HP T1100 User Manual
HP Designjet T1100
Printer Series
Using your printer
HP Designjet T1100 printer series
Using your printer
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................ 2
HP Start-Up Kit ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Using this guide .................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2
Use and maintenance .......................................................................................................... 3
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 3
Accessories, support, and specifications ............................................................................. 3
Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 3
Index .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................................................... 3
The printer's main features ................................................................................................................... 4
The printer's main components ............................................................................................................ 4
Front view ............................................................................................................................ 5
Rear view ............................................................................................................................. 6
The front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Printer software .................................................................................................................................... 8
The printer's internal prints ................................................................................................................... 8
2 Installing the software
Choose which connection method to use ........................................................................................... 12
Connect to a network (Windows) ....................................................................................................... 12
Connect directly to a computer (Windows) ......................................................................................... 13
Printer sharing considerations ........................................................................................... 14
Uninstall the printer software (Windows) ............................................................................................ 14
Connect to a network (Mac OS) ......................................................................................................... 14
Bonjour/Rendezvous connection ....................................................................................... 14
TCP/IP connection ............................................................................................................. 16
Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS) .......................................................................................... 18
Sharing the printer ............................................................................................................. 19
Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS) ............................................................................................. 19
3 Setting up the printer
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Handle paper conflicts ........................................................................................................................ 22
Turn nesting on and off ...................................................................................................................... 22
Turn usage information on and off ..................................................................................................... 23
Turn alerts on and off ......................................................................................................................... 24
Set or delete the security password ................................................................................................... 24
Require account ID ............................................................................................................................. 25
Set Windows driver preferences ........................................................................................................ 25
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4 Personalizing the printer
Turn the printer on and off .................................................................................................................. 28
Change the language of the front-panel display ................................................................................. 29
Access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) .......................................... 29
Access the Embedded Web Server ................................................................................................... 30
Change the language of HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ................ 30
Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ......................................................................... 30
Change the sleep mode setting .......................................................................................................... 31
Turn the buzzer on and off ................................................................................................................. 31
Change the front-panel display contrast ............................................................................................. 31
Change the units of measurement ..................................................................................................... 31
Configure network settings ................................................................................................................. 31
Change the graphic language setting ................................................................................................. 32
5 Paper handling
General advice ................................................................................................................................... 36
Load a roll onto the 24-inch spindle ................................................................................................... 36
Load a roll onto the 44-inch spindle .................................................................................................. 38
Load a roll into the 24-inch printer ..................................................................................................... 41
Easy loading procedure .................................................................................................... 41
Paper menu procedure ...................................................................................................... 44
Load a roll into the 44-inch printer ...................................................................................................... 45
Easy loading procedure ..................................................................................................... 45
Paper menu procedure ...................................................................................................... 48
Unload a roll ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Unload paper key procedure with paper on the roll ........................................................... 49
Paper menu procedure with paper on the roll .................................................................... 49
Roll out of paper procedure ............................................................................................... 50
Load a single sheet ............................................................................................................................ 50
Easy loading procedure ..................................................................................................... 51
Paper menu procedure ...................................................................................................... 52
Unload a single sheet ......................................................................................................................... 53
Unload paper key procedure ............................................................................................. 54
Paper menu procedure ...................................................................................................... 54
View information about the paper ....................................................................................................... 54
Paper profiles ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Print on loaded paper ......................................................................................................................... 55
Maintain paper .................................................................................................................................... 55
Change the drying time ...................................................................................................................... 56
Turn the automatic cutter on and off .................................................................................................. 56
Feed and cut the paper ...................................................................................................................... 56
6 Printing
Create a print job ................................................................................................................................ 60
Using the Embedded Web Server to print files .................................................................. 60
Select print quality .............................................................................................................................. 61
Select paper size ................................................................................................................................ 61
Custom paper sizes ........................................................................................................... 62
Select margins options ....................................................................................................................... 62
Print with shortcuts ............................................................................................................................. 63
Rescale a print ................................................................................................................................... 64
