HP Designjet L25500 42 in User Manual

The front panel
Your printers front panel is located at the front right of the printer. It has the following important functions:
●Assists you in troubleshooting issues
●Is used when performing certain physical operations, such as unloading substrate and maintaining
the printer
●Displays information in brief about the status of the printer
●Displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, along with audio alerts to call attention
to a warning or message
The front panel has the following...

When this guide shows a series of front-panel display items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3, it means
that you should select Item1, then select Item2, then select Item3.
Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout this guide.
The Embedded Web Server
The Embedded Web Server is a Web server running inside the printer. You can use it to obtain printer
information, manage settings and presets, align printheads, upload new firmware and troubleshoot
problems. Service engineers...

Setup tab
The Setup tab includes options to complete these tasks:
●Specify printer settings such as units of measurement and refresh date
●Specify network and security settings
●Set the date and time
●Update firmware
●Align printheads
●Upload media presets
Support tab
The Support tab contains options to complete these functions:
●Browse helpful information from a variety of sources
●Access HP Designjet links for technical support with your printer and accessories
●Access service support pages that show...

2 Connectivity and software instructions
Connection method
Your printer can be connected in the following way.
Connection typeSpeedMaximum cable lengthOther factors
Gigabit Ethernet Fast; varies according to
network trafficLong (100 m=328 ft) Requires extra equipment
(switches)
NOTE:The speed of any network connection depends on all the components that are used in the
network, which can include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and cables. If any one of
these components cannot operate at...

3 Basic setup options
Printer setup options
Turn the printer on and off
To turn on the printer, ensure that the power switch at the rear of the printer is turned on, ensure that
the residual current circuit breakers are in the up position, then press the Power button on the front
panel. You can leave the printer on without wasting energy. Leaving it on improves response time. When
the printer has not been used for a certain period of time, it saves power by going into sleep mode. Any
interaction with the...

Restart the printer
In some circumstances you may be advised to restart the printer. Please proceed as follows:
1.Press the Power button on the front panel to turn the printer off. Wait a few moments, and then
press the Power button again. This should restart the printer. If it does not, continue with step 2.
2.Use the Reset button on the front panel. You will need a non-conductive implement with a narrow
tip to press the Reset button. This normally has the same effect as pressing the Power button, but...

Request e-mail notification of specific error conditions
1.In the Embedded Web Server, go to the E-mail server page on the Setup tab and ensure that the
following fields are correctly filled in:
●SMTP server. This is the IP address of the outgoing mail server (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
[SMTP]) that processes all e-mail messages from the printer. If the mail server requires
authentication, e-mail notifications will not work.
●Printer e-mail address. Each e-mail message that the printer sends must...

If you follow these instructions but fail to open the Embedded Web Server, see the Maintenance and
troubleshooting guide.
Change the language of the Embedded Web Server
The Embedded Web Server functions in the following languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish,
Catalan, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. It
uses the language that you specified in your Web browser options. If you specify a language that it
cannot support, it functions in English.
To...

4 Handle the substrate
Overview
You can print on a wide variety of printing materials, all of which are referred to in this guide as substrates.
Use substrate
Choosing the correct substrate for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality. For
best printing results, use only recommended HP substrates (see 
Supported substrate families
on page 16), which have been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. All
printing components (printer, ink system, and substrate)...

CAUTION:Removing the substrate from the printer manually without using the front panel could
damage the printer. Do this only when necessary to clear a substrate jam.
Supported substrate families
Substrate familySubstrate types
Self-adhesiveSelf-adhesive vinyls (cast and calendered), perforated vinyls
BannerBanners
FilmPolyester films
FabricFabrics and canvas
MeshMesh materials
Paper-AqueousPapers compatible with water-based inks (otherwise known as offset)
Paper-SolventPapers compatible with...