HP Latex R, Latex R2000, Latex R1000 User Manual

HP Latex R Printer Series Substrate Edge
Holder Kit

User Guide

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Edition 1

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Table of contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Usage considerations ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Substrate edge holders setup ................................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid substrates ..................................................................................................................... 4

How to install shims ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

How to position the edge holders .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Install the edge holders ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Uninstall the edge holders .................................................................................................................................................... 15

3 Using the substrate edge holders with exible substrates ............................................................................................................. 18

Install the edge holders ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Uninstall the edge holders .................................................................................................................................................... 20

4 Main maintenance tasks ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Replace a strap ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Replace part of an edge holder ............................................................................................................................................ 23

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1 Introduction

Usage considerations

Once the substrate edge holders are installed on the printer, the maximum width of the loaded substrate (rigid or
exible) is as follows:

● HP Latex R2000: 2425 mm (95.5 in)

● HP Latex R1000: 1532 mm (60.3 in)

IMPORTANT: To use substrate of this maximum width, you must raise the left and right alignment bars.

The maximum thickness of the substrate is 18 mm (0.7 in).

HP strongly recommends that you clean the edge holders regularly.

Substrate edge holders setup

The purpose of the substrate edge holders is to prevent the substrate edges from lifting up and jamming while
printing. If you experience this kind of problem while printing, you can try using the edge holders to overcome it.

The substrate edge holders are provided already assembled for use with exible substrates. If you intend to use
rigid substrates, you must install the central modules suitable for rigid substrates.

See a video of edge holders setup and usage at http://www.hp.com/go/latexRseries/use_edge_holders.

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Contents of the kit

1. Substrate edge holders assembled for exible substrates:

a. Input module

b. Central module for exible substrates

c. Output module

2. Central modules for rigid substrates (2)

3. Alignment-bar extenders (4)

4. Bases for shims

5. Shims

6. Extra straps

7. Back ends (2)

Setup procedure

The edge holders must be assembled before use.

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The parts shown in the illustrations are provided in the substrate edge holder kit. The print-zone module should
be chosen according to the intended use, for exible or rigid substrate. Look at the icon on each print-zone
module to identify the type of substrate for which it is intended.

To assemble the edge holders, look for a at surface on which to place the parts. Decide whether you will use the
exible or rigid print-zone module.

1. Take one input module and unfold the hinge.

2. Overlap the input module and attach the two parts with the screws provided.

3. Repeat the operation at the other end of the print-zone module, to attach it to the output module.

4. Repeat both operations to assemble the second edge holder.

Once the edge holders are assembled, they can be kept in the box provided, you have only to remove the foam.

IMPORTANT: If you are working with rigid substrates, there are shims to be installed on the edge holders that

help you to handle thicker substrates. See How to install shims on page 4.

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2 Using the substrate edge holders with rigid

substrates

How to install shims

Shims are provided with the substrate edge holders kit so that the edge holders can accommodate thicker rigid
substrates.

Before installing the shims, rst decide on the height that the edge holders will need, depending on the thickness
of the substrate. There is a base to which shims are added to reach the required height. Use the table below to
decide which base and which shims you will need.

Substrate

thickness (mm)

Edge holder
height (mm) Type of base

Shim thickness

0.5 mm 1 mm 3 mm 5 mm

2.1–2.5 2.5 Up to 9.5 mm

2.6–3.0 3.0 1

3.1–3.5 3.5 1

3.6–4.0 4.0 1 1

4.1–4.5 4.5 2

4.6–5.0 5.0 1 2

5.1–5.5 5.5 1

5.6–6.0 6.0 1 1

6.1–6.5 6.5 1 1

6.6–7.0 7.0 1 1 1

7.1–7.5 7.5 1

7.6–8.0 8.0 1 1

8.1–8.5 8.5 2

8.6–9.0 9.0 1 2

9.1–9.5 9.5 1 2

9.6–10.0 10.0 Above 9.5 mm 2

10.1–10.5 10.5 1 2

10.6–11.0 11.0 1 2

11.1–11.5 11.5 1 1 2

11.6–12.0 12.0 1 1

12.1–12.5 12.5 1 1 1

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Substrate

thickness (mm)

Edge holder
height (mm) Type of base

Shim thickness

0.5 mm 1 mm 3 mm 5 mm

12.6–13.0 13.0 3

13.1–13.5 13.5 1 3

13.6–14.0 14.0 2

14.1–14.5 14.5 1 2

14.6–15.0 15.0 1 2

15.1–15.5 15.5 1 1 2

15.6–16.0 16.0 2 2

16.1–16.5 16.5 1 2 2

16.6–17.0 17.0 1 2

17.1–17.5 17.5 1 1 2

17.6–18.0 18.0 1 1 2

Install the base and the shims at all points shown in the illustration below: two assemblies at the central module
and two more at the output module.

Installation process

1. Calculate the required height and take the base and shims that you need.

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