HP 800ps HP DesignJet 800 Printer - User's Reference Guide

HP 800ps - DesignJet Color Inkjet Printer Manual

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    Media & Ink Using this Guide Introduction Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Other Index Printer Connections This User's Reference guide explains how to use your D/A1 size or A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 Printer. The
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Using this Guide  Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Using this Guide Other Index Printer Connections These topics detail the contents of the User's Reference Guide, provide information on
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Using this Guide  Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections How to Use this Guide This User's Reference guide explains the details for using both the D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800
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    basis, such as loading paper or replacing ink supplies (came with your printer and located in a slot on the right hand side of the printer). • The Repacking Poster Detailed instructions on how to repack you printer its original packing (available from www.hp.com/go/designjet). • Web Page Also you
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    Introduction Media & Ink Using this Guide  Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Other Index Printer Connections User's Reference Guide Navigation The buttons on each side of the screen allow you to rapidly navigate though
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    Panel Printer Options Using this Guide Introducing Your  HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer • Your Printer's Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer. • HP Ink Supplies A description of the HP Ink Supplies
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    color and monochrome line drawings, the HP DesignJet 800 printer, ink system and media print sharp fine lines, as thin as .002-inches and ensure accuracy of 0.2 percent of the specified page length. • Connectivity: The HP DesignJet 800 printer comes with HP-GL/2 drivers for AutoCad® and Windows
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    accept a wide range of roll and sheet media from 24 inches/609.6 mm (D/A1 size) to 42 inches/1066.8 mm (A0+/E+ size) wide including HP Satin Poster Paper, HP High-Gloss Photo Paper and HP Heavyweight Coated Paper. In addition, the HP DesignJet 800 printer accepts a wide range of media for technical
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    Your HP DesignJet 800 printer uses the following HP Ink Supplies: • Black Ink Cartridges are HP No 10 Supplies. • Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Cartridges are HP No 82 Supplies. • All Printheads are HP No 11 Supplies. Each 600-dpi thermal inkjet printhead applies thousands of ink droplets onto the paper
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Using this Guide Introducing Your  HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Print Resolution Other Index Printer Connections Your HP DesignJet 800 printer provides two different print modes that change the print
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    to 42 inches (1066.8 mm) wide with the A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 printer and up to 24 inches (609.6 mm) with the D/A1 size model. The following media types are supported on the HP DesignJet 800printer: • HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) • HP Vellum • HP Natural Tracing Paper • HP Coated Paper
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Using this Guide Introducing Your  HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections User Interface The printer's front panel includes an easy-to-use interface with a display, giving you access to a
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Using this Guide Introducing Your  HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Memory Other Index Printer Connections The D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size HP DesignJet 800 printers come with a total of 96MB of Random Access Memory
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    terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality. NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers. Your HP DesignJet 800 printer comes supplied with: • Windows drivers • AutoCAD drivers for Windows. • Adobe PostScript® drivers for Macintosh® (QuickDraw™) • Adobe PostScript
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Using this Guide Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Front View of Printer Other Index  Printer Connections Power Switch/Indicator Printhead Ink Cartridge Front Panel
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Using this Guide Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections Your HP DesignJet 800 printer can be connected directly to your computer via the traditional parallel interface or through the
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    Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Media & Ink The D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size format HP DesignJet 800 Printers use a variety of media. The recommended media is engineered to use with your printer and your printer's ink system to
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Media Choice • Choosing Paper or Other Media Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an
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    printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not use the correct paper for your application. For example images with large regions of intense color, where many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Paper Types The following topics address the various types of media available, their particular use and how to obtain information about them.
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    Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Physical Characteristics of Paper Types The following table lists the physical characteristics and selection numbers of supported HP Premium Printing Material. Always print on the
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    Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Physical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media (Continued) HP Premium Printing Material 24 inch 36 inch 42 inch 610 mm 914 mm 1067 mm HP High-Gloss Photo Paper 6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m
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    Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Additional Information About Paper Types The following HP Premium Printing Material can be used to perform the printhead alignment, see Printhead Alignment. • HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) • HP Coated Paper
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    Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection Use the following tables, given by application, to guide you when choosing your paper and selecting the print quality setting
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    Media Choice Media & Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges CAD Drawings-Mono The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media. Supported Paper Types-MONO Usage Drafts
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    Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges CAD Drawings & GIS-COLOR (Lines and low density) The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media. Supported Paper Types-COLOR Usage Drafts Final
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    Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges CAD Rendering, GIS & Images-COLOR and CAD (high ink density) The following table lists the recommended print quality settings for specific usage with typical media. Supported Paper Types-COLOR and CAD Usage
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    Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Handling Your Paper or Type of Media Take the following precautions when handling paper or other type of media: • Handle film and glossy paper by the edges or wear cotton gloves
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    Media Choice Media & Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information If roll media or sheet media is loaded, the type of media is displayed when you select the Paper menu on the
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    Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Print Times for a Selected Print Quality The following table lists some Typical Printing Times D/A1 size. Typical Printing Times Print Quality Fast Normal Best Mono Lines on Bond 69 216 360 Time (in seconds) Color Lines
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    Media Choice Media & Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Printable Area The following topics detail the printable areas for each of the different paper size systems: • ANSI Paper The American National Standards
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    549 398 D Portrait 32.7 21.6 21.6 32.7 830 549 549 830 Landscape 20.7 33.6 33.6 20.7 525 854 854 525 E Portrait N/A 33.6 42.7 N/A 854 1084 Landscape 32.7 43.6 N/A 830 1108 N/A Indicates this printable area is only available if you are using the A0+/E+ size format HP DesignJet 800 printer
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    Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Architectural Paper The following table lists the printable area for the Architectural paper is only available if you are using the A0+/E+ size format HP DesignJet 800 printer
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    Ink Roll Media Solutions Front Panel Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads ISO Paper The following table lists the printable area for the ISO paper 15.2 386 287 287 386 Landscape 10.4 16.1 16.1 10.4 263 410 410 263 A2 HP DesignJet 800 printer
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    Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Roll Media The following procedures are described in detail, with animations where appropriate: • Installing a New Roll on the Printer • Loading Roll Media • Unloading Roll Media • Removing Roll Media from the Spindle • Cutter Replacement Index Printheads
