer seems slow ...173 Communication failures between computer and printer 173 Cannot access the HP Utility ...174 Cannot access the Embedded Web... 175 Unavailable driver features when printing from QuarkXpress 175 Printer alerts ...176 19 Front-panel error messages ...177 20 HP Customer Care ...179 Introduction ...180 HP Professional Services ...180 HP Instant Support ...181 HP Proactive Support ...181 Contact HP Support ...182 ENWW vii
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21 Printer specifications ...183 Functional specifications ...184 Physical specifications ...185 Memory specifications ...185 Power specifications ...185 Ecological specifications ...186 Environmental specifications ...186 Acoustic specifications ...186 Glossary ...187 Index ...189 viii ENWW
21 Printer specifications ...183 Functional specifications ...184 Physical specifications ...185 Memory specifications ...185 Power specifications ...185 Ecological specifications ...186 Environmental specifications ...186 Acoustic specifications ...186 Glossary ...187 Index ...189 viii ENWW
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Introduction 1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● HP Start-Up Kit ● Using this guide ● Printer models ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The front panel ● Printer software ● The printer's internal prints ENWW 1
Introduction 1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● HP Start-Up Kit ● Using this guide ● Printer models ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The front panel ● Printer software ● The printer's internal prints ENWW 1
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... precautions The following precautions ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from the HP Knowledge Center (see Contact HP Support on page 182. ● Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Failure to electromagnetic interference. ● Do not disassemble or...fire and electric shock. Using this guide This guide can be downloaded from being damaged. Doing so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to the printer and its documentation for service, see Knowledge Center on page 180). Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to ...
... precautions The following precautions ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from the HP Knowledge Center (see Contact HP Support on page 182. ● Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Failure to electromagnetic interference. ● Do not disassemble or...fire and electric shock. Using this guide This guide can be downloaded from being damaged. Doing so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to the printer and its documentation for service, see Knowledge Center on page 180). Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to ...
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...177 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 128, HP Customer Care on page 179 and Printer specifications on page 183, contain reference information, including customer care, the printer specifications and part numbers for paper types, ink supplies and accessories. Introduction... ● Paper handling on page 31 ● Working with two rolls (T1200 series only) on page 46 ● Printing on ...
...177 Accessories, support and specifications These chapters, Accessories on page 128, HP Customer Care on page 179 and Printer specifications on page 183, contain reference information, including customer care, the printer specifications and part numbers for paper types, ink supplies and accessories. Introduction... ● Paper handling on page 31 ● Working with two rolls (T1200 series only) on page 46 ● Printing on ...
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... 68 ● Economode for brevity. Full name HP Designjet T770 HP Designjet T770 with PS Upgrade HP Designjet T770 with Hard Disk HP Designjet T770 with Hard Disk and PS Upgrade HP Designjet T1200 HP Designjet T1200 PostScript® Short name T770 T770 PS T770 HD T770 HD PS T1200 T1200 PS The printer's main features Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on...
... 68 ● Economode for brevity. Full name HP Designjet T770 HP Designjet T770 with PS Upgrade HP Designjet T770 with Hard Disk HP Designjet T770 with Hard Disk and PS Upgrade HP Designjet T1200 HP Designjet T1200 PostScript® Short name T770 T770 PS T770 HD T770 HD PS T1200 T1200 PS The printer's main features Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on...
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Ink cartridge slots 3. Output tray 9. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Window 5. The 610 mm (24 in) printer (not shown) has the same components in ) printer illustrate the main components. Paper alignment lines 10. Front panel 6. Ink cartridge 2. Front view 1. Printhead carriage 7. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the 1118mm (44 in a narrower body. Blue lever 4. Printhead 8.
Ink cartridge slots 3. Output tray 9. Basket ENWW The printer's main components 5 Window 5. The 610 mm (24 in) printer (not shown) has the same components in ) printer illustrate the main components. Paper alignment lines 10. Front panel 6. Ink cartridge 2. Front view 1. Printhead carriage 7. Introduction The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the 1118mm (44 in a narrower body. Blue lever 4. Printhead 8.
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Diagnostic LEDs, to a network 3. Ethernet port, to connect to be used by service engineers 4. Otherwise, you place the printer with its back against a wall, lower the two wall spacers at the rear of the printer is a minimum distance from the wall. USB 2.0 host port, to connect an accessory The wall spacers If you may experience paper advance problems. ENWW The printer's main components 7 USB 2.0 port, to ensure that the rear of the printer to connect a computer 2. Introduction Communication ports 1.
Diagnostic LEDs, to a network 3. Ethernet port, to connect to be used by service engineers 4. Otherwise, you place the printer with its back against a wall, lower the two wall spacers at the rear of the printer is a minimum distance from the wall. USB 2.0 host port, to connect an accessory The wall spacers If you may experience paper advance problems. ENWW The printer's main components 7 USB 2.0 port, to ensure that the rear of the printer to connect a computer 2. Introduction Communication ports 1.
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...you are overridden by settings in the printer drivers, see information about all loaded papers (roll 1, roll 2, sheet) and about the paper on page 42. 3. However, settings in the front panel are already on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has ...the following important functions: ● Assists you want to the previous step in the center. See View information about the printer's connection to the upper level, or leave the ...
