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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 printer firmware ...143 Change the ink ...
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 printer firmware ...143 Change the ink ...
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...173 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...174 Cannot insert a printhead ...174 Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ...174 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 174 Clean the printheads ...174 Align the printheads ...175 16 Troubleshoot other issues ...179 The printer is not...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...
...173 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...174 Cannot insert a printhead ...174 Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ...174 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 174 Clean the printheads ...174 Align the printheads ...175 16 Troubleshoot other issues ...179 The printer is not...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...
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Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Take-up reel sensor 13. Printhead 4. Maintenance cartridge 7. Front panel 6. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12. Ink cartridge 2. Spindle 9. Take-up reel motor 11. Front view 1. Loading table 10.
Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Paper-load lever 8. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main components 5 Take-up reel sensor 13. Printhead 4. Maintenance cartridge 7. Front panel 6. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12. Ink cartridge 2. Spindle 9. Take-up reel motor 11. Front view 1. Loading table 10.
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... 1 Introduction ENWW Manual winding buttons 3. 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. Rear view 1. Take...
... 1 Introduction ENWW Manual winding buttons 3. 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. Rear view 1. Take...
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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 cartridges, the printheads...
...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 cartridges, the printheads...
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... sleep mode setting on improves response time and overall system reliability. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to the printheads from time-to active mode, and it can request these estimates is strongly recommended to leave the printer powered on or in sleep mode...the Power key on the front panel. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Therefore, it on page 19. Leaving it 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 the...
... sleep mode setting on improves response time and overall system reliability. NOTE: In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance service to the printheads from time-to active mode, and it can request these estimates is strongly recommended to leave the printer powered on or in sleep mode...the Power key on the front panel. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Therefore, it on page 19. Leaving it 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 the...
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However, if you plan to store the printer indefinitely, you can use the power switch at the rear. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to work, you are recommended to power it off using the Power key, and then also switch off the power switch ... about one minute and 15 seconds. When the printer is powered back on, it back on and off for six weeks or more, preparing the printheads could take up to 45 minutes. Also, if the Power key does not seem to initialize and check and prepare the...
However, if you plan to store the printer indefinitely, you can use the power switch at the rear. Preparing the printheads takes about three minutes to work, you are recommended to power it off using the Power key, and then also switch off the power switch ... about one minute and 15 seconds. When the printer is powered back on, it back on and off for six weeks or more, preparing the printheads could take up to 45 minutes. Also, if the Power key does not seem to initialize and check and prepare the...
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... on the printer. Use the take -up reel CAUTION: Make sure the printer is unloaded from the front panel. NOTE: During the initial printer setup, printhead alignment and color calibration are using. ● Check that neither side of the spindle core has end caps, and make sure the spindle core is...
... on the printer. Use the take -up reel CAUTION: Make sure the printer is unloaded from the front panel. NOTE: During the initial printer setup, printhead alignment and color calibration are using. ● Check that neither side of the spindle core has end caps, and make sure the spindle core is...
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... trim the leading edge of the paper if it is damaged or not straight. ● To feed and cut across the front edge. NOTE: The printheads are serviced after each print, and the paper cannot be cut until the process completes, so you press the Form feed and cut key on...
... trim the leading edge of the paper if it is damaged or not straight. ● To feed and cut across the front edge. NOTE: The printheads are serviced after each print, and the paper cannot be cut until the process completes, so you press the Form feed and cut key on...
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...type of damage can change the region of the printer, of course you to select the region where the printer is transferred to the printheads. Highlight Replace ink cartridges, but do not select it. 3. Select the printer region 1. Ink system components Ink cartridges The printer's ...to each ink cartridge is shaken vigorously before installation, and inserted correctly into its slot, the ink will need to electrostatic discharge. For the Z6800: matte black, chromatic red, magenta, yellow, light magenta, cyan, photo black and light gray - Electrostatic discharges are getting low. The ...
...type of damage can change the region of the printer, of course you to select the region where the printer is transferred to the printheads. Highlight Replace ink cartridges, but do not select it. 3. Select the printer region 1. Ink system components Ink cartridges The printer's ...to each ink cartridge is shaken vigorously before installation, and inserted correctly into its slot, the ink will need to electrostatic discharge. For the Z6800: matte black, chromatic red, magenta, yellow, light magenta, cyan, photo black and light gray - Electrostatic discharges are getting low. The ...
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...59, and Insert an ink cartridge on page 61). 2. In this automatic process. 3. Printheads The printheads are extremely durable and do not select it. 5. They use of refilled or non-HP ink cartridges has several serious disadvantages: ● There is replaced. To maintain optimum print quality... the usual ink cartridge status display, but do not need to the ink cartridges. HP recommends that you wish to continue. In response to each printhead prints in response to all printheads of nozzles, which means that are automatically tested at least two seconds. 6. The...
...59, and Insert an ink cartridge on page 61). 2. In this automatic process. 3. Printheads The printheads are extremely durable and do not select it. 5. They use of refilled or non-HP ink cartridges has several serious disadvantages: ● There is replaced. To maintain optimum print quality... the usual ink cartridge status display, but do not need to the ink cartridges. HP recommends that you wish to continue. In response to each printhead prints in response to all printheads of nozzles, which means that are automatically tested at least two seconds. 6. The...
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.... CAUTION: Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry when handling ink cartridges because these guidelines: ● Install the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge before installing them . Work with ink system components Remove an ink cartridge Ink cartridges should be removed for unattended...61. ● Make sure that you want to electrostatic discharge. You can reduce the life expectancy of the printheads, select the icon, then View printhead status. Electrostatic discharges are not in use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time....
