HP Designjet 10000s User Manual

HP Designjet 10000s Printer series

User's Guide

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Table of contents

1 Introduction

Using this guide .................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2

How do I … ................................................................................................................. 2

The problem is … ....................................................................................................... 2

Tell me about … ......................................................................................................... 2

Index ........................................................................................................................... 2

The printer's main components .......................................................................................................... 2

Front view ................................................................................................................... 3

Rear view .................................................................................................................... 4

The heaters ................................................................................................................ 5

The printer's front panel ..................................................................................................................... 5

Front panel controls and indicators ............................................................................ 6

Using the front panel .................................................................................................. 7

Main scroller controls ......................................................................................................................... 9

Media feed side control panel ..................................................................................... 9

Take-up side control panel ......................................................................................... 9

Foot switches ............................................................................................................ 10

The printer's heaters ........................................................................................................................ 12

The heater's front panel ............................................................................................ 12

Defining heater parameters ...................................................................................... 12

Connect to a computer ..................................................................................................................... 13

Choose the system configuration ............................................................................. 13

Connection procedure .............................................................................................. 13

Turn the power on/off ....................................................................................................................... 14

Turn on the printer .................................................................................................... 15

Turn on the heater .................................................................................................... 16

Turn the power off .................................................................................................... 17

Turn off the printer ............................................................................ 17

Turn off the heaters ........................................................................... 18

Replace an ink cartridge .................................................................................................................. 18

Print Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................... 22

General warnings ..................................................................................................... 22

General cautions ...................................................................................................... 23

Handling precautions ....................................................................................................................... 25

Power supply ............................................................................................................ 25

Printer ....................................................................................................................... 25

Regular inspection and maintenance ....................................................................... 25

Consumables ............................................................................................................ 25

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2 How do I perform basic media operations?

Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller .................................................................. 28

Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller .................................................................... 42

Use the take-up reel ......................................................................................................................... 49

Use the media edge guards ............................................................................................................. 57

Tension bars .................................................................................................................................... 58

Feed side tension bar assembly ............................................................................... 59

Take-up side assembly method ................................................................................ 59

Use media tube flanges ................................................................................................................... 60

Install the media tube flanges ................................................................................... 61

Change the printhead height ............................................................................................................ 64

Remove a media roll from the printer ............................................................................................... 66

Load cut sheet .................................................................................................................................. 68

Perform a manual media feed .......................................................................................................... 71

Use manual nesting ......................................................................................................................... 72

Increase/reduce pressure on media ................................................................................................. 76

Pause or cancel print jobs ................................................................................................................ 77

Offset media loading using the main scroller ................................................................................... 78

3 How do I use dual media rolls?

Install dual media rolls on separate scrollers ................................................................................... 95

Install dual media rolls on the main scroller ................................................................................... 108

Use the take-up reel (dual media rolls) .......................................................................................... 116

Dual media rolls take-up method 1 ......................................................................... 116

Dual media rolls take-up method 2 ......................................................................... 119

Dual media rolls take-up method 3 ......................................................................... 122

Dual media rolls take-up method 4 ......................................................................... 125

Adjust the back tension of the sub-scroller .................................................................................... 125

Remove dual rolls media edge guards for full width media printing ............................................... 127

4 How do I perform double-sided printing

Printing on the back of the media after rewinding .......................................................................... 131

Printing on the back of the media from the feed side (after relocating from take-up side) ............. 138

Printing on the back of the media from the take-up reel (without relocating from take-up

side) ............................................................................................................................................... 145

5 How do I print with a liner

Double sided printing with a liner ................................................................................................... 154

Print on mesh tarpaulin (without dedicated liner) ........................................................................... 167

Use the special edge guards for use with a liner ........................................................................... 178

Use the liner separator bar ............................................................................................................. 183

Install the separator bar support assembly ............................................................. 184

Install the separator bar .......................................................................................... 186

6 How do I maintain the printer?

Regular maintenance guide ........................................................................................................... 189

Daily printhead maintenance .......................................................................................................... 190

Wiper blade and sponge cleaning .......................................................................... 191

Capping unit cleaning ............................................................................................. 196

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Prepare for extended power down (two to four weeks) .................................................................. 198

Ink system storage ................................................................................................. 199

When returning to the printer after being switched off for an extended period (less than two

weeks) ............................................................................................................................................ 202

Clean ink system .................................................................................................... 202

Charge the ink system ................................................................................................................... 206

Clean the exterior of the printer ...................................................................................................... 206

Clean the rear cover and media feed ............................................................................................. 206

Clean the platen ............................................................................................................................. 207

Carriage cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 209

Replace the waste ink bottle .......................................................................................................... 210

Normal printhead recovery ............................................................................................................. 213

IQ print ........................................................................................................................................... 213

7 How do I get the best image quality?

Print the Image Quality print ........................................................................................................... 216

Interpret the image quality print ...................................................................................................... 218

Manage media types ...................................................................................................................... 219

Copy a media type to create a new one ................................................................. 219

Create a new media type ........................................................................................ 220

Modify media type settings ..................................................................................... 221

Delete a media type ................................................................................................ 222

Calibrate the printer ........................................................................................................................ 223

Calibrate media advance ........................................................................................ 223

Perform printhead position adjustment ................................................................... 225

Back feed adjustment print ..................................................................................... 227

Back feed adjustment while printing ............................................................................................... 228

Adjust heater and print mode settings ............................................................................................ 229

8 The problem is… (troubleshooting topics)

The problem is… (checklist) ........................................................................................................... 234

A printhead crash ........................................................................................................................... 235

Ink cartridge is not installed ............................................................................................................ 238

Ink cartridge is not detected ........................................................................................................... 238

Ink cartridge is near expiry date ..................................................................................................... 238

Ink cartridge has passed its expiry date ......................................................................................... 239

An error message ........................................................................................................................... 239

Service errors ......................................................................................................... 239

POC error messages ...................................................................... 240

Engine error messages ................................................................... 240

System error messages .................................................................. 240

Operator error messages ....................................................................................... 240

Ink cartridge .................................................................................... 240

Waste ink bottle is not installed ....................................................... 242

Waste ink bottle is full ..................................................................... 242

Media crash .................................................................................... 242

Media .............................................................................................. 242

Other messages .............................................................................. 243

The ink LED flashes ................................................ 242

Error LED is flashing ............................................... 243

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An abnormal sound ........................................................................................................................ 244

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10 Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics)

Operating conditions ...................................................................................................................... 248

Installation space .................................................................................................... 248

Environmental conditions ....................................................................................... 248

Operating temperature and humidity levels .................................... 248

Places where the printer must not be installed ............................... 249

The power supply ........................................................................................................................... 249

Power .................................................................................................................... 249

Dryer ....................................................................................................................... 250

Exhaust attachment ................................................................................................ 250

Front panel messages and printer state ......................................................................................... 250

Messages on the front panel .................................................................................. 250

Initialization display ......................................................................... 250

Online state (idle mode) display ...................................................... 251

Online state (print mode) display .................................................... 251

Online state (print pause mode) display ......................................... 251

Online state (print information mode) display ................................. 252

Offline (menu mode) display ........................................................... 252

Shutdown state display ................................................................... 253

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Storing media ................................................................................................................................. 255

Disposing of media ......................................................................................................................... 255

Using media ................................................................................................................................... 256

Handling prints ............................................................................................................................... 256

Other precautions ........................................................................................................................... 256

12 Tell me about the ink system

Ink cartridges .................................................................................................................................. 257

Replacing an ink cartridge .............................................................................................................. 259

Ink cartridge storage and disposal ................................................................................................. 260

HP 790 Waste Ink Bottle ................................................................................................................ 261

Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle ......................................................... 261

HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit ............................................................................................................... 261

HP 790 Wiper Cleaning Liquid Kit .................................................................................................. 262

HP 790 Ink System Storage Kit ...................................................................................................... 262

HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit .................................................................................................... 262

Print stop and resume ............................................. 251

Print cancel (end) .................................................... 251

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General recommendations ............................................................................................................. 266

14 Tell me about front panel menus

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Menu operations ............................................................................................................................ 270

Menu structure ........................................................................................................ 270

