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... Use the take-up reel ...35 View information about the paper ...43 Perform paper advance calibration ...43 Download paper presets ...45 Use non-HP paper ...45 Cancel the drying time ...46 Change the drying time ...46 Printing paper info ...47 Feed and cut the paper ...47 Store... the paper ...47 Order paper ...48 Non-recommended paper types ...52 5 Handle the ink system ...55 Ink system components ...56 Ink system tips ...59 Work with ink system components ...59 Order ink supplies ...79 6 Print options ...81 Create a print job ...82 Select print quality ...83 Print a draft ...
... Use the take-up reel ...35 View information about the paper ...43 Perform paper advance calibration ...43 Download paper presets ...45 Use non-HP paper ...45 Cancel the drying time ...46 Change the drying time ...46 Printing paper info ...47 Feed and cut the paper ...47 Store... the paper ...47 Order paper ...48 Non-recommended paper types ...52 5 Handle the ink system ...55 Ink system components ...56 Ink system tips ...59 Work with ink system components ...59 Order ink supplies ...79 6 Print options ...81 Create a print job ...82 Select print quality ...83 Print a draft ...
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Use ink economically ...93 7 Color management ...95 What is color? ...96 The problem: color in the computer world ...96 The solution: color management ...98 Color and your Z6800 Printer ...99 Color and your Z6600 Printer ...104 Color-management options ...107 Color-adjustment options ...109 HP ...118 Job status messages ...118 9 Retrieve printer usage information ...121 Get printer accounting information ...122 Check printer usage statistics ...122 Check ink and paper usage for a job ...122 10 Practical printing examples ...125 Overview ...126 Resize an image with Adobe Photoshop CS4 ...126...
Use ink economically ...93 7 Color management ...95 What is color? ...96 The problem: color in the computer world ...96 The solution: color management ...98 Color and your Z6800 Printer ...99 Color and your Z6600 Printer ...104 Color-management options ...107 Color-adjustment options ...109 HP ...118 Job status messages ...118 9 Retrieve printer usage information ...121 Get printer accounting information ...122 Check printer usage statistics ...122 Check ink and paper usage for a job ...122 10 Practical printing examples ...125 Overview ...126 Resize an image with Adobe Photoshop CS4 ...126...
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... stepped or jagged ...155 Parts of lines or text are missing ...155 Lines are printed double or in the wrong colors 156 Lines are blurred (ink bleeds from lines) ...156 Lines are slightly warped ...157 Dark or light horizontal lines across the image (banding 157 The image is grainy ...158 The... image has a metallic hue (bronzing) ...158 The printed output is not flat ...159 The print smudges when touched ...159 Ink marks appear on the paper ...159 Defects near the top of a print ...160 Colors are inaccurate ...161 The output is completely blank ...163 The output...
... stepped or jagged ...155 Parts of lines or text are missing ...155 Lines are printed double or in the wrong colors 156 Lines are blurred (ink bleeds from lines) ...156 Lines are slightly warped ...157 Dark or light horizontal lines across the image (banding 157 The image is grainy ...158 The... image has a metallic hue (bronzing) ...158 The printed output is not flat ...159 The print smudges when touched ...159 Ink marks appear on the paper ...159 Defects near the top of a print ...160 Colors are inaccurate ...161 The output is completely blank ...163 The output...
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...not function ...170 Take-up reel paper jammed ...170 Take-up reel does not wind ...171 15 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ...173 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...174 Cannot insert a printhead ...174 Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ...174 Front panel recommends reseating ... Cannot access the HP Designjet Utility ...182 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 183 Printer alerts ...183 17 HP Customer Care ...185 Introduction ...186 HP Professional Services ...186 HP Instant Support ...187 HP Proactive Support ...187 Customer Self Repair ...188 Contact HP Support ...188 Appendix...
...not function ...170 Take-up reel paper jammed ...170 Take-up reel does not wind ...171 15 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ...173 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...174 Cannot insert a printhead ...174 Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ...174 Front panel recommends reseating ... Cannot access the HP Designjet Utility ...182 Print job canceled and purged when held for preview 183 Printer alerts ...183 17 HP Customer Care ...185 Introduction ...186 HP Professional Services ...186 HP Instant Support ...187 HP Proactive Support ...187 Customer Self Repair ...188 Contact HP Support ...188 Appendix...
