HP DesignJet 9000s User Manual

●Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair the
power cord. A damaged power cord has risk of fire and electric shock. Replace a damaged power
cord with an HP-approved power cord.
●Do not allow metal or liquids (except those used in HP Cleaning Kits) to touch the internal parts of
the printer. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other serious hazards.
●Power OFF the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following...

General cautions
●Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some
cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could cause personal
injury or damage to the printer.
●Allow and maintain adequate space around printer for immediate access to safety equipment such
as eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, glove and safety glass dispensers, and fireproof waste
storage containers.
●Treat any media, used cleaning and maintenance...

Handling precautions
These precautions are recommended to avoid damage to your printer and its components.
Power supply
●Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
●Check the printer electrical outlet for proper polarity and grounding before connecting printer.
Failure to do so may result in fire and electric shock hazards.
●Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock,
fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
●Avoid...

●Use only an HP waste ink bottle. The bottle must be installed according to instructions or waste ink
may overflow. An HP waste ink bottle must always be installed before turning the printer ON.
Automatic and manual service cycles produce waste ink that must be contained in an HP waste ink
bottle. Do not remove the cap from its tether to the HP waste ink bottle. The cap is needed to
properly seal the HP waste ink bottle for disposal. Keep the HP waste ink bottle upright. Do not
place on tables or shelves...

2 How do I perform basic operations?
●Connect to a computer
●Turn the power on/off
Connect to a computer
This section describes system configuration and cable connection procedures.
NOTEBefore connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, turn the printer OFF.
Choose the system configuration
The following connections are possible.
1.Printer
2.USB interface
3.Printer server (RIP)
Connection procedure
NOTEBefore you connect the USB cable, you should ensure that the RIP is installed so that
the printer can be...

Turn the power on/off
WARNING!Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical
shock, fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
CAUTIONAlways hold the power cord by the plug when connecting and disconnecting from
the power outlet. Never pull on the cord because this may damage it and create risk of fire and
electric shock.
Turn on the printer
1.Turn off (0) the printer switch on the left...

2.Turn on (1) the printer switch on the left rear of the printer.
1. Printer switch
2. Power socket
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How do I perform basic
operations?
 

3.Press the POWER ON/OFF key on the front panel.
1. POWER ON/OFF key
When you press power on, the printer performs a power-on self-diagnostic test and the following
message is displayed on the front panel.
(If a 64 paper roll is loaded).
When you turn the printer power on, the heater front panel display turns on. Turn on the heater
power on/off switch at the rear of the printer to use the heater.
When the heater power is off, the following message is displayed on the heater front panel.
NOTEOnly turn off...

Turn on the heater
▲Turn on the heater by pressing the power switch on the right rear of the printer.
1. Heater switch
NOTEUse the heater switch on the right rear of the printer only when turning the printer off
completely for removal, installation, or servicing.
Turn the power off
Turn off the printer
WARNING!The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads
automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in good
condition. This is done after the...

WARNING!Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of
the following cases;
when placing your hands inside the printer, if there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from
the printer, if the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation, a piece
of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of
the printer, during an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm, during a power failure.
CAUTIONAlways hold the power...