Making front panel selections and settings ..................................... 270

To define a setting ................................................... 270

To define a value ..................................................... 271

Character list ........................................................... 272

The INK menu & messages ........................................................................................................... 273

Replacing an empty ink cartridge ........................................................................... 273

Replacing ink cartridges during printing ................................................................. 273

The ink cover is open ...................................................................... 273

The ink cartridge is empty ............................................................... 274

The MEDIA menu ........................................................................................................................... 274

The MEDIA REG menu .................................................................................................................. 275

Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA) ................................................ 276

Setting a media type name (RENAME MEDIA) ...................................................... 276

Media advance value (MEDIA ADV VALUE) .......................................................... 276

Manufacturing default media advance value (MFNG VAL) .................................... 276

Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE) ....................................................................... 277

Print mode setting (PRINT MODE) ......................................................................... 277

Print direction setting (PRINT DIRECTION) ........................................................... 277

Use media edge guard (USE EDGE GUARD) ....................................................... 278

Media advance mode (MEDIA ADV MODE) .......................................................... 278

Leading edge mode (LEADING EDGE) ................................................................. 278

Vacuum level setting (VACUUM LEVEL) ............................................................... 279

Initial temperature setting for the front heater (FRONT HEATER T) ...................... 279

Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER T) ........................ 280

Initial temperature setting for the rear heater (REAR HEATER T) ......................... 280

Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE) ................................................................... 281

Printhead firing mode setting (IMAGE GRADIENT) ............................................... 281

Printhead height setting (PH HEIGHT VAL) ........................................................... 282

Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(L)) ........................... 282

Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(R)) ........................ 282

Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (L)) ............................ 282

Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (R)) ......................... 283

Printhead cleaning mode (PH CLEANING) ............................................................ 283

Media back feed adjustment (BACK ADJUST VAL) ............................................... 284

Media advance preference (ADVANCE PREF) ...................................................... 284

Print mode preference (PRINT MODE PREF) ....................................................... 284

Heater preference (HEATER PREF) ...................................................................... 285

Media width detection (WIDTH DETECTION) ........................................................ 285

Media width (MEDIA WIDTH) ................................................................................. 285

Liner width (LINER WIDTH) ................................................................................... 285

Unstick mode (UNSTICK MODE) ........................................................................... 286

Printhead rest period (PH REST PERIOD) ............................................................ 286

Printhead rest time (PH REST TIME) ..................................................................... 286

Printhead temperature rest (PH TEMP REST) ....................................................... 286

Deleting a media type (DELETE MEDIA) ............................................................... 287

Copying a media type (COPY MEDIA) ................................................................... 287

Pasting a media type (PASTE MEDIA) .................................................................. 287

Default values for media types ............................................................................... 288

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Media advance calibration ............................................................................................................. 289

Media advance calibration print .............................................................................. 289

Media advance adjustment print ............................................................................. 290

Back feed adjustment print ..................................................................................... 290

Media back feed adjustment value ......................................................................... 290

The PH. MAIN menu ...................................................................................................................... 291

Ink system optimization (INK SYS OPT) ................................................................ 291

Cap cleaning (CAP CLEANING) ............................................................................ 292

Wiper cleaning (WIPER CLEANING) ..................................................................... 292

Washing with printheads (WASH PRINTHEADS) .................................................. 292

Printhead height (PH HEIGHT ADJ) ....................................................................... 292

Ink (INK WASTE) .................................................................................................... 293

The PH RECOVERY menu ............................................................................................................ 293

The FEED menu ............................................................................................................................ 293

The PRINTER menu ...................................................................................................................... 294

Configuration print (CONFIG PRINT) ..................................................................... 294

Error log information print (ERROR LOG PRINT) .................................................. 294

History print (HISTORY PRINT) ............................................................................. 294

The ADJUST menu ........................................................................................................................ 295

Adjustment pattern print (TEST PRINTS) ............................................................... 295

Printhead nozzle position adjustment (#YY PH ROW VAL) ................................... 295

Printhead position adjustment (#YY PH TO PH VAL) ............................................ 295

Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(L)) ........................... 296

Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR DEF(R)) ........................ 296

Bidirectional print position (Left) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (L)) ............................ 296

Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (R)) ......................... 297

The SETUP menu .......................................................................................................................... 297

Language for front panel (LANGUAGE) ................................................................. 297

Acoustic warning (BEEP) ....................................................................................... 297

End of ink acoustic warning (END OF INK BEEP) ................................................. 297

BOOT version display (BOOT VERSION) .............................................................. 298

F/W version display (F/W VERSION) ..................................................................... 298

Main PCA version display (MAIN PCA VER) ......................................................... 298

ICB board version display (CARRIAGE PCA) ........................................................ 298

ASIC version display (ASIC VER) .......................................................................... 298

Heater H/W version display (HEATER HW VER) ................................................... 299

Heater F/W version display (HEATER FW VER) ................................................... 299

HEB board H/W version (HEB Version) ................................................................. 299

USB address (USB ADDRESS) ............................................................................. 299

USB speed (USB SPEED) ..................................................................................... 299

Factory default setting (FACTORY DEFAULT) ...................................................... 300

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The heaters .................................................................................................................................... 301

Heater temperature settings ........................................................................................................... 302

Heater preset temperature by medium ................................................................... 303

Flow of heater temperature setting ......................................................................... 304

Temperature control ............................................................................................... 304

Maintaining the preset temperature ................................................ 304

Maintaining the standby temperature .............................................. 305

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The heater front panel ............................................................................................ 305

Turning off the heaters .................................................................... 305

Display in normal mode .................................................................. 305

Display — heater on ....................................................................... 306

Display — heater off ....................................................................... 306

Display — heater AC power is turned off ........................................ 306

Heater parameter setup mode ................................................................................ 306

Setup items and parameters ........................................................... 306

Heater error messages .................................................................................................................. 307

16 Tell me about printer specifications

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 310

Ecological specifications ................................................................................................................ 311

17 Tell me about ordering supplies and accessories

Ordering supplies ........................................................................................................................... 314

Ordering media .............................................................................................................................. 314

Ordering accessories ..................................................................................................................... 315

18 Tell me about getting help

HP Customer Care ......................................................................................................................... 317

HP Designjet Online ....................................................................................................................... 318

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................... 319

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1 Introduction

Using this guide

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The printer's main components

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The printer's front panel

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Main scroller controls

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The printer's heaters

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Connect to a computer

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Turn the power on/off

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Replace an ink cartridge

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Print Modes

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Safety precautions

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Handling precautions

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Using this guide

Introduction

Using your printer is organized into the following chapters.

Introduction

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the printer and its documentation for new users.

How do I …

These chapters help you to carry out various procedures such as loading media or changing an ink cartridge. Many of these procedures are illustrated with drawings.

The problem is …

These chapters help you to solve problems that may occur while printing.

Tell me about …

These chapters contain reference information, including the specifications of the printer, and the part numbers of media types, ink supplies, and other accessories.

Index

In addition to the table of contents, there is an alphabetical index to help you to find topics quickly.

The printer's main components

The following front and rear views of the printer show the main components.

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Front view

1. Media Load Lever

2. Printer front panel

3. Right ink supply station

4. Foot switch connection

5. Media winding direction switch

6. Media rewind switch (white)

7. Media advance switch (black)

8. Main scroller

9. Tension bar

10. Tension bar guide

11. Caster wheel

12. Left ink supply station

13. Heater front panel

14. Media pressure lever

15. Sub-scroller

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Rear view

1. Rear cover

2. Media outlet

3. Wiper cover

4. Printer Online — Cancel keys

5. Heater on/off switch

6. Heater power socket

7. Main scroller (take-up reel)

8. USB port

9. Foot switch connector

10. Media winding direction switch

11. Media rewind switch (white)

12. Media advance switch (black)

13. Waste ink bottle

14. Cap cover

15. Carriage Shield

16. Brush

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17. Printhead height lever

18. Printer power socket

19. Printer power on/off switch

The heaters

The printer includes three heaters for fixing and stabilizing the printed image on the media. Each heater is controlled separately.

