HP DesignJet Z2100 GP 24 User Manual

							Turn the buzzer on and off
To turn the printers buzzer on or off, press the Menu key to return to the main menu and select the
Setup menu icon 
, then Front panel options > Enable buzzer, and highlight on or off and press
the OK key. The default buzzer is set to on.
Change the front-panel display contrast
To change the contrast of the front-panel display, select the Setup menu icon , then Front panel
options > Select display contrast, and enter a value using the Up or Down key. Press the OK key to
set the value. The default contrast is set to 50.
Change the units of measurement
To change the units of measurement in the front-panel display, select the Setup menu icon ,
then Advanced > Select units, and select English or Metric. By default the units are set to metric.
Configure network settings
To configure the network settings from HP Easy Printer Care (Windows), select Settings tab > Network
Settings. From HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), select Configuration Group > Network Settings. You can
view and configure the following network settings.
●IP Configuration method: specify the way to set an IP address between BOOTP, DHCP, Auto
IP, and Manual
●Host name: specify an IP name for the network device, the name may contain up to 32 ASCII
characters
●IP address: specify the IP address on the print server, duplicate IP addresses on a TCP/IP network
are not allowed
NOTEIf you change the current IP address and click Apply, the browser loses the current
connection to the print server because it is pointing to the old address. To reconnect, browse
to the new IP address.
●Subnet mask: specify a subnet mask, which is a 32-bit number applied to an IP address to
determine which bits specify the network and subnet and which bits uniquely specify the node
●Default gateway: specify the IP address of a router or computer that is used to connect to other
networks or sub-networks, if none exist, use the IP address of the computer or the IP address of
the print server
●Domain name: specify the name of the DNS domain that the print server resides in, for example,
support.hp.com, note that it does not include the host name; it is not the fully qualified domain
name, such as printer1.support.hp.com
●Idle timeout: specify the number of seconds that an idle connection is allowed to remain open,
270 is the default value, if set to zero, the timeout is disabled and TCP/IP connections remain open
until closed by the other node (such as a workstation) on the network
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							●Default IP: specify the IP address to use when the print server is unable to obtain an IP address
from the network when powered on or when reconfigured to use BOOTP or DHCP
●Send DHCP requests: specify whether DHCP requests are transmitted when a legacy default IP
address or a default Auto IP is assigned
To configure the same network settings from the front panel, press the Menu key to go to the main menu
and select the Connectivity menu icon 
, then Fast Ethernet > Modify configuration.
Change the graphic language setting
To be able to change the graphic language setting you must install the HP-GL/2 upgrade.
WARNING!You should not need to change the default graphic language setting
(Automatic), and you are not recommended to do so.
Change the graphic language setting from the HP Easy Printer Care and HP Printer Utility applications
with the following steps.
1.Under Windows, select the Settings tab then Printer settings > Printing preferences.
Under Mac OS, select Configuration then Printer settings > Configure printer settings >
Printing preferences.
2.Select one of the following options.
●Select Automatic to let the printer determine which type of file it is receiving. This setting
works for most software applications.
●Select HP-GL/2 only if you are sending a file of the appropriate type directly to the printer,
without going through a printer driver.
You can change the graphic language setting from the front panel. Press the Menu key to return to the
main menu the select the Setup menu icon 
, then Select graphics language. Select the desired
option and press the OK key to set the value.
NOTEThe setting selected through the HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS) overrides the setting select by the front pane.
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							4 Paper handling
●General advice
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Choose which spindle to use
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Load a roll onto the spindle
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Load a roll into the printer
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Unload a roll
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Load a single sheet
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Unload a single sheet
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View information about the paper
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Paper profiles
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Add a custom paper type
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Maintain paper
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Change the drying time
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Turn the automatic cutter on and off
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Feed and cut the paper
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							General advice
WARNING!Before starting a paper loading process, ensure you have enough room around
the printer, both in front and behind.
WARNING!Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to
prevent the printer from moving.
WARNING!All paper must be 11 inches (28 cm) or longer. A4 and letter paper cannot be loaded
landscape.
TipFor photo paper wear cotton gloves to avoid transferring oils onto the paper.
CAUTIONKeep the basket closed throughout the loading process.
Choose which spindle to use
Ensure you use the correct spindle. The illustrations in the Load a roll onto the spindle on page 25
procedure and the 
Load a roll into the printer on page 27 procedure show the black spindle. You must
use the gray spindle if you are loading the following categories and types of rolled papers wider than 36
in (91.5 cm).
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							Paper categoryPaper type
Bond and Coated PaperPlain Paper
Bond and Coated PaperBright White Bond Paper
Bond and Coated PaperCoated Paper
Technical PaperNatural Tracing Paper
Technical PaperTranslucent Bond
Technical Paper Vellum
TipIf you are a regular user of different paper types, you can change rolls more quickly if you
preload rolls of different paper types on different spindles. Extra spindles are available for
purchase, see 
Accessories on page 103.
