HP Designjet L26500, Designjet L26100 User's Guide
DESIGNJET L26500 / L26100 printer series
User’s guide
© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development
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1st edition
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Table of contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions .................................................................................................................... 1
The printer’s main features ........................................................................................................ 5
The printer’s main components ................................................................................................... 5
The Embedded Web Server .................................................................................................... 10
Turn the printer on and off ....................................................................................................... 11
Restart the printer ................................................................................................................... 12
2 Connectivity and software instructions ............................................................................ 13
Connection method ................................................................................................................ 13
Connect to a network ............................................................................................................. 13
3 Basic setup options ......................................................................................................... 15
Printer setup options ............................................................................................................... 15
Embedded Web Server setup options ....................................................................................... 17
4 Handle the substrate ...................................................................................................... 19
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 19
Porous substrates .................................................................................................................... 23
Load a roll onto the spindle ..................................................................................................... 23
Load a roll into the printer (automatically) ................................................................................. 27
Load a roll into the printer (manually) ....................................................................................... 30
Load a cut sheet into the printer ............................................................................................... 33
Unload a roll from the printer .................................................................................................. 33
The take-up reel ..................................................................................................................... 34
The edge holders ................................................................................................................... 49
The loading accessory ............................................................................................................ 50
Double-sided printing ............................................................................................................. 54
View information about the substrate ........................................................................................ 56
Substrate length tracking ......................................................................................................... 57
Store the substrate .................................................................................................................. 58
5 Substrate settings ........................................................................................................... 59
Download media presets ........................................................................................................ 59
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Add a new substrate .............................................................................................................. 59
Faster printing ....................................................................................................................... 70
Color calibration .................................................................................................................... 70
Color profiles ........................................................................................................................ 71
Color reproduction tricks ......................................................................................................... 71
6 Retrieving usage information .......................................................................................... 73
Get accounting information ..................................................................................................... 74
Check usage statistics ............................................................................................................. 74
Check usage statistics for a job ................................................................................................ 74
Request accounting data by E-mail ........................................................................................... 74
7 The ink system ............................................................................................................... 76
Ink system components ............................................................................................................ 76
Order ink supplies .................................................................................................................. 80
8 Print options ................................................................................................................... 81
Printer states .......................................................................................................................... 81
Change margins .................................................................................................................... 81
Request the printer’s internal prints ........................................................................................... 82
9 Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 83
Order accessories .................................................................................................................. 83
10 Printer specifications ..................................................................................................... 84
Functional specifications ......................................................................................................... 84
Physical specifications ............................................................................................................ 85
Memory specifications ............................................................................................................ 85
Power specifications ............................................................................................................... 85
Environmental specifications .................................................................................................... 86
Acoustic specifications ............................................................................................................ 86
Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 87
Index ................................................................................................................................. 90
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1 Introduction
Safety precautions
Before using your printer, read the following safety precautions to make sure you use the equipment
safely.
You are expected to have the appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of
hazards to which you may be exposed in performing a task, and take appropriate measures to
minimize the risks to yourself and to other people.
General safety guidelines
Refer to the installation instructions before connecting the printer to the supply.
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There are no operator-serviceable parts inside the printer except those covered by HP's Customer
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Self Repair program (see
qualified service personnel.
Turn off the printer, unplug both power cords from the power outlets, and call your service
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representative in any of the following cases.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has entered the printer.
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There is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer.
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The printer has been dropped or the drying or curing module damaged.
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The printer's built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) has
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been repeatedly tripped.
The printer is not operating normally.
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Turn off the printer and unplug both power cords from the power outlets in either of the following
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cases.
During a thunderstorm
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During a power failure
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http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/). Refer servicing of other parts to
Electrical shock hazard
WARNING! The drying and curing modules operate at hazardous voltages capable of causing
death or serious personal injury.
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The printer uses two power cords. Unplug both power cords before servicing the printer. The printer
must be connected to earthed mains outlets only.
To avoid the risk of electric shock:
Do not attempt to dismantle the drying and curing modules or the electrical control cabinet.
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Do not remove or open any other closed system covers or plugs.
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Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
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Test the functionality of the Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) every 6 months.
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Heat hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures and can cause burns if
touched. To avoid personal injury, take the following precautions.