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    the following: 1. Pre-load the different types of paper onto the spindles. 2. Remove and replace the spindle with the new type of paper. NOTE: Additional spindles are available from Hewlett Packard as accessories. Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Click on this icon to run the animation
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    1. Paper 2. Load Roll 3. Select Roll Type Enter Enter Enter Other Ink Cartridges Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it's remote from your computer. Index Printheads
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    shows how to unload a roll of paper from the printer. Other Ink Cartridges Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it's remote from your computer. Index Printheads
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    the roll of paper from the printer before you can remove it. Other Ink Cartridges Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it's remote from your computer. Index Printheads
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    the Spindle The animation sequence shows how to remove a roll of paper from the roll spindle. NOTE: You must have removed the roll of paper from the printer before you can remove it from the spindle. Other Ink Cartridges Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version
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    Printer Options  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Cutter Replacement The animation sequence shows the complete procedure for the replacement of the paper cutter in your printer. Prerequisites Before attempting to replace the cutter you must contact your local HP
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Sheet Media • Which Side Up Instructs you how to identify which side of . • Unloading Sheet Media Details the sheet media unloading procedure. Index Printheads
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    Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Which Side Up The printer prints on the side of the paper facing up. It can be important to load the sheet with the correct side facing up. See the table below. Print Side for Media Types Media Type HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) HP
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Which Edge First You can load sheet paper in either portrait or landscape orientation. Unless you are using the Rotate option, always load the
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    unload it from the printer. • Make sure the correct side of the sheet is facing up when you load it. The front panel menu selections are: Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1. Paper 2. Load sheet 3. Select Sheet Type Enter Enter Enter Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Click on the icon
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    ink time to dry the printer holds the paper for some time. Other Ink Cartridges Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it's remote from your computer. Index Printheads
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    Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media Sheet Media  Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Ink System These topics cover the various elements of the Ink System. • What are HP Ink Supplies? Details the elements of the HP Ink Supplies supplies
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    the printhead and the ink cartridge. These components are called the HP Ink Supplies and are coded with an Hewlett-Packard No. selection number to help you reorder the correct replacement. Your HP DesignJet 800 printer uses the following HP Ink Supplies: • Black Ink Cartridges are HP No 10 Supplies
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    color of the printhead or ink cartridge you need, then make sure you purchase or order the correct Hewlett-Packard printhead or ink cartridge. Each ink cartridge and printhead can be purchased separately from your usual Hewlett-Packard retailer. See Ordering Accessories and When to Replace HP Ink
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    when handling the HP Ink Supplies: • Always install the ink cartridges and printheads before the expiry date, which is on the packaging. • Install ink cartridges and print heads in their color-coded slots. • Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation. • Avoid unnecessary removal
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    Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Precautions Handle the HP Ink Supplies with care. In particular the printhead, which is a high precision device and must be handled carefully. CAUTION: Do not touch, wipe or attempt to clean the printhead
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Color Calibration You can calibrate the ink system for the specific media loaded in your printer. Doing this ensures the printed output
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads When to Replace When to change your HP Ink Supplies is mostly determined by you with guidance from the front panel. This information is provided for: • Ink Cartridges
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    Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Drying Time The Times Lists typical drying times for Hewlett Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 50% relative humidity. • Drying Procedure Details
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    Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Drying Time Settings With some paper types and environmental conditions the ink needs time to dry before the paper is unloaded. The printer has three settings which you can choose through the front panel. See Navigation Example for more help. Manual The printer
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Typical Drying Times The following table shows the typical drying times for Hewlett Packard tested paper at approximately 25°C with 50%
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    Introduction Media Choice Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media  Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Drying Procedure The drying procedure operates as follows: 1. The printed image emerges from beneath the printer window and a vacuum holds it
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    Front Panel Printer Options Media Choice Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Other  Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Ink Cartridges • Ink Cartridges Errors Details the different error messages that could be displayed on the front panel for the Ink Cartridges. • Ink Cartridges Levels Details
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    Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media Sheet Media  Ink System Ink Cartridges Errors Front Panel can display the following error messages for the ink cartridges: Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Cartridge Missing Cartridge Nearly Reached End of Life Faulty Cartridge Cartridge Empty
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    Front Panel Printer Options Roll Media Sheet Media  Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Ink Cartridges Levels Front Panel will tell you when your ink supply is low, very low or empty. This means you know current status of your HP Ink Supplies all the time: Cartridge Full Low
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    cartridge: • Color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or Black. • Model: Hewlett-Packard No 82 (Cyan, Magenta & Yellow) or Hewlett-Packard No 10 (Black). • Status: inserted, low on ink, out of ink, missing, expired and faulty. • Expiration date. • Serial Number. • Ink Level: in cc and % used. Index Printheads
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    either if prompted to do so on the Front Panel because the printer has detected a cartridge is out of ink or the cartridge is low and you want to replace it before it runs out. Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Click on the icon to run the animation sequence. A printable version of
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    Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Media Choice Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index  Printheads Printheads • Printhead Errors Details the different error messages that could be displayed on the front panel for the Printheads. • Printhead Information Shows you
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    Ink System Printhead Errors Front Panel can display the following error messages for the printheads: Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Printhead Missing Printhead Worn Out Faulty Printhead Unknown Error NOTE: An unknown error is displayed when one of the printheads is causing a problem
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    worn-out and unknown. If there is a problem the system displays an action: missing -> insert, unknown -> troubleshoot, faulty, worn out -> replace. • Expiration date. • Serial Number. • Ink Used: in cc and % used. • Paper Jams. • If the printheads are aligned and color calibrated. Index Printheads
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    Sheet Media  Ink System Printhead Replacement The animation sequence shows how to replace a printhead in the printer. The front panel menu selections are: Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1. Ink 2. Replace Printheads Enter Enter Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Click on the
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    Printer Options Roll Media Sheet Media  Ink System Other Ink Cartridges Index Printheads Printhead Alignment You should have one of the following types of paper loaded before attempting to align the printheads: HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond), HP Coated Paper, HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
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    -step. • Ink Supply Problems guides you when you have problems installing the ink consumable items, the ink cartridge and printhead. • Media Problems contains information on what to do if you have image smears or marks on your media and also what to do if you have a media jam. • Image Error contains
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    . • Refer to the appropriate topic: - Ink Supply Problems - Media Problems - Communication Problems - Image Error - Other Problems • If the problem could be related to your software driver, and you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's troubleshooting documentation and the on-line help in
