HP Designjet Z6100ps 60 User Manual

							Table B-4   Handle the ink system
Task ElementsSee this section of the user’s guide
Select print qualitySee Select print quality on page 80
Select page sizeSee Select page size on page 80
Select margins optionsSee Adjust margins and layout options on page 82
Resize a printSee Resize a print on page 83
Change the treatment of overlapping linesSee Change the treatment  of overlapping lines on page 89
Print in grayscaleSee Print in grayscale on page 93
Print crop linesSee Print crop lines on page 84
Rotate an imageSee Rotate an image on page 85
Select the color emulation modeSee Select color emulation mode on page 88
Print a mirror imageSee Print a mirror image on page 87
Select image orientationSee Select image orientation on page 87
Remove top and bottom blank areasSee Remove the top and bottom blank areas on page 87
Enter an account IDSee Enter an account ID on page 88
TroubleshootingSee this section of the users guide
I am experiencing prin t quality problems See Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 148
NOTE:For additional information abou t adjusting printed images, see Print options
on page 79.
Task 5: Adjust printed images 209
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							CReplace your HP Designjet 5000
series printer with an HP Designjet
Z6100 printer scenario
The HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series is the next-genera tion large format printer that allows you to reuse
the knowledge you’ve acquired usin g the HP Designjet 5000 printer. When designing the Z6100, our
engineers leveraged the best features  and functionality from the 5000 series and then made it even more
robust and easier to use. The transition from your 50 00 series printer to the Z6100 will not only be quick
and intuitive, it will provide grea ter flexibility, job assurance and  image quality to your large format
printing business.
This scenario highlights some of the basic operations  of large format printing, drawing attention to the
main differences between the Z6100 and the 5000 series printer.
Set up the printer
The Z6100 will fit nicely into the space formerly occupied by your 5000 series printer. The rear of the
printer is also similar to the 5000 series, with the  same power cord attachments and options for connecting
your printer to a computer and LAN.
See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
Physical specifications on page 190
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Turn the printer on and off on page 21
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The printers main components on page 4
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Connectivity and software instructions on page 12
Front panel
The Z6100 is managed primarily via the front panel.  The front panel has been designed to leverage what
you learned while using the 5000 series, with  design advancements to improve usability.
The Z6100 front panel contains interactive animations to guide you through all the basic operations.
Furthermore, the front panel menu structure and enha nced text and graphics facilitate the configuration
and use of the various printer features.
For more detailed information  about the front panel, see 
The front panel on page 8.
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							Printer software
●Printer drivers for Windows and Mac OS
● The Embedded Web Server (called the HP Designjet WebAccess in the 5000 series) enables you to
manage your print jobs, check consumables levels and check printer status
● The HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) and HP Printer
 Utility (Mac OS), which enable you to access
various printer features and functionality
See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
Printer software on page 9
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Embedded Web Server setup options on page 23
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HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP  Printer Utility (Mac OS) setup options on page 25
If you have worked throug h the Set-up poster, you are ready to begin printing.
Handle the paper
The Z6100 requirements for handling the paper, loadi ng and unloading the paper and using the take-up
reel is similar to those for the 5000 series printer.  All of the basic paper-handling procedures start from
the front panel.
What is new in  paper handling?
●There is no spindle lever on the Z6100 series printers
. To remove the spindle, simply lift it from the
printer when you are prompted by the front panel.
● New hub design for improved lo
ading and unloading of paper
● You can now leave the printer window open while loading media
● While the portfolio of printing materials has grown,
 sheet paper is not supported in the Z6100; only
roll paper is supported
See the following sections for more detailed inform ation on supported paper types and ordering paper:
●
Supported paper types on page 28
●
Order paper on page 49
Paper profiles
When you load a new roll into the printer, the front  panel prompts you to select the type of paper you are
loading and enter the length of the roll. For every pa per type listed in the front panel, there is a paper
profile (containing an ICC profile) already stored in the printer software.
If you want to use a paper that is not listed in  the front panel, choose one of the following options:
● Select the paper that matches mo
st closely the paper you intend to use, via the front panel
● Download the profile from the Internet. The printe
r automatically performs color calibration and
paper advance calibration for every downloaded profile.
You can easily view information on the curr ently loaded paper. To do so, select the 
 icon, in the front
panel and then select  View information about the paper .
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							See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
View information about the paper on page 45
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Download paper profiles on page 47
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Use non-HP paper on page 47
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Load a roll onto the spindle on page 30
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Load a roll into the printer on page 32
Print paper info feature
This feature was called Track paper length in the 5000  series. If you enable the Print paper info feature,
a barcode containing all available paper information will be printed on the roll when it is unloaded.
Subsequently, when you load a roll with an information  barcode printed on it, the printer automatically
detects the paper type, loads the appropriate profile an d tracks the amount of paper remaining in the roll.
See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
Unload a roll from the printer on page 36
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Printing paper info on page 49
The take-up reel
The take-up reel on the Z6100 is similar in form and  function to the 5000 series take-up reel, but it has
been improved for better usability. He re are some of the improvements.
● Dual winding direction. You can choose to wind th
e printed paper so that the graphics face inward
(toward the core) or outward.
● Faster paper advance for shorter set up time
● Improved skew check when loading the pa
per into the printer to reduce skewing
See the following sections for more detailed information on the take-up reel:
●
The printers main components on page 4
●
Use the take-up reel on page 38
Handle the ink system
The Z6100 series printer incorporates  cutting-edge technology to give you the best image quality available
for large format printing. With the exception of  the maintenance cartridge (which has replaced the
printhead cleaners) you will notice that the ink syst em components can be found in the same general
locations as in the 5000 series. You will also notice  that the ink cartridge door has been removed. This
streamlined design offers instant access to the ink cartridges.
What is new with the  ink system components?
●
Ink cartridges : The Z6100 uses 8 ink cartridges. The inks are available exclusively in 775 ml
cartridges, offering extended print runs, simpli fying the installation process and reducing the
frequency of cartridge changes.
● Printheads : With improved printhead technology, the ha ndling requirements of the printheads has
changed. They must be shaken vigorously and cl eaned in a different manner before installation.
● Maintenance cartridge : The maintenance cartridge performs  the same functions as did the
printhead cleaners in the 5000 se ries. However, as there is only one maintenance cartridge for all
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							8 printheads, there is less maintenance and less handling of messy printhead cleaners. The printer
notifies you via the front panel when you  should change the maintenance cartridge.
NOTE:Handle the maintenance cartri dge carefully when removing it to avoid getting ink on
yourself and the printer.
NOTE: The Z6100 automati cally performs printhead alignment whenever a printhead is inserted.
You are required to use opaque white paper during printhead alignment. Colored papers, glossy
canvas and translucent materials are  not suitable for printhead alignment.
See the following sections for more detailed  information on the ink system components:
●
The printers main components on page 4
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Ink system components on page 57
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Ink system tips on page 58
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Remove an ink cartridge on page 59
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Insert an ink cartridge on page 61
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Remove a printhead on page 61
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Insert a printhead on page 64
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Align the printheads on page 71
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Remove the maintenance cartridge on page 73
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Insert the maintenance cartridge on page 75
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Clean (recover) the printheads on page 66
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Clean the electrical connections on a printhead on page 67
See the following sections for information on checki ng ink system status and printer usage statistics:
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Check the status of the ink system on page 76
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Check the status of the ink cartridges on page 76
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Check the status of a printhead on page 77
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Check printer usage statistics on page 77
Image quality and color management
The Z6100 series printers make it easier than ever  to achieve the image quality levels you demand of
your large format printer.
Print quality
This feature was called Print mode in  the 5000 series. The Z6100 series offers one additional print quality
level with which to balance print speed and print quality. The table below identifies the correlation
between the 5000 series print modes and  the Z6100 series print quality levels.
Printer seriesPrint quality settings from fastest speed (far left) to best quality (far right)
5000
Max speedProductivityMax quality
Z6100 Fast
Normal-fastNormalBest
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							Calibration and image quality
The list below highlights some of the features and functionality built into the Z6100 series to ensure the
highest possible image quality.
● Greater print resolution (when photo paper is used
, print quality is set to Best and the Maximum
resolution feature is enabled)
● Automatic paper advance calibration
● Automatic color calibration
● Automatic paper profiling including ICC profiles (except for unknown papers, which require
downloading from the Internet)
● Embedded spectrophotometer: a precision instrument 
that determines the exact composition of light
reflected from a color patch to help  ensure consistent and accurate color
● Variety of color emulations. You can even emulate the color palette from your 5000 series printer.
See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
Select print quality on page 80
●
Perform paper advance calibration on page 46
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A summary of the color-management process on page 109
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Color calibration on page 110
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Color profiling on page 111
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Color-management options on page 114
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Color emulation modes on page 118
Efficient use of paper and consumables
The Z6100 series printers help  you to economize paper and co nsumables usage by providing:
● Printer usage statistics
● Nesting options
● Tips on using paper and inks economically
See the following sections for more detailed information:
●
Nest jobs to save paper on page 98
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Use paper economically on page 102
●
Use ink economically on page 102
Maintenance and troubleshooting
See the following chapters and sections for information on maintaining the printer and troubleshooting
issues:
●
Maintain the printer on page 135
●
Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 148
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							●Troubleshoot ink-system issues on page 167
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Troubleshoot paper issues on page 162
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Troubleshoot other issues on page 172
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Use the Printhead status plot on page 71
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Front-panel error messages on page 179
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Get help on page 182
Maintenance and troubleshooting 215
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							Glossary
BonjourApple Computers trade name for its implementation  of the IETF Zeroconf specification framework, a
computer network technology that is us ed in Apple Mac OS X V10.2 and later. Use it to discover the services that
are available on a local area  network (LAN). It was originally known as Rendezvous.
Color accuracy The ability to print colors that match the original  image as closely as possible, given the fact that
all devices have a limited color  gamut and might not be able to match certain colors precisely.
Color consistency The ability to print the same colors in a particula r print job, from print to print and from printer
to printer.
