HP DesignJet Z6100 PS A0 User Manual

							Change the drying time
Change the drying time setting to accommodate special printing conditions.
Select the 
 icon, and then select  Paper handling options  > Select drying time. Select from the
options  Extended , Optimal, Reduced , None  or Manual .
If you select  Manual, set the drying time. Select the 
 icon, and then select  Paper handling
options  > Manual drying time , and then select the drying time (in seconds).
For more information about drying time, see 
Drying time on page 28 .
Printing paper info
Enable the  Printing paper info  option to see the printers estimati on of the remaining roll length. The
information is a combination of barcod e and text that is printed on the leading edge of the roll when the
paper is unloaded from the printer.
NOTE: The paper-length estimati on is only available if the printe r registered the amount of paper
that was on the roll when you loaded it. To provide  this informations to the printer, specify the roll
length on the front panel when  loading the paper, or load a roll  that has the paper-data barcode
printed on it.
To enable the Printing pape r info option, select the  icon in the printers front panel, and then
select  Paper handling options >  Enable Printing paper info.
Store the paper
The following are tips for storing paper:
●Always keep unused rolls wrapped in the plastic 
wrap to prevent discoloration. Rewrap partially
used rolls if they are not being used.
● Do not stack rolls.
● Allow all paper types to adapt to room conditions ou
t of the packaging for 24 hours before printing.
● Handle film and glossy paper by the edges or wear
 cotton gloves. Skin oils can be transferred to the
paper, leaving fingerprint marks.
● Keep the paper tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading procedures. If the
roll starts to unwind, it ca
n become difficult to handle.
Order paper
The following paper types are currently  provided for use with your printer.
NOTE:This list is likely to change over the cour se of time. For the latest information, see
http://www.hp.com/go/designjet/supplies/.
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							Key to geographic availability:
●(As) indicates papers that are available in Asia
● (A) indicates papers that are avai
lable in Asia (excluding Japan)
● (J) indicates papers that are available in Japan only
● (E) indicates papers that are availabl
e in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
● (L) indicates papers that are available in Latin America
● (N) indicates papers that are available in North America
If the part number is not followed by parentheses, the paper is available in all regions.
Table  4-2   Paper
Paper typeg/m²LengthWidthPart numbers
HP Bond and Coated Paper
HP Universal Inkjet Bond Paper
80150 feet = 45.7 m24 inches = 610 mmQ1396A
36 inches = 914 mmQ1397A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ1398A
300 feet = 91.4 m23.39 inches = 594
mmQ8004A (AsE)
33.11 inches = 841
mmQ8005A (AsE)
574 feet = 175 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8751A
HP Bright White Inkjet Bond Paper90150 feet = 45.7 m16.54 inches = 420
mmQ1446A (J)
23.39 inches = 594
mmQ1445A (J)
24 inches = 610 mmC1860A (LN),
C6035A (AsE)
33.11 inches = 841
mmQ1444A (EJ)
36 inches = 914 mmC1861A (LN),
C6036A (AsE)
300 feet = 91.4 m36 inches = 914 mmC6810A
HP Universal Coated Paper 95 150 feet = 45.7 m 24 inches = 610 mmQ1404A (AsEN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ1405A (AsEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ1406A
60 inches = 1524 mm Q1408A (AEN)
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							Paper typeg/m²LengthWidthPart numbers
HP Coated Paper90150 feet = 45.7 m16.54 inches = 420
mmQ1443A (J)
23.39 inches = 594
mmQ1442A (EJ)
24 inches = 610 mmC6019B
33.11 inches = 841
mmQ1441A (EJ)
36 inches = 914 mmC6020B
42 inches = 1067 mmC6567B
54 inches = 1372 mmC6568B
300 feet = 91.4 m36 inches = 914 mmC6980B
HP Universal Heavyweight Coated
Paper120100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ1412A (EAsN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ1413A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ1414A (EAsN)
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper131100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmC6029C (AsEN)
36 inches = 914 mmC6030C
42 inches = 1067 mmC6569C
54 inches = 1372 mmC6570C
60 inches = 1524 mmC6977C
225 feet = 67.5 m42 inches = 1067 mmQ1956A (EN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ1957A (EN)
HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte
Paper210100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ6626A (AsEN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ6627A (AsEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ6628A (AsEN)
50 inches = 1270 mmQ6629A (AsN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ6630A (AsEN)
HP Coloured Paper Fluorescent
Yellow100150 feet = 45.7 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1757A (E)
HP Coloured Paper Yellow92150 feet = 45.7 m36 inches = 914 mmC1760A (EN)
50 inches = 1270 mmC6588A (E)
HP Technical Paper
HP Natural Tracing Paper
90150 feet = 45.7 m16.54 inches = 420
mmQ1440A (J)
23.39 inches = 594
mmQ1439A (J)
24 inches = 610 mmC3869A
33.11 inches = 841
mmQ1438A (J)
36 inches = 914 mm C3868A
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							Paper typeg/m²LengthWidthPart numbers
HP Translucent Bond67150 feet = 45.7 m24 inches = 610 mmC3860A (AsN)
36 inches = 914 mmC3859A (NL)
HP Vellum75150 feet = 45.7 m24 inches = 610 mmC3862A (N)
36 inches = 914 mmC3861A (NL)
HP Film (technical and graphic)
HP Clear Film
17475 feet = 22.9 m24 inches = 610 mmC3876A (AsEN)
36 inches = 914 mmC3875A
HP Matte Film160125 feet = 38.1 m24 inches = 610 mm51642A (AsEN)