Do not touch the internal enclosures of the printer's drying and curing modules. Even after opening
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the window latch that disconnects drying and curing power, the internal surfaces could be hot.
Take special care when accessing the substrate path.
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Fire hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures. Call your service
representative if the printer's built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is
repeatedly tripped.
To avoid the risk of fire, take the following precautions.
Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
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Connect the power cords to dedicated lines, each protected by a branch circuit breaker according
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to the rating of the wall socket. Do not use a power strip (relocatable power tap) to connect both
power cords.
Use only the power cords supplied by HP with the printer. Do not use a damaged power cord. Do
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not use the power cords with other products.
Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
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Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
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Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer.
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Do not block or cover the openings of the printer.
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Do not attempt to dismantle the drying or curing module, or the electrical control cabinet.
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Ensure that the operating temperature of the substrate loaded recommended by the manufacturer
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is not exceeded. If this information is not available from the manufacturer, do not load substrates
that cannot be used at an operating temperature under 125°C (257°F).
Do not load substrates with auto-ignition temperatures below 300°C (572°F). See note below.
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NOTE: Test method based on EN ISO 6942:2002; Evaluation of materials and material assemblies
when exposed to a source of radiant heat, method B. The test conditions, to determine the temperature
when the substrate starts ignition (either flame or glow) were: Heat flux density: 30 kW/m², copper
calorimeter, K type thermocouple.
Mechanical hazard
The printer has moving parts that could cause injury. To avoid personal injury, take the following
precautions when working close to the printer.
Keep your clothing and all parts of your body away from the printer's moving parts.
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Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets and other hanging objects.
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If your hair is long, try to secure it so that it will not fall into the printer.
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Take care that sleeves or gloves do not get caught in the printer's moving parts.
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Avoid standing close to the fans, which could cause injury and could also affect print quality (by
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obstructing the air flow).
Do not touch gears or moving rolls during printing.
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Heavy substrate hazard
Special care must be taken to avoid personal injury when handling heavy substrates.
Handling heavy substrate rolls may require more than one person. Care must be taken to avoid
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back strain and/or injury.
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Consider using a forklift, pallet truck or other handling equipment.
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When handling heavy substrate rolls, wear personal protective equipment including boots and
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gloves.
Ink handling
Your printer does not use solvent inks and does not have the traditional problems associated with them.
However, HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components.
Warnings and cautions
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
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Warning labels
Label Explanation
Risk of burns. Do not touch the internal enclosures of drying
and curing modules of the printer.
Risk of burns. Do not touch the drying enclosure of the printer.
Even after opening the window latch, which disconnects the
power to the drying and curing modules, the internal surfaces
could be hot.
Electric shock hazard. The printer has two input power cords.
A voltage is still present in the drying and curing modules
after the main switch is turned off. There are no operatorserviceable parts inside the printer. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. Disconnect all power cords before
servicing.
See installation instructions before connecting to the supply.
Ensure that the input voltage is within the printer's rated
voltage range. The printer requires two dedicated lines, each
protected by a branch circuit breaker according to the rating
of the wall socket outlet. Use only earthed mains outlets and
the power cords supplied by HP with the printer.
Risk of trapped hands. Do not push the roll while loading. Lift
the loading table to ease the spindle into the printer.
Risk of trapped fingers. Do not touch spindle gears while
moving.
Do not put objects on top of the printer. Do not cover the top
fans.
You are recommended to wear gloves when handling ink
cartridges, printhead cleaning cartridges and the printhead
cleaning container.
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The printer’s main features
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on flexible substrates from
0.584 m (23 in) to 1.55 m (61 in) wide. Some major features of the printer are shown below:
Printing speeds in draft mode of up to 22.8 m²/h (246 ft²/h).
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Environmentally friendly, odorless, aqueous latex inks in six colors
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No special ventilation required, no hazardous waste
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775 ml ink cartridges
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Print on a wide range of substrates—including most low-cost, uncoated, solvent-compatible
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substrates
A range of HP recyclable substrates is available
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Durable prints with outdoor display permanence up to three years unlaminated, five years
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laminated
Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration (built-in
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spectrophotometer) for most substrates
To send print jobs to your printer, you will need Raster Image Processor (RIP) software, which should be
run on a separate computer. RIP software is available from various different companies; it is not
provided with the printer.