1. Printhead

2. Rear heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image)

3. Print heater (fixes the ink on to the media)

4. Front heater (preheats the media)

5. Tension bar

6. Main scroller

7. Media

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WARNING! Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns.

The printer's front panel

This section describes the various controls and indicators provided on the printer's front panel and how to use them to control basic printer functions.

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Front panel controls and indicators

Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the right-hand side. It has the following important functions:

It must be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading media.

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It can display up-to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the media, etc.

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It can provide guidance when using the printer.

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It displays warning and error messages when appropriate.

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It can be used to change the values of printer settings, consequently changing the operation of the

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printer.

The front panel has the following components:

1. Audio warning beeper.

2. The keys to set printer functions.

The Online key switches the printer online or offline and provides access to the front panel menu

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groups.

The Shift key is used to switch between the menu groups.

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The Cancel key cancels an input parameter.

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The OK key selects a menu or confirms a parameter.

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The four arrow keys select a menu or select menu options (selection, number up/down).

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3. The LEDs light, flash, or turn off to indicate the status of the printer.

A. The green Data LED shows the data reception state.

Flashing: print commands are being received from the computer

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Off: nothing is being received from the computer

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B. The orange Error LED indicates whether an error has occurred.

On: an error has occurred

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Flashing: warning state (take-up reel time-out error)

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Off: normal (no error has occurred)

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C. The green Ink LED shows the status of the ink cartridges.

On: all ink cartridges are present

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Flashing: ink is running out in at least one cartridge

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Off: no ink (ink has run out in at least one cartridge)

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D. The green Media LED shows whether media is loaded.

On: media is loaded (roll or cut sheet)

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Off: no media is loaded

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4. The power key turns the printer on and off.

5. The LCD displays information and menus.

6. The green Online LED indicates whether the printer is online.

On: online

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Flashing: online pause mode

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Off: offline

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Using the front panel

To enable menu operations:

1. Enter the offline mode by pressing the Online key.

2. When the printer enters the offline mode, a menu group screen is displayed.

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Menu group selection:

Select a menu group using the

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, , , and keys.

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Switch between menu group screens with the Shift key.

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To access a menu, use the arrow key that corresponds to the menu group you want to access.

To switch to the next menu group, press Shift.

If you select a menu in the menu groups, you will then be able to select an option or submenu:

and keys: change between menus at the same level.

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key: return to menu group selection.

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OK key: select a submenu or option so that parameters can be changed.

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Setting or changing parameters:

and keys: switch between parameters, or increase or decrease a selected value.

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and keys: change the digit you need to modify when entering a value.

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Setting a parameter or canceling:

OK key: sets a parameter.

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Cancel key: cancels an input parameter value and returns to the submenu/option selection.

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Main scroller controls

This section describes the controls provided for the feed and take-up side scroller drive units and the associated remote foot switches.

Media feed side control panel

NOTE Media advance and rewind always refers to the media travel through the media path

from the feed side to the take-up side of the printer and NOT to the media advance or rewind on the actual main scrollers.

The media feed controls are located on the control panel next to the main scroller drive unit at the feed side of the printer. This control panel provides the necessary switches to control the manual advance or rewind of media through the media path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer). It also provides and method of selecting which side of the main scroller to wind the media (inside or outside).

Main scroller drive controls:

1. The white two-position media winding direction switch (1) which is used to select which side of the

main scroller to wind the media on (inside or outside).

2. The black media advance push switch (2), which is used to feed media from the main scroller through

the print path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer) in the direction set with the winding direction switch (1). The same operation can also be controlled using the black button on the foot switch connected at the feed side of the printer.

3. The white media rewind push switch (3), which is used to rewind media to the main scroller through

the print path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer) back onto the main scroller. The same operation can also be controlled using the black button on the foot switch connected to the feed side of the printer.

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Take-up side control panel

NOTE Media advance and rewind always refers to the media travel through the media path

from the feed side to the take-up side of the printer and NOT to the media advance or rewind on the actual main scrollers.

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The media take-up controls are located on the control panel next to the main scroller (take-up reel) drive unit at the take-up side of the printer. This control panel provides the necessary switches to control the manual advance or rewind of media through the media path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer). It also provides the method of selecting which side of the main scroller (for take-up) to wind the media (inside or outside).

Scroller drive controls:

1. The white media rewind push switch (1), which is used to rewind media from the main scroller (take-

up reel) through the print path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer) in the direction set with the winding direction switch (3). The same operation can also be controlled using the black button on the foot switch connected to the feed side of the printer

2. The black media advance push switch (2), which is used to feed media to the main scroller (take-up

reel) through the print path (from the feed side to take-up side of the printer). The same operation can also be controlled using the black button on the foot switch connected at the feed side of the printer.

3. Three position media winding direction switch (3) which is used to disable the drive and to select which

side of the scroller to wind the media on (inside or outside).

Foot switches

The printer is equipped with two remote foot switches, one to control main scroller drive functions on the feed side and the other to control the main scroller drive functions on the take-up side. Both foot switches are identical and contain a black push switch (2) and a white push switch (1). These switches each have exactly the same functions as their equivalent push switches on the control panels for the main feed and take-up reel units.

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The printer's heaters

Introduction

This section describes how to control the printer's heaters used for drying the printed media.

The heater's front panel

The heater's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the left-hand side. The heater front panel displays the settings for the Front, Print, and Rear heaters. It can also be used to control the temperature settings.

1. The display screen, at the top of the panel, shows the target temperature and the current temperature

of each heater.

2. The three On/Off switches turn the three heaters on or off. The three pairs of

to raise or lower the target temperatures of the respective heaters.

Defining heater parameters

1. On the heater front panel press the On/Off key, and the and keys at the same time to enter the

parameter setup mode.

or keys can be used

2. Select a setup parameter using the and keys on the heater front panel and press the On/Off key

on the heater front panel to modify the setup item displayed.

3. Use the

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and keys to select the value and press the On/Off key to confirm.

NOTE If you have selected an incorrect setup value, you can press the On/Off key again

to cancel the setting and repeat from step 2.

4. To exit the parameter setup mode, scroll to the EXIT option and press the On/Off key to select YES.

5. Press the On/Off key on the heater front panel to confirm.

Connect to a computer

This section describes system configuration and cable connection procedures.

NOTE Before connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, turn the printer OFF.

Choose the system configuration

The following connections are possible.

1. Printer

2. USB interface

3. Printer server (RIP)

Connection procedure

CAUTION Make sure the USB cable is correctly routed to avoid contact with the media.

NOTE Before you connect the USB cable, you should ensure that the RIP is installed so that

the printer can be detected by your operating system. Refer to the instructions that came with your RIP for installation instructions.

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Connect a USB cable as follows:

1. Disconnect the USB cable (2) from the rear of your printer if it is already connected.

2. Turn the printer off at the front panel.

3. Power off the printer using the power switch at the rear.

4. Connect a USB cable (2) to the USB connector (1) at the rear of the printer.

5. Use the cable clamps (4) provided, to secure the USB cable (2) to either side, according to the location

of the computer relative to the printer.

6. Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your computer (3).

7. Power on the printer using the power switch at the rear.

8. Turn the printer on at the front panel.

9. On your computer, select the printer.

Turn the power on/off

WARNING! Only use a 200-240 V AC power supply voltage.

Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.

CAUTION Always hold the power cord by the plug when connecting and disconnecting from

the power outlet. Never pull on the cord because this may damage it and create risk of fire and electric shock.

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Turn on the printer

1. Turn off (position 0) the printer switch (1) on the rear of the printer, and plug one end of the supplied

power cable into the power socket (2) of the printer. Insert the other power plug of the cable into a suitable electrical outlet.

WARNING! Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with multiple devices. Use only

the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair the power cord. A damaged power cord causes a risk of fire and electric shock. Replace a damaged power cord with an HP-approved power cord.

2. Turn on (position 1) the printer switch (1) on the rear of the printer (left hand side viewed from the rear

of the printer).

3. Press the POWER ON/OFF key (1) on the front panel.

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4. When you press power on, the printer performs a power-on self-diagnostic test and the following

messages are displayed on the front panel.

(If a 64" paper roll is loaded).