36 inches = 914 mm51642B
HP Polyester Film White Matte18550 feet = 15 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1736A (AEN)
HP Photographic Paper
HP Universal Instant-Dry Photo Gloss
190100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ6574A
36 inches = 914 mmQ6575A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ6576A
60 inches = 1524 mmQ6578A
200 feet = 61 m42 inches = 1067 mmQ8754A
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8756A
HP Universal Instant-Dry Photo Semi-
Gloss190100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ6579A
36 inches = 914 mmQ6580A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ6581A
50 inches = 1270 mmQ6582A
60 inches = 1524 mmQ6583A
200 feet = 61 m42 inches = 1067 mmQ8755A
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8757A
HP Premium Instant-Dry Gloss Photo
Paper260100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ7993A (AsLEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ7995A (AsLEN)
50 inches = 1270 mmQ7997A (AsLN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ7999A (AsLEN)
75 feet = 22.9 m24 inches = 610 mmQ7991A (AsLEN)
HP Premium Instant-Dry Satin Photo
Paper260100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ7994A (AsLEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ7996A (AsLEN)
50 inches = 1270 mmQ7998A (AsLN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8000A (AsLEN)
75 feet = 22.9 m24 inches = 610 mmQ7992A (AsLEN)
HP Professional Satin Photo Paper 300 50 feet = 15.2 m 24 inches = 610 mmQ8759A (AsLEN)
44 inches = 1118 mm Q8840A
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							Paper typeg/m²LengthWidthPart numbers
HP Photo Paper RC Matte200100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmC7946A (AEN)
54 inches = 1372 mmC7947A (AEN)
HP Proofing Paper
HP Professional High-Gloss Contract
Proofing Paper
200100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8663A (EN)
HP Professional Semi-Gloss Contract
Proofing Paper235100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmC7971A (EN)
HP Proofing Matte146100 feet = 30.5 m24 inches = 610 mmQ1968A (AsEN)
HP Backlit Material
HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film
285100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8747A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8748A
54 inches = 1372 mmC8749A
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8750A
HP Self-Adhesive Material
HP Indoor Paper Self-Adhesive
17075 feet = 22.9 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1733A (JEN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ1735A (EN)
HP Polypropylene, Matte —
Adhesive Backed20070 feet = 21.3 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1908A (AEN)
HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl32840 feet = 12.2 m36 inches = 914 mmC6775A
54 inches = 1372 mmC6777A (EN)
HP Universal Adhesive Vinyl29066 feet = 20.1 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8676A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8677A
HP Self-Adhesive Gloss
Polypropylene17675 feet = 22.9 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8834A
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8835A
HP Banner and Sign Material
HP Durable Display Film
20550 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ6620A (EN)
50 inches = 1270 mmQ6621A (EN)
HP Instant-Dry Indoor Banner, Gloss19550 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ5482A (N)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ5483A (AsN)
50 inches = 1270 mmQ5484A (N)
HP Polypropylene, Matte130 75 feet = 22.9 m 36 inches = 914 mmQ1903A (AEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ1904A (AEN)
54 inches = 1372 mmQ1906A (AEN)
60 inches = 1524 mm Q1907A (AEN)
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							Paper typeg/m²LengthWidthPart numbers
HP Opaque Scrim48650 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1898B
42 inches = 1067 mmQ1899B
54 inches = 1372 mmQ1901B
60 inches = 1524 mmQ1902B
HP Banners with Tyvek14050 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmC6787A
54 inches = 1372 mmC6789A
HP Outdoor Paper145100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1730A (EN)
HP Outdoor Billboard Paper Blue
Back140100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmC7949A (EN)
54 inches = 1372 mmC7950A (EN)
HP Fabric / Textile Material
HP Durable Flag Fabric
11033 feet = 10 m36 inches = 914 mmQ6624A (EN)
HP Paper-Backed Fabric Polyester
110 gram 11.4 mil110 (no
backing)
185 (with
backing)33 feet = 10 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1745A (EN)
HP Paper-Backed Fabric Silk Satin63.5 (no
backing)
160 (with
backing)33 feet = 10 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1748A (EN)
HP Fine Art Printing Material
HP Collector Satin Canvas
40020 feet = 6.1 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8708A (AsLEN)
50 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8709A (AsLEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8710A (AsLEN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8711A (AsLEN)
HP Professional Matte Canvas43020 feet = 6.1 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8673A (LEN)
50 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8671A (LEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8674A (LEN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8672A (LEN)
HP Artist Matte Canvas38020 feet = 6.1 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8704A (AsLEN)
50 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8705A (AsLEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8706A (AsLEN)
60 inches = 1524 mmQ8707A (AsLEN)
HP Universal Matte Canvas35020 feet = 6.1 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8712A (AsLEN)