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The printer’s main components
The following views of the printer illustrate its main components.
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Front view
1. Ink cartridge
2. Platen
3. Printhead
4. Printhead carriage
5. Ink funnel and ink tube assembly
6. Front panel
7. Printhead cleaning cartridge
8. Substrate-adjustment lever
9. Spindle lock lever
10. Take-up reel motor
11. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit
12. Spindle
13. Loading table/take-up reel deflector
14. Drying module
15. Take-up reel sensor
16. Take-up reel spindle stop
17. Loop-shaper
18. Curing module
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Rear view
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1. Printhead cleaning container
2. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
3. Power switch and power sockets
4. Residual current circuit breakers for the heating components
5. Ink filter
Edge holders case
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The case is normally attached to the rear of the printer, and contains the two edge holders when they
are not in use.
Drying enclosure
Take-up reel motor
1. Take-up reel spindle lever
2. Wind-direction switch
3. Manual winding buttons
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Loading accessory
The loading accessory helps you to load some substrate types that are difficult to load without it. See
The loading accessory on page 50.
The front panel
Your printer's front panel is located at the front right of the printer. It has the following important
functions:
Assists you in troubleshooting issues
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Is used when performing certain physical operations, such as unloading substrate and maintaining
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the printer
Displays information in brief about the status of the printer
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Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with audio alerts to call attention
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to a warning or message
The front panel has the following components:
1. Power key: To turn the printer off. See
2. Power light: Indicates the printer's power status. If the light is off, the printer is off. If it is solid
green, the printer is on. If it is flashing green, the printer is in transition between on and off.
Turn the printer on and off on page 11.
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3. Front-panel display: Displays error, warnings and information on using your printer.
4. Status light: Indicates the printer's operational status. If the light is off, the printer is not ready. If it
is solid green, the printer is ready and idle. If it is flashing green, the printer is busy: receiving
data, processing or printing. If it is flashing amber, your intervention is required. If it is solid
amber, a serious error has occurred.
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5. Up key: To go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value.
6. OK key: To confirm an action while in a procedure or interaction. To enter in a submenu in the
menu. To select a value when given an option.
7. Down key: To go down in a menu or option, or to decrease a value.
8. Back key: To go to the previous step in a procedure or interaction. To go to the upper level, or
leave the option in the menu, or when given an option.
9. Cancel key: To cancel a procedure or interaction.
10. Reset key: To restart the printer (as if it were switched off and switched on again). You will need
an implement with a narrow tip to operate this key.
11. Move substrate key: To move the loaded substrate forwards or backwards. While the printer is
printing, it can be used to fine-tune the substrate advance on the fly.
To highlight an item in the front-panel display, press the Up or Down key until the item is highlighted.
To select an item in the front-panel display, first highlight it and then press the OK key.
When this guide shows a series of front-panel display items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3, it
means that you should select Item1, then select Item2, then select Item3.
Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout this guide.
The Embedded Web Server
The Embedded Web Server is a Web server running inside the printer. You can use it to obtain printer
information, manage settings and presets, align printheads, upload new firmware and troubleshoot
problems. Service engineers can use it to retrieve internal information that helps to diagnose printer
problems.
You can access the Embedded Web Server remotely by using an ordinary Web browser running on
any computer. See
The Embedded Web Server window displays three separate tabs. Buttons near the top of each page
provide access to online help and supplies reordering.
Access the Embedded Web Server on page 17.
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Main tab
The Main tab provides information about the following items.
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Setup tab
The Setup tab enables you to complete these tasks.
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Substrate, ink, printhead and maintenance status
Temperatures of the drying and curing modules
Substrate and ink usage and accounting
Specify printer settings such as units of measurement and refresh date
Specify network and security settings
Set the date and time
Update firmware
Align printheads
Upload media presets
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Support tab
The Support tab offers various kinds of help with your printer.
Browse helpful information from a variety of sources
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Troubleshoot problems
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Access HP Designjet links for technical support with your printer and accessories
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Access service support pages that show current and historical data on the usage of your printer
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Turn the printer on and off
To turn on the printer, ensure that the power switch at the rear of the printer is turned on, ensure that the
residual current circuit breakers are in the up position, then press the Power button on the front panel.
