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...Using this guide ...3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 The Embedded Web Server's main components 9 The HP Designjet Utility's main features ...10 The printer's internal prints ...10 Turn the printer on and off ...10 2 Connectivity and software instructions...HP Designjet Utility 17 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 17 Change the sleep mode setting ...17 Turn the buzzer on and off ...17 Change the front-panel display contrast ...17 Change the units of measurement ...17 Configure network settings ...18 Change the graphic language setting ...19 Paper...
...Using this guide ...3 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 The Embedded Web Server's main components 9 The HP Designjet Utility's main features ...10 The printer's internal prints ...10 Turn the printer on and off ...10 2 Connectivity and software instructions...HP Designjet Utility 17 Change the language of the Embedded Web Server 17 Change the sleep mode setting ...17 Turn the buzzer on and off ...17 Change the front-panel display contrast ...17 Change the units of measurement ...17 Configure network settings ...18 Change the graphic language setting ...19 Paper...
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...from the printer ...29 View information about the paper ...30 Perform paper advance calibration ...30 Download paper presets ...31 Cancel the drying time ...32 Change the drying time ...32 Printing paper info ...32 Feed and cut the paper ...33 Store the paper ...33 Order paper ...33 5 Handle the ink system ...38 ...66 Move or store the stacker ...67 8 Setup of folding devices ...68 Install the folding device ...69 Uninstall the folding device ...69 Choose paper for the folding device ...69 Select folding style ...69 9 Print options ...70 Create a print job ...71 Select print quality ...72 Print a...
...from the printer ...29 View information about the paper ...30 Perform paper advance calibration ...30 Download paper presets ...31 Cancel the drying time ...32 Change the drying time ...32 Printing paper info ...32 Feed and cut the paper ...33 Store the paper ...33 Order paper ...33 5 Handle the ink system ...38 ...66 Move or store the stacker ...67 8 Setup of folding devices ...68 Install the folding device ...69 Uninstall the folding device ...69 Choose paper for the folding device ...69 Select folding style ...69 9 Print options ...70 Create a print job ...71 Select print quality ...72 Print a...
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...75 Print on loaded paper ...76 Rescale a print ...76 Preview a print ...77 Print 16-bit color images ...77 Change the treatment of overlapping lines ...78 Print crop lines ...78 Rotate an image ...78 Print in gray shades ...80 Select folding settings ...81 Use paper economically ...81 Nest... jobs to save paper ...81 Use ink economically ...83 Roll protection ...83 Unattended printing/overnight printing ...84 10 Color management ...85 Introduction ...86...
...75 Print on loaded paper ...76 Rescale a print ...76 Preview a print ...77 Print 16-bit color images ...77 Change the treatment of overlapping lines ...78 Print crop lines ...78 Rotate an image ...78 Print in gray shades ...80 Select folding settings ...81 Use paper economically ...81 Nest... jobs to save paper ...81 Use ink economically ...83 Roll protection ...83 Unattended printing/overnight printing ...84 10 Color management ...85 Introduction ...86...
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...and scale from Microsoft Office ...120 14 Maintain the printer ...126 Clean the exterior of the printer ...127 Clean the platen ...127 Clean the paper-advance sensor window ...129 Lubricate the printhead carriage ...129 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Perform preventive maintenance ...130 Move or store the printer ......blurred ...138 Line lengths are inaccurate ...139 The whole image is blurry or grainy ...139 The paper is not flat ...140 The print is scuffed or scratched ...140 Ink marks on the paper ...141 Black ink comes off when you touch the print 141 Vertical lines of different colors ...
...and scale from Microsoft Office ...120 14 Maintain the printer ...126 Clean the exterior of the printer ...127 Clean the platen ...127 Clean the paper-advance sensor window ...129 Lubricate the printhead carriage ...129 Maintain the ink cartridges ...130 Perform preventive maintenance ...130 Move or store the printer ......blurred ...138 Line lengths are inaccurate ...139 The whole image is blurry or grainy ...139 The paper is not flat ...140 The print is scuffed or scratched ...140 Ink marks on the paper ...141 Black ink comes off when you touch the print 141 Vertical lines of different colors ...