50 feet = 15.2 m36 inches = 914 mmQ8713A (AsLEN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8714A (AsLEN)
HP Canvas Paper 180 gram18035 feet = 10.7 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1724A (AEN)
HP Aquarella Art Paper 240g24035 feet = 10.7 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8741A (EN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ1703A (EN)
HP Hahnemühle Watercolor Paper 210 38 feet = 11.6 m 36 inches = 914 mm Q1984A (EN)
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HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art
Paper26535 feet = 10.7 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8732A (EN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ1985A (EN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8733A (EN)
HP Hahnemühle Textured Fine Art
Paper26535 feet = 10.7 m24 inches = 610 mmQ8736A (EN)
36 inches = 914 mmQ1937A (EN)
42 inches = 1067 mmQ8738A (EN)
HP Matte Litho-Realistic Paper270100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ7973A (EN)
24 inches = 610 mmQ7972A
Japan-Only HP Printing Material
HP Yupo Synthetic Paper (other
specialty)
81.5100 feet = 30.5 m36 inches = 914 mmQ1432A (J)
54 inches = 1372 mm Q1434A (J)
Non-recommended paper types
In many cases, paper types that HP does not support might be compatible with your printer. However,
the following paper types are unlike ly to give satisfactory results:
● Photo paper that swells
● Brochure paper
Table 
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							5Handle the ink system
● Ink system components
● Ink system tips
● Work with ink system components
● Order ink supplies
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							Ink system components
Ink cartridges
The printers eight ink cartridges provide magenta, light magenta, photo black, matte black, yellow, light
cyan, light gray and cyan ink to the printheads. Each cartridge has a capacity of 775 ml.
Ink cartridges require no maintenance or cleaning.  When each ink cartridge is shaken vigorously before
installation, and inserted correctly in to its slot, the ink will flow to the printheads. Because the printheads
control the amount of ink that is transferred to the  page, high-quality printing results continue even when
the ink levels are getting low.
CAUTION: Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitr y when handling ink cartridges because
these elements are sensitive to electrostatic di scharge. Such devices are called ESD-sensitive
devices. See 
Glossary on page 216 . Electrostatic discharges ar e one of the main hazards to
electronics products. This type  of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Replace ink cartridges
You can highlight the  icon at any time to check the ink levels of all the ink cartridges.
The front panel warns you when cartridge ink level is low. When a cartridge is empty, the printer stops
printing and the front panel provides an explanation.
HP recommends that you replace the empty cartridge with a new HP cartridge. See Order ink supplies
on page 78, Remove an ink cartridge on page 59, and Insert an ink cartridge on page 61.
Printheads
The printheads are connected to the ink cartridges.  They use jet action to put ink on the paper. Each
printhead has two ink cartridge connection points and  two jet nozzles, which means that each printhead
accommodates two ink cartridges. For example, the fo llowing printhead image indicates a printhead that
draws and jets ink from the ma genta and yellow cartridges.
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							The printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge is
replaced. They provide excellent results even when  the ink cartridges contain a low level of ink.
To maintain optimum print quality,  the printheads are automatically tested at regular intervals, and
automatically serviced when necessary. This takes  a little time and can occasionally delay printing.
When a printhead eventually needs to be repl aced, the front panel will display a message.
CAUTION:Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitr y when handling ink cartridges because
these elements are sensitive to electrostatic di scharge. Such devices are called ESD-sensitive
devices. See 
Glossary on page 216 . Electrostatic discharges are one of the main hazards to
electronics products. This type of damage can  reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Maintenance cartridge
Use the maintenance cartridge to clean and maintain the printheads, ensure the best possible print quality,
and seal the printheads when they are not  in use to prevent them from drying out.
NOTE:The maintenance cartridge cont ains liquid. Therefore, store any maintenance cartridges
upright and on a flat surface.
Ink system tips
For best results, always follow these guidelines:
● Install the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintena
nce cartridge before the install-by date, which is
printed on the packaging. The expiration for the in k cartridges is the manufacturing date marked on
the cartridge plus 30 months.
● Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.
● Allow the printer and the maintenance cartri
dge to clean the printheads automatically.
● Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.
● The ink cartridges should never be removed while 
the printer is printing. They should be removed
only when the printer is ready for you to replace  them. The front panel guides you through the removal
and installation procedures (or see 
Remove an ink cartridge on page 59  and Insert an ink
cartridge on page 61.
● Make sure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations when disposing of ink system
consumables.
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