HP Designjet Z3200ps 44 in User Manual

1 Introduction
●Safety precautions
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HP Start-Up Kit
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Your printers documentation
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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 18
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Paper handling on page 25
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Printing on page 45
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Color management on page 62
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Retrieving printer usage information on page 109
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Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 112
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Maintaining the printer on page 123
Troubleshooting
These chapters help you solve problems that may occur while printing and include...

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 600 × 600 dpi input, using the Best
print-quality option, the Maximum Detail option and photo paper
●The HP Printer Utility, see 
Access the HP Printer Utility on page 20, provides an easy-to-use
interface including:
◦A single-point for color control...

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...

6.Up key - To go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for example when configuring the
front-panel display contrast or the IP address.
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...

Before requesting any internal print, make sure that paper is loaded (roll or sheet), and that the front
panel displays the Ready message. The loaded paper should be at least A3 landscape (16.53 in or 42
cm wide); otherwise the print may be clipped.
To print any internal print, select the Internal Prints menu icon 
, then select the internal print you
want. The following internal prints are available.
●Demo prints: show some of the capabilities of the printer
◦Print black and white photo
◦Print 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
Gigabit EthernetVery fast; 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...