Color model A system of representing colors by numbers. An example of such a system is RGB or CMYK.
Color space A color model in which each color is repesented by  a specific set of numbers. Many different color
spaces can use the same color model:  for instance, monitors generally use the RGB color model, but they have
different color spaces, because a particular set of RGB nu mbers results in different colors on different monitors.
Cutter A printer component that slides back and  forth across the platen to cut the paper.
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge. Static electr icity is common in daily life. It is the spark when touching the car door,
or the cling of clothing. Although controlled static electricity has some useful benefits, uncontrolled electrostatic
discharges are one of the main hazards to the electronics  products. Therefore, to prevent damage some precautions
are needed when setting up the product, or handling ES D sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the
life expectancy of the device. One way  to minimize uncontrolled ESDs, and therefore reduce this type of damage is
by touching any exposed grounded part of the product (m ainly metal parts) before handling ESD sensitive devices
(such as the printheads or ink cartridges). Additionally, to  reduce the generation of electrostatic charge in your body
try to avoid working in a carpeted ar ea, and keep your body movements to  a minimum when handling ESD sensitive
devices. Also, avoid working in low humidity environments.
Ethernet A popular computer networking tech nology for local area networks.
Firmware Software that controls your  printers functionality and is stored  semi-permanently in the printer (it can
be updated).
Gamut The range of colors and density values reproducible  on an output device, such as a printer or monitor.
HP-GL/2 Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language  2: a language defined by HP to describe vector graphics.
I/O Input/Output: this term desc ribes the passing of data between one device and another.
ICC The International Color Consortium, a  group of companies that have agreed on a common standard for color
profiles.
Ink cartridge A removable printer component that stores ink of a  particular color and provides it to the printhead.
IP address A unique identifier that identifies a particular node  on a TCP/IP network. It consists of four integers
separated by dots.
Jetdirect HPs brand name for its series of print servers that  allow a printer to be connected directly to a local
area network.
LED Light-Emitting Diode: a semicond uctor device that emits light when electrically stimulated.
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							MAC addressMedia Access Control address: a unique identifier  used to identify a particular device on a
network. It is a lower-level identifier  than the IP address. Thus, a device  may have both a MAC address and an IP
address.
Nozzle One of many tiny holes in a printhead through which ink is deposited onto the paper.
Paper A thin, flat material made to be written or printed on; most commonly made from fibers of some kind which
are pulped, dried, and pressed.
Platen The flat surface within the printer over which  the paper passes while it is being printed on.
Printer driver Software that converts a  print job in a generalized format into  data suitable for a particular printer.
Printhead A removable printer compon ent that takes ink of one or more colors from the corresponding ink
cartridge(s) and deposits it on the  paper, through a cluster of nozzles.
Rendezvous Apple Computers original name for its netw orking software later known as Bonjour.
Spindle A rod that supports a roll of paper wh ile it is being used for printing.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: th e communications protocols on which the Internet is
based.
USB Universal Serial Bus: a standard serial bus  designed to connect devices to computers.
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							Index
A
accessoriesorder 147
acoustic specifications 192
adding paper types 47
application hangs up 173
ArcGIS 131
automatic paper-cutter doesnt
work 165
B
banding problems 46
bin stacking problems 165
black and white 93
black point compensation 115
blank page 159
blurred lines 152
buzzer on/off 23
C
calibration
color 110
CALS G4 102
cannot load paper 163
carriage lubrication 139
Clean the paper advance sensor window 138
clean the platen 136
clean the printer 136
clipped at bottom 159
clipped image 160
color 105
color accuracy between printers 157
PANTONE 157
color calibration 110
color management options 114
color management process 109
color profiling 111
communication problems 174
components of Embedded Web Server 10 components of printer 4
connect the printer
choose a method 13
Mac OS direct 17
Mac OS network 15
Windows direct 14
Windows network 13
contrast in front panel 23
crop lines
nesting 100
printing 84
Customer Care 183
D
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 201
Designjet Online 183,  186
distorted print 161
downloading media profiles 47
draft for revision, print 127
drivers main features 11
drying time canceling 48
changing 49
overview 28
E
e-mail alerts 23
ecological specifications 191
economize on ink 102
economize on paper 102
Embedded Web Server access 23
canceling a job 96
cannot access 174
e-mail alerts 23
ink and paper usage 101
ink system status 76
language 24
main components 10
password 24
printer usage statistics 77
queue management 96 saving a job 95
submitting a job 94
troubleshooting wizard 149
enter an account ID 88
environmental specifications 191
F
fast printing 94
features of printer 4
features of the driver 11
firmware update 141
front panel
contrast 23
language 22
units 23
front panel error messages all 179
front panel option
align printheads 170
allow EWS 174
best 91
calibrate color 111
fast 94
ink cartridge information 76
print crop lines 85
printhead information 77
reprint 96
select I/O timeout 159,  161
select quality level 91,  94
view configuration 15
front view 42–in printer 5
front view 60–in printer 6
functional specifications 189
G
glossary 216
graininess 154
graphic languages 190
gray shades 93
H
hard disk specification 191
218 Index