HP DesignJet 8000sr User Manual

2.Press the  key to see  MEDIA REG  menu options.
Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA)
Select the media type number you intend to mo dify or create. You can choose from 01 to 20.
Parameters: media type number (01 to 20).
NOTEAll changes to settings in the  MEDIA REG menu will apply to the media that you select
or create in the  SELECT MEDIA  option.
Setting a media type name (RENAME MEDIA)
Rename a media type you w ant to modify or create.
Name the media type using up to six characters....

Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE)
Use this option to define the amount of time the printhead carriage pauses between printing passes for the
selected media type.
Parameters:  three-digit time in seconds.
The front panel display asks the user to wait while a countdown readout shows how much drying time
remains.
Print mode setting (PRINT MODE)
Use this option to set the default pr int quality for the selected media type.
NOTEThis value will only be applied by the printer front panel setting if the  PRINT...

Parameters:
●BIDIR
 — Bidirectional printing gives higher printing speeds with slightly lower image quality.
● UNIDIR
 — Unidirectional printing gives lower printing speeds but higher image quality.
Flatten time (FLATTEN TIME)
The printing conditions may affect the media when the printer has not printed for some time, and print quality
may be affected by wrinkles or smudges on the edge  of the media due to humidity and dust. For example,
if you print using a higher heater temperature, this  may cause...

Parameters:
●YES
 — the edge guard is used.
● NO
 — the edge guard is not used.
Media advance mode (MEDIA ADV MODE)
Use this option to set a media advanc e mode for the selected media type.
Parameters:
●FWD ONLY
 — Media is fed through the printer in the standard way.
● BACK & FWD
 — This setting checks that the media moves freely through the media path by feeding
the media backwards and forwards before starting to  print. This can be useful for media with adhesive
coating that, in combination with  the...

Leading edge mode (LEADING EDGE)
This option allows you to define how the printer detects the position of the media when it is loaded or to
make media settings on the front panel.
NOTE This setting is not applied when you use the take-up reel.
Parameters:
●NORMAL
 — Detects the leading edge of the media when  you replace or load the media, and then
completes media loading after checking for skew.
● REDUCED
 — Detects the leading edge of the media when you replace or load media, and then
completes media...

Parameters: 15  °C to  55 °C, or  ** to turn the heater off.
NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) + 32
C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9
NOTE This value will only be applied if the   HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL.
Initial temperature setting for th e print heater (PRINT HEATER T)
Use this option to set the printer platen h eater temperature for the selected media type.
Parameters: 15  °C to  55 °C, or  ** to turn the heater off.
NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) +...

NOTEFor Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions:
F = (9 × C / 5) + 32
C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9
NOTE This value will only be applied if the   HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL.
Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE)
A color stripe is printed on all plots. This ensures th at all printhead nozzles are used in all prints, even if
the printed image does not include certain colors. The co lor stripe avoids drying of nozzles even if they are
not used for a long time because t hey are not needed within your prin ted...

YY: Ink color
XXXXXX:  Media type
Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C
Parameters:  sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31)
Bidirectional print position fine  adjustment (BIDIR FINE VALUE)
For the selected media type, use this option to fine  adjust the position of all the printheads when using
bidirectional printing in  FINE print mode.
Enter an adjustment value based on the prin thead fine adjustment pattern print. See 
How do I calibrate myprinter.
YY: Ink color
XXXXXX:  Media type
Display order: K ->...

lines. Use the BACK ADJUST VAL  option to eliminate these lines.  Select this mode when using media
that is sensitive  to the heater temperature, such as PVC. Ho wever, these lines may shift depending on the
media. In such a case, use the  START & END or DURING PRINT2  modes.
When DURING PRINT2  is selected, separator lines are generated in the middle of printing path although
cleaning is performed during printing. Select this m ode when using media which is not sensitive to the
heater temperature, such...

Parameters:
●SOFTWARE 
 — Settings in the RIP take priority.
● FRONT PANEL
 — Settings in the printer front panel take priority.
Print mode preference (PRINT MODE PREF)
Use this option to define printer front  panel priority or software RIP priority for print mode settings for the
selected media type. If you select software RIP priority, the printer will ignore print mode settings that are
defined on the printer front panel and use the settings from the RIP.
Parameters:
● SOFTWARE 
 — Settings in the...