HP GA C7778A, CAD C7777A User Manual

DesignJet ColorPro Series

Getting Started Guide

HP DesignJet ColorPro CAD (C7777A)

Wide-Format Printers

HP DesignJet ColorPro GA (C7778A)

HP DesignJet ColorPro Series: Getting Started Guide

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Contents

Step 1 – Unpack the Printer 4 Step 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer 5 Step 3 – Connect Cables 5 Step 4 – Install Ink Cartridges 5 Step 5 – Install Printheads 6 Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2 7 Step 7 – Insert Paper in Tray 3 9 Step 8 – Install the Printer Software 10 Step 9 – Change the Language Displayed on the Printer’s

Control Panel 11 Step 10 – Install Additional Memory 11 About HP Customer Care 13

What to Do Before You Call 13

HP Supplies 14 Printer Spec ifications 16 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 22 Regulatory Notices 25

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Step 1 – Unpack the Printer

1. Check that the following items are included with the printer: a. Power Cord b. Four HP No. 10 Ink Cartridges

c. Four HP No. 10 Printheads

d. Extended Tray Cover

e. Setup Poster f. Getting Started Guide g. Quick Reference Guide

h. Connectivity software (drivers, etc. on CD or diskettes) i. HP JetDirect CD (HP DesignJet ColorPro GA printer only).

2. Prepare printer location.

The location requirements for the printer are:

• A st ur dy, level surface for placement

• A space allowance around the printer

• A well ventilated room

• No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals, including

• An adequate power supply

• A stable environment – no abrupt temperature or humidity

• Relative humidity 20% to 80%

• R oom temperature 59° to 95° F (15° to 35° C).

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S tep 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer

1. Remove the four tapes securing the printer . Open the top cover and remove the fifth tape from the inside of the printer.

Step 3 – Connect Cables

1. Ensure that the computer is turned off.

2. Plug the power connector firmly into the printer’s power

socket.

3. Plug the power plug into an electrical outlet.

4. Connect the printer end of the parallel cable firmly to the parallel port on the printer.

5. Snap both clips onto the notches on the connector.

Step 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer

Step 4 – Install Ink Cartridges

1. Press the Pow er button to turn on the printer.

2. Lift to open the Ink Cartridge door.

In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure:

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Step 5 – Install Printheads

3. Remove all four ink cartridges from their packaging and insert

each ink cartridge into its own color-coded slots. Make sure

that each cartridge is pressed firmly into place.

Step 5 – Install Printheads

1. Make sure that the Ink Cartridge Door is open. Grasp the side of the Printhead Access Cover and lift up firmly to snap the cover open and completely remove it from the printer. You may have to use some force to open the cover.

Note: If the cradle cannot be found under the cover, it means that the tape securing the cradle has not been removed. Open the top cover, remove the tape securing the cradle, turn off the printer and turn on again.

In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure:

2. Make sure the printer is turned ON. Open the purple printhead latch by lifting the latch from the rear. Pull the latch f orward and down to release the latch hook from the purple carriage lock. Then lift and push the latch toward the back of the printer.

3. Remove each printhead from its package. Remove the protective tape from each printhead.

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Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2

Insert each printhead into its own color-coded socket. Push the printh ead s dow n fir mly.

4. Close the printhead latch. Be sure that the hook on the printhead latch catches the carriage lock.

Note: You may have to use some force to close the printhead latch.

5. Ensure that the Ink Cartridge Door is lifted. Align the tabs of the cover with the tabs on the printer.

6. Lower and snap to close the cover.

7. Close the Ink Cartridge Door .

Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2

Note: Tray 2 is a fixed tray . T ray 1 has to be removed before Tray 2 can be accessed.

1. Remove Tray 1 and set it aside.

In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure:

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Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2

2. If you are loading A3-size or T abloid-size paper, unlock the tray lock, extend the tray and re-lock the tray.

3. Unpack the Paper Length and Width guides.

4. Insert the Paper Length guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load.

5. Insert the Paper Width guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load.

6. Insert paper, print side down into the printer.

7. T ap the left side of the st ack of paper to ensure that it is flush to the right side of the tray.

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8. Replace Tray 1. If Tray 2 is extended, place the Extended Tray Cover over the tray.

9. On the Control Panel, press [Menu] until P APER HANDLING MENU appears.

10.Press [Item] to select TRAY 2 TYPE=

11.Press [Value] to select the media type you have loaded into the tray and press [Select].

Step 7 – Insert Paper in Tray 3

In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure:

1. Grasp the sides of Tray 3 and pull it out of the printer.

2. If you are loading A3-size or T abloid-size paper, unlock the tray lock, extend the tray and re-lock the tray.

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Step 8 – Install the Printer Software

3. Unpack the Paper Length and Width guides.

4. Insert the Paper Length guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load.

5. Insert the Paper Width guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load.

6. Load paper by aligning the paper edge to the Paper Length guide first. Tap the other end of the paper to ensure that the paper is properly loaded.

7. Re-insert Tray 3 back into the printer.

8. On the Control Panel, press [Menu] until P APER HANDLING MENU appears.

9. Press [Item] to select TRAY 3 TYPE=

10.Press [Value] to select the media type you have loaded into the tray and press [Select].

Step 8 – Install the Printer Software

Before you can use the printer, you must install the printer software. To install the printer software, you need at least the amounts of memory listed in the User’s Guide installed in your computer.

For the HP DesignJet ColorPro GA printer, software supplied includes:

• Adobe PressReady driver for PostScript

• HP ColorSync color profiles (for you to install if your operating system does not contain HP ColorSync)

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