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...Urgent walk-in job scenario ...195 Task 1: Handle the digital content ...195 Task 2: Handle print jobs ...195 Task 3: Handle the paper ...196 Task 4: Handle the ink system ...197 Task 5: Adjust printed images ...198 Appendix C Front-panel menus ...199 Paper menu ...200 Job management menu ...201... Ink menu ...202 Setup menu ...203 Image quality maintenance menu ...205 Connectivity menu ...206 Internal prints menu ...207 Information menu ...208 Appendix D Front-panel error ...
...Urgent walk-in job scenario ...195 Task 1: Handle the digital content ...195 Task 2: Handle print jobs ...195 Task 3: Handle the paper ...196 Task 4: Handle the ink system ...197 Task 5: Adjust printed images ...198 Appendix C Front-panel menus ...199 Paper menu ...200 Job management menu ...201... Ink menu ...202 Setup menu ...203 Image quality maintenance menu ...205 Connectivity menu ...206 Internal prints menu ...207 Information menu ...208 Appendix D Front-panel error ...
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... help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following topics: ● Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 151 ● Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 173 ● Troubleshoot paper issues on page 167 ● Troubleshoot other issues on page 179 ● Front-panel... page 137 Troubleshooting These chapters help you solve problems that might face as a user. Glossary This chapter contains definitions of printing and HP terms that are used in this guide 3 Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to various parts of this guide that provide more...
... help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following topics: ● Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 151 ● Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 173 ● Troubleshoot paper issues on page 167 ● Troubleshoot other issues on page 179 ● Front-panel... page 137 Troubleshooting These chapters help you solve problems that might face as a user. Glossary This chapter contains definitions of printing and HP terms that are used in this guide 3 Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to various parts of this guide that provide more...
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...profiling (only Z6800) ● An eight ink system on the Z6800 and a six-ink system on the Z6600 that provides a wide color range on page 99) ● Ink and paper usage information that are available on the front panel, or through the HP Designjet Utility The printer's main components The following...use of up reel ● Accurate and consistent color reproduction features: ◦ Press emulations for photographic and graphic arts prints. The ink system also offers complete coverage of 1524 mm (60 in serious personal injury or death. CAUTION: Failure to follow the guidelines that are...
...profiling (only Z6800) ● An eight ink system on the Z6800 and a six-ink system on the Z6600 that provides a wide color range on page 99) ● Ink and paper usage information that are available on the front panel, or through the HP Designjet Utility The printer's main components The following...use of up reel ● Accurate and consistent color reproduction features: ◦ Press emulations for photographic and graphic arts prints. The ink system also offers complete coverage of 1524 mm (60 in serious personal injury or death. CAUTION: Failure to follow the guidelines that are...
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Spindle 9. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Front view 1. Maintenance cartridge 7. Take-up reel motor 11. Front panel 6. Printhead 4. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel sensor 13. Printhead carriage 5. Loading table 10. Ink cartridge 2. Platen 3. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12.
Spindle 9. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Front view 1. Maintenance cartridge 7. Take-up reel motor 11. Front panel 6. Printhead 4. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel sensor 13. Printhead carriage 5. Loading table 10. Ink cartridge 2. Platen 3. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12.
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Power switch and socket 2. It has the following important functions: ● It is located on the front 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 the right-hand side. ...
Power switch and socket 2. It has the following important functions: ● It is located on the front 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 the right-hand side. ...
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... to check ink levels and printer status (see Front-panel menus on page 209. Information about specific uses of the software provided with your printer there may already be later versions available on HP's website of some cases, when you to collectively as the HP Designjet Utility in ..., first highlight it means that you to use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 8) ● The HP Designjet Utility (provided through a link in the PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit),(see Access the Embedded Web...
... to check ink levels and printer status (see Front-panel menus on page 209. Information about specific uses of the software provided with your printer there may already be later versions available on HP's website of some cases, when you to collectively as the HP Designjet Utility in ..., first highlight it means that you to use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 8) ● The HP Designjet Utility (provided through a link in the PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit),(see Access the Embedded Web...
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... ● Access service support pages that show current and historical data on the usage of your printer The HP Designjet Utility's main features The HP Designjet Utility provides an easy-to-use interface that allows the user to manage and access various printer features and ...functionality. ● Manage the printer, including single-point color control with the HP Color Center ● Gain access to the online HP Knowledge Center ● View the status of the ink...
