HP DesignJet 510 610 mm User Manual

Color calibrationYou can calibrate the ink system for the specific paper loaded in your printer. Doing this ensures the printed 
output matches the colors of the original image as closely as possible. The printer stores the calibration data for 
each type of paper you have calibrated it for since it was powered up. Once the printer has been powered down, 
the next time you use it only the last calibration made will be available and it will print using these calibration data.
To color-calibrate your...

Drying timeThe following topics detail the drying time function and how to use it to ensure you obtain the highest quality print 
under all conditions.• Drying time settings
Describes how to set the required drying times from the front panel.
• Typical drying timesLists typical drying times for Hewlett-Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 50% relative humidity.
• Drying procedureDetails how the drying procedure operates.
 

Drying time settings
With some paper types and environmental conditions the ink needs time to dry before the paper is unloaded. The 
printer has three settings which you can choose through the front panel. See Navigation example
 for more help.
Manual : The printer holds in place paper which has a specific drying time, and displays a “drying time to go” 
countdown on the front panel. You can change this time from one minute to 99 minutes in one minute increments.
Automatic : The printer automatically...

Typical drying times
The following table shows the typical drying times for Hewlett-Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 
50% relative humidity.
Drying times by paper type
Hewlett-Packard tested paper type
Drying time (seconds)
Fast
Normal
Best
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) 0 25
HP Vellum 60120 180
HP Natural Tracing Paper
HP Coated Paper 060
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 060
HP Matte Film 60
180
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper 120
HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper
HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss
HP Clear...

Drying procedure
The drying procedure operates as follows:
1. The printed image emerges from beneath the printer window and a vacuum holds it on the platen
 of the 
printer. 
2. The front panel displays:
3. You can press the Cancel or the Form Feed & Cut key to cancel the drying time and release the paper.
4. After the drying time has elapsed:
• For roll paper the printer cuts the paper and turns off the vacuum so the printed image can drop into the printer bin.
• For sheet paper the vacuum is turned off...

Ink cartridges
•Ink cartridge errors
Details the error messages that could be displayed on the front panel for the ink cartridges.
• Ink cartridge levelsDetails the information about levels that can be displayed on the front panel for the ink cartridges.
• Ink cartridge informationShows you how to display the current status of the ink cartridges on the front-panel display.
• Ink cartridge replacementDetails the ink cartridge replacement procedure.
 

Ink cartridge errorsThe front panel can display the following error messages for the ink cartridges:
The printer will also display the Ink cartridge levels
.
Cartridge 
missing
Faulty 
cartridge Cartridge 
nearly 
reached 
end of life
Cartridge 
empty
 

Ink cartridge levelsThe front panel will tell you when your ink supply is low, very low or empty. This means that you know the current 
status of your HP ink supplies at all times.
NOTE:Depending on type of print jobs, a cartridge with a low ink warning may in fact last quite a long 
time (for example, with line drawings).
NOTE: The ink cartridge level information can also be selected with 
Ink menu > Information > Ink Cartridges > Ink Levels if it is not automatically shown in the Ink 
menu.
Cartridges...

Ink cartridge informationUse the following procedure to display the ink cartridge information screen on the front panel.
The front-panel menu items are:
The front panel displays the following information for the selected ink cartridge:
• Color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or Black
• Model: Hewlett-Packard No 82
• Status: inserted, low on ink, out of ink, missing, expired and faulty
• Expiration date
• Serial number
• Ink level: in cc and % used
Select (using the   keys) Then press:
1. Ink Enter
2. Information...

Ink cartridge replacementThe graphical sequence
 shows how to replace an ink cartridge.
WARNING:
Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer 
from moving.
CAUTION:
Remove an ink cartridge only if you are replacing it.
CAUTION:
Do not replace cartridges while the printer is printing because doing this will cancel the current 
print job.
You need to change cartridges either if prompted to do so on the front panel because the printer has detected a...