NOTE Unless there is an emergency, only turn off the printer while PRINTER READY is

displayed on the front panel. Do not turn off the printer while INITIALIZING or PH RECOVERY is displayed on the front panel to avoid ink drops and damage to the printhead.

5. When you turn the printer power on, the heater front panel display turns on. Turn on the heater power

on/off switch at the rear of the printer to use the heater.

When the heater power is off, the following message is displayed on the front panel.

Turn on the heater

Press the power switch (1) at the rear of the printer (right hand side viewed from the rear of the printer).

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NOTE Use the heater switch at the rear of the printer only when turning the printer off completely

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Turn the power off

Turn off the printer

WARNING! The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads

automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in good condition. This is done after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days. If the printer is switched off for a long period, this process does not happen. If the ink does not flow through the printheads from time to time, the ink will dry inside the nozzles, reaching a point where it is impossible to recover them and the printhead will fail. This will mean an expensive printhead replacement.

The printer power switch on the rear of the printer should be used only when the printer is turned off to move it, to connect it to a computer, or to install or maintain printer parts.

CAUTION If you need to leave the printer unattended for any reason, ensure that the printer

is on, the ink cartridges are full, and the waste ink bottle is empty, so that automatic

maintenance (performed after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days) can be completed successfully for the time you are not present. If needed, install new ink cartridges. The ink cartridges that you replace can be reused when you return them to your printer, if they still contain ink.

WARNING! Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the

following cases; when placing your hands inside the printer, if there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer, if the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation, a piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer, during an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm, during a power failure.

CAUTION Always hold the power cord by the plug when connecting and disconnecting it from

the power outlet. Never pull on the cord because this may damage it and create risk of fire and electric shock.

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Turn off the power by pressing the power on/off key on the front panel for a couple of seconds.

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The front panel displays the message above to indicate that a shutdown process is in progress. After the process ends, the power is turned off.

If you intend to turn the printer off for a short time, you can avoid the printhead wash operation by pressing the power on/off key while pressing the Cancel key.

The printhead wash operation is always recommended.

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CAUTION The printer power switch at the rear of the printer should only be used when the

printer is turned off to move it, connect it to a computer, or to install or maintain printer parts.

Turn off the power on/off switch, wait for at least ten seconds, then turn it on again.

The printer washes the printheads 20 hours after the last printing process and every 3 days. We recommend that the printer power is always left on.

Turn off the heaters

Turn off the heaters by pressing the On/Off keys on the heater front panel.

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Under normal conditions of use, you do not need to turn off the heaters using the heater power switch (1) on the rear of the printer.

NOTE Use the heater switch at the rear of the printer only when turning the printer off completely

for removal, installation, or servicing.

Replace an ink cartridge

CAUTION Always use genuine HP ink cartridges. These have been designed for high-quality

imaging performance and reliable printer operation. Using non-HP inks may cause poor print quality, printer malfunction, or printer failure. The hazard characteristics of different solvent inks can vary widely. HP has not conducted product safety testing for non-HP inks with this printer and is not responsible for any loss or damage that may result if non-HP inks are used.

HP ink cartridges must be installed before the “Install By” date printed on the cartridge. Use of the ink cartridge 3 months beyond the “Install By” date may cause deterioration in print quality or a printer malfunction.

NOTE

If an ink cartridge cannot be inserted, check that the color matches the slot. A mechanical key prevents an ink cartridge from being inserted into the wrong slot.

Do not shake ink cartridges before inserting into the printer.

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The front panel will advise you when you need to change an ink cartridge.

XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan)

XX: Ink name (C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow)

NOTE The printer will continue to print while you are replacing an ink cartridge.

To replace an empty ink cartridge:

1. Press the clip (1) to open the ink cover (2).

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2. Remove an ink cartridge (1) from the printer.

3. Insert a new ink cartridge (1) into the printer.

4. Close the ink cover (1).

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Print Modes

This printer provides 14 different print modes. Choose the print mode to use based on the type of media, the productivity , and the image quality.

NOTE The recommended print mode for this printer is the “NORMAL” mode. Use the other

modes if productivity and image quality are important.

The FAST print modes should be used when the PC processing the print job has a slow CPU or has low memory or a small capacity HDD. With these modes the emphasis is on the PC processing speed and therefor the RIP time is decreased, but the input resolution is 360 x 360 dpi. Consequently, the printed image quality could be degraded compared to the normal modes.

The media width and nest origin settings cannot be saved.

1. “NORMAL” (Productivity + Image quality oriented — 4–pass) This is the standard print mode for this

printer and is the mode you should normally use. It provides a print resolution of 720 x 720 dpi at a print speed of 16 m2/h. The image quality is processed at high resolution.

2. “H-QUALITY” (Image quality oriented — 8–pass) This mode is used for media that has poor drying

performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in NORMAL mode. The print resolution is the same as NORMAL mode, 720 x 720 dpi, and the print speed is half the speed of the NORMAL mode.

3. “H-DENSITY” (High density printing — 8–pass) This mode is designed for printing on transparent

media such as FF, transparent vinyl chloride, and other such media, where high density is required. If media that has poor drying performance is used, unidirectional printing is effective. A solid image of 100% density is printed at 200% density. The print speed is the same as H-QUALITY.

4. “3 TIMES” (High density printing — 12–pass) This mode is designed for printing on transparent media

such as FF, transparent vinyl chloride, and other such media, where high density is required. A solid image of 100% density is printed at 300% density. The print speed is three times slower than NORMAL mode.

5. “H-QUALITY2” (Image quality oriented — 16–pass) This mode is used for media that has poor drying

performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in H-QUALITY mode. The print resolution is the same as NORMAL mode, 720 x 720 dpi, and the print speed is half the speed of the H-QUALITY mode.

6. “H-DENSITY2” (High density printing — 16–pass) This mode is designed for printing on transparent

media such as FF, transparent vinyl chloride, and other such media, where high density is required. Use this mode for media that has poor drying performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in HDENSITY mode. A solid image of 100% density is printed at 200% density. The print speed is half the speed of the H-DENSITY mode.

7. “DRAFT” (Productivity oriented — 2–pass) This mode provides a print resolution of 360 x 720 dpi at

a print speed of 30 m2/h but with a much lower density than the NORMAL mode. Consequently, depending on the type of media used, uneven printing may be noticeable. A solid image of 100% density is printed at 50% density of the NORMAL mode. This mode is very useful for checking layout.

8. “FAST” (Reduced PC processing time— 4–pass) This mode has an equivalent density and the same

print speed as the NORMAL mode.

9. “F-H-QUALITY” (Reduced PC processing time — 8–pass) This mode is used for media that has poor

drying performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in FAST mode but at half the speed of the FAST mode.

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equivalent density and print speed to the H-DENSITY mode.

11. “F-3 TIMES” (Reduced PC processing time + High density printing — 12–pass) This mode provides

equivalent density and print speed to the 3–TIMES mode.

12. “F-H-QUAL2” (Reduced PC processing time — 16–pass) This mode is used for media that has poor

drying performance or shows noticeable uneven printing in F-H-QUALITY mode. The print speed is half the speed of the F-H-QUALITY mode.

13. “F-H-DENS2” (Reduced PC processing time + High density printing — 16–pass) This mode provides

equivalent density to the H-DENSITY mode but at half the speed.

14. “FINE DRAFT” (Productivity + Image quality oriented — 4–pass) This mode provides a print resolution

of 540 x 720 dpi at a print speed of 20 m2/h which is 20% faster than the NORMAL mode. The image quality for photographs is almost equivalent to that of the NORMAL mode, but a solid image of 100% density is printed at 75% density of the NORMAL mode. Consequently, if the darkness of the colors is important, you should use the NORMAL mode.

Safety precautions

The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols.

WARNING! Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in serious

personal injury or death.

CAUTION Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor personal

injury or damage to the product.

General warnings

Only use a 200-240 V AC power supply voltage. Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with

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multiple devices.

Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock, fire,

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and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.

Do not disassemble or repair the printer yourself. Do not reinstall the printer in a new location. Call

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your local HP Service Representative for service.

Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair the power

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cord. A damaged power cord has risk of fire and electric shock. Replace a damaged power cord with an HP-approved power cord.

Do not allow metal or liquids (except those used in HP Cleaning Kits) to touch the internal parts of the

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printer. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other serious hazards.

Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases:

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When placing your hands inside the printer.

If there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer.

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If the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation.

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A piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts

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of the printer.

During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm.

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During a power failure.

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Inks used in the printer and liquids in the HP Cleaning kits contain an organic solvent (ethylene glycol

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monobutyl ether acetate, CAS No. 112-07-2). Observe all local, state, and federal regulations related to the handling, use, storage, and disposal of organic solvents.

Ink and fluids used in the Cleaning Kits are combustible. Do not use or store within 8 meters (25 feet)

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of open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.

Do not operate printer within 8 meters (25 feet) of open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.

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Do not smoke within 8 meters (25 feet) of the printer.

Install and operate the printer in a well-ventilated area.

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The printer installation must meet local, state, and federal regulations on the emissions of volatile

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organic compounds in the workplace. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with these regulations. HP recommends that installations use an ink vapor extraction and exhaust system or an HP Air Purification System. Before installing a system exhausting ink vapors to the outside atmosphere, consult with your local air quality control authorities. It is your responsibility to comply with all local, state, and federal air pollution control regulations and building codes.

Avoid contact between ink and skin, eyes, and clothing.

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Immediately wash skin with soapy water.

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Remove clothing soaked with ink from contact with skin.

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Use an approved eye wash station if ink is splashed into eyes and consult a doctor if necessary.

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If an approved eye wash station is unavailable, flush eyes with cold water and consult a doctor if necessary.

Do not swallow ink. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, but seek immediate medical attention.

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Keep ink cartridges, cleaning kits, and waste ink bottles out of the reach of children.

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Be sure all operators are trained in the use of emergency equipment such as eye wash stations and

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fire extinguishers and know where they are located.

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Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some

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cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could cause personal injury or damage to the printer.

Allow and maintain adequate space around printer for immediate access to safety equipment such

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as eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, glove and safety glass dispensers, and fireproof waste storage containers.

Treat any media, used cleaning and maintenance supplies, and wipes soaked with ink as combustible

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If an Air Purification System is installed, allow adequate space for exhaust hoses from the printer.

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Locate these hoses and the Air Purification System so that they do not pose a trip hazard or interfere with the operation of the printer such as loading and unloading media, replacing ink cartridges, inspecting and replacing the waste ink bottle.

Always hold the power cord by the plug when connecting and disconnecting from the power outlet.

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Never pull on the cord because this may damage it and create risk of fire and electric shock.

Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns.

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Handling precautions

These precautions are recommended to avoid damage to your printer and its components.

Power supply

Only use a 200-240 V AC power supply voltage.

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Check the printer electrical outlet for proper polarity and grounding before connecting printer. Failure

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to do so may result in fire and electric shock hazards.

Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock, fire,

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and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.

Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with multiple devices.

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Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer.

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Printer

Wipe the printer clean with a soft cloth. A cloth moistened with a neutral detergent may be used. Do

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not allow liquid to enter the printer. This may create risk of fire and electrical shock and cause a malfunction. Do not clean the printer with benzene or paint thinner. This may damage the paint.

Never touch the printhead nozzles. They can be easily damaged or clogged.

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Regular inspection and maintenance

Clean the capping unit and wiper blade every day.

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Check the moisture of the wiper sponge every day.

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Store the ink system when leaving the printer for a long time (two weeks or more with the power off).

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Clean and charge the ink system before printing when leaving the printer for a long time.

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Consumables

Ink inside the ink cartridge is combustible. Do not expose or store near open flames, sparks, or other

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sources of ignition.

HP ink cartridges must be installed before the “Install By” date printed on the cartridge. Use of the ink

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cartridge 3 months beyond the “Install By” date may cause deterioration in print quality or a printer malfunction.

Do not disassemble the ink cartridges. Ink cartridges are intended for single use only.

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Avoid contact between ink and skin, eyes, and clothing.

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Immediately wash skin with soapy water.

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Remove clothing soaked with ink from contact with skin.

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Use an approved eye wash station if ink is splashed into eyes and consult a doctor if necessary.

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If an approved eye wash station is unavailable, flush eyes with cold water and consult a doctor if necessary.

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Use only an HP waste ink bottle. The bottle must be installed according to instructions or waste ink

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may overflow. An HP waste ink bottle must always be installed before turning the printer ON. Automatic and manual service cycles produce waste ink that must be contained in an HP waste ink bottle. Do not remove the cap from its tether to the HP waste ink bottle. The cap is needed to properly seal the HP waste ink bottle for disposal. Keep the HP waste ink bottle upright. Do not place on tables or shelves where it could fall. Waste ink is combustible. Keep an HP waste ink bottle containing waste ink away from open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition. The level in the HP waste ink bottle must be checked by visual inspection to prevent overflow. If the waste ink level is above the indication line, the bottle must be replaced with an empty HP waste ink bottle.

Place a sheet of paper under the HP waste ink bottle on the floor when removing a bottle containing

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waste ink. This will help clean up any ink spills. If soaked with ink, treat the paper as a combustible material and dispose of properly.

Do not store HP ink cartridges in direct sunlight. Store HP ink cartridges in a cool, dry place. This

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prevents deterioration of the ink during storage.

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operations?

This chapter explains how to perform basic media operations and guides you through the normal sequence of tasks required to load roll or sheet media in the printer. It also provides details of any other tasks associated with manipulation of the media.

The following different tasks are described:

Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller

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Use the take-up reel

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Use the media edge guards

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Tension bars

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Use media tube flanges

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Change the printhead height

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Remove a media roll from the printer

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Load cut sheet

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Perform a manual media feed

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Use manual nesting

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Increase/reduce pressure on media

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Pause or cancel print jobs

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Offset media loading using the main scroller

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CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns.

Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could cause personal injury or damage to the printer.

The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To install a media roll:

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1. Place the media roll (1) on a suitable table or handling cart (2).

2. Adjust the media roll spacer on the main scroller to a position equivalent to the middle (half the width)

of the media roll you are going to load.

NOTE The media roll spacer stops the weight of the media from causing the roll to sag at

the center.

a. Remove the two locking screws (1) of the media roll spacer.

b. Slide the spacer (3) to the required position on the main scroller (2). There are three positions

available, each of which corresponds to the middle position of different width media rolls.

c. Replace and tighten the two locking screws (1).

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3. Install the media roll on the main scroller.

a. Verify the media winding direction for the side of the media you are going to print onto, either the

inside of the media (1) or the outside of the media (2).

b. Carefully slide the media tube (2) onto the main scroller (1).

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c. Use the media positioning tool (2) to set the correct distance between the media (3) edge and

the main scroller flange (1).

d. Turn the hand-wheel (1) of the main scroller clockwise until it reaches the stop to lock the media

roll to the main scroller.

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e. Slide the toothed flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the

media tube.

f. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the

keyway in the flange spacer (1).

g. Fully tighten the locking knob (3) on the flange stopper (2) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and

the main scroller.

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4. Install the main scroller in the printer.

If you are working alone you will need a transport cart (2) to install the main scroller (1).

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If there are two people available to load the main scroller (1) by hand, one person will need to use the scroller handling grip (2) to support the main scroller (1).

a. Carefully position the drive end (1) of the main scroller into the drive slot (2).

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b. Carefully lower the opposite end (4) of the main scroller into the scroller retainer (3).

5. Adjust the tension bar guide.

a. Loosen the locking knob (2).

b. Move the tension bar guide (1) so that it is aligned with its position label (3).

c. Fully tighten the tension bar guide locking knob (2) to lock the tension bar guide (1).

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6. Open the rear cover (1).

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7. Move the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen so they will not be hidden under the media.

8. Lift the media load lever (1).

9. Set the feed direction switch (1) to select the way the media is going to be printed, either on the inside

or the outside of the media.

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10. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch (2), or the black media advance switch

on the foot switch, to feed enough media to insert it into the media feeder.

11. Load the media into the media feeder.

CAUTION Inserting the media obliquely or inserting media with wrinkles could cause a

media jam or skewed feed.

a. Insert the top edge of the media (1) into media feeder (2) while stretching it outwards to prevent

any wrinkling.

b. If the media curls up (1) or down (2), making it hard to insert into the media feeder, place a

backing sheet (3) on or under the curled media to make loading easier.

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c. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the media through the

media feeder until it almost reaches the floor.

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d. Smooth out the media from the center towards the edges of the platen to tension the center area

of the media.

e. At the front of the printer, use the white rewind switch to rewind the media (1) until it is just

protruding from the rear cover.

NOTE Rewinding the media ensures there is no skew.

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f. Lower the media load lever (1).

g. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media.

12. Close the rear cover.

To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions.

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13. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key.

The media width checking process starts.

14. Select the media feed position.

a. Select MAIN using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection.

15. Select the whether or not to use nesting.

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a. Select OFF or ON using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection.

16. Select a media type.

a. Select the media type using the or keys.

There are five preset media types to choose from:

Paper

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Glossy

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Matte

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Banner

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BLT_B (Backlit)

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b. Press the OK key to confirm.

NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will

need to create a new media type.

c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the or key and press the OK key

(Refer to

Manage media types).

Press the Cancel key to return to the SELECT MEDIA menu.

17. Install the tension bar. For full details of how to prepare the tension bars (Refer to

Tension bars).

CAUTION Do not mount the flanges on the tension bar.

a. Adjust the tension bar (1) length to half the media width.

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b. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed enough media so that you

can install the tension bar (1) in the slack area of the media.

NOTE Make sure the tension bar (1) is positioned in the center (widthwise) of the

slack area of the media or the media may not feed smoothly .

NOTE If the media does not roll out smoothly, adjust the tension bar (1) length to be

a little shorter than the width of the media.

18. Install another tension bar (fixing bar) in the tension bar guide at the front of the printer (feed side).

NOTE Refer to Tension bars for full details concerning the adjustment of the tension bar

(fixing bar) length.

a. Adjust the tension bar (1) length to match the width of the media.

b. Fit flanges to each end of the tension bar.

c. Verify that the tension bar guide (2) is located at the correct position for the actual width of the

tension bar and adjust as necessary.

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d. Mount the tension bar (1) in the tension bar guides (2).

CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD contact ring at the right

hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the front of the printer).

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19. Verify the front panel shows this message and press the OK key.

NOTE The next operation will not start if the media is too tight.

The media setting operation starts automatically and shows this message on the front panel.

If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state.

If it does not complete correctly, the front panel will show an error message. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever.

NOTE The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at

the central area. On rare occasions, this temperature difference could cause color density irregularities at the edges when the media is slow to dry. This color difference is most apparent when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media. If raising the temperature (Refer to

temperature settings) does not remove the color density irregularity at the edges this can

be solved by using the offset media loading option (Refer to

main scroller). This option moves the media out of the affected area but this option is only

available when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media, on a single roll, with a width of less than 2,000 mm installed on the main scroller.

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Install a media roll in the printer using the sub-scroller

CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns.

The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To install a media roll in the printer on the sub-scroller:

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1. Place the media roll on a suitable table.

2. Install the media roll on the sub-scroller.

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a. Verify the media winding direction for the side of the media you are going to print onto, either the

inside of the media (2) or the outside of the media (1).

b. Carefully slide the media tube (2) onto the sub-scroller (1).

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c. Install and tightly lock the flange (1) on the sub-scroller.

3. Install the sub-scroller in the printer.

a. Unscrew the attachment knob (2) and remove the tension arm (3) from the sub-scroller center

holder (1).

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b. Loosen the locking knob (1) and slide the center sub-scroller holder (2) so that it is outside the

media path.

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c. Open the rear cover (1).

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d. Move the media edge guards (1) so they will not be hidden under the media.

e. Lift the media load lever (1).

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f. Place the sub-scroller (2) on the sub-scroller holders (1).

4. Adjust the center sub-scroller holder position.

a. Slide the center sub-scroller holder (1) as close as possible to the sub-scroller flange.

b. Push the center sub-scroller holder (1) towards the rear of the printer (this ensures it is seated

squarely).

c. Fully tighten the center sub-scroller holder locking knob (2).

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5. Load the media.

a. Feed the media (1) through the media feeder until it almost reaches the floor.

b. Rotate the sub-scroller (1) by hand to rewind the media (2) until it is just protruding from the rear

cover.

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c. Lower the media load lever (1).

d. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media.

6. Close the rear cover (1).

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To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions.

7. Select the media feed position.

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a. Select SUB using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection.

8. Select the whether or not to use nesting.

a. Select OFF or ON using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection.

9. Select a media type.

a. Select the media type using the or keys.

There are five preset media types to choose from:

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Banner

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b. Press the OK key to confirm.

NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will

need to create a new media type.

c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the or key and press the OK key

(Refer to

Manage media types).

Press the Cancel key to return to the SELECT MEDIA menu.

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10. The media setting operation starts automatically and shows this message on the front panel.

If the operation completes correctly, the printer returns to the online or offline state.

If it does not complete correctly, the front panel will show an error message. If this occurs, retry the operation from the step in this procedure where you raised the media load lever.

NOTE The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at

temperature settings) does not remove the color density irregularity at the edges this can

be solved by using the offset media loading option (Refer to

main scroller). This option moves the media out of the affected area but this option is only

available when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media, on a single roll, with a width of less than 2,000 mm installed on the main scroller.

Use the take-up reel

1. Adjust media roll spacer on the main scroller to a position equivalent to the middle (half the width) of

the media tube you are going to load. There are three positions available to suit different widths of media.

NOTE The media roll spacer stops the weight of the media from causing the roll to sag at

the center.

a. Remove the two locking screws (1) of the media roll spacer.

b. Slide the spacer (3) to the required position on the main scroller (2). There are three positions

available, each of which corresponds to the middle position of different width media rolls.

c. Replace and tighten the two locking screws (1).

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NOTE Position the tension bar guide so it does not cause any mechanical interference.

3. Use the media positioning tool (2) to set the correct distance between the edge of the empty media

tube (3) and the main scroller flange (1).

4. Turn the hand-wheel (1) of the main scroller clockwise until it reaches the stop, to lock the media tube

to the main scroller.

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5. Slide the flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the empty media

tube.

6. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the keyway

in the flange spacer (1).

7. Fully tighten the knob (3) on the flange stopper (2) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main

scroller.

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8. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF (center) position.

WARNING! If you do not set the media winding direction switch to the OFF position before

installing the take-up reel you risk trapping your hands in the drive mechanism.

9. Install the main scroller (take-up reel) in the printer.

a. Carefully position the drive end of the main scroller (1) into the drive slot on the printer.

b. Carefully lower the opposite end of the main scroller (1) into the scroller retainer.

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10. Use the front panel feed menu to feed the media (1) through the media feeder far enough for it to be

taken-up on the main scroller (take-up reel).

11. Attach media to the media tube on the main scroller (take-up reel).

a. Confirm the take-up direction, inside or outside.

b. Attach the edge of the media to the media tube on the take-up reel using adhesive tape (1) at

center the center position.

c. Make sure the media is perfectly straight and then secure the outer edges with adhesive tape

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12. Verify that the tension bar guide (1) is located within the light sensor (2) receiving area and adjust as

necessary.

13. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the correct position for

the way the media is to be taken-up, inner take-up (A) or outer take-up (B).

14. Use the front panel feed menu to feed enough media to provide two full turns on the take-up reel

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15. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the OFF (center) position.

16. Turn the take-up reel by hand (in the required direction—for inner or outer take-up) until two full turns

have been wound onto the tube.

17. Use the front panel feed menu to feed enough additional media through the media feeder to create a

slack area (approximately 30 cm) in the media sufficient to install the tension bar (Refer to

manual media feed).

18. Position the tension bar (1) in its guides (2) in the slack area of the media.

CAUTION Make sure you install the tension bar with the ESD contact flange at the right

hand end of the tension bar (viewed from the rear of the printer).

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19. At the wiper end of the tension bar (1), adjust the take-up bar flange (3) position for the width of the

media, leaving a 2 mm gap, and lock it in position with the two O-rings (2).

20. At the capping end, adjust the take-up flange (1) on the tension bar (2) so it is positioned against the

edge of the media (without the fixing O-rings).

21. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to the correct position for

the direction the media is to be taken-up, inner take-up (A) or outer take-up (B).

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22. If you are using vinyl chloride (PVC) media (1), do not use the full tension bar as explained previously.

Instead, adjust the tension bar (2) length to approximately half the width of the media and position it in the slack area without the flanges.

NOTE If you are using vinyl chloride (PVC) media, it is recommended to use media tube

flanges in order to prevent weaving. Refer to

Use the media edge guards

Set the media edge guards (1) on the right and left of the media in the printing path to reduce the risk of printhead crashes.

NOTE When using the media edge guards, the right and left margins increase from 5 mm to 10

mm.

If you need to activate or deactivate the use of the media edge guards, you can do it through the front panel by accessing the MEDIA REG menu:

1. Press the Online key.

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2. Press the key to see MEDIA REG menu options.

3. Select the media with which you want to use or not use the media edge guards, and press the OK

key.

This setting will only apply to the selected media.

4. Scroll to USE EDGE GUARD using the

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5. Select YES or NO and press OK to confirm.

You use the same tension bars on the media feed side and take-up side of the printer but in order to eliminate the possible of the build up of any electrostatic energy different flanges are used for each. The tension bars are provided in three sets, two with flanges and one without flanges providing the following total parts:

3 x long tension (1) bar with male joints at each end (123 cm)

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3 x medium tension (2) bar with one male and one female joint (61 cm)

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6 x short tension bars (3) with one male and one female joint (41 cm)

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6 x standard flanges (4)

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2 x take-up flanges (5)

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2 x fixing rings (6)

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1 x feed side ESD contact ring (7)

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Feed side tension bar assembly

The tension bars screw into one another to make a total length of 266 cm if all four are used. The long tension bar, with two male joints, must always be used, with or without additional medium and short tension bars because it has male joints which are required for fitting flanges.

If the tension bar is going to be installed in the slack area of the media, use one or more tension bars

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(3) to create a total length that is equivalent to half the width of the media and do not install the flanges (1) and ESD contact ring (2).

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The tension bars screw into one another to make a total length of 266 cm, if all four are used. The long tension bar, with two male joints, must always be used, with or without additional medium and short tension bars because it has male joints which are required for fitting flanges.

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(3) to create a total length that is equivalent to half the width of the media and do not install the flanges (1), ESD flange (4) and the take-up flanges (3) and their associated fixing rings (2).

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create a total length that is equivalent to the width of the printer, at the left hand end install one standard flange (1) and one ESD flange (4) , slide the take-up flanges (3) and their associated fixing rings (2) onto the tension bar, and install two standard flanges (1) at the right hand end.

CAUTION You must always clean the fixing ring and tension bar using alcohol to remove

any dirt because this could cause the fixing ring to become displaced during take-up, resulting in the media being wound unevenly.

Install the flanges at each end of the tension bar. When you insert the tension bar into the flange, align

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the cutouts in the flange with the screw heads in the tension bar.

NOTE For vinyl chloride (PVC) media assemble the tension bar in the same way as for

the feed side (no flanges, take-up flanges, or fixing rings).

Use media tube flanges

You use the media tube flanges to take-up media such as vinyl chloride (PVC) and FF which are both susceptible to weaving. In some cases special spacers are required to install the media tube flanges. These special spaces are needed when the media tube cannot be fully engaged with the end flanges because the inside diameter of the tube is too small.

The following flanges are supplied:

3 x rubber spacer A (1)

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3 x rubber spacer B (2)

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1 x rubber spacer C (3)

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Install the media tube flanges

This procedure describes how to install the media tube flanges on the main scroller (take-up reel).

1. Adjust the media tube spacer position to suit the media width.

2. Prepare the media tube and slide it onto the scroller.

3. Install the rubber spacer C (1) on the scroller (2).

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4. Put the rubber spacer A (1) on the flange spacer (2).

5. Engage the flange spacer and rubber spacer A (2) with the flange stopper and mount them both on

the on the scroller (1).

If the internal diameter of the media tube is too small to fully engage the flange spacer and rubber spacer A (2), resulting in a large space between flange spacer and the edge of the media tube, use the rubber spacer B (3) to fill this gap.

6. Temporarily install the media tube flanges (1) on the rubber spacers. You will adjust the position of

these later according to the actual media width.

7. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch to the OFF position.

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8. Refer to Install a media roll in the printer using the main scroller and install the main scroller in the

printer.

9. Use the front panel feed menu to feed the media through the media feeder far enough for it to be

taken-up on the take-up reel.

10. Use adhesive tape to attach the edge of each media to the media tube on the take-up reel. Attach the

center of the media first then the outer edges, making sure the media is straight.

Inner take-up is recommended because the amount of media wound with outer take-up is less, which could cause abrasion to the printed surface when the diameter of the wound media becomes large, consequently degrading the image quality.

11. Adjust the positions of the media tube flanges to match the media width.

12. Tighten the three locking screws (1) on each media tube flange to lock the flanges in position. Use

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13. At the rear of the printer, set the white media winding direction switch (1) to match the required take-

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Change the printhead height

You can increase or reduce the printhead height depending on the thickness of the media you are using. Two tasks must be performed to change the printhead height:

Mechanical height adjustment on the printhead carriage.

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Firmware height adjustment through the front panel.

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To change the printhead height:

1. Press the Online key.

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2. Press the Shift key to display the PH. MAIN menu.

3. Press the key to enter the PH. MAIN menu.

4. Scroll to PH HEIGHT ADJUSTon the front panel and press OK to confirm.

The following message is displayed.

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5. Open the cap cover (3) and loosen the printhead fixing screws (1) using the long screwdriver provided

with your printer inserted through the hole in the chassis (2).

6. Change the height of the printhead by lifting the printhead height lever (1) to lower the printhead, or

by lowering it to lift the printhead.

7. Tighten the printhead fixing screws, previously loosened, using the long screwdriver provided with

your printer.

NOTE Tighten the printhead fixing screws while applying slight downward pressure on the

carriage using your hand.

8. Close the rear cover.

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To change the printhead height on the front panel:

1. Press the Online key.

2. Press the key to display the MEDIA REG menu.

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4. Select NORMAL or HIGH, according to the mechanical change you have made, and press the OK

key.

Parameters: NORMAL (default) or HIGH (for thick media).

NOTE When the printhead height is changed, a gap in printing may occur in bidirectional

printing. Adjust the correction value for bidirectional printing (Refer to

adjustment).

Remove a media roll from the printer

To remove a media roll from the printer:

1. Remove the tension bars from the media feed side and take-up side of the printer.

2. If necessary, cut the media.

CAUTION A mesh is installed on the media feed side and take-up side of the printer so

that the media does not adhere to the platen. Do not remove this netting. When cutting the media, take care not to damage the netting.

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3. Lift the media load lever (1).

4. Use the white rewind switch on the media feed side of the printer to rewind the media back onto the

main scroller.

5. Remove the main scroller from the printer and place it on a suitable table.

6. Loosen the knob (3) and remove the flange stopper (2) and the flange spacer (1) from the main scroller.

7. Remove the scroller from the media roll.

a. Rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise (1).

b. When a gap is visible between the hand wheel and the main scroller shaft, remove the main

scroller from the media roll.

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The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To load cut sheet:

1. Open the rear cover and slide the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen.

2. Close the rear cover.

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3. Lift the media load lever (1).

4. Feed the media until a beep sounds from the media feeder (about 200 mm).

NOTE If you have problems loading media, feed the media into the printer by holding both

edges of the media.

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5. Open the rear cover and adjust the media edge guards (1).

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6. Lower the media load lever (1).

7. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key.

To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions.

8. Select cut sheet.

a. Select SHEET using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm.

9. Select a media type.

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a. Select the media type using the or keys.

There are five preset media types to choose from:

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b. Press the OK key to confirm.

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c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the or key and press the OK key

(Refer to

Manage media types).

Press the Cancel key to return to the SELECT MEDIA menu.

