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... of this guide ...2 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 The Embedded Web Server's main components 8 The HP Designjet Utility's main features ...9 The printer's internal prints ...10 Turn the printer on and off ...10 2 Connectivity and software instructions ......HP Designjet Utility 19 Change the sleep mode setting ...19 Turn the buzzer on and off ...19 Change the front-panel display contrast ...20 Change the units of measurement ...20 Configure network settings ...20 Change the graphic language setting ...21 Personalize the list of paper types ...21 Select paper...
... of this guide ...2 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 The Embedded Web Server's main components 8 The HP Designjet Utility's main features ...9 The printer's internal prints ...10 Turn the printer on and off ...10 2 Connectivity and software instructions ......HP Designjet Utility 19 Change the sleep mode setting ...19 Turn the buzzer on and off ...19 Change the front-panel display contrast ...20 Change the units of measurement ...20 Configure network settings ...20 Change the graphic language setting ...21 Personalize the list of paper types ...21 Select paper...
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...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 ......79 6 Print options ...81 Create a print job ...82 Select print quality ...83 Print a draft ...84 High-quality printing ...85 Select paper size ...85 Select margins options ...86 Rescale a print ...87 Preview a print ...87 Print 16-bit color images ...88 Change the treatment of...
...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 ......79 6 Print options ...81 Create a print job ...82 Select print quality ...83 Print a draft ...84 High-quality printing ...85 Select paper size ...85 Select margins options ...86 Rescale a print ...87 Preview a print ...87 Print 16-bit color images ...88 Change the treatment of...
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...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 Professional PANTONE* Emulation ...110 Color emulation modes ...112 8 Job queue management ...115 Embedded Web Server... 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 Print ...
...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 Professional PANTONE* Emulation ...110 Color emulation modes ...112 8 Job queue management ...115 Embedded Web Server... 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 Print ...
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Clean the platen ...138 Clean the paper-advance sensor window ...140 Lubricate the printhead carriage ...140 Maintain the ink cartridges ...141 Perform preventive maintenance ...141 Move or store the printer ...142 Update ... 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 contains only a partial print ...163...
Clean the platen ...138 Clean the paper-advance sensor window ...140 Lubricate the printhead carriage ...140 Maintain the ink cartridges ...141 Perform preventive maintenance ...141 Move or store the printer ...142 Update ... 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 contains only a partial print ...163...
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... fill edges ...166 14 Troubleshoot paper issues ...167 The paper cannot be loaded successfully ...168 The paper has jammed ...168 Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ...170 Automatic paper-cutter does not function ...170 Take-up reel paper jammed ...170 Take-up reel ...182 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 ...
... fill edges ...166 14 Troubleshoot paper issues ...167 The paper cannot be loaded successfully ...168 The paper has jammed ...168 Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ...170 Automatic paper-cutter does not function ...170 Take-up reel paper jammed ...170 Take-up reel ...182 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... printing examples on page 125 ● Maintain the printer on page 213 Appendices The appendices highlight some of the printer: ● HP Customer Care on page 185 ● Printer specifications on page 137 Troubleshooting These chapters 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 error messages on page 209 Support and specifications These...
... printing examples on page 125 ● Maintain the printer on page 213 Appendices The appendices highlight some of the printer: ● HP Customer Care on page 185 ● Printer specifications on page 137 Troubleshooting These chapters 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 error messages on page 209 Support and specifications These...
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... Web Server (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 8) ● Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, including information and paper presets that are available on the front panel, or through the HP Designjet Utility The printer's main components The following views illustrate the main components of the Printers...9702; Press emulations for photographic and graphic arts prints. and color-monitor red-green-blue (RGB) emulations ◦ Automatic color calibration (Z6600/Z6800) and profiling (only Z6800) ● An eight ink system on the Z6800 and a six-ink system on the...
