HP (Hewlett-Packard) 800 User Manual

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Introduction

This User’s Reference guide explains how to use your D/A1 size or A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 Printer.
The Introduction Tab contains these topics:
Using this Guide Contains information on how to use this guide. There is an explanation of when you should use it and what each of the navigation buttons do when you click on them.
Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Contains a brief overview of the printer. It contains information about the printer’s features and what is included with the printer.
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Printer Connections Shows the all connections: power, parallel interface, USB and network interface.
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These topics detail the contents of the User’s Reference Guide, provide information on associated publications and give the source of any other related material concerning your printer.
How to Use this Guide Explains how to use and navigate through the User’s Reference Guide
Related Information The associated publications and information that are available for your printer.
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How to Use this Guide

This User’s Reference guide explains the details for using both the D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 Printers.
This guide is designed as a detailed reference guide to your printer. For more day-to-day guidance you can refer to the Pocket Guide. This can be found in a slot at the right side of the printer.
The “Tabs”
There are seven “Tabs” at the top of this guide. Each tab contains information about the printer. The first page of every tab will explain what information you can expect to find and where to obtain related information.
The Buttons
To navigate around the User’s Reference Guide use the buttons on each side of the screen. See User’s Reference
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Related Information

•The Setup Poster Step-by-step information on how to prepare your printer for use (came with your printer).
•The Pocket Guide Information that you are most likely to need for printer operation on a day–by–day basis, such as loading paper or replacing ink supplies (came with your printer and located in a slot on the right hand side of the printer).
•The Repacking Poster Detailed instructions on how to repack you printer its original packing (available from www.hp.com/go/designjet
Web Page Also you can visit us on our web page: www.hp.com/go/designjet
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Your Printer’s Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer.
HP Ink Supplies A description of the HP Ink Supplies required for your printer.
Print Resolution Specifications of the print resolution for your printer.
Media A description of the different types of media available for your printer.
User Interface A description of the printer’s User Interface.
Memory Details of internal memory and memory options available with your printer.
Drivers Details of the drivers delivered with your printer.
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Your Printer’s Main Features

The HP DesignJet 800 printing system is specially designed for medium sized work-groups in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), mechanical CAD design and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
For the complete printing solution, HP also offers a wide range of media including HP Heavyweight Coated Paper with fade-resistant photo-quality output and HP High-Gloss Photo Paper for high-quality long-lasting prints that produce a professional look and feel. And with the HP Complementary Media Program, HP provides users with a wide spectrum of choice and flexibility in their media selection.
The HP DesignJet 800 printer comes in two sizes:
A0+/E+ size (42 inches/1066.8 mm) and D/A1 size
(24 inches/609.6 mm) models. Both models have roll-feed capabilities. The A0+/E+ size model also includes legs and a media bin.
Ultimate Photo Image Quality and Excellent Line Quality: The HP DesignJet 800 printer delivers ultimate photo
quality for renders, maps and photographs, providing continuous tones and smooth transitions, using a
resolution of 2400x1200-dpi with
single drop, on glossy media.
HP’s color layering technology, which layers multiple color ink drops on a
The HP DesignJet 800 also produces excellent line quality for detailed CAD
true
drawings due to the fact that each one-half inch/12.7mm printhead contains 304 nozzles, producing miniscule 18-picoliter black pigmented ink drops and four picoliter color dye-based drops, that are idea for engineering, architectural and mapping applications. And for precise color and monochrome line drawings, the HP DesignJet 800 printer, ink system and media print sharp fine lines, as thin as .002-inches and ensure accuracy of 0.2 percent of the specified page length.
Connectivity: The HP DesignJet 800 printer comes with HP-GL/2 drivers for AutoCad® and Windows. In
addition, the printer includes USB and Parallel ports and a powerful HP JetDirect 10/100 Base-TX network
card. Using the network card, the data from the user’s computer is transferred to the “virtual computer” within the HP DesignJet 800 printer and immediately frees the data from the computer while processing it quickly.
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Speed: The HP DesignJet 800 printer delivers speeds of 250ft
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/hour and color CAD line drawings on bond media are printed up to three times faster than its predecessor the, the HP DesignJet 700 series printers. Because the printer contains a virtual computer and printing is continuous, data is received by the network card and quickly processes and prints using embedded processors and large memory (96MB RAM and 6GB hard disk) included within the printer.
HP Premium Printing Material: The HP DesignJet 800 A0+/E+ size and D/A1 size printing systems accept a
wide range of roll and sheet media from 24 inches/609.6 mm ( wide including
addition, the
HP Satin Poster Paper, HP High-Gloss Photo Paper and HP Heavyweight Coated Paper. In
HP DesignJet 800 printer accepts a wide range of media for technical applications.
D/A1 size) to 42 inches/1066.8 mm (A0+/E+ size)
Complementary Media Program (CMP): The CMP helps HP customers grow their businesses by referencing third­party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions.
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HP Ink Supplies