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    Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Finding the Source of Your Problem Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index in the printer and plugged in to an outlet that you know works. - Switch the printer on and make sure the front-panel display shows the HP welcome screen
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Image Quality Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Your HP DesignJet 800 printer provides a full troubleshooting utility to
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    Characteristics of Paper Types. You can also look at the web page http://www.hp.com/go/designJet for the most up to date information. 4. Make sure that the Print quality (Fast, Normal, Best) used for your printer is correct. This is set in the Print Setup dialog box of the printer driver or in
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    of paper or a different size, you stand less likelihood of resolving the problem. Running the Troubleshooting Utility 1. From the main front-panel menu, select the Ink menu ( ) and press Enter. 2. Select Troubleshooting and press Enter. 3. The printer first checks to see whether the printheads are
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    are problems in the blocks of color in Diagnostic Print A, for example white streaks or bands, the printer will try to clean the printheads that have the problem. A printhead can be cleaned up to three times this way; after that it cannot be cleaned and you will be told; the Troubleshooting routine
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    that a color is defective, the printer tries to clean that printhead. If the printhead cleaning process completes, Diagnostic Print B is printed again and you are asked the same questions again. Diagnostic Print B 2. Afterwards, if problems with images remain, use the Troubleshooting procedure
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    lines Wrong paper advance. Printer recommends Advance Calibration Printer asks questions about Diagnostic Print A Printheads need cleaning. If possible printer tries to clean printheads Indicates that toubleshooting has completed but further procedures are required to solve the problem Indicates
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Advance Calibration Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help It is important that the paper loaded for this calibration is exactly that used
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Advance Calibration Values The printer stores the advance calibration values of the last two
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Stepped Lines When you look at the image you have printed there are 'stepped lines' in the
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    & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Incomplete Lines When you look at the image you have printed there are: • Missing or faint lines • Printed characters having missing parts
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Color Alignment When you look at the image you have printed: Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help The colored lines are printing double
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Horizontal Banding When you look at the image you have printed there are light or dark lines on
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Color Accuracy These are the areas you should review when troubleshooting a color accuracy problem: Index Getting
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    ) you can reduce the color consistency problems. • There may be color changes between images printed on your HP DesignJet 800 and other types HP DesignJet printers. This is quite normal because the other printers use different ink. Long Term Color Bleeding (Glossy Papers) High ambient humidity at
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    best color accuracy. Location of Setting Ink Menu Ink Menu Setting Description Color Calibration > Calibrate Paper Color settings > CMYK Selection Set to match the media type loaded in the printer. See Paper Types. Set the type of CMYK inks that your software generates. If you use HP drivers use
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    Index Solving Problems Image Quality  Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Additional Color Accuracy Information The means of accurately managing the colors printed by your printer vary with the software application and driver being used
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    the carriage assembly but this time close the cover using the latch. • Replace the printhead with a new one, see Printhead Replacement. Problems Inserting the Ink Cartridge 1. Make sure that you have the correct HP Ink Supplies ink cartridge. 2. Make sure that the cartridge is the correct color for
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    & Ink Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Solutions Front Panel  Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Unknown Printhead Error An unknown printhead error occurs when the one of the printheads is causing a problem but
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Media Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help • Media Details the general rules to follow to avoid media problems. • Clearing a
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    Problems Ink Supply Problems  Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Media Always make sure that you are using the appropriate media for your image and that it is consistent with your software application. To ensure color accuracy and print-quality performance of the printer
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    Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Clearing a Media Jam Ink Supply Problems Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems If the front panel displays this message: There is probably paper jammed in the printer. Paper jams can
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    Image Quality Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Removing jammed paper 1. Open the window. 2. Switch the printer off at the front. 3. If necessary, carefully move the printhead carriage out
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     Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Removing jammed paper (Continued) CAUTION: The area where the printhead carriage is parked can get quite dirty; be careful not to get ink on your hands. 9. Close the window and switch on the printer. 10. Wait
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Ink Marks on the Media Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error • Warped Lines • Blurred Lines (Ink "Bleeds" from Lines) • Marks or scratches on glossy paper after printing • Smears
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    ink printed and the environmental conditions that are present at the time of printing. Avoid any contact with the paper and handle the print with care until quite some time has elapsed. NOTE: Included with HP media is a book "Printer Tips" that includes a section on troubleshooting paper problems
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    Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Smears or Scratching on Your Printed Media This problem can appear on paper-based coated media if a lot of ink is printed quickly. The media cannot absorb the ink quickly enough and becomes distorted. As the printheads
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    Ink Supply Problems Media Loading Problems Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error The Front Panel Keeps Indicating that media is misaligned or incorrectly positioned. Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Roll media • The roll media may be loaded the wrong way. The paper
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Output Problems Front Panel  Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index Getting Help Prints Fall on the Floor After Being Cut • Make sure the media bin is open. •
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Image Error Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Other  Image Error Other Problems • Image is Incomplete Details the actions to take when the print is: Blank, Partial or has suffered
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    & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Image is Incomplete Ink Supply Problems • Print is Completely Blank • Output Contains Only a Partial Print • Image is Clipped • Long-Axis Print Is Clipped Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Other  Image Error Other Problems
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    Quality Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Other  Image Error Other Problems Index Getting Help Print is Completely Blank If the front-panel Graphics language setting is Automatic (the default), try the other settings: (HP-GL/2 for an HP-GL
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems  Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Image is Clipped • This normally indicates a discrepancy between the actual printing area on the
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    Solutions Front Panel Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Printed Image Incorrect Media Problems • Image is in One Portion of the Printing Area • Effect • Page Format or Rotate does not Work Printer Options Other  Image Error Other Problems Index Getting Help
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems  Image Error Other Problems supplied with the driver. • If you still haven't found the solution, try changing the printer's Graphics Language setting
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems  Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Print is Distorted or Unintelligible • The interface cable between your computer and the printer could be
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    manage the output from your software application to the printer. For example, the on-line and printed documentation included in the following drivers supplied with your printer: - AutoCAD™ windows drivers - Windows drivers • The HP-GL/2 driver documentation supplied with your application software.