Change the treatment of overlapping lines ......................................................................................... 65
Preview a print .................................................................................................................................... 65
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Print a draft ......................................................................................................................................... 66
High-quality printing ............................................................................................................................ 66
If you have a high-resolution image ................................................................................... 67
Print in gray shades ............................................................................................................................ 67
Print with no margins .......................................................................................................................... 67
Print with crop lines ............................................................................................................................ 68
Use paper economically ..................................................................................................................... 69
Nest jobs to save roll paper ................................................................................................................ 69
When does the printer try to nest pages? .......................................................................... 69
What pages can be nested? .............................................................................................. 70
Which pages qualify for nesting? ....................................................................................... 70
How long does the printer wait for another file? ................................................................ 70
Use ink economically .......................................................................................................................... 70
7 Color management
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 74
How colors are represented ............................................................................................................... 74
A summary of the color management process ................................................................................... 74
Color calibration ................................................................................................................................. 74
Color management from printer drivers .............................................................................................. 75
Color management options ................................................................................................ 76
Printer emulation ................................................................................................................ 76
Color adjustment options ................................................................................................... 77
Color management from printer drivers (T1100ps only) ..................................................................... 78
HP Professional PANTONE Emulation .............................................................................. 78
Color emulation .................................................................................................................. 79
Color management from the Embedded Web Server ........................................................................ 80
Submit Job options ............................................................................................................ 80
Printing PANTONE swatch books ..................................................................................... 81
Color management from the front panel ............................................................................................. 82
Printing in color ................................................................................................. 77
Printing in grayscale .......................................................................................... 78
CMYK color emulation ...................................................................................... 79
RGB color emulation ......................................................................................... 80
Rendering intent ................................................................................................ 81
Perform black point compensation .................................................................... 81
8 Practical printing examples
Print a draft for revision with the correct scale ................................................................................... 86
Using Adobe Acrobat ......................................................................................................... 86
Print a project ..................................................................................................................................... 88
Using Autodesk Design Review ......................................................................................... 88
Using Windows Explorer to print Autodesk Design Review files ....................................... 89
Using AutoCAD .................................................................................................................. 90
Using the Embedded Web Server to submit files .............................................................. 95
Using printer emulation ...................................................................................................... 95
Using clip contents by margins .......................................................................................... 96
Print a presentation ............................................................................................................................ 96
Using AutoCAD .................................................................................................................. 96
Using Adobe Photoshop .................................................................................................. 100
Print and scale from Microsoft Office ............................................................................................... 103
Using PowerPoint ............................................................................................................ 104
Using Project ................................................................................................................... 105
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Using Excel ...................................................................................................................... 107
9 Job queue management
Job queue page ................................................................................................................................ 110
Job preview ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Turn off the job queue ...................................................................................................................... 111
Select when to print a job in the queue ............................................................................................ 111
Identify a job in the queue ................................................................................................................ 111
Prioritize a job in the queue .............................................................................................................. 112
Delete a job from the queue ............................................................................................................. 112
Reprint or copy a job in the queue ................................................................................................... 112
Job status messages ........................................................................................................................ 113
Remove a hold ................................................................................................................. 113
10 Retrieving printer usage information
Get printer accounting information ................................................................................................... 116
Check printer usage statistics .......................................................................................................... 116
Printer statistics with HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac
OS) .................................................................................................................................. 116
Printer statistics with the Embedded Web Server ............................................................ 116
Check ink and paper usage for a job ................................................................................................ 116
Ink and paper statistics with HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac
OS) .................................................................................................................................. 116
Ink and paper statistics with the Embedded Web Server ................................................ 117
11 Handling ink cartridges and printheads
About the ink cartridges .................................................................................................................... 120
Check the ink cartridges status ........................................................................................................ 120
Ink menu procedure ......................................................................................................... 120
HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) procedures ................. 120
Remove an ink cartridge .................................................................................................................. 121
Insert an ink cartridge ....................................................................................................................... 122
About the printheads ........................................................................................................................ 123
Check the printhead status ............................................................................................................... 124
