HP DesignJet 8000s User Manual

18.Adjust the media edge guards right (1) and left.
19.Close the front cover (1).
To complete the loading procedure, follow the front panel instructions.
20.Confirm the position of the media edge guard and press the  OK key.
21. Select media roll.
a. Select  ROLL using the  or  keys.
b. Press the  OK key to confirm.
22. Select a media type.
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a.Select the media type with the  or  key.
The following preset media types  are available to choose from:
● PAPER
● Glossy
● Matte
● Banner
● BLT_B (Backlit)
b. Press the  OK key to confirm.
NOTE If you wish to select a media type that  is currently not available, then you will
need to create a new media type.
c. Select the  NEW MEDIA ENTRY  option using the  or  key and press the OK key. For details,
see How do I… Manage media types .
Press the  CANCEL  key to return to the  SELECT MEDIA menu.
23. Set...

Remove a media roll from the printer
CAUTIONDo not leave the printer for long periods  without media loaded because the automatic
Printhead.washing procedure will not operate if no media is loaded and could lead to expensive
Printhead replacement.
To remove a media roll from the printer:
1. Lift the media lever (1).
2.Take up any excess media by rewinding the roll stop (1) on the media roll.
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3.Remove the media roll (1) from the printer.
CAUTION Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in
confined spaces. In some cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping
a media roll could cause personal  injury or damage to the printer.
4.Turn the blue knob (1) anti-clockwise to loosen the roll stops inside the media core.
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5.Remove the roll stops left (1) and right (2) from each end of the media core.
CAUTION The roll may be very long; rest the roll horizontally on a table and remove the
two roll stops. Two people may be required to handle and unload the roll.
Replace a jammed media roll
To replace a jammed media roll, see The problem is… A printhead crash .
Load a cut sheet
The printers front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media.
To load a cut sheet:
1.At the front of the printe r, open the...

2.Slide the media edge guards (1) to each end of the platen.
NOTE Position the media edge guards after loading the media.
3.Close the front cover (1).
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4.Slide the cutter (1) and media clips (2) out of the m edia path so that they can be accessed to cut the
printed media and to avoid damage  to the leading edge of the media.
5.At the rear of the printer, lift the media lever (1).
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6.When installing the cut sheet in the printer, align th e edge of the cut sheet (2) to the right of the guide
line (1).
7. Feed the cut sheet (1) until a beep sounds from the media feeder (about 200 mm).
NOTE If you have problems loading media, feed t he media into the printer by holding both
edges of the media.
Take care that the media does not curl inside the front cover and that the media edge guards
are not obstructing the media path.
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8.Lower the media lever (1).
9.Open the front cover (1).
10.Adjust the media edge guards (1).
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11.Close the front cover (1).
To complete the loading procedure,  follow the front panel instructions.
12.Confirm the position of the media edge guard and press the  OK key.
13. Select cut sheet.
a. Select  SHEET  using the  or  keys.
b. Press the  OK key to confirm.
14. Select a media type.
a. Select the media type with the  or  key.
The following preset media types  are available to choose from:
● PAPER
● Glossy
● Matte
● Banner
● BLT_B (Backlit)
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