HP DesignJet 800ps A1 User Manual
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Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 during installation. Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink car tridges and printheads. When turning off your printer always use the power off button on the front panel. The printheads are then parked correctly which prevents them from drying out. The ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should only be removed when the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel will guide you through the removal and installation proce- dure. See When to Replace HP Ink Supplies. CAUTION:When you first received your printer it was supplied with a set of four setup printheads installed in the printhead carriage. These setup printheads are used for the priming of the tubes in the modular ink delivery system. Do not remove the setup printheads from the carriage without following the procedures in the Setup Poster.
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 gently. Do not drop the printheads. Proper handling will assure optimum performance throughout the print- head life. Do not touch the end of the ink car tridge which is inser ted into the printer as there may be a small amount of ink on the connection. Avoid storing par tially used ink car tridges on their ends.
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 next time you use it only the last calibration made will be available and it will print using this calibration data. To color calibrate your printer, first make sure you have the correct type of media loaded and then make the following front panel selections: The printer prints a calibration pattern and scans it to create the calibration data for the type of media loaded. If you want to check the color calibration status of your printer, make the following front panel selections: The front panel display shows what types of media the ink system is currently calibrated for. To remove all the calibrations and reset the printer to its factory values choose Color calibration > Reset from the Ink menu.Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1.InkEnter 2.Color calibrationEnter 3.Calibrate PaperEnter Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1.InkEnter 2.Color calibrationEnter 3.StatusEnter
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 humidity. Drying ProcedureDetails how the drying procedure operates.
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 The printer holds paper which has a specific drying in place and displays a “drying time to go” countdown on the front panel. You can change this time from one minute to 99 minutes in one minute increments. Automatic The printer automatically determines the appropriate drying time, based on the type of paper you have selected and the current temperature. If there is any drying time the printer displays a “drying time to go” countdown on the front panel. None With this setting, when the printer has finished printing an image the paper will fall into the paper bin under the printer. CAUTION:Changing the drying time to speed up the printer could result in damage to your printed image or reduce the quality of your print.
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 HP Coated Paper 0 60 HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 0 60 HP Matte film 60 180 HP High-Gloss Photo Paper 120 HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss HP Clear film 60 HP Translucent bond 60 120 180 HP Studio Canvas 6000 HP Satin Poster Paper 60 HP Banners with Tyvek® HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet MediaInk System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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: For roll media the printer cuts the media and turns off the vacuum so the printed image can drop into the printer bin. For sheet media the vacuum is turned off and the printed image drops into the printer bin. The countdown timer indicates how much drying time remains
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet Media Ink SystemInk Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 Cartridges on the Front Panel display. Ink Car tridge ReplacementDetails the Ink Car tridge replacement procedure.
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet Media Ink SystemInk Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions 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 Life Cartridge Empty