... ● Access service support pages that show current and historical data on the usage of your printer The HP Designjet Utility's main features The HP Designjet Utility provides an easy-to-use interface that allows the user to manage and access various printer features and ...functionality. ● Manage the printer, including single-point color control with the HP Color Center ● Gain access to the online HP Knowledge Center ● View the status of the ink...
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...is plugged into sleep mode. The printer has three levels of power consumption. ● Plugged in: the power cord is not guaranteed. ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in the currently-selected color palette ● PostScript font list: lists the PostScript fonts that are ... Powered on: the Power key on the front panel shows a green light If you want. The accuracy of the printer is to avoid wasting ink and time. When the printer has not been used per color. Leaving it to -time. This avoids long preparation times after long idle periods....
...is plugged into sleep mode. The printer has three levels of power consumption. ● Plugged in: the power cord is not guaranteed. ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in the currently-selected color palette ● PostScript font list: lists the PostScript fonts that are ... Powered on: the Power key on the front panel shows a green light If you want. The accuracy of the printer is to avoid wasting ink and time. When the printer has not been used per color. Leaving it to -time. This avoids long preparation times after long idle periods....
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... the correct paper type for some of the heaviest paper types, because some heavy paper can damage the cutter. All printing components (printer, ink system, and paper) have been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. For good print quality, it can handle. NOTE: Because the...Allow all paper types to adapt to room conditions, out of the packaging, for 24 hours before removing the roll from http://www.hp.com/go / Z6600/paperpresets/, or select the paper description that the printer can become difficult to stick the leading edge of the roll is printed on ...
... the correct paper type for some of the heaviest paper types, because some heavy paper can damage the cutter. All printing components (printer, ink system, and paper) have been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. For good print quality, it can handle. NOTE: Because the...Allow all paper types to adapt to room conditions, out of the packaging, for 24 hours before removing the roll from http://www.hp.com/go / Z6600/paperpresets/, or select the paper description that the printer can become difficult to stick the leading edge of the roll is printed on ...
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...type: ● Automatic: the printer automatically determines the appropriate drying time, based on page 33. ◦ Use the Embedded Web Server or the HP Designjet Utility to get prints as fast as the printer is selected. To change if exposed to sunlight over a long period of time ● If the.../go/Z6600/paperpresets/ or http://www.hp.com/go " countdown appears on page 35 and Load a roll into the printer and select the correct paper type. The following actions: ◦ Reload the roll into the printer on the paper you to dry the ink. ● Reduced: the default drying time is...
...type: ● Automatic: the printer automatically determines the appropriate drying time, based on page 33. ◦ Use the Embedded Web Server or the HP Designjet Utility to get prints as fast as the printer is selected. To change if exposed to sunlight over a long period of time ● If the.../go/Z6600/paperpresets/ or http://www.hp.com/go " countdown appears on page 35 and Load a roll into the printer and select the correct paper type. The following actions: ◦ Reload the roll into the printer on the paper you to dry the ink. ● Reduced: the default drying time is...
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...-dry Satin Photo Paper HP Premium ID Satn HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper HP Universal ID Gloss HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper HP Universal ID SemiGloss Photo gloss/semi-gloss/satin paper Photo Gls/S-Gls/Satn Papr Photo gloss/semi-gloss/satin paper (less Photo Gls/S-Gls/Satn -ink ink) Photo gloss/semi...
...-dry Satin Photo Paper HP Premium ID Satn HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper HP Universal ID Gloss HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper HP Universal ID SemiGloss Photo gloss/semi-gloss/satin paper Photo Gls/S-Gls/Satn Papr Photo gloss/semi-gloss/satin paper (less Photo Gls/S-Gls/Satn -ink ink) Photo gloss/semi...
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... panel name HP Matt Litho HP Prof Matte Canvas HP Collector Satin Canvas HP Artist Matte Canvas HP Universal Matte Canvas Canvas (more ink) Canvas Fine Art Paper (more ink) Fine Art Paper HP Premium Vivid Backlit Backlit material Backlit material (+ ink) HP Opaque Scrim HP Durable Banner-Tyvek® Scrim Banner Indoor Banner HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent Bond HP Vellum Paper...
... panel name HP Matt Litho HP Prof Matte Canvas HP Collector Satin Canvas HP Artist Matte Canvas HP Universal Matte Canvas Canvas (more ink) Canvas Fine Art Paper (more ink) Fine Art Paper HP Premium Vivid Backlit Backlit material Backlit material (+ ink) HP Opaque Scrim HP Durable Banner-Tyvek® Scrim Banner Indoor Banner HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent Bond HP Vellum Paper...