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...on the same print 146 Pen settings seem to have no effect ...146 The image has a wood-grain appearance (aeroworms 146 17 Troubleshoot paper issues ...147 The paper has jammed ...148 Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ...148 18 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ...149 Cannot insert an ink cartridge... printer 156 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server ...157 "Out-of-memory" error message ...157 The platen rollers squeak ...157 Cannot access the HP Designjet Utility ...159 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 159 Printer alerts ...160 21 Get help ...161 Contact Support ...162...
...on the same print 146 Pen settings seem to have no effect ...146 The image has a wood-grain appearance (aeroworms 146 17 Troubleshoot paper issues ...147 The paper has jammed ...148 Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ...148 18 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ...149 Cannot insert an ink cartridge... printer 156 Cannot access the Embedded Web Server ...157 "Out-of-memory" error message ...157 The platen rollers squeak ...157 Cannot access the HP Designjet Utility ...159 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 159 Printer alerts ...160 21 Get help ...161 Contact Support ...162...
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...into the following topics: ● Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 134 ● Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 149 ● Troubleshoot paper issues on page 147 ● Troubleshoot other issues on page 154 Get help This chapter describes the various sources of information and help you ...can consult. ● Get help on page 161 Appendices The appendices contain reference information on various aspects of printing and HP terms that are used in this guide 3 Use and maintenance These chapters help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following ...
...into the following topics: ● Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 134 ● Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 149 ● Troubleshoot paper issues on page 147 ● Troubleshoot other issues on page 154 Get help This chapter describes the various sources of information and help you ...can consult. ● Get help on page 161 Appendices The appendices contain reference information on various aspects of printing and HP terms that are used in this guide 3 Use and maintenance These chapters help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following ...
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..., when using the Embedded Web Server (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 9) or the HP Designjet Utility (see The HP Designjet Utility's main features on paper up to 1067 mm (42 in serious personal injury or death. Follow the instructions that are marked with this... autorotate ● EconoMode for printing economically ● Ink and paper usage accounting for printing high-quality images on page 10) The printer's main components The following views illustrate the main components of the HP Designjet T7200 42-in minor personal injury or damage to the product. WARNING...
..., when using the Embedded Web Server (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 9) or the HP Designjet Utility (see The HP Designjet Utility's main features on paper up to 1067 mm (42 in serious personal injury or death. Follow the instructions that are marked with this... autorotate ● EconoMode for printing economically ● Ink and paper usage accounting for printing high-quality images on page 10) The printer's main components The following views illustrate the main components of the HP Designjet T7200 42-in minor personal injury or damage to the product. WARNING...
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Maintenance cartridge 7. Roll support 9. Roll door 13. Paper feed brake 11. Printhead carriage 5. Left hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Right hub 8. Platen 3. HP Smart Roll-Loading System 10. Printhead 4. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6. Front view 1. Bin/Basket 12.
Maintenance cartridge 7. Roll support 9. Roll door 13. Paper feed brake 11. Printhead carriage 5. Left hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Right hub 8. Platen 3. HP Smart Roll-Loading System 10. Printhead 4. Ink cartridge 2. Front panel 6. Front view 1. Bin/Basket 12.
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...For this key repeatedly, you want to change or load a roll of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs, and other parts and processes ● It gives guidance on using the printer ● It displays warning and error messages,...components, starting with audible alerts to call attention ● It can easily be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading paper ● It displays up against the printer until it comes to restart printing. The front panel has the following important functions: ●...
...For this key repeatedly, you want to change or load a roll of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the print jobs, and other parts and processes ● It gives guidance on using the printer ● It displays warning and error messages,...components, starting with audible alerts to call attention ● It can easily be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading paper ● It displays up against the printer until it comes to restart printing. The front panel has the following important functions: ●...
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...hplip-web/index.html if you receive your printer there may already be expected to appear from a variety of sources ● Access HP Designjet links for technical support with it. In some cases, when you are organized within three tabs. It also allows service engineers to retrieve...ENWW The Embedded Web Server's main components 9 The following items: ● Print jobs and managing the print queue ● Supplies status ● Paper and ink usage and accounting ● PANTONE©* emulation Setup tab The Setup tab includes options to complete these tasks: ● Define printer,...
