HP DesignJet 130 User Manual

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How Do I Replace the Printheads? (continued)
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6. Finally close the rear part and then the front part of the outer flap. Note that 
after closing the flap, the printer will automatically perform some internal 
calibrations on the printhead, and then alignment. There must be paper in 
the tray during alignment (you can use your least expensive paper). Pre-
alignment calibrations may take some time,...

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EnglishHow Do I Align Printheads?
If the printheads are not correctly aligned, poor quality printing will result. 
To align printheads, you will need to use the HP Designjet System Maintenance 
utility. This is normally installed when you install the software (printer driver) for 
your printer from the HP Designjet 30 & 130 series Printers Software Setup CD 
or when you install the optional HP RIP. 
For some functions, the HP Designjet System...

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How Do I Access the Printer Driver?
You can access the Mac printer driver as follows:
1. Open the image to be printed in the application you used to create or 
modify the image.
2. Choose Page Setup from the File menu and select the page options you 
want.
3. Choose Print from the File menu and select the print options you want.
For details of how to use the Mac printer driver, see the Using Your Printer CD.
You can access the Windows...

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EnglishHow Do I Use HP Designjet System Maintenance?
To use the HP Designjet System Maintenance utility, follow the procedure below:
1. Run the HP Designjet System Maintenance, as described below for your 
particular operating system:
 For Windows: Go into the printer driver as described in “How Do I Access 
the Printer Driver?” on page 21. Click the Services tab of the driver and 
then click the Maintenance button.
 For Mac OS 9 and X:...

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How Do I Print the Printer Information Pages? 
Before you begin, make sure there are at least three sheets of blank paper in 
the input tray (A4- or Letter-size is sufficient).
While holding the Power key down, press the OK key (upper right key) four 
times. Three pages with information about the printer and its peripherals will be 
printed.
How Do I Test My Printer?
When you have set up your printer and periodically after maintenance, you...

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EnglishThe Problem is the Input Tray Will Not Fit Properly
If you have problems inserting the input tray securely, try inserting and removing 
the tray two or three times. Normally this should resolve the problem.
However, if it doesnt, check that the latches are correctly positioned.
Inside the slot where the tray goes there are three spring-loaded latches. If they 
are not in the correct position, the tray wont fit properly. 
Make sure that both...

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The Problem is a Sheet of Paper is Jammed
1. Try pressing the OK key (the upper right key) on the printers front panel.
If this doesnt solve the problem...
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Remove all media from the tray. Pull out any paper that is visibly stuck.
4. Lift the top cover and pull out any paper that may be stuck.
Be careful when you lift the cover not to damage or disturb any of the tubes 
or other internal parts of the printer. 
5....

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EnglishThe Problem is a Roll of Paper is Jammed
This section is only relevant if your printer has the Automatic Roll Feed installed.
1. Turn off the printer. 
2. Check in all places where the roll could be trapped: 
Remove the front paper tray. This will allow you to see inside the printer 
through a slot in the front. Release and remove any trapped paper that is 
accessible. 
Lift the top cover, being careful not to damage or disturb any of the...

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The Problem is there is a Printhead Failure
If a printhead fails or needs attention, the corresponding printhead icon on the 
front panel will flash.
Make sure the printhead is correctly seated. If this is not the problem, the most 
likely cause of failure is that the printhead contacts need to be cleaned. You will 
need the following cleaning materials:
 Clean, soft, lint-free material that will not come apart or leave fibres when 
damp...

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EnglishThe Problem is there is a Printhead Failure (continued)
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5. Ensure that no tape is covering the printhead contacts.
6. Gently wipe the printhead contacts with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
7. If the printhead contacts are still dirty....
...slightly moisten the cloth with distilled water and continue wiping the 
contacts until they are clean.
8. Place the printhead on a paper towel and leave it to dry for...