You can leave the printer on without wasting energy. Leaving it on improves response time. When the
printer has not been used for a certain period of time, it saves power by going into sleep mode. Any
interaction with the printer returns it to active mode, and it can resume printing immediately.
If you want to turn the printer on or off, the normal and recommended method is to use the Power
button on the front panel.
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Turn the printer on and off
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When you turn off the printer this way, the printheads are automatically stored with the printhead
cleaning cartridge, which prevents them from drying out.
However, if you plan to leave the printer turned off for a long period of time, you are recommended to
turn it off using the Power button, and then also turn off the power switch at the rear.
To turn it back on later, use the power switch at the rear, and then press the Power button.
When the printer is turned on, it takes about 5 minutes to initialize itself.
Restart the printer
In some circumstances you may be advised to restart the printer. Please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Power button on the front panel to turn the printer off. Wait a few moments, then press
the Power button again. This should restart the printer. If it does not, continue with step 2.
2. Use the Reset button on the front panel. You will need a non-conductive implement with a narrow
tip to press the Reset button. This normally has the same effect as pressing the Power button, but
may work if the Power button does not.
3. If neither steps 1 nor 2 seems to have any effect, turn off the printer by using the power switch at
the rear of the printer. Check that the residual current circuit breakers are in the up position.
4. Remove the power cords from the power sockets.
5. Wait for 10 seconds.
6. Reinsert the power cords into the power sockets and turn on the printer by using the power switch.
7. Make sure that the Power light on the front panel illuminates. If it does not, use the Power button to
turn on the printer.
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2 Connectivity and software
instructions
Connection method
Your printer can be connected in the following way.
Connection type Speed Maximum cable length Other factors
Gigabit Ethernet Fast; varies according to
network traffic
NOTE: The speed of any network connection depends on all the components that are used in the
network, which can include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and cables. If any one of
these components cannot operate at high speed, you will have a low-speed connection. The speed of
your network connection can also be affected by the total amount of traffic from other devices on the
network.
Connect to a network
Before you begin, check your equipment:
The printer should be set up and turned on.
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The Gigabit switch or router should be on and functioning correctly.
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All computers on the network should be turned on and connected to the network.
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Connectivity
Long (100 m=328 ft) Requires extra equipment
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The printer should be connected to the switch.
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When the printer is connected to the network and turned on, you should see the printer's IP address
appear on the front panel (192.168.1.1 in this example). Make a note of the IP address: you can use it
later to access the Embedded Web Server.
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Connectivity
If you see this screen without the IP address, either the printer is not successfully connected to the
network, or your network has no DHCP server. In the latter case, you will have to set the IP address
manually: see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide.
Refer to the RIP instructions (not provided by HP) to install the software RIP.
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3 Basic setup options
Printer setup options
Change the language of the front panel
Two methods are available to change the language that is used for the front-panel menus and
messages.
If you can understand the current front panel language, go to the front panel and select the
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icon, then select Front panel options > Select language.
If you cannot understand the current front panel language, start with the printer powered off. At
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the front panel, press the OK button and hold it down. While holding down the OK button, press
the Power button and hold it down. Continue to hold down both buttons until the green light on the
left side of the front panel starts flashing, then release both buttons. You can expect a delay of
about one second. If the green light starts flashing without any delay, you may need to start again.
Whichever method you used, the language selection menu should now appear on the front panel.
Highlight your preferred language, then press the OK button.
View or set the date and time
To view or set the printer's date and time, go to the front panel and select the icon, then Front
panel options > Date and time options.
Set altitude
If your printer is operating at a significant altitude above sea level, go to the front panel and select the
icon, then Select altitude, to tell the printer its operating altitude.
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Request e-mail notification of specific error conditions
1. In the Embedded Web Server, go to the E-mail server page on the Setup tab and ensure that the
following fields are correctly filled in:
SMTP server. This is the IP address of the outgoing mail server (Simple Mail Transfer
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Protocol [SMTP]) that processes all e-mail messages from the printer. If the mail server
requires authentication, e-mail notifications will not work.