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Other Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Index  Other Problems Getting Help • Communication Problems Describes typical problems you could encounter with
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Communication Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Index  Other Problems Getting Help Symptoms are: • The front-panel display does not show Processing when you
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error  Other Problems Getting Help Printer does not Print • You may have a power problem. If there is no activity at all from the printer, and
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    's current media type setting, see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information. • The printhead may need replacing, see Printhead Replacement • Did you specify a Manual Dry Time in the front panel. Change the dry time to Automatic see Ink System. • If the printer is in Fast mode and the file it is
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    Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems • HP Customer Care Details about the HP Customer Care program. • What to Do Before You Call Information on what you should do before you contact your local HP Customer Care Center. • HP DesignJet
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    Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems  Getting Help HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make it our business to help keep your business running smoothly. HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your HP DesignJet
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    Microsoft Windows). - If you have installed third party software drivers and RIPs refer to that user documentation. 2. If the problem appears to be related to your software application, first contact your software vendor. 3. If you still have difficulty, refer to the HP Support Services booklet
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    Quality Problems Solutions Ink Supply Problems Front Panel Media Problems Printer Options Image Error Other Other Problems Index  Getting Help HP DesignJet Online Direct access to HP and the information you want, when you need it. Register now! www.hp.com/go/designjet HP DesignJet Online
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    Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Front Panel The printer's front panel is a user-friendly interface that gives you access to a comprehensive set of printer functions. There is also information on your ink consumable items which is continually updated. • The Front Panel
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    Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions The Front Panel The panel on the front of your printer is the principal way of changing the behavior of the printer, apart from any software driven controls that may be provided through the application in use. The front panel
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel  Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Navigation Keys The display section of the front panel consists of an LCD display
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel  Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure main menu with the Job Management menu active. Active menu Information message Paper Menu Icon Ink Menu Icon Job Management Menu Icon (Active) Setup Menu Icon Navigation Example are
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel  Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Action Keys The Cancel key cancels the current printer operation (printing or preparing for printing). It will also cancel the current
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions specific icons. Click on the icon to displays its menu structure. • Paper Menu • Ink Menu • Job Management Menu • Set-up Menu
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    Over A2, Over A1 100cm x 140cm, ... Bright White Inkjet Paper Plain Paper Vellum Natural Tracing Paper Translucent Bond Clear film Matte film Coated Paper Heavy Coated Paper High-Gloss Photo Poster Paper Canvas Advance Calibration Create pattern Measure pattern Restore factory Menu item depends
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    Replace Ink Cartridges Color settings Ink Cartridges Printheads Status Calibrate Paper Reset Standard (4.5 min.) Special (11 min.) Color/monochrome RGB Cyan Printhead Magenta Printhead Yellow Printhead Black Printhead Native sRGB Ink Levels Cyan Ink Cartridge Magenta Ink Cartridge Yellow Ink
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Job Management Menu Click on menu item to go to relevant topic. Job Management
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    CALS/G4 Best Normal Fast Model number, Serial number, Service ID, Firmware rev, Accessory rev, Paper used, Ink used (c, m, y, k), Scan axis usage, Paper axis usage, Service station usage, Spittoon usage, Pinch-lift usage, Cutter usage, Ink usage. HPGL/2 settings Palette Define Palette More menu
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    to go to relevant topic. Previous menu options I/O setup Front Panel Altitude Log Service tools Card ID Card setup I/O Timeout Language Buzzer Contrast Printheads Errors Service tests Service calibrations Service utilities No I/O Cards present / Contents provided by card No I/O Cards present
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Navigating the Menu System From the top level of the menu system, you can
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    Action 1. Use the Up and Down keys to highlight the Ink menu icon. Display Result The Ink menu icon is highlighted to allow you to select the Ink menu options. 2. Press the Enter key to enter the printer Ink menu. The display shows the Ink menu to allow you to select Drying Time. Continued ...
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Setting Drying Time you require. 5. Use the Up and Down keys to highlight the Manual menu option. Previous ... The display shows the
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Setting Drying Time Navigation Example (Continued) Key Action 6. Press the Enter key to enter the Manual drying time setting menu.
