HP DesignJet 8000sr User Manual

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This section describes ink cartridge topics and printhead height adjustment for the printer.
● Replace an ink cartridge
● Change the printhead height
Replace an ink cartridge
CAUTION
Always use Genuine HP Ink Cartridges. These have been designed for high-quality
imaging performance and reliable printer operation. Using non-HP inks may cause poor print
quality, printer malfunction, prin ter failure, or a safety hazard. The hazard characteristics of
different solvent inks can vary...

To replace an empty ink cartridge:
1.Remove an ink cartridge (1) from the printer.
2.The following message is displayed.
XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc : Light cyan, C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow)
3. Insert a new ink cartridge (1) into the printer.
Change the printhead height
You can increase or reduce the printhead height depe nding on the thickness of the media you are using.
Two tasks must be performed to  change the printhead height:
● Mechanical height adjustment on the printhead...

To change the printhead height:
1.Press the  ONLINE key.
2.Press the  SHIFT key to display the  PH. MAIN menu.
3.Press the  key to enter the  PH. MAIN menu.
4. Scroll to  PH HEIGHT ADJ  on the front panel and press  OK to confirm.
The following message is displayed.
The carriage moves to the carriage maintenance area and the following message is displayed.
5. Open the front cover (1).
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6.Open the carriage maintenance cover (1).
7.Loosen the printhead carriage fixing screws (1) at left and right.
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8.Change the height of the printhead carriage as follo ws: lift the printhead carriage height levers (1) to
lower the printheads, or lower the printhead  carriage height levers to lift the printheads.
9.Tighten the printhead carriage fixing screws (1).
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10.Close the carriage maintenance cover (1) and close the front cover (2).
To change the printhead height on the front panel:
1.Press the  ONLINE key.
2.Press the  key to display the  MEDIA REG  menu.
3.Scroll to the  PH HEIGHT VAL  option and press the  OK key.
4. Select  NORMAL  or HIGH , according to the mechanical change you have made, and press the  OK
key.
Parameters:  NORMAL  — default,  HIGH — for thick media.
NOTE When the printhead height is changed, a gap in printing may occur in...

6 How do I maintain the printer
This section describes the regular inspection and maintenance procedures to be performed by users.
● Regular maintenance guide
● Daily maintenance
● Wiper liquid bottle replacement
● Wiper sponge replacement
● Wiper blade replacement
● When returning to the printer after being switched
 off for an extended period (less than two weeks)
● Prepare for extended power down (two to four weeks)
● Charge the ink system
● Clean the exterior of the printer
● Clean the carriage...

CAUTIONThe printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically,
flushing some ink through the printheads, whic h keeps the printheads in good condition. The
printer automatically washes  the printheads regularly after the la st printing process. If the printer
is switched off or media is not loaded, this  process does not happen. If the ink does not flow
through the printheads from time to time, the ink will dry inside the nozzles, reaching a point where
it is impossible...

CategoryInspection/MaintenanceSee
To leave the printer in or return it from a
power off state of more than four weeksContact HP Support. 
Other A service call error message will bedisplayed on the front panel. Contact HP
Support.
Daily maintenance
WARNING!Failure to perform daily maintenance pr ocedures may result in damage to your
printheads and will invalidate your warranty.
CAUTION If you need to leave the printer unat tended for any reason, ensure that the printer
is on , the ink cartridges are full...

Capping unit cleaning
This cleaning procedure will remove any dried ink and particles from the capping unit.
1. Open the cleaning kit drawer (1).
2.Remove the HP 780 Cap Cleaning Kit from the drawer.
NOTE The HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit can also be used. The HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit
comes with swabs only (no rollers).
1. Cap cleaning liquid.
2. Cap cleaning handle.
3. Cap cleaning roller.
4. Cleaning swab.
5. Disposable latex or  Nitrile(R) safety gloves.
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