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... HP Media HP Premium Matte Polypropylene Front panel name HP Colorfast Adh Vinyl HP Eday Adh Matt Polyprop Adhesive Polypropylene Adhesive Polyp. Z6600 Paper type Paper name Bond and Coated Paper HP Universal Bond Paper HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP ...ink Photo more ink Photo Matte Front panel name HP Universal Bond Paper HP HW Coated Paper HP Bright White IJ Paper Super HW Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Coated Paper Plain Paper HP Prem Matte Photo Paper HP Evday Pigm Gls Phto HP Evday Pigm Satn Phto HP Prof Satin Photo Paper HP Premium ID Gloss HP Premium ID Satin HP...
... HP Media HP Premium Matte Polypropylene Front panel name HP Colorfast Adh Vinyl HP Eday Adh Matt Polyprop Adhesive Polypropylene Adhesive Polyp. Z6600 Paper type Paper name Bond and Coated Paper HP Universal Bond Paper HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP ...ink Photo more ink Photo Matte Front panel name HP Universal Bond Paper HP HW Coated Paper HP Bright White IJ Paper Super HW Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Coated Paper Plain Paper HP Prem Matte Photo Paper HP Evday Pigm Gls Phto HP Evday Pigm Satn Phto HP Prof Satin Photo Paper HP Premium ID Gloss HP Premium ID Satin HP...
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... spindle lock on the right-hand side. 3. ENWW Load a roll onto the spindle 31 Z6600 (continued) Paper type Paper name Fine Art Material HP Matte Litho-realistic Paper HP Artist Matte Canvas HP Universal Matte Canvas Canvas Fine Art Fine Art more ink Backlit Material HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film Backlit material Self-adhesive Material...
... spindle lock on the right-hand side. 3. ENWW Load a roll onto the spindle 31 Z6600 (continued) Paper type Paper name Fine Art Material HP Matte Litho-realistic Paper HP Artist Matte Canvas HP Universal Matte Canvas Canvas Fine Art Fine Art more ink Backlit Material HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film Backlit material Self-adhesive Material...
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... are installed in the HP Designjet Utility NOTE: Because colors might not be accurate, this procedure at step 4. 1. However, you buy a paper type for high-quality prints. ● Download the correct paper preset from: http://www.hp.com/go/Z6600/paperpresets/ or http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/paperpresets/... according to give the best print quality. TIP: If you may need more ink and some might have already selected Custom paper > Add Custom Paper...
... are installed in the HP Designjet Utility NOTE: Because colors might not be accurate, this procedure at step 4. 1. However, you buy a paper type for high-quality prints. ● Download the correct paper preset from: http://www.hp.com/go/Z6600/paperpresets/ or http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/paperpresets/... according to give the best print quality. TIP: If you may need more ink and some might have already selected Custom paper > Add Custom Paper...
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...in) C8747A 1067 mm (42 in) C8748A (AEN) 1270 mm (50 in) CG924A (A) 1372 mm (54 in) Q8749A 1524 mm (60 in) Q8750A HP Self-Adhesive Material HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 120 168 with liner 22.9 m (75 ft) 610 mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) ... (60 in ) Q8920A Q8921A Q8922A Q8923A CG842A(E) Q7991A Q7993A Q7995A Q7997A (NALJ) Q7999A Q7992A Q7994A Q7996A Q7998A (NALJ) Q7999A Q8000A Q8840A (AEN) TIP: The inks used by your printer will fade very quickly on instant-dry photo papers. Table 4-3 Roll paper (continued) Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbers...
...in) C8747A 1067 mm (42 in) C8748A (AEN) 1270 mm (50 in) CG924A (A) 1372 mm (54 in) Q8749A 1524 mm (60 in) Q8750A HP Self-Adhesive Material HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 120 168 with liner 22.9 m (75 ft) 610 mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) ... (60 in ) Q8920A Q8921A Q8922A Q8923A CG842A(E) Q7991A Q7993A Q7995A Q7997A (NALJ) Q7999A Q7992A Q7994A Q7996A Q7998A (NALJ) Q7999A Q8000A Q8840A (AEN) TIP: The inks used by your printer will fade very quickly on instant-dry photo papers. Table 4-3 Roll paper (continued) Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbers...