HP DesignJet 9000s User Manual

							Replace the waste ink bottle
WARNING!The HP waste ink bottle has been specifically designed to contain waste ink
from the printer. It is designed to work with the printer’s waste ink quantity estimation system
to alert the user when the bottle is full. It provides safe handling and disposal of waste ink
when sealed with its attached cap.
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.
CAUTIONDo not remove the cap from its tether to the HP waste ink bottle. The cap is
needed to seal the HP waste ink bottle properly for disposal.
WARNING!Always use both hands to remove and carry an HP waste ink bottle.
Keep the HP waste ink bottle upright. Do not place it on tables or shelves where it could fall.
Waste ink is combustible. Keep an HP waste ink bottle containing waste ink away from open
flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.
Never store waste ink in a glass container.
Never pour waste ink into a container filled with other chemicals.
CAUTIONThe level in the HP waste ink bottle must be checked by visual inspection to
prevent overflow. If the waste ink level is above the indication line, the bottle must be replaced
with an empty HP waste ink bottle.
NOTEPlace a sheet of paper under the HP waste ink bottle on the floor when removing a
bottle containing waste ink. This will help clean up any ink spills. If soaked with ink, treat the
paper as a combustible material and dispose of properly.
HP recommends that you always keep a spare empty HP waste ink bottle available. Some
maintenance procedures require installation of an empty HP waste ink bottle to prevent ink
overflow.
The HP waste ink bottle contains organic solvents and must be disposed of in compliance with
all local, state, and federal regulations. Always securely replace the cap on a full or partially-
full the HP waste ink bottle after removing it from the printer to prevent ink spills.
Ensure all operators are trained in the use of emergency equipment such as eye wash
stations and fire extinguishers and know where they are located.
NOTEDo not replace the waste ink bottle during printing.
The waste ink bottle must be checked on a daily basis to make sure that it is not full.
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							If full, it should be emptied as follows:
1.Loosen the screw and lift up the lever to release the waste ink bottle.
1. Screw
2. Lever
2.Carefully pull out the waste ink bottle, taking care not to spill ink on the printer or on the floor.
1. Screw
2. Cap
3.Pour any used ink contained in the waste ink bottle in to a suitable container.
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							4.Lift the lever and install the empty waste ink bottle.
5.Lower the lever and insert the ink tube on the screw into the bottle, and tighten the screw. Make
sure the waste ink bottle is securely in position.
1. Lever
2. Screw
6.The front panel will request you to reset the waste ink counter.
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							7.Select YES and press the OK key to reset the waste ink counter.
Normal printhead recovery
1.Press the ONLINE key.
2.Press the SHIFT key to display the PH.RECOVERY menu.
3.Press the ◄ key to enter the PH.RECOVERY menu.
4.Press the OK key to confirm.
5.Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to select NORMAL ALL.
NOTEIf NORMAL ALL is not sufficient to clean the nozzles, then try a STRONG option
for the set of printheads that are affected. Perform the IQ Print first to determine which
set of printheads are affected.
6.Press the OK key.
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							7.Make sure that the waste ink bottle is not full, and then press the OK key again.
NOTECleaning may take several minutes.
8.When cleaning is completed, the PH.RECOVERY option is displayed.
9.Press the ◄ key to return to the offline mode.
IQ Print
Use the IQ print to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly. Perform the IQ print every day
before using your printer.
NOTEUse the IQ print to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly after cap
cleaning.
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							7 How do I get the best image quality?
●Print the Image Quality print
●Interpret the image quality print
●Manage media types
●Calibrate the printer
●Adjust heater and print mode settings
Different types of media may give better image quality based on specific mechanical and electrical
settings in your printer. To optimize image quality you can perform a series of test prints for the media
type that you are using. Based on the results you can then adjust the printer settings for the media type.
To adjust the printer settings for a media type, you can modify existing media types or create new ones.
Before creating or modifying a media type for the media you intend to use, print the IQ print to determine
the overall quality that you get with one of the existing preset media types. Some media types may
require no printer setting adjustments.
●Load your new media and select a media type that is similar to the media you are loading. See
How do I… 
Install a media roll in the printer.
●Print the IQ print. See How do I… 
Print the Image Quality print.
If the IQ print is satisfactory you can use the preset media type for printing.
If the IQ print is not satisfactory, create a new media type or modify the one selected. See How do
I… 
Manage media types
●Calibrate the printer for the media type. See 
Calibrate the printer.
●Change the media type settings. See How do I... 
Modify media type settings.
●Print the IQ print again to check the overall image quality with the new settings.
If you are still not satisfied with the image quality, you may need to make more adjustments to printer
settings, such as the print mode or the heater temperature. For a description of image quality problems
that you may see and the recommended solution, refer to 
The problem is print quality.
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							Print the Image Quality print
Use the Image Quality print to check the overall image quality of images. Perform the Image Quality
print every day before using your printer. If the image quality is satisfactory, no calibrations are required.
If the image quality is not satisfactory, then you may need to adjust the media type settings. Also use
the Image Quality print to check that there are no printhead nozzles out.
NOTEUse the IQ print to check that there are no printhead nozzles out after cap cleaning.
To print the IQ print:
1.Press the ONLINE key and press the SHIFT key twice.
2.Select the ADJUST menu using the ◄ key.
3.In the ADJUST submenu, scroll to TEST PRINTS and press the OK key.
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							4.In the TEST PRINTS menu scroll to the IQ PRINToption and press the OK key.
5.Press the OK key to start printing.
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							Interpret the image quality print
Below are examples of the print results you may see in the Image Quality Print and the recommended
action.
If the IQ print quality is satisfactory, you can print on the media without changing printer or heater
settings.
If you see banding in one color (in the black color in the image above), then there are printhead nozzles
out and you will need to perform printhead recovery. See How do I...Normal printhead recovery. After
performing printhead recovery, print the IQ print again to check that the printhead is printing correctly.
If you see banding in all colors then you need to calibrate the printer for the media you have loaded. If
you have selected a preset media type, we recommend that you create a new media type before
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