HP Designjet T7100 User Manual

							Using this guide
The HP Start-up Kit DVD includes this guide, which is the most complete source of information about this
product, and is organized into the following chapters.
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief introduction to  the printer and its documentation for new users.
Use and maintenance
These chapters help you carry out normal printe r procedures and include the following topics:
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Connectivity and software instructions on page 12
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Personalize the printer on page 20
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Handle the paper on page 26
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Handle the ink system on page 44
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Print options on page 77
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Color management on page 93
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Practical printing examples on page 113
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Maintain the printer on page 139
Troubleshooting
These chapters help you solve problems that might occur while printing and include the following
topics:
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Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 147
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Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 164
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Troubleshoot paper issues on page 162
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Troubleshoot other issues on page 169
Support
This chapter describes the various sources  of information and help you can consult.
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Get help on page 177
Appendices
The appendices contain refe rence information on various aspects of your printer.
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Front-panel menus on page 185
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Front-panel error messages on page 196
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Printer specifications on page 200
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							Glossary
This chapter contains definitions of printing and HP terms that are used in this documentation.
Index
In addition to the table of contents , an alphabetical index is included to help you to find topics quickly.
Warnings and Cautions
Symbols are used in this manual to ensure the prop er use of the printer and to prevent printer damage.
Follow the instructions that are marked with these symbols.
WARNING! Failure to follow the guidelines that are mark ed with this symbol could result in serious
personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Failure to follow the guidelines that are mark ed with this symbol could result in minor
personal injury or damage to the product.
The printer’s main features
Your printer is a color inkjet prin ter designed for printing high-quali ty images on paper up to 1067 mm
(42 in) wide. Some major features  of the printer are shown below:
● Print resolution of up to 2400 × 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi) from a 1200 × 1200 dpi
input, when using photo paper, the 
Best print-quality option, and the  Maximum resolution
for the photo paper  option
● Two rolls (three rolls in some configurations) 
loaded at once provide automatic, fast and easy
switching between different rolls, or  long runs of unattended printing
● A six-ink system in the 7100 and a two-ink system in the 7100 Mono printer
● Accurate and consistent color re
production with automatic color calibration in the 7100 printer
● Two black printheads enable the printer to print 
grayscale jobs fast with unusually good quality.
● Paper flexibility and automatic ea
sy load, including information and presets that are available at
the front panel or remotely
● High productivity features such as 
job previewing, nesting and autorotate
● EconoMode for printing economically
● Ink and paper usage accounting 
for different types of print
● Manage your printer remotely usin
g the Embedded Web Server (see 
The Embedded Web Server’s
main components on page 9) or the HP Utility (see The HP Utility’s main features
on page 10 )
The printer’s main components
The following views illustrate the main comp onents of the HP Designjet T7100 printer.
WARNING!Do not try to disassemble, repair or mani pulate the roll door or the rear door. Your
fingers or hand ma y become trapped.
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							Front view
1.Ink cartridge
2. Platen
3. Printhead
4. Printhead carriage
5. Front panel
6. Maintenance cartridge
7. Right hub
8. Roll support
9. HP Smart Roll-Loading System
10. Paper feed brake
11. Bin/Basket
12. Roll door
13. Left hub
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							Rear view
1.Rear door handle
2. Power switch and socket
3. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
The bin/basket
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							The bin/basket is provided to store finished prints. It can be used in several different ways.
● To stack A0 or E paper sizes only, supported by 
wire loops. For this purpose, the top handles
should be up and the bottom handles should be down.
● To stack A1 or D paper sizes only, supported by 
wire loops. For this purpose, the top handles
should be down; the bottom handles are irrelevant.
● To hold mixed paper sizes in th
e basket at the bottom. For this purpose, the top and bottom
handles should be up.
Before stacking A0/E or  A1/D paper sizes, ensure that the bin/b asket is correctly positioned below the
paper output: push it up against the prin ter until it comes to a definite stop.
The bin/basket has wheels and can easily be mo ved around when detached from the printer.