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    Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure  Navigating the Menu System Message Descriptions Setting Drying Time Navigation Example (Continued) Key Action 9. Press the Top key to return to the top level menu. Display Result The display shows the Ink menu. Previous
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    that are about to expire are indicated below this message. For an explanation of the replacement procedure, see Ink Cartridge Replacement. The printer was performing a calibration of its color system, but encountered an error. Press the Enter key. For more Messages, click on the Next Page button
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    of the replacement procedure, see Printhead Replacement. The printer has determined that one or more of the ink cartridges is not an HP product. Your product warranty only applies when you use HP ink. Any damage caused to your printer resulting from the use of non-HP ink cartridges is not
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    the printheads can be replaced. First replace the faulty, empty or missing ink cartridges and then replace the printheads. See Ink Cartridge Replacement and Printhead Replacement. Install missing cartridges and replace empty cartridges before replacing printheads You are replacing printheads, but
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    & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Menu Structure Navigating the Menu System  Message Descriptions Front Panel Messages (Continued) Message Explanation and Action Install missing cartridges before replacing printheads Open window and check printhead
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    to abort You have selected an option in the menu that is not available at the moment. (The printer may be busy, out of ink, out of paper, etc.) The printer ran out of paper while printing the calibration pattern. Load a sheet or roll that is at least 65 cm (25 inches) long and 50 cm
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    solve this problem. See Loading Roll Media and Loading Sheet Media. During the loading of paper, the printer has detected that no paper has been loaded. Either: Press the Enter key to restart the loading procedure; Or: Press the Cancel key to cancel paper loading. The paper axis calibration routine
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    for sheet) to be loaded properly. Press the Enter key to load smaller paper, or the Cancel key to stop the load. The Troubleshooting utility has found that the single sheet loaded in the printer is too small for a Diagnostic Print. Load a roll of paper, or a sheet that is A3-size or larger. The
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    not valid to align printheads Change paper type to align Press ENTER to continue Pattern not found Reload it again, please Possibly a paper jam 1. Open window 2. Switch power off 3. Clear paper path 4. Switch power on 5. Align printheads While loading paper into the printer (roll or sheet), the
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    was unable to clean the printheads fully. You should use the Troubleshooting Procedure to correct any image quality problems that may be apparent; alternatively, you should replace the printheads (see Printhead Replacement). You have replaced one or more printheads but the printer has detected that
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    not functional Replace printheads Cancel print Printheads require alignment. Load paper and select Align printheads. Press ENTER to finish Printheads require alignment. Press ENTER to align Problem found during calibration You have replaced one or more printheads but the printer has detected
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    Enter key and then follow the instructions to replace the faulty ink cartridges. There is an error in the paper, as shown in another message. Use the normal procedure to reload the paper. You have requested the printer to permit the replacement of printheads, but the printer has detected that one or
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    Introduction Media & Ink The Front Panel Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index supported. Either: Press the Enter key to restart the loading procedure; Or: Press the Cancel key to cancel paper loading. During the loading of a roll of paper, the printer has detected that the paper
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    activities. If the problem recurs, try using the Troubleshooting routine again, or select Replace Printheads from the front panel (in the Ink System menu) to replace the printheads that are faulty. The Troubleshooting utility has found that there is no paper loaded in the printer. Load a roll of
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    preparation has completed. Check the setup printheads and then follow the instructions in the front panel and respond to further questions. Unknown ink cartridges. Press ENTER to continue. The ink cartridges are not recognized by the printer as ink cartridges approved by HP, and there is at least
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    to guide for instructions. Warning: color calibration not done on this paper type Warning: printheads not aligned The color calibrations for the paper that is loaded have been lost. Follow the procedure described in Advance Calibration. The printer has detected that the color calibrations have
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    that the image you print has the look and appearance you want. You can select printer settings either from the front panel or from the driver you have for the printer. In most cases the driver settings override the front panel settings. The Print Options Tab contains these topics: • Page Format
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format  Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Page Format Front Panel Printer Options Other Image Appearance Print Management Index Printer Configuration • Page description explains how to make sure the you obtain the prints from your printer in the
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    Page description This section explains how to make sure that the printer produces your print in the page format you want. Leading Edge 17 mm (0.7 in) Margins 5 mm (0.2 in) Page Size Printing Area 5 mm (0.2 in) Inked Area Trailing Edge Direction of paper leaving the printer 17 mm (0.7 in)
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    Management Printer Configuration Page Size Page size can be specified from the front panel or in the software, where it may be called "Page Size", "Media Size", "Paper areas for standard paper sizes, see Printable Area. Inked Area inked area is the smallest rectangle that contains the entire image
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    Index Printer Configuration These topics detail all aspects of job rotation: • Job Rotation (HP-GL/2) • Page Size and the Rotation • What is Rotated? Job Rotation (HP-GL/2) If the software in the driver does not specify the rotation setting, it can be specified in the front panel (Paper > Page
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Page Format  Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance Print Management What is Rotated? With roll paper, both the image and the page orientation are rotated. 0º 90º Index Printer Configuration A A Notice
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format  Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance Print Management Printer Configuration Printing a Mirror Image If you are using clear imaging paper, sometimes called backlit, you may want to
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel  Image Appearance Print Management Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Index Printer in your printer. • Page Size and Nesting (Roll Paper Only) Explains how the Page Size effects Queueing
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    , because the page size you have selected in your HP driver overrides the page size selected in the printer. However, some of the circumstances in which you may want to change the default setting are: • When you want to save paper by printing only the inked area of your print, plus the margins. In
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    overridden by your driver or application. Page format Available Sizes Inked Area Automatic ISO ANSI JIS ARCH Oversize Extra The printed page size is the Inked Area plus margins. The printer looks to the print you have sent for a page size instruction. If it is present the printer uses this. If
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format  Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance Print Management Printer Configuration Page Size and Clipped Images If you specify in your software a page size that is larger than the paper size loaded in the printer
