HP DesignJet Z2100 44 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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Personalizing the printer on page 17
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Paper handling on page 23
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Printing on page 41
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Color management on page 51
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Retrieving printer usage information on page 77
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Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 81
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Maintaining the printer on page 93
Troubleshooting
These chapters help you solve problems that may occur while printing and include the...

The printers main features
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on paper up to 44 in (1.12
m) wide. 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 Printer
Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on page...

Front view
1.Ink cartridge
2.Ink cartridge slots
3.Blue lever
4.Transparent window
5.Front panel
6.Printhead carriage
7.Printhead
8.Output tray
9.Paper alignment lines
10.Basket
Rear view
1.Spindle
2.Spindle holders
3.Quick Reference Guide holder
4.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories
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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 up-to-date information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the
printheads, the paper, and the print...

7.Cancel key - To abort a procedure or interaction.
8.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 device is off. If the power key light is blinking green, the device is starting
up. If the power key light is green on, the device is on. If the power key light is amber on, the device
is in standby. If the power key light is blinking amber, the device needs attention.
9.LED light - Indicates the printers status. If the LED...

To print any internal print, press the Menu key to return to the main menu, select the Internal Prints
menu icon 
, then select the internal print you want. The following internal prints are available.
●Menu map: shows details of all the front-panel display menus
●Configuration: shows all the current front-panel display settings
●Usage report: shows estimates of the total number of prints, number of prints by paper type, number
of prints by print-quality option, and total amount of ink used per color...

2 Installing the software
●Choose which connection 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 software (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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Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection typeSpeedCable lengthOther factors
Fast EthernetFast; varies according to
network trafficLong (100 m=328 ft)Requires extra equipment (switches)
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
USB 2.0 Very fast Short (5 m=16...