HP DesignJet 4500 User Manual

4.Highlight the paper type you have loaded and press the Select key.
5.Wait until you see the Open window message.
6.Open the printer window.
7.Lift the paper load lever.
8.Pull out approximately 1 m (3 ft) of the roll.
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9.Insert the edge of the roll above the black roller.
WARNING!Take care not to touch the rubber wheels on the platen while loading
paper: they may rotate and trap skin, hair, or clothing.
10.Wait until the paper emerges from the printer as shown below.
NOTEIf you have an unexpected problem at any stage of the paper loading process,
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11.Make sure the paper is aligned with the blue line and half-circle on the platen.
12.Lower the paper load lever.
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13.You should see the front panel message below.
14.Using the stops, carefully wind the excess paper back onto the spindle.
15.Close the printer window.
16.The printer will adjust the paper by winding it back and forth, after which you can expect the
front panel message below.
17.Using the stops, carefully wind the excess paper back onto the spindle.
18.The printer will automatically perform printhead alignment and a color calibration for the paper
type that you have loaded. During this process the...

Connect the printer
1.Your printer can be connected to a computer directly or to one or more computers via a network.
(1) PC, Macintosh, or workstation
(2) Printer
(3) Server
(4) PC, Macintosh, or workstation
2.Locate the area at the back of the printer where you can connect the printer to your computer or
network, or install an optional accessory.
3.A Fast Ethernet socket is provided for connection to a network.
4.Two FireWire sockets are provided for direct connection to computers. One of these...

5.A larger socket is provided to connect an optional accessory.
CAUTIONDo not attempt to use this socket for any other purpose.
6.Pass the network cable through the hook at the rear of the printer.
Install accessories
There are various optional accessories that you can buy and install at any time during the life of your
printer. The physical installation of each accessory is graphically illustrated on the poster provided
with the accessory (except in the case of the Jetdirect print server; see below)....

USB 2.0 socket
To check that the USB 2.0 socket has been correctly installed, go to the front panel and select the 
icon, then I/O setup > USB > View information.
The front panel will reveal whether the socket is Installed or Not installed.
Please follow the appropriate instructions to connect the printer to your computer:
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Connect directly to a computer (Windows)
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS X)
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You can plug in your USB cable as illustrated...

Jetdirect print server
To install the Jetdirect card:
1.Go to the rear of the printer and remove a small cover plate secured by two screws near the left-
hand side.
2.Insert the Jetdirect card and secure it with the screws that accompany the card.
3.Save the cover plate and screws in case you decide to remove the Jetdirect card later.
To check that the card has been correctly installed, go to the front panel and select the 
 icon, then
I/O setup > Jetdirect EIO > View information.
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The front panel will reveal whether the print server is Installed or Not installed.
Please follow the appropriate instructions to connect the printer to your network:
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Connect to a network (Windows)
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Connect to a network (Mac OS X)
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You can plug in your network cable as illustrated below.
Memory expansion card
To check that the 256 MB memory expansion card has been correctly installed, go to the front panel
and select the 
 icon, then View printer information....

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NOTEThis chapter applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
●Get started
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Unpack the printer
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Assemble the stand
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Attach the stand
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Attach the roll module
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Set up the printer
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Connect and switch on the printer
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Install the ink cartridges
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Install the printheads
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Install the printhead cleaners
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Load roll 1
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Load roll 2
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Assemble the bin
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Get started
The following topics describe how to assemble your new printer (also described in the Printer
assembly document).
Because some of the components of the printer are bulky, you may need up to four people to lift
them. You will also need at least 3 × 5 m (10 × 16 ft) of empty floor space, and about four hours.
NOTEIf you have bought the HP Designjet 4500 Scanner, you can reduce the overall setup
time by assembling the scanner first and then switching it on. The scanner will take one hour
to warm...