Load a roll onto the spindle
WARNING!Ensure the sheet tray is closed.
1.Remove the right-hand end of the spindle from the printer, then the other end.
WARNING!Do not insert your fingers into the spindle supports during the removal
process.
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							2.The spindle has a stop at each end to keep the roll in position. The blue stop can be removed to
mount a new roll; it slides along the spindle to hold rolls of different widths. Remove the blue paper
stop from the end of the spindle.
3.If your roll has a three-inch cardboard core, ensure that the core adaptors supplied with the printer
have been installed.
4.If the roll is long; rest the spindle horizontally on a table and load the roll on the table.
TipYou may need two people to handle a large roll.
5.Slide the new roll onto the spindle. Make sure the paper type is oriented as shown. If it is not,
remove the roll, turn it 180 degrees and slide it back on to the spindle. There are labels on the
spindle showing the correct orientation.
NOTEFrom the back of the printer, the blue stopper is insert into the right-side holder.
Ensure both ends of the roll are as close to the spindle stops as possible.
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							6.Put the blue paper stop on to the open end of the spindle, and push it towards the end of the roll.
7.Ensure the blue paper stop is pushed in as far as it goes; until both ends are against the stoppers.
If you are a regular user of different paper types, you can change rolls more quickly if you preload rolls
of different paper types on different spindles. Extra spindles are available for purchase, see
Accessories on page 103.
Load a roll into the printer
There are two ways to load a roll. The easy loading procedure is recommended.
CAUTIONTo start these procedures you must have a roll loaded on the spindle. See Load a
roll onto the spindle on page 25.
Easy loading procedure
1.Check that you are using the correct spindle for your type of paper, see Choose which spindle to
use on page 24.
2.Standing behind the printer, rest the spindles black end on the left side roll holder. Do not put the
end completely into the roll holder.
3.Rest the blue end of the spindle on the right side roll holder. If you are loading the gray spindle,
ensure the rounded side of the spindle top is resting on the roll holder.
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							4.With both hands, push the spindle into both roll holders at the same time. The spindle snaps in
place.
5.If the edge of the roll is torn (sometimes due to tape used to hold end of the roll) or not straight,
pull paper slightly beyond the cutting groove and use a cutter to cut a straight edge.
CAUTIONCut the paper as straight as possible, as uneven paper does not load correctly.
6.Insert the edge of the paper into the feeder.
WARNING!Do not push your fingers inside the printers paper path, the results may be
painful.
7.Roll the spindle into the feeder until you feel resistance. The printer detects the paper and feed it
automatically into the printer.
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							8.Once the paper is fed into the printer, the front-panel display asks if you are loading a roll or a
sheet. Select Roll with the Up and Down keys and press OK.
9.Select your paper category and type.
TipIf you have loaded a paper type whose name does not appear in the paper list (neither
in the driver nor in the front panel), you can choose a generic paper name instead. For
example, if you are loading HP Aquarella Art Paper or Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper, and
you dont find the exact name in the paper list, you can choose Fine art paper.
10.The printer checks the alignment and measures the width.
11.Look at the front panel; you may find some instructions there.
12.When the roll is aligned, the front panel displays the Ready message and the printer is ready to
print. If the role is not aligned, follow the instructions on the front-panel display.
13.If the paper is loose on the roll, lightly rewind from the end of the spindle until tight.
NOTEIf you have an unexpected issue at any stage of the paper loading process, see The
paper cannot be loaded successfully on page 114.
TipWhen prints fall into the basket, they can be torn or get ink marks from other prints. To avoid
this, catch your prints as they are cut from the roll and do not stack prints in the basket or turn
off the automatic cutter, see 
Turn the automatic cutter on and off on page 38, and use the Form
feed and cut key to release your print.
Paper menu procedure
As an alternative you can use the paper menu to start the paper loading process.
1.Follow steps one through five of the 
Easy loading procedure on page 27.
2.
Press the Menu key to return to the main menu, select the Paper menu icon 
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							3.Select Paper load.
4.Select Load roll.
5.Select your paper category and type.
TipIf you have loaded a paper type whose name does not appear in the paper list (neither
in the driver nor in the front panel), you can choose a generic paper name instead. For
example, if you are loading HP Aquarella Art Paper or Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper, and
you dont find the exact name in the paper list, you can choose Fine art paper.
6.Continue with step six of the easy loading process, skipping steps eight and nine.
TipWhen prints fall into the basket, they can be torn or get ink marks from other prints. To avoid
this, catch your prints as they are cut from the roll and do not stack prints in the basket or turn
off the automatic cutter, see 
Turn the automatic cutter on and off on page 38, and use the Form
feed and cut key to release your print.
Unload a roll
Before unloading a roll, check whether there is paper on the roll or if the roll is out of paper, and follow
the appropriate procedure as described below.
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