The front pockets may be used to store core adaptors and printer documentation.
The front panel
Your printers front panel is locate d on the front of the printer, on the right-hand side. It has the
following important functions:
● It is used to perform certain operatio
ns, such as loading and unloading paper
● It displays up-to-date information 
about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads,
the maintenance cartridge, the paper, the  print jobs, and other parts and processes
● It gives guidance on using the printer
● It displays warning and error messages, when a
ppropriate, with audible alerts to call attention
● It can be used to change the values of pr
inter settings and the operation of the printer
NOTE:Settings in the Embedded Web Server or in  the printer driver override front panel
settings.
The front panel has the following components, starting with the four direct-access keys:
1. Paper loading
 key starts the paper loading process: see 
Load a roll into the printer on page 30.
2. View information
 key. By pressing this key repeatedly , you can see information about the loaded
papers, the ink levels, the printe rs connection to the computer and the printhead status. See
Printing paper info on page 38.
3. Pause printing key pauses printing after finishing the 
current page. Press the key again to restart
printing. This can be useful, for instance, when you want to change or load a roll of a different
paper type.
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							4.Form feed and cut
 key: see Feed and cut the paper on page 38.
5. Front-panel display
 displays errors, warnings and information on using your printer.
6. Back
 key: To go to the previous step in a procedur e or interaction. To go to the upper level, or
leave the option in the menu, or when given an option.
7. Menu
 key: Press to return to the main menu of the front-panel display. If you are already on the
main menu it will display the status screen.
8. Down
 key: To go down in a menu or option,  or to decrease a value, for example when
configuring the front- panel display contrast or the IP address.
9. Power 
key: To turn the printer off or on, it also has  a light to indicate the printers status. If the
power key light is off the printer is off. If the  power key light is blinking green, the printer is
starting up. If the power key light is green on, the  printer is on. If the power key light is amber on,
the printer is in standby. If the power key light is blinking amber, the  printer needs attention.
10. Cancel
 key: To abort a procedure or interaction.
11. Up
 key: To go up in a menu or option, or to in crease a value, for example when configuring the
front-panel display contra st or the IP address.
12. OK
 key: To confirm an action while in a procedur e or interaction. To enter in a submenu in the
menu. To select a value when given an option. If th e status screen is displayed, this key takes you
to the main menu.
13. Status
 light: Indicates the pr inters status. If the Status light is solid green, the printer is ready. If it is
flashing green, the printer is busy. If it is solid  amber, there is a system error. If it is flashing
amber, the printer needs attention.
To  highlight  an item in the front-panel display, press the  Up or  Down  key until the item is highlighted.
To  select  an item in the front-panel display,  first highlight it and then press the OK key.
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.
For detailed information on  the front-panel menus, see 
Front-panel menus on page 185.
For an annotated list of front-panel error messages, see 
Front-panel e rror messages on page 196.
Information about specific uses of the fron t panel can be found throughout this guide.
Printer software
The following software is provided with your printer:
● HP-GL/2 printer driver for Windows operating systems
● PostScript printer driver for Windows, Linux an
d Mac OS operating systems (with the PostScript
upgrade)
● HP Utility (see 
The HP Utility’s main features on page 10)
● The Embedded Web Server, which runs in the printer and enables you to use a Web browser on
any computer to check the ink leve
ls and the printer status (see 
The Embedded Web Server’s main
components on page 9)
TIP: See http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html  if you are using Linux.
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							The Embedded Web Server’s main components
The Embedded Web Server is a Web server running inside the printer. Users can obtain printer
information, manage settings and presets, and tr oubleshoot problems through the Embedded Web
Server. It also allows service engineers to retrieve  internal information that helps diagnose printer
problems.
Access the Embedded Web Server  remotely by using an ordinary Web browser running on any
computer. Its features and functionality are organize d within three tabs. Buttons near the top of each
tabs page provide access to online help and supplies reordering.
