HP DesignJet 4500ps User Manual
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Load a roll into the printer [4000].........................................................................................................110
Unload a roll from the printer [4000]....................................................................................................113
The normal procedure (roll attached to spindle).................................................................113
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Load a roll into the printer [4000].........................................................................................................110
Unload a roll from the printer [4000]....................................................................................................113
The normal procedure (roll attached to spindle).................................................................113
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22 The problem is... (scanner topics) [4500]
The diagnostics light is flashing...........................................................................................................282
The wait light is flashing......................................................................................................................282
The wait and diagnostics lights are both flashing................................................................................282
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22 The problem is... (scanner topics) [4500]
The diagnostics light is flashing...........................................................................................................282
The wait light is flashing......................................................................................................................282
The wait and diagnostics lights are both flashing................................................................................282
The scanner displays a warning...")
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28 Tell me about... (multiroll topics) [4500]
The uses of a multiroll printer..............................................................................................................312
How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls.......................................................................................312
Roll switching policy............................................................................................................................313
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28 Tell me about... (multiroll topics) [4500]
The uses of a multiroll printer..............................................................................................................312
How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls.......................................................................................312
Roll switching policy............................................................................................................................313
Unattended...")
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1 Introduction
●Using this guide
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The printers main features
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The printers main components [4000]
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The printers main components [4500]
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The front panel
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Printer software
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Scanner software [4500]
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1 Introduction
●Using this guide
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The printers main features
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The printers main components [4000]
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The printers main components [4500]
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The front panel
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Printer software
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Scanner software [4500]
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The print smudges when touched.......................................................................................................263 Ink marks on the paper........................................................................................................................263 Smears on the front of coated paper..................................................................................263 Smears or scratches on the front of glossy paper..............................................................264 Ink marks on the back of the paper....................................................................................264 Ink marks when the stacker is in use [4500].......................................................................264 A defect near the start of a print..........................................................................................................264 Lines are stepped................................................................................................................................265 Lines are printed double or in wrong colors........................................................................................265 Lines are discontinuous.......................................................................................................................266 Lines are blurred (ink bleeds from lines).............................................................................................266 Lines are slightly warped.....................................................................................................................267 Color accuracy.....................................................................................................................................267 Color accuracy using EPS or PDF images in page layout applications.............................267 PANTONE color accuracy...................................................................................................................267 Using Automatic PANTONE Calibration (the best choice).................................................268 Converting PANTONE colors manually..............................................................................268 Tips.....................................................................................................................................268 Color matching between different HP Designjets................................................................................268 Printing via separate PostScript drivers..............................................................................268 Printing via separate HP-GL/2 drivers................................................................................269 Printing the same HP-GL/2 file...........................................................................................270 19 The problem is... (image error topics) The print is completely blank...............................................................................................................272 The output contains only a partial print...............................................................................................272 The image is clipped............................................................................................................................272 The image is in one portion of the printing area..................................................................................273 The image is unexpectedly rotated.....................................................................................................273 The print is a mirror image of the original............................................................................................273 The print is distorted or unintelligible....................................................................................... ............273 One image overlays another on the same sheet................................................................................273 Pen settings seem to have no effect...................................................................................................274 Some objects are missing from the printed image..............................................................................274 A PDF file is clipped or objects are missing........................................................................................274 No output when printing from Microsoft Visio 2003.............................................................................274 20 The problem is... (ink system topics) I cannot insert an ink cartridge............................................................................................................276 