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The arrow keys give access to menus.
When the  OK key is pressed in the menu  mode, the CLEANING menu appears.
Shutdown state display
The printer is shutting down.
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11 Tell me about media
●Storing media
● Disposing of media
● Using media
● Handling prints
● Other precautions
Choosing the correct media type for your needs is an  essential step in ensuring good print quality. For best
printing results, use only recommended media, whose reliability and performance have been developed
and thoroughly tested. All printing components (print er, ink system, and media) have been designed to
work together to give trouble-free pe rformance and optimal print quality.
The HP Designjet 8000s Printer supports the following media types:
● Glossy vinyl chloride
● Matte vinyl chloride
● Banner
Storing media
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Always keep unused rolls wrapped in the plastic wrap 
to prevent discoloration. Rewrap partially used
rolls if they are not being used.
● Avoid rapid changes in temperature and humidity 
conditions and store media in condensation-free
environments.
● Do not stand a roll on its end.
● Do not stack rolls.
Disposing of media
Dispose of media according to local regulations and guidelines, where applicable.
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Using media
●Avoid changes to room conditions and allow media 
to adapt to room conditions out of the packaging
for 3 hours or more before printing.
● Low humidity may cause curling of media and high humidity may cause wrinkling.
Use media in the recommended temperature and 
humidity conditions (about 23 °C and 50% R.H.).
● Do not use scratched, crumpled, curled, or dusty media.
Take care not to damage the edges of roll 
media as this may affect media feeding.
Do not drop or wet the media.
● Handle media by the edges. Skin oils can be transferred to the printing material, leaving fingerprint
marks.
● Keep the media tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading procedures.
Handling prints
●Do not touch the printed su
rface before the ink dries.
Handle media by the edges.
When handling media take special care in the first 24 hours after printing.
● Rubbing the printed surface may cause color fading or color transfer.
To prevent color transfer do not stack printed images.
● Do not stack your prints together 
with photocopies or laser prints. The ink or toner may cause images
to stick together.
● Do not rub, scratch, or hold media as this may cause the ink to peal off.
Other precautions
●The printing characteristics of media may change over
 a long period of time and colors may fade or
print quality may deteriorate.
Use media in good condition.
● Media particles caused by cutting of 
the media may harm the media coating.
● When using adhesive-backed media, 
adhesive may stick to the platen.
Adhesive matter on the platen may cause the media to jam.
Clean adhesive matter from  the platen. See How do I… 
How do I maintain the printer.
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12 Tell me about the ink system
●Ink Cartridges
● Replacing an ink cartridge
● Ink cartridge storage and disposal
● HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle
● HP Cap Cleaning Kit with Roller
● HP 780 Wiper Cleaning Liquid
● HP Cleaning Swabs
● HP Ink System Storage Kit
● HP Ink System Cleaning Kit
Ink Cartridges
The printers six ink cartridges provide yellow, magent
a, black, cyan, light cyan and light magenta ink to
the printheads. Ink cartridges require no maintenance or  cleaning. As long as each ink cartridge is inserted
correctly into its slot, the ink  will flow to the printheads.
NOTEUsing non-HP inks may cause poor print quality,  printer malfunction, printer failure, or a
safety hazard.
The valid period of ink is 3 mo nths from the install by date.
Do not shake ink cartridges before use.
All six color cartridges must be in stalled. If one of the cartridges is removed, a new one must be
installed.
Ink cartridges must be installed in  all six slots. The positions of ink ca rtridges are specified by color. See
the figure below.
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1. Yellow
2. Magenta
3. Cyan
4. Black
5. Light magenta
6. Light cyan
WARNING!Ink inside the ink cartridge is combustible.  Do not expose or store near open flames,
sparks, or other sources of ignition.
WARNING! Do not swallow ink. If swallowed, do  not induce vomiting and seek immediate
medical attention.