Main tab
The Main tab provides information  about the following items:
● Print jobs and managing the print queue
● Supplies status
● Paper and ink usage and accounting
● PANTONE©* emulation
Setup tab
The Setup tab includes options to
 complete these tasks:
● Define printer, network and security settings
● Send accounting reports and notification
s of warnings and errors through email
● Update firmware
● Upload paper presets
● Set the date and time
Support tab
The Support tab contains options to 
complete these funtions:
● Use the Embedded Web Server Prin
t Quality Troubleshooting wizard to help resolve some of the
most common print quality issues
● Browse helpful information from a variety of sources
● Access HP Designjet links for technical suppor
t with your printer, driver and accessories
● Access service support pages that show current and historical data on the usage of your printer
● Troubleshoot image-quality
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							The HP Utility’s main features
The HP Utility provides an easy-to-use interface that allows the user to manage and access various
printer features and functionality.
● Manage the printer, including single-point color control with the HP Color Center.
● Gain access to the online HP Knowledge Center.
● View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper.
● Manage, install, and create International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles (with the PostScript
upgrade only).
● Access and use embedded profiles (with the PostScript upgrade only).
● Update the printers firmware. See 
Update the printer firmware on page 144
.
● Calibrate the printer and display.
● Change various printer setti
ngs (on the Settings tab).
● Configure network settings
The printer’s internal prints
The internal prints provide various kinds of informat
ion about your printer. You can request these prints
from the front panel without using a computer.
Before requesting any internal  print, make sure that paper is loaded and that the  Ready message
appears on the front-panel display.
To print an internal print, select the 
 icon,  Internal prints, and then select the type of internal
print that you want.
The following internal prints are available:
● Demo: shows some of the ca
pabilities of the printer
● Menu map: shows details of
 all the front-panel menus
● Configuration: shows all the 
current front-panel settings
● Usage report: shows estimates of 
the total number of prints, number of prints by paper type,
number of prints by print-quali ty option, and total amount of ink used per color. The accuracy of
these estimates is  not guaranteed.
● HP-GL/2 palette: shows the color or grayscale de
finitions in the currently-selected color palette
● PostScript font list: lists the Po
stScript fonts that are installed in the printer (with the PostScript
upgrade only)
● Service information: provides informat
ion that service engineers require
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							Turn the printer on and off
TIP:The printer can be left powered on without wastin g energy. Leaving it on improves response time
and overall system reliability. When the printer has not been used for a certain period of time (the
default time is determined by Energy Star), it  saves power by going into sleep mode. However, any
interaction with the printers front-pan el display, or sending a new job to print, returns it to active mode,
and it can resume printing immediately.  To change the sleep mode time, see 
Change the sleep mode
setting on page 22.
NOTE:In sleep mode, the printer performs maintenance  service to the printheads from time-to-time.
This avoids long preparation times after long idle  periods. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to
leave the printer powered on or in slee p mode to avoid wasting ink and time.
The printer has three levels of power consumption.
●Plugged in: the power cord is plu
gged into the back of the printer
● Switched on: the switch at the back of the printer is in the on position
● Powered on: the 
Power key on the front panel shows a green light
If you wish to turn the printer on or off or reset  the printer, the normal and recommended method is to
use the  Power key on the front panel.
However, if you plan to store  the printer indefinitely or the Power key does not seem to work, you are
recommended to power it off using the  Power key, and then also switch off the power switch at the
rear.
To turn it back on, use the power switch at the rear.
When the printer is powered back on, it takes abou t three minutes to initialize and check and prepare
the printheads. Preparing the printheads takes abou t one minute and 15 seconds. However, if the
printer has been off for six weeks  or more, preparing the printheads  could take up to 45 minutes.
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							2 Connectivity and softwareinstructions
●Choose which connect ion method to use
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Connect to a network (Windows)
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Connect directly to a computer (Windows)
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Uninstall the printer driver (Windows)
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Connect to a network (Mac OS)
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Connect directly to a computer (Mac OS)
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Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS)
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