Remove a printhead ......................................................................................................................... 124
Insert a printhead ............................................................................................................................. 127
12 Maintaining the printer
Check printer status ......................................................................................................................... 132
Clean the exterior of the printer ........................................................................................................ 132
Replace the cutter ............................................................................................................................ 132
Maintain the ink cartridges ............................................................................................................... 137
Move or store the printer .................................................................................................................. 137
Update the firmware ......................................................................................................................... 138
Update the software ......................................................................................................................... 138
Printer maintenance kits ................................................................................................................... 138
Secure Disk Erase ............................................................................................................................ 139
13 Accessories
How to order supplies and accessories ............................................................................................ 142
Order ink supplies ............................................................................................................ 142
Order paper ..................................................................................................................... 142
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Order accessories ............................................................................................................ 145
Introduction to the accessories ......................................................................................................... 146
Stand ............................................................................................................................... 146
Spindle ............................................................................................................................. 146
Jetdirect print server ........................................................................................................ 146
14 Troubleshooting paper issues
The paper cannot be loaded successfully ........................................................................................ 148
General unsuccessful roll load issues ............................................................................. 148
Unsuccessful roll load with 24-inch printer ...................................................................... 148
Unsuccessful roll load with 44-inch printer ...................................................................... 149
Unsuccessful sheet load .................................................................................................. 149
Paper loading error messages ......................................................................................... 149
The paper type is not in the driver .................................................................................................... 150
Transparent or translucent paper .................................................................................... 150
Glossy paper .................................................................................................................... 150
Matte Paper ..................................................................................................................... 150
General purpose paper ................................................................................... 151
Photographic paper ......................................................................................... 151
HP Banners with Tyvek® ................................................................................................. 151
Black ink is easily removed when touched ...................................................................... 151
After printing, the paper has wrinkles or there is too much ink ........................................ 151
The paper has jammed .................................................................................................................... 152
The printer displays out of paper when paper is available ............................................................... 154
Prints do not fall nicely into the basket ............................................................................................. 154
The sheet stays in the printer when the print has been completed .................................................. 154
The paper is cut when the print has been completed ....................................................................... 155
The cutter does not cut well ............................................................................................................. 155
The roll is loose on the spindle ......................................................................................................... 155
A strip stays on the output tray and generates jams ........................................................................ 155
Recalibrate the paper advance ........................................................................................................ 155
Recalibrating the paper advance procedure .................................................................... 156
Return to default calibration ............................................................................................. 157
15 Troubleshooting print-quality issues
General advice ................................................................................................................................. 160
Print quality troubleshooting wizard .................................................................................................. 160
Horizontal lines across the image (banding) .................................................................................... 161
Lines are too thick, too thin, or missing ............................................................................................ 162
Lines appear stepped or jagged ....................................................................................................... 162
Lines print double or in the wrong colors .......................................................................................... 163
Lines are discontinuous .................................................................................................................... 164
Lines are blurred .............................................................................................................................. 165
Line lengths are inaccurate .............................................................................................................. 165
The whole image is blurry or grainy ................................................................................................. 166
The paper is not flat .......................................................................................................................... 166
The print is scuffed or scratched ...................................................................................................... 167
Ink marks on the paper ..................................................................................................................... 167
Horizontal smears on the front of coated paper ............................................................... 167
Ink marks on the back of the paper ................................................................................. 168
Black ink comes off when you touch the print .................................................................................. 168
Edges of objects are stepped or not sharp ....................................................................................... 168
Edges of objects are darker than expected ...................................................................................... 169
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Horizontal lines at the end of a cut sheet print ................................................................................. 169
Vertical lines of different colors ........................................................................................................ 169
White spots on the print .................................................................................................................... 169
Colors are inaccurate ....................................................................................................................... 170
Color accuracy using EPS or PDF images in page layout applications ........................... 170
Colors are fading .............................................................................................................................. 171
The image is incomplete (clipped at the bottom) .............................................................................. 171
The image is clipped ........................................................................................................................ 171
Some objects are missing from the printed image ........................................................................... 172
A PDF file is clipped or objects are missing ..................................................................................... 172
The Image Diagnostics Print ............................................................................................................ 172
Corrective action .............................................................................................................. 174
If you still have a problem ................................................................................................................. 175
16 Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues
Cannot insert an ink cartridge .......................................................................................................... 178
