HP DesignJet 510ps 1067 mm User Manual

Set-up menu
HelpPrint qualityPrinter InformationModel number, Serial number, Service ID, 
Firmware rev, Accessory rev, Paper used, 
Ink used (c, m, y, k), Scan axis usage,  Paper axis usage, Service station usage,
Spittoon usage, Pinch-lift usage, Cutter 
usage, Ink usage.
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Define Palette
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0.13 … 12.0mm0 … 256
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from the Set-up menu through a 
certain combination of keys
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Navigating the menu systemFrom the top level of the menu system, you can navigate through the menus using the display keys. Any menu 
item followed by a greater-than symbol (>), indicates that a further level of menu items is available.
See Navigation example
 for a brief overview of the menu system.
Press the  Up  and  Down   keys to scroll 
up and down though the menus or menu 
options.
Press  Menu to return to the top level 
without changing any menu selections. 
This will bring you to the four menu...

Navigation exampleThis section provides a typical example of how to navigate through the menus to configure a specific print option.
How to set the ink-drying time to two minutes
The front panel menu structure diagram for the Ink menu
 shows that the path to the Drying time option is:
Ink menu   → Drying time
Use the following procedure to set the ink-drying time to two minutes.
Setting drying time navigation example
Key action
Display
Result
1. Use the Up   and 
Down    keys to high-
light the  Ink menu...

3. Use the Up  and 
Down    keys to 
highlight the  Drying 
time  menu option. The display shows the 
Drying 
time  option highlighted.
4. Press the  Enter key to 
enter the Drying time  
menu. The display shows the 
Drying 
time  menu to allow you to 
select the type of drying time 
you require.
5. Use the Up   and 
Down    keys to 
highlight the  Manual 
menu option. The display shows the 
Manual
 option highlighted. 
6. Press the  Enter key to 
enter the Manual  drying 
time setting menu. The display...

7. Press the Up  key 
once to select two 
minutes. The display shows the 
Manual
 drying time setting 
menu with two minutes 
selected.
8. Press the  Enter key to 
set the drying time to two 
minutes. If the front-panel buzzer is set 
ON, there will be a short 
‘beep’ to confirm the change. 
A tick mark (
√) in the right side 
of the field confirms the value. 
9. Press the Top key to  return to the top level 
menu. The display shows the 
Ink 
menu.
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Setting drying time navigation example
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Message descriptionsThis is a list of the error messages in the front-panel display. If an action is needed, it is shown in italics in the 
Explanation and action  column. The messages are listed in alphabetical order. Other front-panel messages, 
such as prompts, are included in the descriptions of the relevant procedures elsewhere in this document.
Front-panel messages
Message
Explanation and action
Alignment error due to 
printheads.
Press ENTER to see faulty 
printheads The printer was aligning its...

Error
Select Replace PrintheadsThe printer has detected that one or more of the printheads is 
missing or has an error, as indicated by flashing crosses. The four 
icons refer from left to right to the Cyan (
•), Black ( •), Magenta ( •) 
and Yellow ( •) printheads.
For an explanation of the replacement procedure, see  Printhead 
replacement
.
HP is not responsible for 
damage from use of non-HP
ink.
Replace
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The printer has determined that one or more of the ink cartridges is 
not an HP product....

Ink cartridge replacement 
required
The printer has detected that one or more of the ink cartridges is 
missing or has an error, as indicated by flashing crosses. The four 
icons refer from left to right to the Cyan (•), Black ( •), Magenta ( •) 
and Yellow ( •) cartridges.
For an explanation of the icons and details of the replacement 
procedure, see  Ink cartridges
.
INK CARTRIDGES need to be 
functional.
Replace before replacing 
printheads You have attempted to replace printheads, but the printer has...

Open window and check 
printhead cover is properly 
closed
You have replaced one or more printheads and the printer’s check 
has found that the printhead cover is not securely closed.
Open the window and check the printhead cover. The procedure is 
described in the Printhead replacement
 procedure.
Note : This message may also appear following a paper jam, as the 
printer cannot detect the exact reason for the problem. In this case 
you may have to resort to powering off the printer or even removing 
the...