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    & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format  Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance Print Management Printer Configuration Page Size and Nesting (Roll Paper Only) Nesting means placing two or more pages side-by-side on a roll to save paper. There
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    the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Image Appearance These topics explain how you can control the overall appearance of your prints. • Front Panel Image Options explains how to change the HP-GL/2 color palettes. • Printing Images in Grayscale
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    Colors in the Internal Palettes • Changing the Treatment of Overlapping Lines (Merge) Some front-panel selections affect the next file you send from your computer, not pages already in the printer or try a temporary change, without the need to change your images or your driver settings. Some of
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    conceptual pens in a software palette, rather than the printer's physical printheads. The printer has three pen palettes: • Factory • Palette A • Palette B. The factory palette cannot be changed. You can, however, change the line width and color settings for each pen in the remaining two palettes
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel  Image Appearance Print Management Printer Configuration To Select a Palette To select a palette through the front-panel menu, go to the Define Palette selection under HP-GL
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     Image Appearance Print Management Printer Configuration Change the Palette Settings You cannot change the Factory palette, but you can define Palettes A and B to be whatever you choose. The defaults are Palette, width: Item Palettes Pens Widths (mm) Colors
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     Print Management Index Printer Configuration How to define Palette A The following steps explain how to define Palette A. Instructions Select (using the keys) Then Press: 1. Set-up menu 2. Select Palette A 3. HP-GL/2 Define palette 4. Palette A 5. Select pen to change (in this example
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    Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Changing the Treatment of Overlapping Lines (Merge) The Merge setting controls the overlapping lines in an image. There are two settings
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    option the printer renders colors as Grayscale rather. If you only want to use black ink to print in grayscale, you should select the Ink menu Color settings > True black option. NOTE: You cannot change the color/grayscale setting for pages already in the printer's queue. NOTE: HP-GL/2 drivers may
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     Print Management Index Printer Configuration The following table lists some Typical Printing Times (line drawings @ 20-25ºC and 30-60% relative humidity). Typical Printing Times Paper Color/Grayscale Quality Bright White Color Grayscale Coated Paper Color Grayscale Best Normal Draft
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    & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel  Image Appearance Print Management Typical Printing Times (Continued) Index Printer Configuration Paper Color/Grayscale Quality Heavy Coated Paper Color Grayscale Glossy Paper Color
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel  Image Appearance Print Management Printer important. You can reduce print speed if it is causing image quality problems with the Fast Quality Settings. • Normal to get a good combination
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Advanced Options Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Your HP DesignJet 800 printer provides several advanced optimization and quality
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    Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer best quality color prints, except when printing the following files: • Mixed lines and scanned color images. • Mixed lines and color photographs.
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    Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration If you have selected the Best option as the Print Quality setting for you print session but require and even higher resolution for your print job you will need to change the Best Quality Setting
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    Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer done from the front panel of the printer because it is not available as an option in the printer driver. Use the following procedure to reduce
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Print Management Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration These topics describe the best methods of managing the work that the printer is doing. •
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance Cancelling a Page that is Printing Printer . 1. Press Cancel on the front panel. Index Printer Configuration Cancel Key The printer advances the paper as though the print were finished. A multi-page
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    Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Cancelling the Drying Time Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer front panel. Cancel Key Form Feed & Cut Key The printer will release the printer and it will fall into the paper bin.
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Managing the Queue Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration These topics explain how the queueing function operates and how to use to manage your
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance  Print Management Printer Configuration What is the Queue? Your printer can store pages in a queue at the same time as printing the current page. It
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    the order they are received. • You can manipulate the pages in the queue, for example prioritizing them and reprinting them. • You can use nesting, the printer's paper-saving feature (see Nesting Pages). • While one page is printing, the
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance  Print Management Printer Configuration Printing with Queueing Turned OFF If Queueing is Off and the printer receives print files, the files are
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    Configuration Starting to Print a File that is Waiting for a Time-out If all is in order (paper loaded, all ink components installed, and no file errors), there are still reasons why a file you have sent from your computer may not start printing when expected: • The print file may lack a proper
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Page Format Setting Page Size in the is in position -1 • The one before that in position -2, etc. ... Index Printer Configuration Jobs already printed Job name Current job Up to 32 Jobs Jobs yet to be printed Position in
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance  Print Management Printer as more files are sent. However, if you have sent a file in error and want to avoid any chance of it being reprinted, you can simply delete
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Making Copies of a Job in the Queue Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Has the job already been printed? Yes No Do you want one copy or several
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Page Format Nesting Pages Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance • What is Nesting? • Automatic Rotation? • When Does the Printer Try to Nest Pages? • Which Pages Qualify for Nesting? • Turning Nesting On and Off • What Happens to
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    & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration What is Nesting? Nesting means placing pages side-by-side on the paper (rather than one after the other), to avoid wasting paper
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    Configuration Automatic Rotation? The printer may automatically rotate pages when nesting in on. It may do this even with a single page. Since nesting may automatically rotate pages, the Rotate setting of the Paper > Page Format menu is ignored while nesting is on. Any HP-GL/2 page containing RTL
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance  Print Management Printer Configuration When Does the Printer Try to Nest Pages? When all the following are true: • The printer is loaded with roll paper rather
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    Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer the most paper. The resulting nesting pattern may still vary, depending on the size of the first page. • Off The printer will not nest pages.