Ink cartridge status messages .......................................................................................................... 178
Cannot insert a printhead ................................................................................................................. 178
The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ........................................ 179
Clean the printheads ........................................................................................................................ 179
Clean the printhead drop detector .................................................................................................... 180
Align the printheads .......................................................................................................................... 182
Reinsert printheads procedure ........................................................................................ 183
Image Quality Maintenance menu procedure .................................................................. 183
Scanning errors during alignment .................................................................................... 184
Printhead status messages .............................................................................................................. 184
17 Troubleshooting general printer issues
The printer does not print ................................................................................................................. 186
The printer seems slow .................................................................................................................... 186
The printer printed on undesirable paper ......................................................................................... 186
Communication failures between computer and printer ................................................................... 187
Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ............................ 187
Cannot access the Embedded Web Server ..................................................................................... 188
Automatic file system check ............................................................................................................. 188
An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error ..................................................................................... 189
No output when printing from Microsoft Visio 2003 .......................................................................... 189
Unavailable driver features when printing from QuarkXpress ......................................................... 189
Printer alerts ..................................................................................................................................... 190
18 Front-panel error messages
19 HP Customer Care
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 194
HP Professional Services ................................................................................................................. 194
Knowledge Center ........................................................................................................... 194
HP Start-Up Kit ................................................................................................................ 194
HP Care Packs and Warranty Extensions ....................................................................... 194
HP Installation .................................................................................................................. 195
HP Instant Support ........................................................................................................................... 195
HP Proactive Support ....................................................................................................................... 195
Contact HP Support ......................................................................................................................... 196
Telephone numbers ......................................................................................................... 196
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20 Printer specifications
Functional specifications .................................................................................................................. 200
Physical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 201
Memory specifications ...................................................................................................................... 201
Power specifications ......................................................................................................................... 201
Ecological specifications .................................................................................................................. 201
Environmental specifications ............................................................................................................ 202
Acoustic specifications ..................................................................................................................... 202
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................... 203
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 205
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1 Introduction
Safety precautions
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HP Start-Up Kit
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Using this guide
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The printer's main features
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The printer's main components
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The front panel
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Printer software
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The printer's internal prints
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Introduction
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Introduction
Safety precautions
The following precautions ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from being
damaged. Follow these precautions at all times.
Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. Avoid overloading the printer's electrical
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outlet with multiple devices.
Ensure 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. Contact your local HP Service Representative
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for service, see
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
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the 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
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cases:
When placing your hands inside the printer
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If there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer
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Contact HP Support on page 196.
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
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parts of the printer
During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm
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During a power failure.
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HP Start-Up Kit
The HP Start-Up Kit is the CD or DVD that comes with your printer; it contains the printer's software and
documentation, including introductory multimedia tutorials to help you to get a good first print.
NOTE: The HP Start-Up Kit is provided on CD in Japan, and on DVD elsewhere in the world.
The rest of this guide will refer to the DVD version only.
Using this guide
Using your printer (on DVD) and the Quick Reference Guide (on paper) are organized into the following
chapters. The most complete source of information is Using your printer.
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the printer and its documentation for new users.
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Use and maintenance
These chapters help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following topics.
Installing the software on page 11
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Setting up the printer on page 21
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Personalizing the printer on page 27
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Paper handling on page 35
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Printing on page 59
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Color management on page 73
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Practical printing examples on page 85
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Job queue management on page 109
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Retrieving printer usage information on page 115
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Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 119
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Maintaining the printer on page 131
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Troubleshooting
Introduction
These chapters help you solve problems that may occur while printing and include the following topics.
Troubleshooting paper issues on page 147
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Troubleshooting print-quality issues on page 159
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Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues on page 177
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Troubleshooting general printer issues on page 185
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Front-panel error messages on page 191
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Accessories, support, and specifications
These chapters, Accessories on page 141, HP Customer Care on page 193, and Printer
specifications on page 199, contain reference information, including customer care, the printer
specifications, and part numbers for paper types, ink supplies, and accessories.
Glossary
The Glossary on page 203 contains definitions of printing and HP terms used in this documentation.
Index
In addition to the table of contents, there is an alphabetical index to help you to find topics quickly.
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.
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Introduction
The printer's main features
CAUTION: Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor
personal injury or damage to the product.
