HP DesignJet 510ps 610 mm User Manual

DriversAlways use the right driver (configured correctly) for the combination of your application
 software and your printer 
to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and 
quality.
NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers.
Your printer comes supplied with:
• Windows drivers
• Mac OS X drivers
• RIP
 software, for the HP Designjet 510ps only
 

Front view of printer
Power 
switch/indicatorPrinthead Ink cartridge
Front panel
 

Printer connectionsYour printer can be connected directly to your 
computer via the traditional parallel interface or 
through the Universal Serial Bus (USB
) port.
For Local Area Network ( LAN
) connection your 
printer can be fitted with an optional HP Jetdirect 
Print Server Fast Ethernet 10/100 base TX network 
interface card. 
See the  Assembly and Set-up Poster  for information 
on connecting your printer to a computer or network.
 ConnectionPower socketParallel port connection USB connection
 

Paper and inkYour printer can use a variety of papers. The recommended papers are designed for use with your printer and 
your printer’s ink system to give you the best results.
This chapter contains the following topics:• Paper choice
 explains how to choose the correct paper type. Choosing the correct paper type for your needs 
is an essential step in ensuring good print quality.
• Roll paper
 details the procedures used for loading and unloading your roll paper.
• Sheet paper details the procedures...

Paper choice
•Choosing paper
 
Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential 
step in ensuring good print quality. These topics help you to select the best paper for your particular printing 
task.
• Paper types
Detailed information concerning the different types of paper available for your printer. This includes 
information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and 
how to obtain...

Choosing paperFor best printing results, use only genuine Hewlett-Packard papers, whose reliability and performance have been 
developed and thoroughly tested. All Hewlett-Packard printing components (printer, ink system and paper) have been 
designed to work together to give trouble-free performance and optimal print quality. For detailed information on 
Hewlett-Packard paper, see Paper types
.
You should also take note of some important points about paper:
• This printer supports many types of paper....

Paper typesThe following topics address the various types of paper available, their particular use and how to obtain 
information about them.• Physical characteristics of paper types
Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
• Combinations of paper type and print quality selectionGives guidelines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper you are using.
• Handling your paperExplains the precautions to take when handling paper.
• Obtaining roll...

Physical characteristics of paper types
The following table lists the physical characteristics and selection numbers of supported HP Premium Printing 
Material. Always print on the image side with the special coating; the image side faces outwards on roll products 
from Hewlett-Packard. There are frequent changes to the list of supported papers; you can find the updated list at 
http://www.hp.com/go/graphic-arts/
.
Key to availability:
• (a) indicates papers available in Asia, excluding Japan.
• (e)...

HP Universal Bond Paper
21 lb. (80 g/m²) – 150 ft (45.7 m)Plain Paper Q1396A Q1397A Q1398A
HP Fluorescent Yellow Coloured Paper
100 g/m² – 150 ft (45.7 m) Coated Paper Q1757A (e)
HP Yellow Coloured Paper
92 g/m² – 150 ft (45.7 m) Coated Paper Q1760A (en)
HP Technical Paper
Front panel name
18 in
458 mm
24 in
610 mm
36 in
914 mm
42 in
1067 mm
HP Natural Tracing Paper
90 g/m² – 150 ft (45.7 m) Natural Tracing Paper C3869A (*) C3868A (*)
HP Translucent Bond Paper
67 g/m² – 150 ft (45.7 m) Translucent Bond...

HP Universal High-gloss Photo Paper
190 g/m² – 100 ft (30.5 m)High-Gloss Photo Q1426A (aejn) Q1427A (aejn)
HP Universal Semi-gloss Photo Paper
190 g/m² – 100 ft (30.5 m) High-Gloss Photo C3860A (ajn*) C3859A (ln*)
HP Proofing Paper
Front panel name
18 in
458 mm
24 in
610 mm
36 in
914 mm
42 in
1067 mm
HP Professional Semi-gloss Contract Proofing 
Paper
235 g/m² – 100 ft (30.5 m) / 13 × 19 in, 50 sheets High-Gloss Photo Q8049A (en) Q7971A
 (en) Q8909A (en) Q8910A (en)
HP Matte Proofing Paper
146 g/m² – 100...