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    up to two minutes after the last file is received before printing the final nest. You can change this waiting time using the front panel menu. The available range is 1 to 99 minutes. While the printer is waiting for nesting to time out, it displays the remaining time in the front-panel
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    These topics explain how to change the configuration of your printer. • Printer Information • Front Panel Setup • Altitude Setting • Changing the Graphics Language • Graphics Language and Networks • Setting up the I/O Card • Controlling the Cutter • Upgrading Your Printer • Color Settings • Logs
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    information screen shows the following information about your printer: • Model Number • Serial Number • Service ID • Firmware Rev. • Accessory Rev. • Paper Used • Ink used (C, M, Y, K) • Scan Axis Usage • Paper Axis Usage • Service Station Usage • Spittoon Usage • Pinch Lift Usage • Cutter usage
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    & Ink Solutions Front Panel Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Setup Image Appearance You can configure the following parameters for the front panel: • Menu and Message Language • Alert Buzzer • Screen Contrast Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer
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    used for all menus and messages shown on the front panel of your HP DesignJet 800 printer: • English • German • Spanish • French • Italian • Japanese • Portuguese • Korean • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese To change the language: 1. Select the Front Panel > Language option from the Set-up
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    Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Alert Buzzer Your HP DesignJet 800 printer is equipped with an alert buzzer that is used to warn you when: • A task has completed. • An error has been detected. • You change a parameter from the
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Screen Contrast You can adjust the screen contrast of the front panel to best suit the ambient lighting
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Altitude Setting Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Your HP DesignJet 800 printer contains a vacuum pump which is used to hold media on the
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    for most software applications. In Automatic mode, the printer determines which type of file it is receiving i.e. PostScript or HP-GL/2, and prints it. Unless you are experiencing printing problems you should not need to change this default. See To Change the Graphics Language Setting to modify this
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    Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration To Change the Graphics Language Setting To change the graphics language setting, go to the Setup/Graphic Language menu. The following selections are available: Graphics Language Settings Language Comments Automatic HP-GL/2 CALS G4 Choose
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Image Appearance  Print Management Printer Configuration Graphics Language and Networks For system administrators If you are using the printer with a network spooler
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Setting up the I/O Card Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration Network With a network interface (such as the HP JetDirect Print Server), refer to
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    Ink Solutions Page Format Setting Page Size in the Front Panel Controlling the Cutter Front Panel Image Appearance Printer Options Other  Print Management Index Printer Configuration With roll media loaded when any print job you have send to the printer or the printer has automatically
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    from Hewlett-Packard. System software upgrades increase your printers functionality and enhances the features that your printer already possesses. System software can be downloaded from the Internet. For the latest upgrades, go to http//www.hp.com/go/designjet. Follow the on-screen directions.
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    in Grayscale for further details • Color - the printer prints in color • Grayscale - the printer prints the color image in grey shades. • True black - the printer prints the color image in grey shades using black ink only. RGB • Native/Device RGB - No ink emulation • sRGB - Standard RGB Rendering
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     Print Management Index Printer Configuration Your HP DesignJet 800 printer keeps a log for the printheads and an error log. These logs are normally used by service engineers. Printhead Log The printhead log contains a list of the last five printheads of each color along with information about
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Other Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories Index Glossary The Other tab provides miscellaneous procedures and information that may be required to ensure your printer remains in
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    Media & Ink Solutions  Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Care of the Printer Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories This section contains information on general maintenance of the printer. • Cleaning the Printer Instructions for cleaning the
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    . NOTE: Any maintenance or repairs beyond those described in this chapter should be done by a qualified service technician. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the outside of the printer as required with a damp sponge or a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner such as non-abrasive liquid
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    time, you need to prepare your printer properly to avoid possible damage to the printer. To prepare your printer, follow the instructions given below: CAUTION: It is important that you do not remove the Ink Cartridges and Printheads before moving or storing the printer. 1. Switch the power off at
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards  Specifications Installing Expansion Cards Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories The following options are available for your HP DesignJet 800 printer: • Network Card Installation Index Glossary
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards  Network Card Installation Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories Index Glossary An HP JetDirect Network Card is installed in your printer when you buy it. If you wish to use
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    Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards  Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories HP JetDirect Network Card Installation its two screws. You can use a screwdriver or do it manually. Index Glossary 5. When you have inserted the card, screw
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards  Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories HP JetDirect Network Card Installation (Continued) 6. Insert the LAN cable into the LAN card. It is simply pushed into place and clicks
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards  Specifications HP-GL2 Accessory Card Installation Not available for your printer model. Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories Index Glossary
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Specifications • Functional Specifications • Memory Specifications • Printer Power Specifications • Ecological Specifications • Enviromental Specifications • Acoustic Specifications • Connection Specifications
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    Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary HP DesignJet 800 Functional Specifications Functional Specifications Four colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. HP Ink Supplies Supplies Printheads: 600 dpi, Ink Cartridges contents: 36 kHz
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    & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories HP DesignJet 800 Functional Specifications (Continued) Functional Specifications HP Supported Mediaa HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond) HP Vellum HP Natural
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories HP DesignJet 800 Functional Specifications (Continued) Index Glossary Functional Specifications Resolution Print Mode Fast Render
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories HP DesignJet 800 Functional Specifications (Continued) Index Glossary Functional Specifications Margins Roll (normal) Sheet (normal)
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Physical Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Physical Specifications Type Weight D/A1 size printer 38.5 kg 85 lb A0+/E+ size printer 45 kg