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on paper up to 24 inches
(61 cm) or 44 inches (1.12 m) wide depending on your printer's width. Some major features of the printer
are shown below:
Print resolution of up to 2400 × 1200 optimized dpi, from a 1200 × 1200 dpi input, using the Best
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print-quality option, the Maximum Detail option, and photo paper
HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), see
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Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on page 29, provide an easy-to-use interface
including:
Job management, see
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Calibration of printer
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Access to the online HP Knowledge Center
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Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration
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Economode for printing economically
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Six-ink system
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Color emulations, see
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High productivity features such as job previewing and nesting using HP Easy Printer Care
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(Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) or the printer's Embedded Web Server
Ink and paper usage information available from the Web from the Embedded Web Server, see
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Access the Embedded Web Server on page 30
Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, see
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profiles accessible from the front panel, HP Easy Printer Care (Windows), and HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS)
Job queue management on page 109
Printer emulation on page 76
Paper handling on page 35, with information and
Access HP Easy Printer
The printer's main components
The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
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Front view
Introduction
1. Ink cartridge
2. Ink cartridge slots
3. Blue lever
4. Window
5. Front panel
6. Printhead carriage
7. Printhead
8. Output tray
9. Paper alignment lines
10. Basket
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Rear view
1. Spindle
2. Spindle holders
3. Quick Reference Guide holder
4. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
5. Hard power switch
6. Power cord plug in
7. Paper feeder
The front panel
Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer, in the center. It has the following important
functions:
Assists you in troubleshooting issues
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Is used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting and unloading paper
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Displays helpful animations to guide you through procedures
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Displays up-to-date information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the
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printheads, the paper, and the print jobs
Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with audio alerts to call attention
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to a warning or message
Can be used to change the values of printer settings and thus change the operation of the printer.
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However, settings in the front panel are overridden by settings in the printer drivers, see
the software on page 11
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Installing
The front panel has the following components:
1. Direct access keys:
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First key
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Second key
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Third key
on page 53
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Fourth key
2. Menu key - Press to return to the main menu of the front-panel display. If you are already on the
main menu it will display the status screen.
3. 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.
: View ink levels, see Check the ink cartridges status on page 120
: View loaded paper, see View information about the paper on page 54
: Unload paper, see Unload a roll on page 49 and Unload a single sheet
: Form feed and cut, see Feed and cut the paper on page 56
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4. 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.
5. Down key - To go down in a menu or option, or to decrease a value, for example when configuring
the front-panel display contrast or the IP address.
6. Up key - To go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for example when configuring the
front-panel display contrast or the IP address.
7. Cancel key - To abort a procedure or interaction.
8. Power key - To turn the printer off or on, it also has a light to indicate the printer's status. If the
power key light is off the printer is off. If the power key light is blinking green, the printer is starting
up. If the power key light is green on, the printer is on. If the power key light is amber on, the printer
is in standby. If the power key light is blinking amber, the printer needs attention.
9. LED light - Indicates the printer's status. If the LED light is solid green, the printer is ready. If it is
flashing green, the printer is busy. If it is solid amber, there is a system error. If it is flashing amber,
the printer needs attention.
10. Front-panel display - Displays errors, warnings, and information on using your printer.
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.
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Printer software
Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout this guide.
The following software is provided with your printer:
The RTL and HP-GL/2 driver for Windows
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PostScript driver, for HP Designjet T1100ps only
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The PCL3 raster driver for T1100
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The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), see
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Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on page 29, allows you to:
Manage the job queue, see
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Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center
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Access the HP Knowledge Center
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View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads, and the paper
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View job accounting information, see
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Update the printer's firmware, see
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Change various printer settings (in the Settings tab)
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Perform calibrations and troubleshooting
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The Embedded Web Server, runs in the printer and enables you to use a Web browser on any
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computer to check ink levels and printer status, see
on page 30.
Autodesk Design Review
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Job queue management on page 109
The printer's internal prints
Access HP Easy Printer
Retrieving printer usage information on page 115
Update the firmware on page 138
Access the Embedded Web Server
The internal prints give various kinds of information about your printer. They can be requested from the
front panel without using a computer.
CAUTION: Before requesting any internal print, make sure that paper is loaded (roll or sheet),
and that the front panel displays the Ready message. The loaded paper should be at least A3
landscape (16.53 in or 42 cm wide); otherwise the print may be clipped.
To print any internal print, press the Menu key to return to the main menu, select the Internal Prints
menu icon
Demo prints: show some of the capabilities of the printer
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, then select the internal print you want. The following internal prints are available.
