HP DesignJet T610 A1 User Manual

1 Introduction
●Safety precautions
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HP Start-Up Kit
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Using this guide
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The printers main features
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The printers main components
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The front panel
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Printer software
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The printers internal prints
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Safety precautions
The following precautions ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from being
damaged. Follow these precautions at all times.
●Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. Avoid overloading the printers electrical
outlet with multiple devices.
●Ensure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer may result in electrical shock, fire,
and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
●Do not disassemble or repair the printer yourself....

Use and maintenance
These chapters help you carry out normal printer procedures and include the following topics.
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Installing the software on page 9
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Setting up the printer on page 17
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Personalizing the printer on page 19
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Paper handling on page 25
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Printing on page 47
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Color management on page 55
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Practical printing examples on page 61
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Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 85
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Maintaining the printer on page 97
Troubleshooting
These chapters help you solve problems that may occur...

The printers main features
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on paper up to 24 inches
(61 cm) or 44 inches (1.12 m) wide depending on your printers width. Some major features of the printer
are shown below:
●Print resolution of up to 2400 × 1200 optimized dpi, from a 1200 × 1200 dpi input, using the Best
print-quality option, the Maximum Detail option, and photo paper
●HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), see 
Access HP Easy...

Front view
1.Ink cartridge
2.Ink cartridge slots
3.Blue lever
4.Window
5.Front panel
6.Printhead carriage
7.Printhead
8.Output tray
9.Paper alignment lines
10.Basket
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Rear view
1.Spindle
2.Spindle holders
3.Quick Reference Guide holder
4.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
5.Hard power switch
6.Power cord plug in
7.Paper feeder
The front panel
Your printers front panel is located on the front of the printer, in the center. It has the following important
functions:
●Assists you in troubleshooting issues
●Is used to perform certain procedures, such as cutting and unloading paper
●Displays helpful animations to guide you through procedures
●Displays...

The front panel has the following components:
1.Direct access keys:
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First key 
: View ink levels, see Check the ink cartridges status on page 86
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Second key 
: View loaded paper, see View information about the paper on page 43
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Third key 
: Unload paper, see Unload a roll on page 38 and Unload a single sheet
on page 42
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Fourth key 
: Form feed and cut, see Feed and cut the paper on page 45
2.Menu key - Press to return to the main menu of the front-panel display. If you are already on the
main menu...

Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout this guide.
Printer software
The following software is provided with your printer:
●The RTL and HP-GL/2 driver for Windows
●The PCL3 raster driver
●The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), see 
Access HP Easy Printer
Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on page 21, allows you to:
◦Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center
◦Access the HP Knowledge Center
◦Update the printers...

2 Installing the software
●Choose which connection method to use
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Connect directly to a computer (Windows)
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Connect to a network (Windows)
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Uninstall the printer software (Windows)
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS)
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Connect to a network (Mac OS)
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Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS)
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Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection typeSpeedCable lengthOther factors
USB 2.0Very fastShort (5 m = 16 ft)A certified USB 2.0 cable (as provided with
the printer) is necessary for reliable
communication.
Jetdirect print server
(optional accessory)Moderate; varies
according to network
trafficLong (100 m = 328 ft) Requires extra equipment (switches)
Provides additional features
See 
http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for
more details...