HP Designjet L25500 60 in User Manual

							HP Designjet L25500 Printer series
User’s guide (second edition)
 
						

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							Table of contents
1  Introduction
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................ 1
The printers main features ................................................................................................................... 4
The printers main components ............................................................................................................ 5
The Embedded Web Server ................................................................................................................. 8
2  Connectivity and software instructions
Connection method ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connect to a network ......................................................................................................................... 10
3  Basic setup options
Printer setup options .......................................................................................................................... 11
Embedded Web Server setup options ................................................................................................ 13
4  Handle the substrate
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Load a roll onto the spindle ................................................................................................................ 16
Load a roll into the printer (automatically) .......................................................................................... 19
Load a roll into the printer (manually) ................................................................................................. 22
Unload a roll from the printer .............................................................................................................. 25
Use the take-up reel ........................................................................................................................... 26
Loading textile types of media ............................................................................................................ 36
View information about the substrate ................................................................................................. 38
Media Length Tracking Feature ......................................................................................................... 38
Store the substrate ............................................................................................................................. 39
Download media presets .................................................................................................................... 40
Add a new substrate type ................................................................................................................... 40
Color calibration ................................................................................................................................. 47
Color profiles ...................................................................................................................................... 48
5  Handle the ink system
Ink system components ...................................................................................................................... 49
Ink system tips .................................................................................................................................... 52
Work with ink system components ..................................................................................................... 52
Order ink supplies .............................................................................................................................. 67
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							6  Print options
Printer states ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Change margins ................................................................................................................................. 69
Request the printers internal prints .................................................................................................... 70
7  Accessories
Order accessories .............................................................................................................................. 71
8  Printer specifications
Functional specifications .................................................................................................................... 72
Physical specifications ....................................................................................................................... 73
Memory specifications ........................................................................................................................ 73
Power specifications ........................................................................................................................... 73
Ecological specifications .................................................................................................................... 73
Environmental specifications .............................................................................................................. 74
Acoustic specifications ....................................................................................................................... 74
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................. 75
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 77
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							1 Introduction
Safety precautions
Before using your printer, read the following safety precautions to make sure you use the equipment
safely.
General safety guidelines
●Refer to installation instructions before connecting the printer to the supply.
●There are no operator-serviceable parts inside the printer. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
●Turn off the printer, unplug both power cords from the power outlets, and call your service
representative in any of the following cases:
◦The power cord or plug is damaged.
◦Liquid has entered the printer.
◦There is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer.
◦The printer has been dropped or the drying or curing module damaged.
◦The printers built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) has
been repeatedly tripped.
◦Fuses have blown.
◦The printer is not operating normally.
●Turn off the printer and unplug both power cords from the power outlets in either of the following
cases:
◦During a thunderstorm
◦During a power failure
Electrical shock hazard
WARNING!The drying and curing modules operate at hazardous voltages capable of causing death
or serious personal injury.
The printer uses two power cords. Unplug both power cords before servicing the printer. The printer
must be connected to earthed mains outlets only.
To avoid the risk of electric shock:
●Do not attempt to dismantle the drying and curing modules or the electrical control cabinet.
●Do not remove or open any other closed system covers or plugs.
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							●Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
●Test the functionality of the Residual Circuit Breaker (RCCB) every 6 months (refer to the
Maintenance Guide for details).
NOTE:A blown fuse may indicate malfunctioning electrical circuits within the system. Call your service
representative, and do not attempt to replace the fuse yourself.