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Replacing an ink cartridge
You can check the ink level at any time by accessing the INK menu and pressing the  key. Information
on each ink cartridge is displayed at three-second intervals.
The front panel warns you when a cartridges in k level is low or when a cartridge is empty.
You are recommended to replace the empty cartridge with a new HP ink cartridge: see How do I …
Replacean ink cartridge .
Although it is possible to use refilled or non-HP  ink cartridges, either choice has several serious
disadvantages:
● There is some risk of damaging the printer. In this
 case the printer warranty will not be valid for any
printer repairs that are related to the cartridge, nor for any problems due to ink contamination.
● You will invalidate the warranty of all printheads of 
the same color used in the printer subsequently,
unless and until the whole ink system  (including ink tubes) is replaced.
● Print quality may be impaired.
● The printer will be unable to estimate the ink level 
in the cartridge, and will report it as empty.
Ink cartridge storage and disposal
CAUTIONSecurely put a used ink cartridge into a pl astic bag and dispose of it as industrial
waste. Observe any regulations  for disposal of ink cartridges.
NOTEHP Ink Cartridges should be installed befor e the “Install By” date printed on the cartridge.
Use of the Ink Cartridge 3 months beyond the “I nstall By” date may cause deterioration in print
quality or a printer malfunction.
Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool and dark place.
Always use the recommended consumables (media, in k, etc.). Failure to follow this instruction
may cause poor print quality, printer malfunction, printer failure, or a safety hazard.
HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle
The HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle is used for collecting  waste ink that is discharged from the printer during
cleaning processes. Only use the recommended HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle.
WARNING! Waste ink is combustible. Keep an HP Wa ste Ink Bottle containing waste ink away
from open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.
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WARNING!Avoid contact between ink a nd skin, eyes, and clothing.
Immediately wash skin with soapy water.
Remove clothing soaked with  ink from contact with skin.
Use an approved eye wash station if ink is splas hed into eyes and consult a doctor if necessary.
If an approved eye wash station is  unavailable, flush eyes with cold water and consult a doctor if
necessary.
Do not swallow ink. If swallo wed, do not induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING! Use only an HP Waste Ink Bottle. The bottle must be installed according to
instructions or waste ink may overflow.
An HP Waste Ink Bottle must always be insta lled before turning the printer ON. Automatic and
manual service cycles produce waste ink that  must be contained in an HP Waste Ink Bottle.
Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle
WARNING!Always securely replace the cap on a full or partially-full HP Waste Ink Bottle after
removing it from the printer to prevent ink spills.
The HP Waste Ink Bottle contains organic solven ts and must be disposed of in compliance with
all local, state, and  federal regulations.
WARNING!Always use both hands to remove and carry an HP Waste Ink Bottle.
Keep the HP Waste Ink Bottle upright. Do not pl ace on tables or shelves where it could fall.
HP Cap Cleaning Kit with Roller
The HP Cap Cleaning Kit is used to clean and maintain the capping unit. The HP Cap Cleaning Liquid
comes packs of six bottles of cleaning liquid.
HP 780 Wiper Cleaning Liquid
The HP 780 Wiper Cleaning Liquid is used to clean and maintain the wiper blades.
HP Cleaning Swabs
HP Cleaning Swabs are used for cleaning your printe r parts. They are specifically designed to avoid
damage to your printer. They are designed not to leave  particles or fibers on your printer when you perform
cleaning procedures.
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HP Ink System Storage Kit
The HP 780 Ink System Storage Kit is used to protect the ink tubes and printheads when the printer is
switched off for less than 4 weeks. The HP 780 Ink  System Storage Kit contains six ink system storage
liquid cartridges.
HP Ink System Cleaning Kit
The HP 780 Ink System Cleaning Kit is used to try  to recover the printheads and clean the ink tubes when
the printer has been switched off for less than two  weeks. The HP 780 Ink System Cleaning Kit contains
six cleaning liquid cartridges.
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