...hplip-web/index.html if you receive your printer there may already be expected to appear from a variety of sources ● Access HP Designjet links for technical support with it. In some cases, when you are organized within three tabs. It also allows service engineers to retrieve...ENWW The Embedded Web Server's main components 9 The following items: ● Print jobs and managing the print queue ● Supplies status ● Paper and ink usage and accounting ● PANTONE©* emulation Setup tab The Setup tab includes options to complete these tasks: ● Define printer,...
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...wasting energy. To change the sleep mode time, see Change the sleep mode setting on the front-panel display. The HP Designjet Utility's main features The HP Designjet Utility provides an easy-to-use embedded profiles (with the PostScript upgrade only) ● Service information: provides information that... print, select the you want. You can be left powered on without using a computer. However, any internal print, make sure that paper is loaded and that The following internal prints are available: ● Demo: shows some of the capabilities of the printer ● Menu...
...wasting energy. To change the sleep mode time, see Change the sleep mode setting on the front-panel display. The HP Designjet Utility's main features The HP Designjet Utility provides an easy-to-use embedded profiles (with the PostScript upgrade only) ● Service information: provides information that... print, select the you want. You can be left powered on without using a computer. However, any internal print, make sure that paper is loaded and that The following internal prints are available: ● Demo: shows some of the capabilities of the printer ● Menu...
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3 Personalize the printer ● Change the language of the front-panel display ● Access the HP Designjet Utility ● Access the Embedded Web Server ● Change the language of the HP Designjet Utility ● Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ● Change the sleep mode setting ● Turn the buzzer on and off ● Change the front-panel display contrast ● Change the units of measurement ● Configure network settings ● Change the graphic language setting ● Paper suitability options ENWW 15
3 Personalize the printer ● Change the language of the front-panel display ● Access the HP Designjet Utility ● Access the Embedded Web Server ● Change the language of the HP Designjet Utility ● Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ● Change the sleep mode setting ● Turn the buzzer on and off ● Change the front-panel display contrast ● Change the units of measurement ● Configure network settings ● Change the graphic language setting ● Paper suitability options ENWW 15
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...whether the Embedded Web Server is enabled ● Advanced > Web Services > HP Designjet Utility software: view the HP Designjet Utility software settings ● Advanced > Web Services > Color and paper management: view the color and paper management settings 18 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW If none exist, use...Connectivity menu icon Gigabit Ethernet or Jetdirect EIO > Modify configuration. , then You have various other options available from the HP Designjet Utility. NOTE: If you change the current IP address and click Apply, the browser loses the current connection to the...
...whether the Embedded Web Server is enabled ● Advanced > Web Services > HP Designjet Utility software: view the HP Designjet Utility software settings ● Advanced > Web Services > Color and paper management: view the color and paper management settings 18 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW If none exist, use...Connectivity menu icon Gigabit Ethernet or Jetdirect EIO > Modify configuration. , then You have various other options available from the HP Designjet Utility. NOTE: If you change the current IP address and click Apply, the browser loses the current connection to the...
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... should not normally need to change it overrides the front panel setting. Paper suitability options Paper mismatch action If the paper currently loaded in such cases from the HP Designjet Utility, it . ● Select HP-GL/2 only if you are sending a file of that type directly to the printer, without going ... specified for the job has no paper loaded ● The paper size is smaller than specified for the job You can set the value. NOTE: The printer will print the job on hold . You can change the graphic language setting from the HP Designjet Utility with the PostScript upgrade only)....
... should not normally need to change it overrides the front panel setting. Paper suitability options Paper mismatch action If the paper currently loaded in such cases from the HP Designjet Utility, it . ● Select HP-GL/2 only if you are sending a file of that type directly to the printer, without going ... specified for the job has no paper loaded ● The paper size is smaller than specified for the job You can set the value. NOTE: The printer will print the job on hold . You can change the graphic language setting from the HP Designjet Utility with the PostScript upgrade only)....
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.... ● Match exact size. NOTE: This option is effective only if you select it has the same effect as though Minimize paper waste has been chosen. 20 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW Otherwise, it to be chosen according to trimming. If this option is chosen, the...wasting time with a roll switch. Roll switching options If two rolls are loaded, both of which are available: ● Minimize paper waste. To change the active roll, select the Paper menu icon , then Select active roll. ● Use roll with different requirements can be chosen only if its width matches the...
