HP DesignJet 5000 Setup Poster

Setup Instructions

HP DesignJet 5000PS & HP DesignJet 5000

HP DesignJet Printer
60 inch (1.57 m)

Read these instructions carefully...

What You Will Need For This Procedure:

n Because some of the components of the printer are

bulky, you may need two or three people to lift
them. When this is necessary this symbol is
displayed:

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The Take-Up Reel

If you are installing ONLY the
Take-Up Reel, go directly to page 3,

Step 5.

HP DesignJet Printer
42 inch (1.07 m)

Accessory boxes

Main printer
box

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Strap

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n The time required to assemble the printer is about

two hours, depending on the printer model.

1. Preliminary unpacking

HP DesignJet 60 inch (1.57m)

Cut the strap from around the Accessory boxes
carefully, as the boxes may fall as soon as the strap
is cut.

HP DesignJet 42 inch (1.07m)

The shapes on the boxes identify the contents, refer to the table below:

Mark on box Content of box

Printer body

Legs Assembly

Take-Up Reel

Take-Up Reel Tubes

Assorted consumables
and documents

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The shapes on the boxes identify the contents, refer to the table below.

Mark on box Content of box

Printer body

Legs Assembly and Bin
Assembly

Assorted consumables and
documents

Page 1

Accessory Boxes

M4

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Remove the boxes from the top of the main printer
box.

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Remove all eight plastic handles from both sides
of the box.

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Remove the main printer box.

Remove the two Packing Pieces.

2. Legs Assembly

When you are unpacking the legs assembly, you
will see that there is ANTI-SLIP material around
the wheels of the feet. DO NOT REMOVE this
material yet.

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Do NOT remove
anti-slip material

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Attach the Legs to the outside of the Cross Brace.

Do NOT remove
anti-slip material

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Install eight screws into the Legs as shown above.

Screw the Feet into the Cross Brace.

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Position the Feet onto the Leg Assembly.

3. Installing the legs onto the printer

Printer Handles

Secure the feet to the Legs with 6 screws.

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Important: Some screws may have come loose
during assembly. Check that all screws are fully
tightened.

Orientate
the boxes
exactly as
shown here.

Page 2

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Find the handles on the rear of the printer as
shown. There must be three meters from this point
which is clear of obstructions.

Pull aside plastic
covering

Carefully pull aside the plastic covering and put
the legs assembly on the Printer as shown and
secure with four screws.

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Remove the accessories from the accessory boxes.
Put the two boxes on the floor as shown and tilt the
printer onto the boxes. Note: The boxes must have
the polystyrene inside to support the weight of the
printer.

Anti-slip pads

Carefully lift printer into the upright position.

4. More unpacking

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Remove the media rolls and spindles from the
Shipping Container.

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Remove the End Packings and the plastic covering
from the printer.

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Tear off and discard the anti-slip material from the
wheels. Important: You do not need to lift the
printer.

Side view

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Install the two stabilizers onto the rear of the feet
as shown. Make sure you install both stabilizers
onto the rear of the feet.

Packing Strap

Install the pins into the two stabilizers and secure
with the retaining clips.

Adjust the stabilizer feet so that the wheels do not
touch the floor.

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Remove the Packing Tape and the Desiccant Bag.

Desiccant Bag

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Remove the protective covering from the Printer
Window.

5. Install the Take-Up Reel Assembly

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Open the window and remove the Carriage
Packing Material.

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Install the Pocket on the rear of the printer.

Install the Take-Up Reel as shown in the following
steps.

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Loosen the four screws shown above.

Release the clamp on the left-hand assembly by
removing the screw.

Page 3

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Install the left-hand assembly on to the loosened
screws installed earlier.

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Release the clamp on the right-hand assembly by
removing the screw.

Pull the left-hand assembly down so that it rests
securely on the screws.

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Install the right-hand assembly on to the loosened
screws installed earlier.

Close the clamp and secure with the clamp screw
on to the leg.

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Pull the right-hand assembly down so that it rests
securely on the screws.

Clamp

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Clamp screw

Install the clamp and secure with the clamp screw
as shown above.

Important: Tighten all screws securing the Take­Up Reel on to the legs.

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Install the front of the sensor assembly onto the
front of the

right foot assembly as shown above.

Sensor clamp

Right
leg

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Slide the sensor clamp hard up against the leg and
then secure the sensor clamp with a screw.

Sensor Cable

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Tighten the screw to secure the clamp in place and
connect the sensor cable as shown above.

Ensure the spindle lock is open.

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Install the Take-Up Reel spindle into the printer by
pushing firmly on each end of the spindle.

Page 4

3 inch core adaptors

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If you want to use a 3 inch (76mm) cardboard core
instead of the plastic core supplied, adaptors are
available with your printer.

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Install the adapters on to the media guides as
shown. Note: These are for use with a 3 inch
(76mm) cardboard core only.