HP Ink Supplies for your printer contain two components: printheads and ink cartridges. Your HP DesignJet 800 printer uses the following HP Ink Supplies:
Black Ink Cartridges are HP No 10 Supplies.
Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Cartridges are HP No 82 Supplies.
All Printheads are HP No 11 Supplies.
Each 600-dpi thermal inkjet printhead applies thousands of ink droplets onto the paper. The printer automatically refills the printhead as it prints, enabling continuous uninterrupted printing. The ink is supplied to each printhead from a separate large capacity ink cartridge.
There is more information available in a pamphlet which comes with the printheads and in Print Times for a Selected
Print Quality.
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Print Resolution

Your HP DesignJet 800 printer provides two different print modes that change the print resolutions of each of the print quality modes. These different print modes are optimized for: Line Drawings/Text or Images.
You can then choose between three levels of print quality for each of the print modes: Best, Normal or Fast from your software or from the printer's front panel.
With the best mode selected you have an additional selection available to provide maximum detail for your printed image by increasing the resolution of your job above the default resolution.
Print Quality Setting Optimized for Line Drawing/Text Optimized for Images
Resolution in dpi Resolution in dpi
Render Halftone Render Halftone
Fast 300x300 600x300 150x150 600x300
Normal 600x600 600x600 300x300 600x600
Best (default) 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600
Best (maximum detail) 600x600 1200x600 1200x1200
2400x1200
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a. Glossy Photo Media Only
Use Fast to get draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput. Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput. Select Best if you want to get the best quality for images and renderings.
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Media

You can print on roll media or sheet media up to 42 inches (1066.8 mm) wide with the A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800
printer and up to 24 inches (609.6 mm) with the
D/A1 size model.
The following media types are supported on the
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
HP DesignJet 800printer:
HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss
HP Vellum HP Clear film
HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent bond
HP Coated Paper HP Studio Canvas
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Satin Poster Paper
HP Matte film HP Banners with Tyvek®
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper
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User Interface

The printer's front panel includes an easy-to-use interface with a display, giving you access to a comprehensive set of printer functions.
See Navigating the Menu System description of internal prints.
, for a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate through the menus and a
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Memory

The D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 printers come with a total of 96MB of Random Access Memory (RAM) – 32MB in the printer and 64MB on the HP-GL/2 Accessory card. You can expand this memory to 160MB by replacing the 64MB of memory on the HP-GL/2 Accessory card with an optional 128MB memory upgrade (PN C2388A). In addition to this memory, the printer has a 6GB internal hard disk drive used as extended memory for
HP-GL/2
rendering and print management.
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Drivers

Always use the right driver (configured correctly) for the combination of your application software and your printer to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality.
NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers.
Your HP DesignJet 800 printer comes supplied with:
Windows drivers
AutoCAD drivers for Windows.
Adobe PostScript® drivers for Macintosh® (QuickDraw™)
Adobe PostScript® drivers for Microsoft® Windows™ applications
Windows drivers
AutoCAD drivers for Windows.
NOTE: If AutoCAD drivers are available for the specific AutoCAD release you are using, it is strongly
recommended that you install them to print from AutoCAD.
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Printer Connections