10. The media will be loaded automatically.

If an error message is displayed, remove the media and repeat the task.

Perform a manual media feed

This section describes how to feed media manually through the printing path, for example to use cut sheets without causing skew.

1. Press the Online key.

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2. Press the Shift key to display the FEED menu.

3. Hold down the key.

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When printing a small-sized image (2), such as A4, on a 64-inch width roll, a large area of media (1) is left blank. You can rewind the roll and nest an image in the blank area using the Origin Point Setting feature.

key is released, media feeding stops and the menu group is displayed.

NOTE The manual nesting feature can be used only with roll media.

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To use manual nesting:

1. Lift the media load lever.

2. Rewind the media (1).

A. Blank area

NOTE Rewind the media only when the image is dry, to avoid smearing.

3. The front panel instructs you to load media. Load the media.

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4. Lower the media load lever.

5. Select NEST in the SELECT MEDIA menu and press the OK key.

NOTE In the next steps, use the MEDIA WIDTH setting if you cut the media to remove the

image that was previously printed. Use the NEST ORIGIN setting if you have not cut the media and to start printing from a point that excludes the previously printed image.

6. Enter the media width and press the OK key. The media width previously detected is displayed. (Media

width input range: 290 to 1635 mm)

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7. Input the nest origin point (print offset value for media width: origin point).

The nest origin setting is displayed.

The start position for printing is modified if either the media width or the nest origin is set.

A. Nest origin point

B. Print margin including the image

C. Media width input value

8. Select YES or NO.

Select YES to increase the available area for printing. Rewind the media back onto the roll

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rollers) will not be available for printing.

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9. Select a media type again.

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NOTE Ensure front, right, and left margins are sufficient as you rewind the media manually.

The media width and nest origin settings cannot be saved.

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The media pressure lever allows you to change the pressure on the media exerted by the media transmission roller. This can be used to solve skew with certain types of media. To increase/reduce pressure on media:

NOTE The low pressure position should be used for textile type media.

Pull the lever to the front and lift or lower to change the pressure on the media. Down for normal

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pressure and up for low pressure.

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Pause or cancel print jobs

You can pause and cancel printing from the rear of the printer. This may be useful if there are problems with media output from the rear of the printer.

Tip We recommend that you always pause or cancel printing through your software RIP.

1. Print Pause/Restart (1) and Cancel (2) buttons.

2. While printing, press the Pause/Restart (1) button to interrupt printing and the Restart button to

continue printing after an interruption.

3. To restart printing, press the Print Pause/Restart (1).

4. Press the Cancel button (2) to cancel printing.

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The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at the central area. On rare occasions, this temperature difference could cause color density irregularities at the edges when the media is slow to dry. This color difference is most apparent when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media. If raising the temperature does not remove the color density irregularity at the edges this can be solved by using the offset media loading option. This option moves the media out of the affected area but this option is only available when using vinyl chloride (PVC) media, on a single roll, with a width of less than 2,000 mm installed on the main scroller.

CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns.

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NOTE Offset media loading does not prevent color density irregularities that appear across the

whole width of the media. In such case, select a print mode with a higher pass count.

NOTE Offset media loading is only available for vinyl chloride (PVC) media installed on the main

scroller. It is not available for any of the other media loading methods.

The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To install a media roll:

1. Place the media roll (1) on a suitable table or handling cart (2).

2. Remove the media roll spacer from the main scroller.

a. Remove the two locking screws (1) of the media roll spacer.

b. Slide the spacer (3) off the main scroller (2).

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3. Slide the flange stopper (1) onto the main scroller (2).

4. Slide the flange spacer (1) onto the main scroller (2).

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5. Position the media roll spacer on the main scroller to a position equivalent to the middle (half the width)

of the media roll you are going to load.

NOTE The media roll spacer stops the weight of the media from causing the roll to sag at

the center.

a. Replace the media roll spacer (3) onto the main scroller (2).

b. Slide the spacer (3) to the required position on the main scroller (2). There are three positions

available, each of which corresponds to the middle position of different width media rolls.

c. Replace and tighten the two locking screws (1).

6. Install the media roll on the main scroller.

a. Verify the media winding direction for the side of the media you are going to print onto, either the

inside of the media (2) or the outside of the media (1).

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b. Carefully slide the media tube (2) onto the main scroller (1). Do not tighten the locking knob at

this stage.

c. Slide the toothed flange spacer (1) over the main scroller (2) until it is fully engaged with the

media tube.

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d. Slide the flange stopper (2) over the main scroller until you can align and fully engage it with the

keyway in the flange spacer (1). Do not tighten the locking knob at this stage.

7. Install the main scroller in the printer.

If you are working alone you will need a transport cart (2) to install the main scroller (1).

If there are two people available to load the main scroller (1) by hand, one person will need to use the scroller handling grip (2) to support the main scroller (1).

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a. Carefully position the drive end (1) of the main scroller into the drive slot (2).

b. Carefully lower the opposite end (4) of the main scroller into the scroller retainer (3).

8. Align the edge of the media (2) with the label (1) on the printer.

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9. Align and engage the flange stopper (2) with the keyway in the flange spacer (3) and fully tighten the

locking knob (1) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller.

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10. Align and engage the flange stopper (2) with the keyway in the flange spacer (1) and fully tighten the

locking knob (3) to lock it to the flange spacer (1) and the main scroller.

11. Adjust the tension bar guide.

a. Loosen the locking knob (2).

b. Move the tension bar guide (1) so that it is aligned with its position label (3).

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c. Fully tighten the tension bar guide locking knob (2) to lock the tension bar guide (1).

12. Open the rear cover (1).

13. Move the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen so they will not be hidden under the media.

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14. Lift the media load lever (1).

15. Set the feed direction switch (1) to select the way the media is going to be printed, either on the inside

or the outside of the media.

16. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch (2), or the black media advance switch

on the foot switch, to feed enough media to insert it into the media feeder.

17. Load the media into the media feeder.

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CAUTION Inserting the media obliquely or inserting media with wrinkles causes a media

jam or skewed feed.

a. Insert the top edge of the media (1) into media feeder (2) while stretching it outwards to prevent

any wrinkling.

b. If the media curls up (1) or down (2), making it hard to insert into the media feeder, place a

backing sheet (3) on or under the curled media to make loading easier.

c. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed the media through the

media feeder until it almost reaches the floor.

d. Smooth out the media from the center towards the edges of the platen to tension the center area

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e. Use the white rewind switch to rewind the media (1) until it is just protruding from the rear cover.

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f. Lower the media load lever (1).

18. Change the print mode to offset media loading.

a. When you lower the media load lever the front panel shows the following message.

b. Press and hold the Shift key for more than two seconds to change the media loading option to

offset media loading.

c. Press the Ok to confirm the media loading option to offset media loading.

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19. Adjust the media edge guards (1) so that they are correctly positioned over the edge of the media.

20. Confirm the position of the media edge guards and press the OK key.

The media width checking process starts.

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a. Select MAIN using the or keys.

b. Press the OK key to confirm the selection.

22. Select a media type.

a. Select the media type using the or keys.

There are five preset media types to choose from:

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b. Press the OK key to confirm.

NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will

need to create a new media type.

c. If required, select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the or key and press the OK key

(Refer to

Manage media types).

Press the Cancel key to return to the SELECT MEDIA menu.

23. Install the tension bar. For full details of how to prepare the tension bars (Refer to

Tension bars).

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CAUTION Do not mount the flanges on the tension bar.

a. Adjust the tension bar (1) length to half the media width.

b. At the front of the printer, use the black media advance switch to feed enough media so that you

can install the tension bar (1) in the slack area of the media.

NOTE Make sure the tension bar (1) is positioned in the center (widthwise) of the

slack area of the media or the media may not feed smoothly .

NOTE If the media does not roll out smoothly, adjust the tension bar (1) length to be

a little shorter than the width of the media.

24. Install another tension bar (fixing bar) in the tension bar guide at the front of the printer (feed side).

NOTE Refer to Tension bars for full details concerning the adjustment of the tension bar

(fixing bar) length.

a. Adjust the tension bar (1) length to match the width of the media.

b. Fit flanges to each end of the tension bar.

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