Print black and white photo
Print color photo
Print color design demo
Print GIS map
NOTE: Demo prints are printed the same size as the loaded paper .
Menu map: shows details of all the front-panel display menus
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Configuration: shows all the current front-panel display settings
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Usage report: shows estimates of the total number of prints, number of prints by paper type, number
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of prints by print-quality option, and total amount of ink used per color (the accuracy of these
estimates is not guaranteed)
HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale definitions in the currently selected color palette
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Service information: provides information needed by service engineers
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PostScript font list: shows PostScript fonts available, for HP Designjet T1100ps only
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2 Installing the software
Choose which connection method to use
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Connect to a network (Windows)
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Connect directly to a computer (Windows)
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Uninstall the printer software (Windows)
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Connect to a network (Mac OS)
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS)
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Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS)
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Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection type Speed Cable length Other factors
Installing the software
Connect to a network (Windows)
Gigabit Ethernet Very fast; varies
Jetdirect print server
(optional accessory)
USB 2.0 Very fast Short (5 m = 16 ft) A certified USB 2.0 cable is necessary for
according to network
traffic
Moderate; varies
according to network
traffic
Long (100 m=328 ft.) Requires extra equipment (switches).
Long (100 m = 328 ft) Requires extra equipment (switches)
Provides additional features
See
http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for
more details
reliable communication.
NOTE: The speed of any network connection depends on all components 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.
Before you begin, check your equipment:
The printer should be set up and on.
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The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly.
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All computers on the network should be on and connected to the network.
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The printer should be connected to the network.
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Now you can proceed to install the printer software and connect your printer:
1. Make a note of the IP address from the status screen on the printer's front panel (192.168.1.1 in
this example):
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your computer. If the DVD does not start automatically, run the
START.EXE program in the root folder of the DVD.
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3. Click Install. The printer drivers, HP Easy Printer Care, and HP Color Center are installed.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen to set up the printer. The following notes help you to
understand the screens and make appropriate choices.
When asked how the printer is connected, select Wired Networking.
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The configuration program looks for printers connected to your network. When the search is
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complete, a list of printers appears. Identify your printer by its IP address and select it from
the list.
The configuration program analyzes the network and the printer. The program detects the
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network settings and suggests the settings to use when configuring the printer. It is not
normally necessary to change any of these settings, but you can do so if you wish.
If your computer fails to find any printers on the network, the Printer Not Found window is displayed,
which helps you to try to find your printer. If you have a firewall in operation; you may have to disable it
temporarily in order to find the printer. You also have the options of searching for the printer by its URL,
IP address, or MAC address.
Connect directly to a computer (Windows)
You can connect your printer directly to a computer without going through a network, by using the
printer's built-in USB 2.0 socket (supported under Windows 2000, XP, and 2003 Server).
TIP: A USB connection may be faster than a network connection, but the cable is limited in
length and it is more difficult to share the printer.
1. Do not connect the computer to the printer yet. You must first install the printer driver software
on the computer, as follows.
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive. If the DVD does not start automatically, run
the START.EXE program in the root folder of the DVD.
3. Click Install. The printer drivers, HP Easy Printer Care, and HP Color Center are installed.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen to set up the printer. The following notes help you to
understand the screens and make appropriate choices.
When asked how the printer is connected, select Connected directly to this computer.
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If you would like to share the printer with other people connected to your network, press
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the Printer Properties button in the Ready to Install window, then select the Sharing tab
and enter the name under which the printer will be shared.
When prompted to do so, connect your computer to the printer with a certified USB cable.
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Ensure that the printer is turned on.
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NOTE: You may complete the installation without connecting your printer if you
prefer. To do so, check the box marked I want to connect my printer after completing
the setup wizard.
NOTE: The use of non-certified USB cables can lead to connectivity problems. Only
cables certified by the USB Implementor's Forum (
with this printer.
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Printer sharing considerations
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Uninstall the printer software (Windows)
Connect to a network (Mac OS)
HP Easy Printer Care must be installed on a computer before it can be used from that computer.
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Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will be able to send print jobs, but will not
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be able to receive information from the printer—which affects printer alerts, printer status reports,
paper management, printer administration and troubleshooting.