Printer e-mail address. Each e-mail message that the printer sends must include a return
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address. This address does not need to be a real, functional e-mail address, but it should be
unique, so that recipients of the message can identify the printer that sent it
2. Go to the Notification page, which is also on the Setup tab.
3. Click the New icon to request new notifications, or click the Edit icon to edit notifications that
have already been set up. Then specify the e-mail addresses to which notifications are sent, and
select the incidents that result in notification messages.
Change the cool-down delay
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Change the sleep mode setting
Turn the buzzer on or off
Change the front panel display contrast
When there are no more jobs to print, the printer's drying and curing heaters remain on for a while, in
case another job arrives. To choose how long they remain switched on in this situation, go to the front
panel and select the
Select a time from 5 to 60 minutes, then press the OK button.
If the printer is left turned on but unused for a certain period of time, it automatically goes into sleep
mode to save power. The default period of time it waits is 30 minutes. To change the time the printer
waits before it goes into sleep mode, go to the front panel and select the
panel options > Sleep mode wait time. Highlight the wait time that you want, then press the OK
button.
To turn the printer's buzzer on or off, go to the front panel and select the icon, then Audio alert,
then on or off. By default, the buzzer is on.
To change the contrast of the front-panel display, select the icon, then Front panel options >
Select display contrast, then select a value by using the Up or Down button. Press the OK button to
save the value.
icon, then Substrate handling options > Cooldown wait when idle.
icon, then select Front
Change the units of measurement
To change the units of measurement that appear on the front panel, select the icon, then Front
panel options > Select units, then English or Metric.
The units of measurement can also be changed in the Embedded Web Server.
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Restore factory settings
To restore the printer settings to their original values as set in the factory, go to the front panel and
select the
settings except the Gigabit Ethernet settings.
icon, then Resets > Restore factory settings. This option restores all of the printer
To restore the Gigabit Ethernet factory settings, select the
Ethernet > Restore factory settings.
icon, then Connectivity > Gigabit
Embedded Web Server setup options
Access the Embedded Web Server
Use the Embedded Web Server to view printer information remotely through an ordinary Web browser
running on any computer.
The following browsers are known to be compatible with the Embedded Web Server:
Internet Explorer 6 and later for Windows
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Safari 2 and later for Mac OS X
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Mozilla Firefox 2 and later
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Google Chrome 7
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To use the Embedded Web Server on any computer, open your Web browser and type the printer's
URL. The printer's URL appears on the status screen on the printer's front panel (http://192.168.1.1 in
this example):
If you follow these instructions but fail to open the Embedded Web Server, see the Maintenance and
troubleshooting guide.
Change the language of the Embedded Web Server
The Embedded Web Server functions in the following languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish,
Catalan, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. It
uses the language that you specified in your Web browser options. If you specify a language that it
cannot support, it functions in English.
To change the language, change your Web browser's language setting. For example, in Internet
Explorer version 6, go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options > Languages. Make sure
that the language you want is at the top of the list in the dialog box.
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To complete the change, close and reopen your Web browser.
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Restrict access to the printer
Basic setup options
From the Embedded Web Server, you can select Setup > Security to set an administrator password.
Once set, this password must be given in order to perform the following printer functions.
Change printer settings.
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Update the firmware.
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Change the printer's date and time.
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Clear accounting information.
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For more information, see the Embedded Web Server's online help.
If you forget the administrator password, you can delete the current password from the front panel:
select the
password.
icon, then Connectivity > Advanced > Embedded Web Server > Reset EWS
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4 Handle the substrate
Overview
You can print on a wide variety of printing materials, all of which are referred to in this guide as
substrates.
Substrate tips
Choosing the correct substrate for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality.
Here are some tips about substrate usage.
Allow all substrates to adapt to room conditions, out of the packaging, for 24 hours before using
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them for printing.
Handle film and photo substrates by the edges, or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can be transferred
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to the substrate, leaving fingerprint marks.
Keep the substrate tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading procedures. To
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make sure that the roll stays tightly wound, consider using tape to stick the leading edge of the roll
to the core just before removing the roll from the printer. You can keep the roll taped during
storage. If the roll starts to unwind, it can become difficult to handle.