The printer will not accept a large black ink cartridge.........................................................................276 I cannot remove an ink cartridge.........................................................................................................276 I cannot insert a printhead...................................................................................................................276 I cannot insert a printhead cleaner......................................................................................................276 The front panel keeps telling me to reseat or replace a printhead......................................................276 An ink cartridge status message.........................................................................................................277 A printhead status message................................................................................................................277 A printhead cleaner status message...................................................................................................277 21 The problem is... (stacker topics) [4500] Paper scrolling.....................................................................................................................................280 The trailing edge of the paper curling up.............................................................................................280 The paper is not completely ejected....................................................................................................280 ENWWix
22 The problem is... (scanner topics) [4500] The diagnostics light is flashing...........................................................................................................282 The wait light is flashing......................................................................................................................282 The wait and diagnostics lights are both flashing................................................................................282 The scanner displays a warning message..........................................................................................283 The scanner software is in the wrong language..................................................................................283 The scanner software does not start...................................................................................................283 The CD or DVD cannot be read by my computer...............................................................................284 A media profile cannot be generated..................................................................................................284 The printer puts the job on hold...........................................................................................................284 The printer loads the wrong roll...........................................................................................................284 The margins are too wide....................................................................................................................284 Streaks in the scanned image.............................................................................................................284 23 The problem is... (other topics) The printers start-up process does not complete...............................................................................286 A front panel message ........................................................................................................................286 A “printhead monitoring” message......................................................................................................288 A “printheads are limiting performance” message..............................................................................288 An “on hold for paper” message [4500]...............................................................................................288 The printer does not print....................................................................................................................289 The printer seems slow.......................................................................................................................290 The application slows down or hangs up while generating the print job.............................................290 Communication failures between computer and printer......................................................................291 I cannot access the Embedded Web Server from my browser...........................................................291 An out-of-memory error.......................................................................................................................292 An AutoCAD 2000 memory allocation error........................................................................................292 The platen rollers squeak....................................................................................................................292 24 Tell me about... (Embedded Web Server topics) 25 Tell me about... (printer topics) Color emulation modes........................................................................................................................298 CMYK color emulation........................................................................................................298 RGB color emulation...........................................................................................................299 Connecting the printer.........................................................................................................................299 The printers rear lights........................................................................................................................300 The printers internal prints..................................................................................................................300 Preventive maintenance......................................................................................................................301 26 Tell me about... (ink system topics) Ink cartridges.......................................................................................................................................304 Replacing ink cartridges.....................................................................................................304 Printheads............................................................................................................................................305 Printhead cleaners...............................................................................................................................306 Ink system tips.....................................................................................................................................306 27 Tell me about... (paper topics) Using paper.........................................................................................................................................308 Supported paper types........................................................................................................................308 Drying time...........................................................................................................................................310 Using paper with the stacker [4500]....................................................................................................310 xENWW
28 Tell me about... (multiroll topics) [4500] The uses of a multiroll printer..............................................................................................................312 How the printer allocates jobs to paper rolls.......................................................................................312 Roll switching policy............................................................................................................................313 Unattended printing.............................................................................................................................313 29 Tell me about... (printer specifications topics) Functional specifications.....................................................................................................................316 Physical specifications.........................................................................................................................317 Memory specifications.........................................................................................................................318 Power specifications............................................................................................................................318 Ecological specifications......................................................................................................................318 