HP Designjet 4520 HD User Manual

1 Introduction
●Using this guide
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The printers main features
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The printers main components [4020]
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The printers main components [4520]
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The front panel
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Printer software
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Using this guide
This guide is for the HP Designjet 4020/4520 Printer series and the HP Designjet 4520 Stacker, for
information about the HP Designjet 4520 Scanner, please refer to the Scanner Users Reference Guide
in a separate document.
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...

●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 on page 190)
◦Automatic color calibration
The printers main components [4020]
NOTE:This topic applies to the HP Designjet 4020 Printer series only.
The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main...

11.Spindle lever
12.Paper load lever
Rear view
1.Power socket and on/off switch
2.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
The printers main components [4520]
NOTE:This topic applies to the HP Designjet 4520 Printer series only.
The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
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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)
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Front view with optional stacker
Rear view
1.Power socket and on/off switch
2.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
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The front panel
Your printers front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the right-hand side. It has the following
important functions:
●It must be used to perform certain operations, such as loading and unloading paper.
●It can display up-to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the
printheads, the paper, the print jobs, etc.
●It can provide guidance in using the printer.
●It displays warning and error messages when appropriate.
●It can be used to change the...

10.The Back key goes back to the previous menu. If you press it repeatedly, or hold it down, you will
soon return to the main menu.
11.The Down key moves to the next item in a list, or decreases a numerical value.
To highlight an item in the front panel, press the Up or Down key until the item is highlighted.
To select an item in the front panel, first highlight it and then press the Select key.
The four front-panel icons are all found in the main menu. If you need to select or highlight an icon, and
you...

2 How do I... (software setup topics)
●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 driver (Windows)
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Connect to a network (Mac OS X)
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS X)
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Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS X)
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Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection typeSpeedCable lengthOther factors
Gigabit EthernetVery fast; varies according to
network trafficLong (100 m=328 ft.)Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Jetdirect print server (optional
accessory)Moderate; varies according to
network trafficLong (100 m=328 ft.)Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Useful for wireless or
AppleTalk connection, and for
Novell printing.
FireWire (IEEE 1394)Very...