Your HP DesignJet 800 printer can be connected directly to your computer via the traditional parallel interface or through the Universal Serial Bus (USB port.
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For Local Area Network (LAN
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See the Setup Poster for information on connecting your printer to a computer or network.
Power socket
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Media & Ink

The D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size format HP DesignJet 800 Printers use a variety of media. The recommended media is engineered to use with your printer and your printer’s ink system to give you the best results.
The Media & Ink Tab contains these topics:
Media Choice
an essential step in ensuring good image quality.
Roll Media
Sheet Media
Ink System
use.
Ink Cartridges
replacing ink cartridges.
Printheads
aligning printheads.
explains how to choose the correct media type. Choosing the correct paper type for your needs is
details the procedures used for loading and unloading your roll media.
details the procedures used for loading and unloading your sheet media.
gives you an overview of the printer’s ink system, with some warnings and precautions for its optimum
details the procedures used for: obtaining information, interpreting errors, checking levels and
details the procedures used for: obtaining information, interpreting errors, replacing printheads and
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Media Choice

Choosing Paper or Other Media Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing task.
Paper Types
Provides detailed information concerning the different media types available for you printer. This includes information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and how to obtain information.
Print Times for a Selected Print Quality
Typical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
Printable Area
The dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
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Choosing Paper or Other Media

For best printing results, use only genuine Hewlett-Packard paper or other type of media, whose reliability and performance have been developed and thoroughly tested. All Hewlett-Packard printing components (printer, ink system, and paper/other media) have been designed to work together to give trouble-free performance and optimal image quality.
For detailed information on Hewlett-Packard paper, see Paper Types
You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not use the correct paper for your application. For example images with large regions of intense color, where many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On HP Coated
paper, the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the printheads, smearing
your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection
Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer's front-panel display prompts you to specify the paper type you are loading. It is absolutely essential to specify this correctly for good image quality. The Physical Characteristics of
Paper Types table gives you all the information you need. If paper is already loaded and you are unsure which
paper type was specified, go to the Paper Menu and press Enter, see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal or Fast) is selected. You can set the print quality either from your software or from the printer's front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality settings made on the front panel). The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer how to place the ink on the paperfor example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of the printheads. For more details, see Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection
Included with this printer is the Hewlett-Packard Printing Materials catalog which gives ordering details for Hewlett-Packard paper supplies. To get the latest version of this document, contact your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support office.
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Paper Types

The following topics address the various types of media available, their particular use and how to obtain information about them.
Physical Characteristics of Paper Types
Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection
Gives guide lines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper or other type of media you are using.
Handling Your Paper or Type of Media
Explains the precautions to take when handling paper or other type of media.
Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
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Physical Characteristics of Paper Types

The following table lists the physical characteristics and selection numbers of supported HP Premium Printing Material. Always print on the image side with the special coating. Image side faces outward on roll products from
Hewlett-Packard.
Physical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media
HP Premium Printing Material
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) 24 lb. (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
24 inch
610 mm
C1860A
C6035A HP Vellum C3862A C3861A 3 mil (75g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m) HP Natural Tracing Paper C3869A C3868A 3 mil (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m) HP Coated Paper C6019B C6020B 26 lb. (98g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper C6029C C6030C C6569C 35 lb. (130g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m) HP Matte film 51642A 51642B 5 mil (198g/m2) - 120 ft. (36m) HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C6813A C6814A 8 mil (207g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
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Paper and Other Media Types
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b
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C1861A
C6036A
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C6559B
C6567B
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HP Premium Printing Material
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C3882A C3881A 6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m) HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper C3884A C3883A 6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m) HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss C6782A C6783A 6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m) HP Clear film C3876A C3875A 4 mil (174g/m2) - 75 ft. (22m) HP Translucent bond C3860A C3859A 3 mil (67g/m2) - 75 ft. (45m) HP Studio Canvas C6771A 20 mil (368g/m2) - 35 ft. (10m) HP Satin Poster Paper C7011A
5.5 mil (162g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m) HP Banners with Tyvek® C6786A C6787A 10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m) HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl C6775A 10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
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24 inch
610 mm
36 inch
914 mm
42 inch
1067 mm
a. Available in United States, Canada & Latin America b. Available in Europe, Asia & Japan
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Additional Information About Paper Types
The following HP Premium Printing Material can be used to perform the printhead alignment, see Printhead Alignment.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
HP Coated Paper
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
HP Satin Poster Paper
You can also use Plain Paper in addition to the above.
To order any of the HP Premium Printing Material see the pamphlet Hewlett-Packard Printing Materials.
From time to time, new paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, please contact your Hewlett-Packard dealer, local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or the DesignJet Online
web site.
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Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection

Use the following tables, given by application, to guide you when choosing your paper and selecting the print quality setting (Fast, Normal, Best).
CAD DrawingsMono
CAD Drawings & GISCOLOR (Lines and low density)
CAD Rendering, GIS & ImagesCOLOR and CAD (high ink density)
As a general guide:
Use Fast to get draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput
Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput
Select Best if you want to get the best quality for images and renderings
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CAD Drawings—Mono
The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media.
Supported Paper Types—MONO
Usage Typical Media Selection
Drafts Plain Paper
Bright Inkjet Paper Natural Tracing Paper Translucent Bond
Final Versions Plain Paper
Bright Inkjet Paper Natural Tracing Paper Translucent Bond Coated paper Heavy Coated Paper Matte Film Clear film
Archives Vellum
Matte Film Clear Film
Diazo Translucent Bond
Natural Tracing Paper Vellum Matte Film
Recommended Print
Quality Setting
Fast or normal
Normal or Best
Best
Normal or Best
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CAD Drawings & GISCOLOR (Lines and low density)
The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media.
Supported Paper Types—COLOR
Usage Typical Media Selection
Drafts Plain Paper
Bright Inkjet Paper Natural Tracing Paper Translucent Bond
Final Versions Plain Paper
Bright Inkjet Paper Coated paper Heavy Coated Paper Matte Film Clear film
Archives Matte Film
Clear Film
Transparencies Clear Film Normal or Best
Recommended Print
Quality Setting
Fast or Nor m al
Normal or Best
Best
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CAD Rendering, GIS & ImagesCOLOR and CAD (high ink density)
The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media.
Supported Paper TypesCOLOR and CAD
Usage Typical Media Selection
Matte Paper Heavy Coated Paper Normal or Best
Glossy High Gloss Photo Paper Normal or Best
Transparencies Clear Film Best
Recommended Print
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Handling Your Paper or Type of Media

Take the following precautions when handling paper or other type of media:
Handle film and glossy paper by the edges or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can interact with the ink and cause it to smear.
Although the ink systems supplied with this printer have good light fastness, colors will eventually fade or change if exposed to sunlight over a long period of time.
Rewrap partially used rolls if they are not being used and do not stack rolls.
Always keep unused rolls in their plastic wrappings to prevent discoloration.
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Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information

If roll media or sheet media is loaded, the type of media is displayed when you select the Paper menu on the front panel.
Bright White Inkjet Paper Plain Paper Vellu m Natural Tracing Paper Translucent Bond Clear Film Matte Film Coated Paper Heavy Coated Paper High-Gloss Photo Canvas Poster Paper
If there is no paper loaded the front panel display shows the following message and you will need to load roll or sheet media.
Roll or Sheet
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Print Times for a Selected Print Quality

The following table lists some Typical Printing Times D/A1 size.
Typical Printing Times
Print Quality Time (in seconds)
Mono Lines
on Bond
Fast 69 96 234 480
Normal 216 216 550 690
Best 360 285 940 990
Color Lines
on Coated
Paper
Images
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Images
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