HP DesignJet 4000ps User Manual

							9.Align the leading edge of the sheet with the metal bar in the platen.
Align the right-hand edge of the sheet with the left edge of the half-circle on the platen, as
shown below.
10.Lower the window.
11.Lower the paper load lever.
12.If the paper has been loaded successfully, the front panel displays the Ready message and the
printer is ready to print. If something has gone wrong (paper mispositioned or misaligned),
follow the instructions on the front panel.
13.If you are printing on a sheet of paper less than 900 mm in length (up to A1 size), deploy the
three mobile stoppers on the bin.
NOTEWhen printing on sheet paper you are recommended to select Normal or Best print
quality, see 
Change the print quality.
NOTEIf you have an unexpected problem at any stage of the paper loading process, see
The paper cannot be loaded successfully [4000].
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							Unload a single sheet [4000]
NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4000 Printer series only.
At the printers front panel, select the icon, then Paper unload > Unload sheet.
To give the ink time to dry, the printer holds the sheet for some time (see 
Drying time).
Load a roll onto the spindle [4500]
NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
1.Push the grey button and remove the blue paper stop from the spindle.
2.If your roll has a three-inch cardboard core, ensure that the core adaptors supplied with the
printer have been installed. See below:
3.The roll may be long and heavy; rest the spindle horizontally on a table and load the roll on the
table. Bear in mind that you may need two people to handle it.
4.Slide the new roll onto the spindle. Make sure the paper type is oriented as shown. If it is not,
remove the roll, turn it 180 degrees and slide it back on to the spindle.
NOTEThere is also a diagram on the outside face of each paper stop showing the
correct orientation.
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							5.Press the roll towards the black paper stop until it clicks into place.
NOTEIf you have difficulty with this, try turning the spindle to a vertical position, so that
gravity presses the roll against the stop.
6.Ensure there is no space between the roll and the black stop.
7.Put the blue paper stop on to the other end of the spindle, and push it towards the end of the roll.
8.Ensure there is no space between the roll and the blue stop.
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							If you are a regular user of different paper types, you can change rolls more quickly if you pre-load
rolls of different paper types on different spindles. Extra spindles are available for purchase.
Load a roll into the printer [4500]
NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
To start this procedure you need to have a roll loaded on the spindle. See 
Load a roll onto the
spindle [4500].
1.
At the printers front panel, select the  icon, then Paper load > Load roll 1 or Load roll 2.
HintThis step is optional. You may skip it and start the loading process without using
the front panel, by pulling out the drawer as shown below.
2.Lift the drawer upwards a little, then pull it towards you.
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							3.Load the roll and spindle into the drawer. Hold the roll as shown by the paper stops at each end
of the spindle. Try to avoid touching the paper surface.
CAUTIONTwo people may be needed to load a heavy roll.
4.Lift the paper load lever. Lift the upper lever if you are loading the upper roll, the lower lever if
you are loading the lower roll.
5.Make sure that the leading edge of the paper is free from wrinkles, tears, and excessive curl, as
these defects may cause a paper jam. If necessary, trim the leading edge before loading (see
Trim the paper with the manual cutter [4500]).
6.Carefully insert the leading edge of the roll into the front path.
WARNING!Take care not to push your fingers inside the front path. It is not designed
to accommodate fingers, and the results may be painful.
7.The printer beeps when the paper has been inserted far enough.
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							8.Lower the paper load lever.
9.Push the drawer back into position.
10.Wind excess paper back onto the roll. Use the paper stop to turn the roll in the direction shown.
11.The front panel displays a list of paper types.
12.Select the paper type you are using. If it is not clear which you should select, see Supported
paper types.
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							13.The front panel asks you to specify the length of the roll you are loading. After you have done
so, it will start to load the roll.
NOTESpecifying the roll length is not obligatory (you can select Not known) and has
no effect on the printers behavior. However, if you give the length, subsequently the
printer will keep track of how much paper is used, and will keep you informed of the
remaining length (assuming that the value you originally gave was accurate).
14.If the printers first attempt to load the roll is unsuccessful, it will automatically wind the paper
backwards and try again without requiring any assistance.
If this second attempt is unsuccessful, it will try a third time, but this time the front panel will
request your assistance.
15.The printer will perform a color calibration, if it has not already calibrated the paper type you are
using, and if color calibration is turned on. See 
Perform color calibration.
16.The front panel displays the Ready message and the printer is ready to print.
The roll currently ready to print is shown highlighted on the front panel (roll 1 in the above
example).
Unload a roll from the printer [4500]
NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
Before unloading a roll, check whether the end of the roll is still attached to the spindle, and follow
the appropriate procedure as described below.
The normal procedure (roll attached to spindle)
If the end of the roll is still attached to the spindle, use the following procedure.
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							1.
At the printers front panel, select the  icon, then Paper unload > Unload roll 1 or Unload
roll 2.
HintAlternatively, you may start the unloading process without using the front panel, by
lifting and then lowering the paper load lever.
2.The paper will normally be removed from the printer.
If the paper is not automatically removed from the printer, the front panel will prompt you to lift
the paper load lever and turn the paper stop by hand until the paper is removed from the printer.
When you have finished, lower the paper load lever.
3.Turn the paper stop by hand, until the paper is fully wound onto the roll.
4.Press the Select key.
5.Lift the drawer upwards a little, then pull it towards you.
6.Remove the roll from the printer, pulling out the right-hand end first. Do not insert your fingers
into the spindle supports during the removal process.
Roll detached from spindle
If the end of the roll is visible but no longer attached to the spindle:
1.If you have already selected Paper unload at the front panel, press the Cancel key to cancel
that procedure.
2.Lift the paper load lever.
3.Lift the drive pinch lever.
If the front panel displays a warning about the levers, ignore it.
4.Pull out the paper from the front of the printer.
5.Lift the drawer upwards a little, then pull it towards you.
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							6.Remove the empty spindle from the printer, pulling out the right-hand end first. Do not insert
your fingers into the spindle supports during the removal process.
7.Lower the drive pinch and paper load levers.
8.If the front panel is displaying a warning message, press the Select key to clear it.
No paper visible
If the end of the roll has entirely disappeared into the printer:
1.Press the Form Feed and Cut key on the front panel, and the remaining paper will be ejected.
2.Lift the drawer upwards a little, then pull it towards you.
3.Remove the empty spindle from the printer, pulling out the right-hand end first. Do not insert
your fingers into the spindle supports during the removal process.
Trim the paper with the manual cutter [4500]
NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
The manual cutter can be used to trim the leading edge of the paper if it is dirty or uneven. This helps
to avoid paper jams during loading.
1.Open the drawer of the roll that you intend to trim.
2.With your left hand, pull the leading edge of the paper over the top of the roll and then down in
front of the drawer.
3.Find the manual cutter on the right side of the drawer.
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							4.With your right hand, grip the cutter and rotate it as shown on the cutters top cover, to make the
initial cut, then pull it gently across the paper.
5.Remove the cut-off piece of paper.
6.Rotate the spindle backwards to move the paper edge out of the way.
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