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Memory Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Memory Specifications Internal RAM Hard Disk Can be upgraded to: 96MB 6 GB 160MB
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Printer Power Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Printer Power Specifications Source 100-240 V AC ±10% auto-ranging Frequency 50/60 Hz
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    & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Ecological Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer Options brominated flame retardants (PBB and PBDE). All housing parts made of the same material: ABS. Parts marked according to ISO 11469 standard. Metals Enclosures
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    Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Enviromental Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer for other 15°C to 35°C (59° F to 95° F) RH 20% to HP media: 70%. Non Operating Ranges Printer: Packed consumable items and system: -40°C to 70°C (-40° F to 158°
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Acoustic Specifications Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Acoustic Specifications Operating sound pressure Idle sound pressure Operating sound power Idle
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Connection Specifications • Cable Specification • Recommended Cables Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary
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    Media & Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Cable Specification Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary The connector on the printer is 36-pin female connector. Most existing parallel cables support IEEE-1284
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    Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Recommended Cables The following cable is recommended for optimum performance and electromagnetic compatibility: Recommended Cable Interface type (Computer) HP part number IEEE compatible/Centronics
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    and accessories in any of the following ways: • Call your local authorized HP dealer. • Contact your local HP Sales and Support office. • Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Support / Services booklet that was supplied with your printer. • Documentation • Hardware • Consumable Items Index Glossary
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    Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Language Chinese Czech English French German Greek Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Lithuanian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Pocket Guide HP Part Numbers C7769-90020 C7769-90021
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    Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Language Slovakian Taiwanese Thai Turkish Pocket Guide HP Part Numbers C7769-90030 C7769-90013 C7769-90026 C7769-90027 User's Reference Guide
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    HP Part Number Memory Module 128 MB C2388A All memory expansion modules are: SODIMM 168pin x 64 EDO 50 nanoseconds, 3.3V JetDirect EIO Network Cards 10Base-T J3110A 10 Base2, 10-T J3111A LocalTalk J3112A Token Ring 10/100Base-TX J4169A Spindle 610 mm - 24 inch C2388A 1067 mm - 42
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    Expansion Cards Consumable Items Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other  Ordering Accessories Index Glossary Item Ink Cartridges Printheads Color Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Black Cyan Yellow Magenta HP Supply No. 10 82 11 HP Part Number C4844A C4911A C4913A C4912A C4810A C4811A
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    by referencing third-party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions. Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The colors of the printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. Paper coated on one side for inkjet printing. A value or condition
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    Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Options Other Ordering Accessories Index Glossary  Term front panel menus graphics language grayscale high-gloss photo HP-GL/2 I/O Input/ output IEEE-1284 ink cartridge inked area ISO paper JIS Meaning The
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    pens, the lines it draws match the attributes of a pen. The exterior part of the printer on which the paper rests before going into the printer. The printhead is installed into the carriage assembly. It is the part which prints the ink onto the paper. For More Terms, click on the Next Page Icon
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    Ink Solutions Care of the Printer Installing Expansion Cards Front Panel Specifications Printer Spec ICC.1:1998-09, "File Format for Color color model. Raster Image Processor. Raster Transfer Language (TRTL) is one of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers
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    axis, as you look at the printer from the front in which the paper feed moves. The horizontal axis, as you look at the printer from the front in which the print carriage moves. The part of the printer which services the printheads. It keeps the printheads clean and stops them from drying out
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    Printhead  ANSI Paper  Architectural Paper B  Back Key  Banding  Best  Print Resolution  Blurred Lines  bright white inkjet paper  C cable specifications cables  interface  parallel  Calibration  Cancel Key  Cancel Print  Cancelling Drying Time  cancelling the drying time  canvas
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    coated paper  high-gloss photo  HP Ink Supplies  HP No 10  HP No 11  HP No 82  Ink cartridges  ink cartridges  Printheads  printheads  When to Replace I I/O time-out setting  changing  Identifying a Jobin a Queue  Identifying Components  Image Appearance  Image Clipping Image Error
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    HP Ink Supplies Ink Supply Problems Ink System Cartridge  Replacement  Statistics  Drying Time  Automatic  Manual  None Printhead  Alignment  Replacement  Statistics  Inked Area  inked area Installing  Roll Media  interface cables  interface specifications interfaces  Fast Ethernet 10
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    Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index ABCD E F GH I J K LMNOPQR S T U VWX Y Z  ISO Paper  J Job Management Menu K Keys  Action  Cancel  Form Feed & Cut  Navigation  Back  Down  Enter  Menu  Up L Loading  Roll Media  Sheet Media  Loading Roll Media Problems
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    Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer Options Other Index ABCD E F GH I J K LMNOPQR S T U VWX Y Z  plain paper  supported  translucent bond  vellum Media Problems  Blurred Lines  Clearing Jam  General Rules  Ink Bleeds Loading  Roll Media  Sheetl Media  Marks or
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    Ink Solutions Front Panel Printer changing colors   operational specifications   ordering accessories changing pen width internal  Other Sources of Information for Incorrect Printed viewing current settings  Image paper changing Pens physical specifications plain paper Pocket Guide
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    Too Slow printheads HP Ink Supplies Printing Area printing area Problems Banding Color Accuracy Configuration Color Alignment Color Consistency Configuration Correction Finding the Source Image Quality Incomplete Lines Ink Supply After replacement of Printhead Inserting the Ink Cartridge Inserting
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     prioritizing a job in  Queueing Turned OFF  Queueing Turned ON  R recalibrating the printer Removing Roll Media  from Printer  from Spindle  Repacking Poster Replacing  Cutter  Ink Cartridge  Printhead  resolution specifications resolution. See print resolution Roll Media  Information
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Using this Guide
Introducing Your
HP DesignJet 800 Printer
Front View of Printer
Printer Connections
Media & Ink
Introduction
Front Panel
Other
Printer
Options
Index
Solutions
Introduction
This User’s Reference guide explains how to use your D/A1 size or A0+/E+ size
HP DesignJet 800
Printer.
The Introduction Tab contains these topics:
Using this Guide
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of the navigation buttons do when you click on them.
Introducing Your HP DesignJet 800 Printer
Contains a brief overview of the printer. It contains information about the printer’s features and what is included
with the printer.
Front View of Printer
Contains a view of the front of the printer showing the location of the printer’s consumable items.
Printer Connections
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parallel interface
,
USB
and network interface.