HP Scitex FB700 User Manual

HP Scitex FB500 Printer
HP Scitex FB700 Printer
User Guide
 

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Development Company, L.P.
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Part number CQ114-90027 Revision B
 

Table of contents
1  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Operating requirements ........................................................................................................................ 1
Electrical .............................................................................................................................. 1
Environmental...

3  Load inks ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Load inks ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Unload an empty ink box ................................................................................................... 19
Load a full ink box...

Ink page ............................................................................................................................. 41
System page ...................................................................................................................... 41
7  Calibrate the printer ...................................................................................................................................... 45
When to calibrate...

Clean carriage wheels (monthly) ........................................................................................................ 73
Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) ................................................................................................ 76
Clean the carriage home sensor (monthly) ........................................................................................ 76
Replace the UV lamp filters (quarterly)...

1Introduction
Operating requirements
Electrical
●Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements. See Specifications on page 83 for details.
●Use the supplied power cord. Plug it directly into a grounded electrical outlet. Do not lengthen
the power cord with an extension cord; the resulting drop in voltage could damage the printer.
●To maintain vacuum to the printheads during printer power-down or unexpected power outages,
use the auxiliary 24 volt power supply (included in the accessory kit with...

RIP
The printer receives print jobs from a supported raster image processor (RIP). The RIP is installed
and connected during the printer installation process.
Important operating notes
●UV CURE INK IS PERISHABLE. Unlike other inks used in wide format printing, UV cure ink has
a limited shelf life. White ink has a six month shelf life from the date of manufacture. Plan to
rotate your ink stock and use it promptly by the date printed on the ink box.
CAUTION:When the UV lamps are switched off, they undergo...

Safety warnings
●UV light — the ultraviolet (UV) curing lamps emit high power UV light. The printer must be
operated with all safety shielding installed to protect the operator from eye and skin damage.
When operated according to manufacturer’s instructions, safety glasses or other protective
clothing are not necessary.
●Mechanical hazards — Keep fingers away from carriage and media path. Do not exceed the
maximum weight load of the input or output tables, as printed on the label.
●Ink — read and...

Quick tour
Figure 1-1  Input side
1.Touch-screen control panel
2.UV-filtered observation windows
3.Exhaust vents
4.Rigid media alignment pins
5.Electronics box (inside enclosure)
6.Data ports
7.Main power switch
8.Main power, takeup system power inlet ports, serial number and regulatory label (on lower
enclosure)
9.Media drive belt
10.Media input roller (inside cover)
11.Media alignment bar (inside cover)
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