NOTE: The use of tape to stick the leading edge of the roll to the core is especially important for
heavy substrates, because the inherent stiffness of the substrate can cause it to loosen and unwind
from the core.
Using the take-up reel gives the printer better control of the substrate.
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Print quality could be impaired if you use a substrate that is unsuitable for your image.
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sure that the appropriate print-quality setting is selected in the RIP.
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Whenever you load a roll, the front panel prompts you to specify the substrate family that you are
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loading. For good print quality, it is essential to specify this correctly. Check that the substrate
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belongs to the family named on the front panel, and check also that it matches the substrate profile
in the RIP.
If the substrate family shown on the front panel does not correspond to the substrate that you have
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loaded, take one of the following actions:
Reload the roll into the printer and select the correct substrate family. See
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Unload a roll from
the printer on page 33 and Load a roll into the printer (automatically) on page 27.
At the printer's front panel, select the
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Change loaded substrate.
NOTE: Substrate advance calibration is not performed when the substrate family is
changed from the front panel.
CAUTION: Removing the substrate from the printer manually without using the front panel could
damage the printer. Do this only when necessary to clear a substrate jam.
Supported substrate families
Substrate family Description
Self-adhesive Printable PVC films with adhesive on one side and a detachable liner. There are two main vinyl types
classified by manufacturing process and application purpose: calendered (for flat surfaces) and cast
(for complex 3D curves). The film may have different finishes: white, finished, transparent, reflective
or perforated. Perforated substrates may need manual rather than automatic printhead alignment.
Examples: HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl, Avery MPI3000 (calendered), Avery
MPI1005 (cast), 3M IJ-380 (cast)
Banner Usually a polyester mesh (which provides mechanical resistance) coated with PVC. There are also
recyclable versions to cover the same applications (green banners). Banners have a wide range of
grammage and can be grouped into frontlit, backlit and block-out categories.
Examples: HP Durable Frontlit Scrim Banner, Ultraflex Normandy Pro, Verseidag banners
icon, then select View loaded substrate >
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Textile Printable textile substrates are usually made of polyester or cotton yarns. Some open or light textile
Film Usually a polyester film, although there are other materials such as PVC or PC. Generally these
Synthetic paper Substrates manufactured using synthetic resins, mainly extruded from polypropylene (PP). They have
Paper-aqueous Light paper-based (cellulose) substrates with a coating compatible with water-based inks, or offset
Paper-solvent Paper-based (cellulose) substrates with a top-coating compatible with solvent inks. Weight is usually
substrate types come with a removable liner to prevent the ink from passing through the substrate.
Textile materials that are very stiff (such as canvases) should preferably be loaded as “Low-temp."
substrate. These substrates may need manual rather than automatic printhead alignment.
Stretchable and/or flimsy textiles may require the use of take up reel and/or edge holders.
substrates are used for backlit applications. Select this family setting for substrates that resist
temperatures over 95°C (200°F), otherwise load them preferably as "Low-temp." substrate. These
substrates may need manual rather than automatic printhead alignment.
Example: Intelicoat SBL-7 Polyester Backlit Film
characteristics similar to those of plastic film, but their appearance and properties are similar to
regular paper made from wood pulp.
Examples: Yupo FEB 250, Ilford Omnijet Dry Glossy Portable Display Film
paper. These substrates are not compatible with solvent inks. Weight is usually around 100 g/m².
Example: HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
between 120 and 200 g/m².
Examples: HP Blue Back Billboard Paper, Intelicoat GPIOF140, blue back substrates
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Substrate family Description
Low-temp. (including
HP Photorealistic)
Mesh An open and resistant polyester mesh coated with PVC and mainly used for building wrap
Substrates sensitive to high temperatures (PP, HDPE, PET thin films), and paper-based (cellulose)
substrates with top-coating that have a high stiffness and grammage (200 g/m² or higher).
Example: HP Photorealistic Poster Paper
applications. Some of these substrates have a removable liner to prevent the ink from passing
through the substrate. These substrates may need manual rather than automatic printhead alignment.
Example: Ultraflex Stripmesh
Must be used with the 2 inch spindle (see Accessories on page 83)
The Latex Media Finder is a tool that allows you to search for substrates (HP and third-party) that have
been tested and shown to be compatible with your printer. The tool allows searching by manufacturer
brand, substrate type, application or geographical availability. It can be found at
http://www.hp.com/go/latexmediafinder/.
Supported HP substrates
Substrate 2 inch Re
Banners
cycle
Take
Back
Color
Pro
FSC® PEFC Oeko
HP HDPE Reinforced Banner
HP Double-sided HDPE Reinforced Banner
HP Durable Frontlit Scrim Banner
HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene
HP Durable Semi-gloss Display Film
Self-adhesive materials
HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl
HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl
HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl
HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl
HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene
Films
HP Backlit Polyester Film
Fabrics
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HP Heavy Textile Banner
HP Light Textile Display Banner
Papers
HP PVC-free Wall Paper (Greenguard, AgBB)
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Substrate 2 inch Re
cycle
Take
Back
Color
Pro
FSC® PEFC Oeko
HP White Satin Poster Paper
HP Photo-realistic Poster Paper
HP Blue Back Billboard Paper
HP Coated Paper
HP Universal Coated Paper
HP Universal Heavyweight Coated Paper
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
HP Universal Bond Paper
HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper
Specialty materials
HP DuPont Tyvek Banner
HP Satin Canvas
HP Collector Satin Canvas
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Must be used with the 2 inch spindle (see Accessories on page 83)
Recycle: Substrates that can be recycled through commonly available recycling
programs.
TakeBack: HP offers the HP Large-format Media TakeBack program in North America
and Europe through which most HP recyclable substrates can be returned, availability
varies. For details, visit
recycling opportunities for these products are currently only available in limited areas.
Customers should consult local recycling resources for recycling these products.
Papers bearing the ColorPRO logo are manufactured to meet a strict set of quality
specifications, with performance criteria such as black optical density, color gamut line
edge acuity and color-to-color bleed. The performance and quality of ColorPRO papers
are verified by an independent testing agency.
FSC®-certified papers carry the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Mixed Sources
label, signifying that these substrates support the development of responsible forest
management worldwide. The wood comes from FSC®-certified well-managed forests,
company-controlled sources and/or recycled material.
http://www.hp.com/recycle/. Aside from this program,
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The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification label demonstrates that certified
HP papers come from forests that are managed sustainably.
Unprinted HP Heavy Textile Banner, HP Light Textile Display Banner and HP Wrinklefree Flag with Liner are Oeko-Tex-certified according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, which
is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials,
intermediate and end products at all stages of production. Tested for emissions of
chemicals such as pesticides, allergy-inducing dyestuffs or tin-organic compounds.
Greenguard HP PVC-free Wall Paper printed using HP Latex Inks is listed in the GREENGUARD
product list of low-emitting products and is tested to the GREENGUARD Children &
Schools standard. The print is neither GREENGUARD nor GREENGUARD Children &
Schools Certified. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) authorized standards developer that establishes acceptable
indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings.
http://www.greenguard.org/.
See
AgBB The Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products, AgBB, establishes the
fundamentals for a uniform and reproducible health-related evaluation of building
products in Germany, including criteria for testing and an evaluation scheme for healthrelated evaluation of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from building
products used for application indoors.
Porous substrates
Substrates of limited porosity may be used with this printer, but very porous substrates could damage
the printer.
To check the porosity of your substrate, see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide.
If you use a substrate that is too porous, or fail to clean the platen as recommended, you could
experience a decrease in print quality that would require a service repair not covered by your
warranty.
Load a roll onto the spindle
1. Make sure that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the
printer from moving.
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2. Lift the spindle lock lever to disengage the spindle.
3. Remove the first end of the spindle from the right side of the printer, then move the spindle to the
right in order to extract the other end. Do not insert your fingers into the spindle supports during
the removal process.
The spindle has a stop at each end to keep the roll in position. Remove the blue stop at the left end
to mount a new roll (the stop at the other end can also be removed, if you wish). The stop slides
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along the spindle to hold rolls of different widths.
4. Slide the lever-lock on the blue stop to the unlocked position.
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5. Remove the stop from the left end of the spindle.
6. Rest the roll of substrate that you want to load on the loading table. If the roll is long and heavy,
you may need two people to handle it.
7. Slide the spindle into the roll.
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