Environmental specifications...............................................................................................................318 Acoustic specifications........................................................................................................................319 30 Tell me about... (ordering supplies and accessories topics) Ordering ink supplies...........................................................................................................................322 Ordering paper.....................................................................................................................................322 Ordering accessories...........................................................................................................................325 31 Tell me about... (getting help topics) HP Instant Support..............................................................................................................................328 HP Customer Care..............................................................................................................................328 HP Designjet Online............................................................................................................................329 Other sources of information...............................................................................................................329 32 Legal information Worldwide Limited Warranty—HP Designjet 4000/4500 Printer series and 4500mfp........................332 A. Extent of HP Limited Warranty.......................................................................................332 B. Limitations of liability......................................................................................................333 C. Local law........................................................................................................................334 Hewlett-Packard Software License Agreement...................................................................................33 5 HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS ..................................................................................335 Open source acknowledgments..........................................................................................................336 Regulatory notices...............................................................................................................................337 Regulatory Model Number..................................................................................................337 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)................................................................337 FCC statements (U.S.A.)....................................................................................................337 Shielded cables...................................................................................................................337 Normes de sécurité (Canada).............................................................................................338 DOC statement (Canada)...................................................................................................338 Korean EMI statement........................................................................................................338 VCCI Class A (Japan).........................................................................................................338 Safety power cord warning.................................................................................................338 Taiwanese EMI statement..................................................................................................338 Chinese EMI statement......................................................................................................339 Sound..................................................................................................................................339 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................................................................................................340 declares that the product....................................................................................................340 conforms to the following product specifications................................................................340 Additional information.........................................................................................................340 Local contacts for regulatory topics only............................................................................341 ENWWxi
Index....................................................................................................................................................................343 xiiENWW
1 Introduction ●Using this guide ● The printers main features ● The printers main components [4000] ● The printers main components [4500] ● The front panel ● Printer software ● Scanner software [4500] ENWW1 Introduction
Using this guide Using your printer (on CD) and the Quick Reference Guide (on paper) are organized into the following chapters. Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to the printer and its documentation for new users. How do I ... These chapters help you to carry out various procedures such as loading paper or changing an ink cartridge. Many of these procedures are illustrated with drawings, and some are also illustrated with animations (in Using your printer only, on CD). The problem is ... These chapters help you to solve problems that may occur while printing. The most complete source for this type of information is in in Using your printer, on CD. Tell me about ... Available in Using your printer only, on CD, these chapters contain reference information, including the specifications of the printer, and the part numbers of paper types, ink supplies, and other accessories. Legal information This chapter contains HPs limited warranty statement, software license agreement, open source acknowledgments, regulatory notices, and declaration of conformity. Index In addition to the table of contents, there is an alphabetical index to help you to find topics quickly. The printers main features Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on paper up to 42 in (1.06 m) wide. Some major features of the printer are shown below: ●Production speeds of up to 1.5 m²/min (16 ft²/min), using HP Universal Inkjet Bond Paper with the Fast print quality option and the Optimize for Lines and Text option ●Print resolution of up to 2400×1200 optimized dpi, from a 1200×1200 dpi input, using the Best print quality option, the Maximum Detail and Optimize for Images options, and glossy paper (for more information on print resolution, see Functional specifications) ●Unattended printing using 400 cm³ color ink cartridges and 775 cm³ black cartridges (see Ink cartridges), and rolls of paper up to 300 ft (90 m) in length NOTEThe HP Designjet 4500 series supports rolls of paper up to 575 ft (175 m) in length. ●High productivity features such as multi-file job submitting, job previewing, queueing, and nesting using the printers Embedded Web Server (see Tell me about... (Embedded Web Server topics)) 2 Chapter 1 IntroductionENWW Introduction
●Ink and paper usage information is available from the front panel, and on the Web from the Embedded Web Server ●Accurate and consistent color reproduction features: ●Press emulations for U.S., European, and Japanese standards; and color monitor RGB emulations (see Color emulation modes) ●Automatic color calibration The printers main components [4000] NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4000 Printer series only. The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. Front view 1.Ink cartridge 2.Platen 3.Printhead carriage 4.Printhead 5.Printhead cleaner 6.Front panel 7.Spindle 8.Blue removable paper stop ENWW The printers main components [4000] 3 Introduction
9.Bin 10.Ink cartridge drawer 11.Spindle lever 12.Paper load lever Rear view 1.Quick Reference Guide holder 2.Power socket and on/off switch 3.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories The printers main components [4500] NOTEThis topic applies to the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only. The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. 4 Chapter 1 IntroductionENWW Introduction
Front view 1.Ink cartridges 2.Platen 3.Printhead carriage 4.Printhead 5.Printhead cleaner 6.Front panel 7.Paper load lever (roll 1) 8.Spindle 9.Paper load lever (roll 2) 10.Bin 11.Spindle drawer (roll 1) 12.Spindle drawer (roll 2) ENWW The printers main components [4500] 5 Introduction
Front view with optional stacker Rear view 1.Quick Reference Guide holder 2.Power socket and on/off switch 3.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories 6 Chapter 1 IntroductionENWW Introduction