HP DesignJet 510 610 mm User Manual

							Sheet paper
•Which side up?
 
Explains how to identify which side of the sheet should be printed on.
• Which edge first? 
Explains which edge of the sheet should be loaded first (short edge or long edge).
• Loading sheet paper
 
Details the sheet loading procedure.
• Unloading sheet paper 
Details the sheet unloading procedure.
 
						

							Which side up?The printer prints on the side of the paper that faces up. It may be important to load the sheet with the correct side 
facing up. See the table below. 
Print side for paper types
Paper type
Matte or glossy
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) Both sides are the same. If sheet  is curled, load with curl down.
HP Vellum
Natural Tracing Paper
Coated Paper Load with the coated side up.
Heavy Coated Paper
Matte Film Load with the matte side up.
High-Gloss Photo Load with the glossy side up.
Clear Film
Translucent Bond Both sides are the same. If sheet 
is curled, load with curl down.
Canvas
Poster Paper
Plain Paper Both sides are the same. If sheet  is curled, load with curl down.
 
						

							Which edge first?You can load sheet paper in either portrait or landscape orientation. Unless you are using the Rotate option, 
always load the sheet in the same orientation as you have specified in your software.
Portrait (short edge first)
Landscape (long edge first)
 
						

							Loading sheet paperThe graphical sequence
 shows how to load a new sheet of paper on the printer.
Important• If you have a roll of paper loaded on the printer you must first  unload
 it from the printer.
• Make sure the  correct side
 of the sheet is facing up when you load it.
The front panel menu selections are:
Select (using the   keys)  Then press:
1. Paper Enter
2. Load sheet Enter
3. Select Sheet Type Enter
 
						

							Unloading sheet paperThe graphical sequence
 shows how to unload a sheet of paper from the printer.
Important• To give the ink  time to dry
 the printer holds the paper for some time.
 
						

							Ink systemThese topics cover the various elements of the ink system.• What are HP ink supplies?
Details the elements of the HP ink supplies.
• Component identificationShows you where to find the various elements of the ink system.
• Ink supply guidelinesExplains how to obtain the best results from your ink system.
• PrecautionsDetails the specific precautions you must take to avoid damaging the components of your ink system.
• Color calibrationExplains how to calibrate the ink system for the type of paper loaded
• Drying time
 
Explains drying time function and details how to use it to ensure you obtain the highest quality print under all 
conditions.
 
						

							What are HP ink supplies?For each of the four ink colors used in the printer, there are two separate components, the printhead
 and the 
ink cartridge
. These components are called the HP ink supplies and are coded with a Hewlett-Packard selection 
number to help you reorder the correct replacement. Your printer uses the following HP ink supplies:
• Black ink cartridges are HP No 82 supplies.
• Cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges are HP No 82 supplies. They are available in 28 and 69 ml sizes.
• All printheads are HP No 11 supplies.
Ink cartridges
The Hewlett-Packard ink cartridges for your printer require no maintenance or cleaning. As long as each ink 
cartridge is inserted correctly into its slot, the ink will flow to the printheads. Because the printheads control the 
amount of ink transferred to the page, you will continue to see high-quality printing results, even when the ink 
levels are getting low.
The front panel notifies you when an ink cartridge’s ink level is low. You can also check the ink levels of all the ink 
cartridges to determine if an ink cartridge needs to be replaced, see  Ink cartridge information
. 
If the ink cartridge is empty, the printer stops printing. See  Ink cartridge replacement
.
Printheads
The Hewlett-Packard printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge 
is replaced. They are independent of the ink cartridges and will continue giving excellent print quality results even 
if the ink cartridges are low in ink. 
If you notice a decline in print quality such as lines or dots missing from text or graphics, see  Stepped lines
.
 
						

							Component identificationThe following illustration will help you identify the components of the HP ink supplies.
The Hewlett-Packard selection number on the ink cartridges and printheads makes it easy for you to find the 
correct HP ink supplies for your printer. Determine the color of the printhead or ink cartridge you need, then make 
sure you purchase or order the correct Hewlett-Packard printhead or ink cartridge. Each ink cartridge and 
printhead can be purchased separately from your usual Hewlett-Packard retailer. See Ordering accessories
.
Ink cartridges
Printheads
 
						

							Ink supply guidelinesFor optimum results from your printer and the ink system, always follow these guidelines when handling HP ink 
supplies:
• Always install the ink cartridges and printheads before the expiry date, which is on the packaging.
• Install ink cartridges and printheads in their color-coded slots.
• Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.
• Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.
• When turning off your printer, always use the power-off button on the front panel. The printheads are then parked correctly, which prevents them from drying out.
• The ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should be removed only when  the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel will guide you through the removal and installation 
procedure. See  When to Replace
 HP ink supplies.
CAUTION:
When you first received your printer it was supplied with a set of four setup printheads installed 
in the printhead carriage. These setup printheads are used for the priming of the tubes in the 
modular ink delivery system. Do not remove the setup printheads from the carriage without 
following the procedures in the  Assembly and Set-up Poster.
 
						

							PrecautionsHandle HP ink supplies with care. In particular, the printhead, which is a high-precision device, must be handled 
carefully.CAUTION:
Do not touch, wipe or attempt to clean the printhead nozzles
. This can damage the printhead.
• Do not put the printhead down on the nozzles.
• Do not be rough when handling the printheads.  Always set them down gently.
• Do not drop the printheads. Proper handling will  assure optimum performance throughout the 
printhead life.
• Do not touch the end of the ink cartridge that is  inserted into the printer as there may be a small 
amount of ink on the connection.
• Avoid storing partly used ink cartridges on their  ends.