HP Designjet T1200 HD User Manual

							About the ink cartridges
Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printheads, which distribute the ink on the paper.
To purchase additional cartridges, see 
Accessories on page 128.
CAUTION:Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are ESD-sensitive
devices (see the 
Glossary on page 187). Avoid touching pins, leads and circuitry.
Check the ink cartridges status
To view the ink levels of your ink cartridges, press the View ink level key on the front panel.
To get more information on your ink cartridges, you can use the front panel ink menu or the HP Utility.
For an explanation of the ink cartridge status messages, see 
Ink cartridge status messages
on page 164.
Ink menu procedure
1.
From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Ink cartridge information.
2.Select the cartridge on which you want information.
3.The front panel displays:
●Color
●Product name
●Product number
●Serial number
●Status
●Ink level, if known
●Total ink capacity in milliliters
●Expiration date
●Warranty status
●Manufacturer
HP Utility procedures
●In the HP Utility for Windows, go to the Overview tab, each cartridges status is under Supplies
Status > Cartridges.
●In the HP Utility for Mac OS, select Printer Status in the Information group.
Remove an ink cartridge
There are two occasions when you need to remove an ink cartridge.
●The ink cartridge is very low and you want to replace it with a full cartridge for unattended
printing (you can use up the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time).
●The ink cartridge is empty or faulty, and you must replace it to continue printing.
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							CAUTION:Do not try to remove an ink cartridge while printing.
CAUTION:Remove an ink cartridge only if you are ready to insert another one.
CAUTION:Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent
the printer from moving.
NOTE:When a cartridge runs out of ink, the current job is not automatically cancelled: unless you
cancel it manually, it will resume printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. If there is a
delay in replacing the cartridge, you may see some banding on the print.
1.
From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace ink cartridges.
2.Open the ink cartridge cover on the left-hand side of the printer.
3.Grip the cartridge you wish to remove.
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							4.Pull the cartridge straight up.
NOTE:Avoid touching the end of the cartridge that is inserted into the printer, as there may be
ink on the connection.
NOTE:Avoid storing partially used ink cartridges.
5.The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge.
Insert an ink cartridge
1.Before removing the cartridge from its wrapping, shake it vigorously.
2.Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. Check that the letter or
letters (in these illustrations, M for magenta) marking the empty slot, matches the letter or letters
on the cartridge label.
3.Insert the ink cartridge into its slot.
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							4.Push the cartridge into the slot until it snaps into position. You should hear a beep and see
confirmation that the cartridge has been inserted.
If you have difficulty, see Cannot insert an ink cartridge on page 164.
5.When all cartridges have been inserted, close the cover.
6.The front-panel display confirms that all cartridges have been correctly inserted, press the OK
key on the front panel.
About the printheads
The printheads are connected to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper.
CAUTION:Observe precautions when handling printheads because they are ESD-sensitive devices
(see the 
Glossary on page 187). Avoid touching pins, leads and circuitry.
Check the printhead status
The printer automatically checks and services the printheads after each print. Follow the steps below
to get more information on your printheads.
1.
From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon 
, then Printhead information.
2.Select the printhead on which you want information.
3.The front panel displays:
●Colors
●Product name
●Product number
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							●Serial number
●Status, see 
Front-panel error messages on page 177
●Volume of ink it has used
●Warranty status
You can also get most of this information without leaving your computer by using the HP Utility.
For an explanation of the printhead status messages, see 
Printhead status messages on page 170.
If the warranty status is See warranty note, this indicates that non-HP ink is being used. See the HP
Legal Information document provided with your printer for details of the warranty implications.
Remove a printhead
CAUTION:Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent
the printer from moving.
CAUTION:Printhead replacement must be performed with the printer powered on.
1.
From the front panel, select the Ink menu icon , then Replace printheads.
2.The printer moves the carriage into the correct position.
CAUTION:If the carriage is left in the removal position for more than three minutes without
inserting or removing any printheads, it tries to move back to its normal position in the right-hand
end.
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							3.When the carriage has stopped moving, the front-panel display asks you to open the window.
4.Locate the carriage on the right side of the printer.
5.Pull the handle up and toward you to release the wire loop.
6.Push the handle back to raise the lid.
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							7.This gives you access to the printheads.
8.To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle.
9.Using the blue handle, use steady force to disengage the printhead.
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							10.Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage.
CAUTION:Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead.
11.The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead.
Insert a printhead
1.Remove the orange protective caps by pulling them down.
2.The printhead is designed to prevent you from accidentally inserting it into the wrong slot. Check
that the colored label on the printhead matches the colored label of the carriage slot into which
the printhead is to be inserted.
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							3.Insert the new printhead into its correct slot in the carriage.
CAUTION:Insert the printhead slowly and vertically, straight down. It may be damaged if you
insert it too fast, or at an angle, or if you rotate it as you insert it.
4.Push down as indicated by the arrow shown below.
CAUTION:When installing the new printhead there may be some resistance, so you need to
press it down firmly but smoothly. You should hear a beep and see confirmation on the front-
panel display that the printhead has been inserted. If you have difficulty, see 
Cannot insert a
printhead on page 164.
5.Insert all other printheads that need to be installed, and close the carriage lid.
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							6.Ensure the end of the blue handle catches the wire loop on the near side of the carriage.
7.Lower the handle to rest on the carriage cover.
When all the printheads have been inserted correctly and are accepted by the printer, the printer
beeps.
NOTE:If the printer does not beep when you insert the printhead and the Replace message
appears on the front-panel display, the printhead may need to be reinserted.
8.Close the window.
9.The front-panel display confirms that all printheads are correctly inserted. The printer starts
checking and preparing the printheads. The default routine process, when all printheads are
changed, takes 10 minutes. If the printer finds problems in preparing the printheads, it takes
longer, up to 45 minutes. For a single printhead insertion, the times vary between 2 and 40
minutes. After all printheads are checked and prepared, the printhead realignment procedure
runs automatically if paper is loaded, see 
Align the printheads on page 168.
10.You are recommended to perform a color calibration after inserting a new printhead. See 
Color
calibration on page 66.
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