HP 5500dn HP Designjet 5500 series printers - Quick Reference Pocket Guide - Page 32

pocket.book Page 30 Friday, June 28, 2002 4:31 PM 30 - load and unload material loading roll guidelines There are three steps to loading a roll into the printer. 1. Load the roll onto the spindle and install the loaded spindle into the printer. 2. Insert the roll into the printer and set the media type in the front panel. 3. Attach the roll to the take-up reel (if you have one). CAUTION Long rolls are heavy. You may need two people to load them. loading a roll into the printer In the initial stages of loading a roll you may want to open the window, but this is optional. If you are an experienced user for example, you can leave the window closed, thus saving time. NOTE: Always start the procedure through the front panel. When loading a roll into the printer: I Check that the printing material is wound onto the spindle tightly. loading roll guidelines I Check that the spindle is loaded correctly, with the guides installed firmly onto the spindle. I If you are using a three-inch cardboard core, check that the core adaptors supplied with the printer have been installed. See below using pre-loaded spindles If you are a regular user of different printing materials, you can change your printing material more quickly if you have more than one spindle loaded with material. Extra spindles are available for purchase. attaching printing material to the take-up reel When attaching printing material to the take-up reel: