HP DesignJet 800ps A1 User Manual

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Ink Supply GuidelinesFor optimum results from your printer and the ink system, always follow these guidelines when handling the HP Ink
Supplies:
Always install the ink cartridges and printheads before the expiry date, which is on the packaging.
Install ink cartridges and print heads in their color-coded slots.
Follow the instructions on the front panel...

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PrecautionsHandle the HP Ink Supplies with care. In par ticular the printhead, which is a high precision device and must be handled
carefully.
CAUTION:Do not touch, wipe or attempt to clean the printhead nozzles
. This can damage the printhead.
Do not put the printhead down on the nozzles.
Do not be rough when handling the printheads. 
Always set them down...

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Color CalibrationYou can calibrate the ink system for the specific media loaded in your printer. Doing this ensures the printed output
matches the colors of the original image as closely as possible. The printer stores the calibration data for each type of
media you have calibrated it for since it was powered up. Once the printer has been powered down the...

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When to ReplaceWhen to change your HP Ink Supplies is mostly determined by you with guidance from the front panel. This information
is provided for :
Ink Car tridges
Printheads
 
 

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Drying TimeThe following topics detail dr ying time function and how to use it to ensure you obtain the highest quality print under all
conditions.
Drying Time Settings
Describes how to set the required drying times from the Front Panel.
Typical Drying TimesLists typical drying times for Hewlett Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 50% relative...

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Drying Time SettingsWith some paper types and environmental conditions the ink needs time to dry before the paper is unloaded. The
printer has three settings which you can choose through the front panel. See Navigation Example
 for more help.
Manual
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Typical Drying TimesThe following table shows the typical dr ying times for Hewlett Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 50%
relative humidity.
Drying Times by Paper Types
Hewlett Packard Tested Paper 
Ty p e
Drying Time (seconds)
Fast
Normal
Best
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) 0 25
HP Vellum 60 120 180
HP Natural Tracing Paper
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Drying ProcedureThe drying procedure operates as follows:
1. The printed image emerges from beneath the printer window and a vacuum holds it on the platen
 of the printer. 
2. The front panel displays:
3. You can press the Cancel or the Form Feed & Cut key to cancel the dr ying time and release the paper.
4. After the drying time has elapsed:
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Ink Cartridges
Ink Car tridges Errors
Details the different error messages that could be displayed on the front panel for the Ink Cartridges.
Ink Car tridges LevelsDetails the different levels information that can be displayed on the front panel for the Ink Car tridges.
Ink Car tridge InformationShows you how to display the current status of the Ink...

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Ink Cartridges ErrorsFront Panel can display the following error messages for the ink cartridges:NOTE:
If a cartridge has actually passed its expire date it will be shown as a faulty cartridge and will have
to be replaced.
The printer will also display the Ink Cartridges Levels
.
Car tridge 
Missing
Fa u lty  
Car tridgeCartridge 
Nearly 
Reached 
End of...