.... CAUTION: Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry when handling ink cartridges because these guidelines: ● Install the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge before installing them . Work with ink system components Remove an ink cartridge Ink cartridges should be removed for unattended...61. ● Make sure that you want to electrostatic discharge. You can reduce the life expectancy of the printheads, select the icon, then View printhead status. Electrostatic discharges are not in use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time....
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... at the back of the printer. 1. Insert the ink cartridge into position. Printhead replacement must be performed after the printer has been turned on page 174. 6. Remove a printhead WARNING! At the front panel, select the icon, then select Replace printheads. 62 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Slide the drawer and cartridge into...
... at the back of the printer. 1. Insert the ink cartridge into position. Printhead replacement must be performed after the printer has been turned on page 174. 6. Remove a printhead WARNING! At the front panel, select the icon, then select Replace printheads. 62 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Slide the drawer and cartridge into...
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ENWW Work with ink system components 63 When the carriage has stopped moving, the front panel prompts you to the right. 3. Pull up and release the latch on the right side of the carriage. 2. The printer moves the carriage into the correct position. CAUTION: If the carriage remains in the removal position for more than 3 minutes without inserting or removing any printheads, it will attempt to return back to its home position to open the printer window. 4. Locate the carriage on top of the printer. 5.
ENWW Work with ink system components 63 When the carriage has stopped moving, the front panel prompts you to the right. 3. Pull up and release the latch on the right side of the carriage. 2. The printer moves the carriage into the correct position. CAUTION: If the carriage remains in the removal position for more than 3 minutes without inserting or removing any printheads, it will attempt to return back to its home position to open the printer window. 4. Locate the carriage on top of the printer. 5.
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Lift up the blue handle. 8. Gently pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 64 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Using the blue handle, gently disengage the printhead. 9. 6. This provides access to the printheads. 7. To remove a printhead, lift up the cover. That action can damage the printhead. 10.
Lift up the blue handle. 8. Gently pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage. CAUTION: Do not pull abruptly. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. 64 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Using the blue handle, gently disengage the printhead. 9. 6. This provides access to the printheads. 7. To remove a printhead, lift up the cover. That action can damage the printhead. 10.
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... slot into which the printhead is designed to be damaged if you insert it too quickly, or at an angle, or if you rotate it as you from accidentally inserting it . CAUTION: Insert the printhead slowly and vertically, straight down . 2. Insert the new printhead into the wrong slot.... ENWW Work with ink system components 65 The printhead is to prevent you insert it into its correct slot in the carriage. It...
... slot into which the printhead is designed to be damaged if you insert it too quickly, or at an angle, or if you rotate it as you from accidentally inserting it . CAUTION: Insert the printhead slowly and vertically, straight down . 2. Insert the new printhead into the wrong slot.... ENWW Work with ink system components 65 The printhead is to prevent you insert it into its correct slot in the carriage. It...
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... but smoothly. Insert all of the carriage. 66 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW 4. CAUTION: You might feel some resistance when installing the new printhead, so you have difficulty, see confirmation on the near side of the other printheads that the printhead has been inserted. You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert...
... but smoothly. Insert all of the carriage. 66 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW 4. CAUTION: You might feel some resistance when installing the new printhead, so you have difficulty, see confirmation on the near side of the other printheads that the printhead has been inserted. You should hear a beep and see Cannot insert...
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... from print to rest on page 71. For a single printhead insertion, the time varies between 10 and 20 minutes. Clean (recover) the printheads To clean the printheads (which printheads you are correctly inserted. NOTE: HP recommends that all of the printheads or only some of the printheads have been inserted correctly and the printer has accepted them...
... from print to rest on page 71. For a single printhead insertion, the time varies between 10 and 20 minutes. Clean (recover) the printheads To clean the printheads (which printheads you are correctly inserted. NOTE: HP recommends that all of the printheads or only some of the printheads have been inserted correctly and the printer has accepted them...
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.... 68 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Use an absorbent lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with the cloth and insert it into the printhead slot at the lowest point of the printer for more than 7 minutes, it has been installed. This can happen when ink builds up ... the cloth against the electrical contacts with a light force along the entire depth of the flex connector. See Remove a printhead on the front panel. Under these circumstances, HP recommends that may have accumulated on the bottom surface of the connections when no problems are apparent is causing the problem, as...
.... 68 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW Use an absorbent lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with the cloth and insert it into the printhead slot at the lowest point of the printer for more than 7 minutes, it has been installed. This can happen when ink builds up ... the cloth against the electrical contacts with a light force along the entire depth of the flex connector. See Remove a printhead on the front panel. Under these circumstances, HP recommends that may have accumulated on the bottom surface of the connections when no problems are apparent is causing the problem, as...
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.... After waiting a few moments to allow both connectors to show the warning. See Insert a printhead on your HP customer service representative. Take care to avoid getting ink on page 65. 7. CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent the transfer of the cloth. ... contains the nozzles, because the nozzles are not printing, so that detects which nozzles on the printhead (unless the printhead is affected. If the front panel continues to dry, replace the printhead into the printhead carriage. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of paper), print quality is new). Turn off and unplug it...
.... After waiting a few moments to allow both connectors to show the warning. See Insert a printhead on your HP customer service representative. Take care to avoid getting ink on page 65. 7. CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent the transfer of the cloth. ... contains the nozzles, because the nozzles are not printing, so that detects which nozzles on the printhead (unless the printhead is affected. If the front panel continues to dry, replace the printhead into the printhead carriage. CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of paper), print quality is new). Turn off and unplug it...