.... ● Match exact size. NOTE: This option is effective only if you select it has the same effect as though Minimize paper waste has been chosen. 20 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW Otherwise, it to be chosen according to trimming. If this option is chosen, the...wasting time with a roll switch. Roll switching options If two rolls are loaded, both of which are available: ● Minimize paper waste. To change the active roll, select the Paper menu icon , then Select active roll. ● Use roll with different requirements can be chosen only if its width matches the...
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4 Handle the paper ● Overview ● Load a roll into the printer ● Unload a roll from the printer ● View information about the paper ● Perform paper advance calibration ● Download paper presets ● Cancel the drying time ● Change the drying time ● Printing paper info ● Feed and cut the paper ● Store the paper ● Order paper ENWW 21
4 Handle the paper ● Overview ● Load a roll into the printer ● Unload a roll from the printer ● View information about the paper ● Perform paper advance calibration ● Download paper presets ● Cancel the drying time ● Change the drying time ● Printing paper info ● Feed and cut the paper ● Store the paper ● Order paper ENWW 21
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... the lead edge of the packaging, for 24 hours before removing the roll from http://www.hp.com/go /designjet/ supplies to download the latest paper preset to handle. The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer how to place the ink on the packaging label...materials, and banner and sign materials. Use paper Choosing the correct paper type for example, the ink density and halftoning method. To make sure that the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal, or Fast) is essential to http://www.hp.com/go /designjet. If you are shown on the front ...
... the lead edge of the packaging, for 24 hours before removing the roll from http://www.hp.com/go /designjet/ supplies to download the latest paper preset to handle. The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer how to place the ink on the packaging label...materials, and banner and sign materials. Use paper Choosing the correct paper type for example, the ink density and halftoning method. To make sure that the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal, or Fast) is essential to http://www.hp.com/go /designjet. If you are shown on the front ...
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... the most common HP paper types that are suitable for use with this allows you to specify the drying time (in seconds). For the part numbers, widths, and weights of time ● If the paper type shown on page 25. ◦ Use the Embedded Web Server or the HP Designjet Utility to reconfigure ...the paper type for each paper type. This can be used , for future use and it for example, if you are...
... the most common HP paper types that are suitable for use with this allows you to specify the drying time (in seconds). For the part numbers, widths, and weights of time ● If the paper type shown on page 25. ◦ Use the Embedded Web Server or the HP Designjet Utility to reconfigure ...the paper type for each paper type. This can be used , for future use and it for example, if you are...
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...) from 90 to 110 g/m² Coated Paper Heavyweight coated or plain paper (inkjet or LED) above 110 g/m² Heavyweight Coated Paper Recycled bond paper Recycled Bond Paper Technical Paper Natural tracing paper Natural Tracing Paper Translucent bond Translucent Bond Vellum Vellum Photo Paper HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper Photo glossy paper for dye-based inks Photo Gloss...
...) from 90 to 110 g/m² Coated Paper Heavyweight coated or plain paper (inkjet or LED) above 110 g/m² Heavyweight Coated Paper Recycled bond paper Recycled Bond Paper Technical Paper Natural tracing paper Natural Tracing Paper Translucent bond Translucent Bond Vellum Vellum Photo Paper HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Universal High-Gloss Photo Paper Photo glossy paper for dye-based inks Photo Gloss...
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... on standby. 3. If the selected roll is currently loaded, the printer automatically unloads it, printing the barcode if Printing paper info is not enabled, the front panel asks you to load using the Up and Down keys. Move the left hub to load. Select the ...roll that the hubs are the correct size for the roll you intend to select the paper type (see Printing paper info on page 32). If necessary, change them. 7. Remove the unloaded roll. 4. Open the roll door with its blue handle when prompted by...
... on standby. 3. If the selected roll is currently loaded, the printer automatically unloads it, printing the barcode if Printing paper info is not enabled, the front panel asks you to load using the Up and Down keys. Move the left hub to load. Select the ...roll that the hubs are the correct size for the roll you intend to select the paper type (see Printing paper info on page 32). If necessary, change them. 7. Remove the unloaded roll. 4. Open the roll door with its blue handle when prompted by...