HP Designjet T1200 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...

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...

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)...

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....

●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....

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...

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...

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...