... Web Server (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 8) ● Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, including information and paper presets that are available on the front panel, or through the HP Designjet Utility The printer's main components The following views illustrate the main components of the Printers...9702; Press emulations for photographic and graphic arts prints. and color-monitor red-green-blue (RGB) emulations ◦ Automatic color calibration (Z6600/Z6800) and profiling (only Z6800) ● An eight ink system on the Z6800 and a six-ink system on the...
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Printhead 4. Take-up reel sensor 13. Loading table 10. Front panel 6. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Spindle 9. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Maintenance cartridge 7. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel motor 11.
Printhead 4. Take-up reel sensor 13. Loading table 10. Front panel 6. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Spindle 9. Front view 1. Ink cartridge 2. Maintenance cartridge 7. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel motor 11.
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... 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. Manual winding buttons 3. Rear view 1. ...and socket 2. Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading paper ● It displays up-to-date information about the status of the printer, on using the printer 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Take-up ...
... 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. Manual winding buttons 3. Rear view 1. ...and socket 2. Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading paper ● It displays up-to-date information about the status of the printer, on using the printer 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Take-up ...
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... is green on, the printer is starting with audible alerts to call attention ● It can be used to change or load a roll of a different paper type. 4. OK key: To confirm an action while in the menu. To select a value when given an option. Status light: Indicates the printer's status.... the power key light is ready. If it is flashing green, the printer is flashing amber, the printer needs attention. View paper information key displays information about the loaded paper. 3. Press the key again to the main menu of the printer NOTE: Settings in the Embedded Web Server or in the...
... is green on, the printer is starting with audible alerts to call attention ● It can be used to change or load a roll of a different paper type. 4. OK key: To confirm an action while in the menu. To select a value when given an option. Status light: Indicates the printer's status.... the power key light is ready. If it is flashing green, the printer is flashing amber, the printer needs attention. View paper information key displays information about the loaded paper. 3. Press the key again to the main menu of the printer NOTE: Settings in the Embedded Web Server or in the...
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... Front-panel error messages on page 8). NOTE: New versions of the front panel can obtain printer information, manage the print queue and paper presets, change printer settings and troubleshoot problems through the Embedded Web Server. The following software is available on page 199. For detailed information...any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see Accessories on page 18). It also allows service engineers to collectively as the HP Designjet Utility in the printer and enables you to use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see ...
... Front-panel error messages on page 8). NOTE: New versions of the front panel can obtain printer information, manage the print queue and paper presets, change printer settings and troubleshoot problems through the Embedded Web Server. The following software is available on page 199. For detailed information...any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see Accessories on page 18). It also allows service engineers to collectively as the HP Designjet Utility in the printer and enables you to use a Web browser on any computer to check ink levels and printer status (see ...
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...Import and export paper presets ● Set the date and time Support tab ● Use the Print Quality Troubleshooting wizard to help resolve some of the most common print-quality issues ● Browse helpful information from a variety of sources ● Access HP Designjet links for technical ... accessories ● 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...
...Import and export paper presets ● Set the date and time Support tab ● Use the Print Quality Troubleshooting wizard to help resolve some of the most common print-quality issues ● Browse helpful information from a variety of sources ● Access HP Designjet links for technical ... accessories ● 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...
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... (with the printer's front-panel display, or sending a new job to print, returns it can request these estimates is not guaranteed. ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in : the power cord is plugged into sleep mode. To change the sleep mode time, see...be left powered on without using a computer. When the printer has not been used per color. However, any internal print, make sure that paper is to avoid wasting ink and time. This avoids long preparation times after long idle periods. The printer's internal prints The internal prints provide...
... (with the printer's front-panel display, or sending a new job to print, returns it can request these estimates is not guaranteed. ● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in : the power cord is plugged into sleep mode. To change the sleep mode time, see...be left powered on without using a computer. When the printer has not been used per color. However, any internal print, make sure that paper is to avoid wasting ink and time. This avoids long preparation times after long idle periods. The printer's internal prints The internal prints provide...
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...; Access the Embedded Web Server ● Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ● Access the HP Designjet Utility ● Change the language of the HP Designjet Utility ● 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 ● Personalize the list of paper types ● Select paper...
...; Access the Embedded Web Server ● Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ● Access the HP Designjet Utility ● Change the language of the HP Designjet Utility ● 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 ● Personalize the list of paper types ● Select paper...
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... 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 Change the graphic language setting You can change the graphic... language setting from the HP Designjet Utility with the PostScript/PDF upgrade). ● Select TIFF...
... 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 Change the graphic language setting You can change the graphic... language setting from the HP Designjet Utility with the PostScript/PDF upgrade). ● Select TIFF...
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1. If you change your changes. In the Paper Management pane, select the Show/Hide papers tab. 3. When you want to hide, and use the >> button to move papers from the hidden list back to the visible list at any paper type you have finished, use the Apply button to save your mind later, you can move it to the hidden paper list. 4. In the Embedded Web Server, select the Setup tab and then Paper management. 2. Select any time. 22 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW
1. If you change your changes. In the Paper Management pane, select the Show/Hide papers tab. 3. When you want to hide, and use the >> button to move papers from the hidden list back to the visible list at any paper type you have finished, use the Apply button to save your mind later, you can move it to the hidden paper list. 4. In the Embedded Web Server, select the Setup tab and then Paper management. 2. Select any time. 22 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW
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... job You can set the printer's behavior in such cases from the front panel. ● Select the Setup menu icon , then Job management options > Select paper mismatch action > Print anyway if you want such jobs to be printed). When a job is put on hold for... paper, it can ignore the problem and print the job on the unsuitable paper. Select paper mismatch action If the paper currently loaded in the printer is not suitable for a particular job, the printer can either put the...
... job You can set the printer's behavior in such cases from the front panel. ● Select the Setup menu icon , then Job management options > Select paper mismatch action > Print anyway if you want such jobs to be printed). When a job is put on hold for... paper, it can ignore the problem and print the job on the unsuitable paper. Select paper mismatch action If the paper currently loaded in the printer is not suitable for a particular job, the printer can either put the...
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4 Handle the paper ● Overview ● Load a roll onto the spindle ● Load a roll into the printer ● Unload a roll from the printer ● Use the take-up reel ● View information about the paper ● Perform paper advance calibration ● Download paper presets ● Use non-HP paper ● Cancel the drying time ● Change the drying time ● Printing paper info ● Feed and cut the paper ● Store the paper ● Order paper ● Non-recommended paper types ENWW 25
4 Handle the paper ● Overview ● Load a roll onto the spindle ● Load a roll into the printer ● Unload a roll from the printer ● Use the take-up reel ● View information about the paper ● Perform paper advance calibration ● Download paper presets ● Use non-HP paper ● Cancel the drying time ● Change the drying time ● Printing paper info ● Feed and cut the paper ● Store the paper ● Order paper ● Non-recommended paper types ENWW 25
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... for your needs is an essential step in the front panel. Make sure that the paper name that is unsuitable for the Z6600 at http://www.hp.com/go /Z6800/paperpresets/ and download the paper preset for your image. If you are generally referred to room conditions, out of the... and ensure optimal print quality. NOTE: The use only recommended HP paper (see an HP paper type that you cannot find a specific paper on the front-panel display, download the latest paper preset for the Z6800 at http://www.hp.com/go /Z6600/paperpresets/. For good print quality, it can ultimately contribute to...
... for your needs is an essential step in the front panel. Make sure that the paper name that is unsuitable for the Z6600 at http://www.hp.com/go /Z6800/paperpresets/ and download the paper preset for your image. If you are generally referred to room conditions, out of the... and ensure optimal print quality. NOTE: The use only recommended HP paper (see an HP paper type that you cannot find a specific paper on the front-panel display, download the latest paper preset for the Z6800 at http://www.hp.com/go /Z6600/paperpresets/. For good print quality, it can ultimately contribute to...