...you are overridden by settings in the printer drivers, see information about all loaded papers (roll 1, roll 2, sheet) and about the paper on page 42. 3. However, settings in the front panel are already on page 11 HP Designjet T1200 series HP Designjet T770 series The front panel has ...the following important functions: ● Assists you want to the previous step in the center. See View information about the printer's connection to the upper level, or leave the ...
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... starting up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for Windows and Mac OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Retrieving printer usage information on . If the power key light is in a procedure or interaction. To abort a procedure or interaction. 11. To confirm ... a Web browser on page 27, allows you to : ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows ● The PCL3 raster driver for Mac OS (T770 and T1200) ● The PostScript drivers for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast...
... starting up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for Windows and Mac OS (T770 PS and T1200 PS) ● The HP Utility, see Retrieving printer usage information on . If the power key light is in a procedure or interaction. To abort a procedure or interaction. 11. To confirm ... a Web browser on page 27, allows you to : ◦ Manage the printer including color with your printer: ● The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows ● The PCL3 raster driver for Mac OS (T770 and T1200) ● The PostScript drivers for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast...
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... be clipped. ● The front panel should be made on the active roll. Introduction The printer's internal prints The internal prints give various kinds of these estimates is not guaranteed) (T770 HD and T1200 series only) ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in the currently selected color palette ●...
... be clipped. ● The front panel should be made on the active roll. Introduction The printer's internal prints The internal prints give various kinds of these estimates is not guaranteed) (T770 HD and T1200 series only) ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in the currently selected color palette ●...
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Software installation 2 Installing the software ● Choose which connection method to use ● Connect to a network (Windows) ● Connect directly to a computer (Windows) ● Uninstall the printer software (Windows) ● Connect to a network (Mac OS) ● Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS) ● Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) ENWW 11
Software installation 2 Installing the software ● Choose which connection method to use ● Connect to a network (Windows) ● Connect directly to a computer (Windows) ● Uninstall the printer software (Windows) ● Connect to a network (Mac OS) ● Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS) ● Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) ENWW 11
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...cards, hubs, routers, switches and cables. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your printer. The printer drivers and the HP Utility are installed. If your computer fails to find any printers on the network, the Printer Not Found window is necessary for reliable communication. you...(16 ft) Other factors Requires extra equipment (switches) Requires extra equipment (switches) Provides additional features See http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for the printer by using the printer's built-in the network, which helps you have a low-speed connection. Make a note of these components cannot ...
...cards, hubs, routers, switches and cables. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your printer. The printer drivers and the HP Utility are installed. If your computer fails to find any printers on the network, the Printer Not Found window is necessary for reliable communication. you...(16 ft) Other factors Requires extra equipment (switches) Requires extra equipment (switches) Provides additional features See http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for the printer by using the printer's built-in the network, which helps you have a low-speed connection. Make a note of these components cannot ...
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...into your CD drive. Select USB Cable. To do so, check the box marked I want to the printer yet. When prompted to do this printer. 1. ENWW Uninstall the printer software (Windows) 13 Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your CD drive. See Preview a print on . 8. If the CD does... USB cable. In some cases, you may be faster than a network connection, but to the network. The printer drivers and the HP Utility are installed. TIP: If you can connect your printer and complete the installation later if you that computer. ● Any other users sharing your screen to the...
...into your CD drive. Select USB Cable. To do so, check the box marked I want to the printer yet. When prompted to do this printer. 1. ENWW Uninstall the printer software (Windows) 13 Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your CD drive. See Preview a print on . 8. If the CD does... USB cable. In some cases, you may be faster than a network connection, but to the network. The printer drivers and the HP Utility are installed. TIP: If you can connect your printer and complete the installation later if you that computer. ● Any other users sharing your screen to the...
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... your desktop. 14 Chapter 2 Installing the software ENWW Before you can connect your CD drive. 3. Note the mDNS service name of your equipment: ● The printer should be set up and on. ● The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly. ● All computers on the network should... be connected to a network under Mac OS X by using the following methods: ● Bonjour/Rendezvous ● TCP/IP NOTE: The printer does not support AppleTalk. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your...
... your desktop. 14 Chapter 2 Installing the software ENWW Before you can connect your CD drive. 3. Note the mDNS service name of your equipment: ● The printer should be set up and on. ● The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly. ● All computers on the network should... be connected to a network under Mac OS X by using the following methods: ● Bonjour/Rendezvous ● TCP/IP NOTE: The printer does not support AppleTalk. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your...
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... CD drive. Continue following the instructions on your printer. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer. Software installation 5. The printer software is not in the Printer Name column. ● If you cannot find the right printer name, scroll sideways if necessary to your screen....your screen. 6. Follow the instructions on your printer name with a Bonjour/Rendezvous connection type, check the box My printer is installed, including the printer driver and the HP Utility. 7. If the printer driver is already installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant can remove the CD from the ...
... CD drive. Continue following the instructions on your printer. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer. Software installation 5. The printer software is not in the Printer Name column. ● If you cannot find the right printer name, scroll sideways if necessary to your screen....your screen. 6. Follow the instructions on your printer name with a Bonjour/Rendezvous connection type, check the box My printer is installed, including the printer driver and the HP Utility. 7. If the printer driver is already installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant can remove the CD from the ...