HP DesignJet 9000s User Manual

When the system starts normally, both controllers go online and enter idle mode automatically.
Online state (idle mode) display
The printer can receive data from the computer.
When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the PH.RECOVERY menu appears.
Online state (print mode) display
The printer is printing.
Online state (print pause mode) display
The printer is paused.
Print stop and resume
ONLINE
The Online LED flashes
Press the OK key in the print pause mode to start the head cleaning.
Print cancel...

CANCEL
Online state (print information mode) display
Media total count and ink amount are displayed.
SHIFT
SHIFT
Three-second intervals or SHIFT
Three-second intervals or SHIFT
Then the printer returns to online idle mode.
Offline (menu mode) display
Menus can be operated in offline mode.
SHIFT
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SHIFT
The arrow keys give access to menus.
When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the PH.RECOVERY 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 (printer, ink system, and media) have been
designed to work together to give trouble-free performance and optimal print quality.
The HP Designjet...

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...

12 Tell me about the ink system
●Ink cartridges
●Replacing an ink cartridge
●Ink cartridge storage and disposal
●HP 790 Waste Ink Bottle
●HP 790 Cap Cleaning Liquid
●HP 790 Wiper Cleaning Liquid and Dropper
●HP Cleaning Swabs
●HP 790 Storage Kit
●HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit
Ink cartridges
The printers six ink cartridges provide yellow, magenta, 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...

1. Light cyan
2. Light magenta
3. Black
4. Yellow
5. Magenta
6. 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, but 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 ink level is low or when a cartridge is empty. Printing will
continue without interruption if you replace the ink when you are prompted by the front panel.
You are recommended to replace the empty cartridge with a new HP ink cartridge: see How do I...
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4.The front panel will display a series of warning messages. In response to each message, press the
CANCEL key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm that you wish to continue.
CAUTIONOnly press the OK key in the next step if you have read and fully understood
how using non-HP ink will affect your warranty.
Press the CANCEL key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm.
Press the CANCEL key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm.
Press the CANCEL key to cancel the process, or the...