Checking the functionality of the Residual Circuit Breaker (RCCB)
Following standard Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) recommendations, it is recommended that
the RCCB is tested every 6 months, refer to the Maintenance and Troubleshooting guide for details on
the procedure.
Heat hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures and can cause burns if
touched. To avoid personal injury, take the following precautions.
●Do not touch the internal enclosures of the printers drying and curing modules. Even after opening
the window latch that disconnects drying and curing power, the internal surfaces could be hot.
●Take special care when accessing the substrate path.
Fire hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures. Call your service
representative if the printers built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
is repeatedly tripped.
To avoid the risk of fire, take the following precautions.
●Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
●Connect the power cords to dedicated lines, each protected by a branch circuit breaker according
to the rating of the wall socket. Do not use a power strip (relocatable power tap) to connect both
power cords.
●Use only the power cords supplied by HP with the printer. Do not use a damaged power cord. Do
not use the power cords with other products.
●Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
●Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
●Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer.
●Do not block or cover the openings of the printer.
●Do not attempt to dismantle the drying or curing module, or the electrical control cabinet.
●Ensure that the operating temperature of the substrate loaded recommended by the manufacturer
is not exceeded. If this information is not available by the manufacturer, do not load substrates that
cannot be used at an operating temperature under 125°C (257°F).
●Do not load substrates with auto-ignition temperatures below 300°C (508°F). See note below.
NOTE:Test method based on EN ISO 6942:2002; Evaluation of materials and material assemblies
when exposed to a source of radiant heat, method B. The test conditions, to determine the temperature
when the substrate starts ignition (either flame or glow) were: Heat flux density: 30 kW/m2, Copper
calorimeter, K type thermocouple.
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							Mechanical hazard
The printer has moving parts that could cause injury. To avoid personal injury, take the following
precautions when working close to the printer.
●Keep your clothing and all parts of your body away from the printers moving parts.
●Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets and other hanging objects.
●If your hair is long, try to secure it so that it will not fall into the printer.
●Take care that sleeves or gloves do not get caught in the printers moving parts.
●Avoid standing close to the fans, which could cause injury and could also affect print quality (by
obstructing the air flow).
●Do not touch gears or moving rolls during printing.
Heavy substrate hazard
Special care must be taken to avoid personal injury when handling heavy substrates.
●Handling heavy substrate rolls may require more than one person. Care must be taken to avoid
back strain and/or injury.
●Consider using a forklift, pallet truck or other handling equipment.
●When handling heavy substrate rolls, wear personal protective equipment including boots and
gloves.
Ink handling
Your printer does not use solvent inks and does not have the traditional problems associated with them.
However, HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components.
Warnings and cautions
The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent
the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
WARNING!Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in serious personal
injury or death.
CAUTION:Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor personal injury
or damage to the product.
Warning labels
LabelExplanation
Risk of burns. Do not touch the internal enclosures of drying
and curing modules of the printer.
Risk of burns. Do not touch the drying enclosure of the printer.
Even after opening the window latch, which disconnects the
power to the drying and curing modules, the internal surfaces
could be hot.
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Electric shock hazard. The printer has two input power cords.
A voltage is still present in the drying and curing modules after
the main switch is turned off. There are no operator-
serviceable parts inside the printer. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. Disconnect all power cords before
servicing.
See installation instructions before connecting to the supply.
Ensure that the input voltage is within the printers rated voltage
range. The printer requires two dedicated lines, each protected
by a branch circuit breaker according to the rating of the wall
socket outlet. Use only earthed mains outlets and the power
cords supplied by HP with the printer.
Risk of trapped hands. Do not push the roll while loading. Lift
the loading table to ease the spindle into the printer.
Risk of trapped fingers. Do not touch spindle gears while
moving.
Do not put objects on top of the printer. Do not cover the fans.
You are recommended to wear gloves when handling ink
cartridges, printhead cleaning cartridges and the printhead
cleaning container.
The printers main features
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on flexible substrates from
23 in (584 mm) to 42 or 60 in (1.07 or 1.52 m) wide, depending on which printer model you have. Some
major features of the printer are shown below:
●Printing speeds in draft mode of up to 250 ft²/h (24 m²/h) with the 60-in printer, 220 ft²/h (21 m²/h)
with the 42-in printer.
●Environmentally friendly, odorless, aqueous latex inks in six colors
●No special ventilation required, no hazardous waste
●775 ml ink cartridges
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							●Print on a wide range of substrates—including most low-cost, uncoated, solvent-compatible
substrates
●A range of HP recyclable substrates is available
●Durable prints with outdoor display permanence up to three years unlaminated, five years
laminated
●Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration (built-in
spectrophotometer)
●ENERGY STAR® qualified product
To send print jobs to your printer, you will need Raster Image Processor (RIP) software, which should
be run on a separate computer. RIP software is available from various different companies; it is not
provided with the printer.
The printers main components
The following views of the printer illustrate its main components.
Front view 60-in printer
1.Ink cartridge
2.Platen
3.Printhead
4.Printhead carriage
5.Ink funnel
6.Front panel
7.Printhead cleaning cartridge
8.Substrate-adjustment lever
9.Spindle lock lever
10.Take-up reel motor
11.Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit
12.Spindle
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							13.Loading table/take-up reel deflector
14.Drying module
15.Take-up reel sensor
16.Take-up reel spindle stop
17.Curing module
Rear view 60-in printer
1.Printhead cleaning container
2.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
3.Power switch and power sockets
4.Residual current circuit breakers for the heating components
Take-up reel motor
1.Take-up reel spindle lever
2.Manual winding buttons
3.Wind-direction switch
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