Any other users sharing your directly connected printer will be unable to use the printer's own print
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preview facility, although the application's print preview will still be available. See
on page 65.
TIP: The best way to share the printer over a network is to connect the printer not to any
computer, but to the network. See
1. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive. If the DVD does not start automatically, run
the START.EXE program in the root folder of the DVD.
2. Select Install, and follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software.
Connect to a network (Windows) on page 12.
Preview a print
You can connect your printer to a network under Mac OS X by using the following methods:
Bonjour/Rendezvous
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TCP/IP
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NOTE: The printer does not support AppleTalk.
Before you begin, check your equipment:
The printer should be set up and on.
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The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly.
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All computers on the network should be on and connected to the network.
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The printer should be connected to the network.
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Now you can proceed to install the printer software and connect your printer.
Bonjour/Rendezvous connection
1.
Go to your printer's front panel and select the Connectivity menu icon
Ethernet > View configuration. Note the mDNS service name of your printer.
, then Gigabit
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive.
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3. Open the DVD icon on your desktop.
4. Open the Install icon for your printer (HP Designjet T1100ps or T1100).
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5. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to use the Easy Install option.
7. The printer software is installed, including the printer driver, HP Printer Utility, and HP Color Center.
8. When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant starts automatically, to set
up a connection to your printer. Follow the instructions on your screen.
9. When you reach the Select Printer screen, look for your printer's mDNS service name (which you
noted in step 1) in the Printer Name column.
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TCP/IP connection
If you find the right printer name, scroll sideways if necessary to see the Connection Type
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column, and check that it shows Bonjour/Rendezvous. Then highlight that line. Otherwise,
continue searching further down the list.
If you cannot find your printer name with a Bonjour/Rendezvous connection type, check the
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box My printer is not in the list.
Click Continue.
10. Continue following the instructions on the screen. When you reach the Printer Queue Created
screen, click Quit to exit, or Create New Queue if you want to connect another printer to the
network.
11. When the HP Printer Setup Assistant has finished, you can remove the DVD from the DVD drive.
If the printer driver is already installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant can be run at any time from the
DVD.
1. Go to your printer's front panel and press the Menu key until you see the status screen.
Note the URL of your printer (http://XXXX11 in this example).
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive.
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3. Open the DVD icon on your desktop.
4. Open the Install icon for your printer (HP Designjet T1100ps or T1100).
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5. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to use the Easy Install option.
7. The printer software is installed, including the printer driver, HP Printer Utility, and HP Color Center.
8. When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant starts automatically, to set
up a connection to your printer. Follow the instructions on your screen.
9. When you reach the Select Printer screen, look for your printer's URL (which you noted in step 1)
in the Printer Name column.
If you find the right printer name, scroll sideways if necessary to see the Connection Type
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column, and check that it shows IP Printing. Then highlight that line. Otherwise, continue
searching further down the list.
If you cannot find your printer name with an IP Printing connection type, check the box My
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printer is not in the list.
Click Continue.
10. Continue following the instructions on the screen. When you reach the Printer Queue Created
screen, click Quit to exit, or Create New Queue if you want to connect another printer to the
network.
11. When the HP Printer Setup Assistant has finished, you can remove the DVD from the DVD drive.
If the printer driver is already installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant can be run at any time from the
DVD.
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS)
Installing the software
You can connect your printer directly to a computer without going through a network, by using the
printer's built-in USB 2.0 socket.
1. Make sure the printer is either turned off, or disconnected from the computer.
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your DVD drive.
3. Open the DVD icon on your desktop.
4. Open the Install icon for your printer (HP Designjet T1100ps or T1100).
5. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to use the Easy Install option.
7. The printer software is installed, including the printer driver, HP Printer Utility, and HP Color Center.
8. When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant starts automatically, to set
up a connection to your printer.
9. Make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the computer with a certified USB cable.
NOTE: The use of non-certified USB cables can lead to connectivity problems. Only cables
certified by the USB Implementor's Forum (
printer.
10. In the HP Printer Setup Assistant, click Continue.
11. In the list of printers that appears, select the entry that uses the connection type USB, and click
Continue.
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http://www.usb.org/) should be used with this
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