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for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Part number - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 3
warnings ...3 Quick tour ...4 Special features ...6 Printheads ...6 Ink system ...6 Media handling ...6 Calibration ...6 Performance and ease-of-use 7 Use the HP Embedded Web Server ...7 Connect to the HP Embedded Web Server 7 Display the printer status ...7 Display the current control panel image - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 4
Options menu ...32 Media page ...34 Media Settings menu ...35 Ink page ...35 Maintenance menu ...35 System page ...37 Tools menu ...37 User Cleaning and Maintenance 38 User Diagnostics 38 Service Printer 38 Print Menus ...39 Settings menu ...39 Language Selection ...39 System Information ...39 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 5
new UV lamp bulbs 64 Re-install the lamp housings 65 Re-install the user-end lamp housing 65 Re-install the service-end lamp housing 66 Clean the rail encoder strip (bi-weekly 66 Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) ...67 Clean and lubricate rail strips (bi-weekly 68 Clean the print head orifice - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 6
UV lamp filters (quarterly 78 Clean the electronics box filters (quarterly 79 Replace the service station wiper (quarterly 80 Drain waste from service 84 Power ...84 Environmental ...86 Appendix B Troubleshooting ...87 Troubleshooting checklist ...87 Warranty claims ...88 CallMe@hp ...88 HP - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 7
within specifications. Optimal printing occurs within these ranges. See Specifications on page 83 for details. ● The high power UV light emitted by the curing lamps reacts with oxygen and produces ozone. This formation tends to be greatest during lamp startup. The printer should be operated in - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 8
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 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 9
to MSDS and local regulations. Keep the waste-ink spigot closed during printing. ● Special ventilation is not required to meet US OSHA requirements on occupational exposure to VOCs from the HP UV-curable inks used with the printer. Special ventilation equipment installation is at the discretion - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 10
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 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 11
13. Profiler docking station 14. Ink homogenizer power outlet 15. Ink supply rack 16. Ink connections 17. Vacuum system auxiliary power inlet 18. Vacuum adjustment knob (factory adjustment, do not change) Figure 1-3 Output side 19. Service station and printhead carriage access door ENWW Quick tour - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 12
the health of the printheads while idle or in service, without operator intervention. ● HP White Ink Homogenizer - part of the optional white ink upgrade accessory kit, keeps white pigments dispersed for optimal print quality. The white ink upgrade option and white ink cartridge are required to - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 13
user, reducing training and troubleshooting time. ● HP Embedded Web Server - by entering the printer's IP address into the address bar of any web browser on your local area network, you can view printer status, change certain settings, upgrade the printer firmware, and download system log files. Use - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 14
HP occasionally issues new versions of the embedded software (printer firmware). After obtaining an update file, you can use the Embedded Web Server to install it onto the printer. From the Embedded Web Server, select the Update Printer Software option from the menu. Follow the onscreen instructions - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 15
the printer, in order to print on the new media type, you must also add the new media type using Media Manager for the Onyx RIP, or EasyMedia for the Caldera RIP. Refer to the documentation for your RIP for instructions. Media Wizard To view or delete settings for an existing media type, press Media - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 16
settings you want to change. ◦ Change Print Mode Specific Settings - press this button to change the UV Lamps settings and Printing Delay for the print mode and color set you selected. A higher lamp setting increases ink curing power, important at high speeds and for older lamps that are losing - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 17
used only when the tabletop is in the horizontal position and latched to the printer. The latches, see (1) Figure 2-2 Table latches and release cable on page 11, are needed for safety, print top down and press down firmly to engage the latches. Figure 2-2 Table latches and release cable Optional - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 18
use only when attached to the printer as described in these instructions. When not in use on page 83 for a list of supported media sizes. 1. If panel menu, press one of the following media rollers options, then press Proceed: ● edges. ● Short Media - enables printing on sheets that are not long enough - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 19
while you complete the subsequent steps in the load process. This will enable printing to begin sooner than if you allow the lamps to be turned on automatically. You can also change the head height at this time. 7. Select the media length from the list, or enter a length manually, then press Proceed - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 20
N-UP group, until they have all been printed. Press Proceed to dismiss this message and return to the printer options menu. Quick Load After printing is complete, you can reload a sheet of the same media type and dimensions without reconfiguring the media. Use Quick Load or Load: NOTE: This option - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 21
). If the last row is a partial row, load the sheets from the user end toward the service end. Load roll-fed media Figure 2-3 Roll-fed media path If the optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system is installed on the printer, you can print on rollfed media. ENWW Load roll-fed media 15 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 22
Proceed. TIP: The foam lift roller and foam press roller are intended for flexible roll medias such as scrim vinyls. Using the foam rollers may cause media feed errors with heavier, less flexible roll stock such as photobase papers. When printing on heavier stock, feed the media underneath both - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 23
on the control panel. Use the camera to locate the media For roll-fed media, you can choose between two levels of precision for finding the left (user end), and right (service end) edges of the media. 1. On the Printing page, press Options. 2. From the Options menu, press Measure Media. The Measure - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 24
18 Chapter 2 Configure and load media ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 25
listed on the ink box label should be taken into account when ordering inks, rotating ink in inventory, and planning print jobs. Printing with an ink supply after this date may result in substandard image quality. Load inks The amount of ink in the ink supply box is tracked by the printer software - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 26
Black Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB250 3L Light Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB250 3L Light Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB251 2L White Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CH216A CH217A CH218A CH219A CH220A CH221A CQ123A Table 3-2 Cleaning supplies Printhead flush HP UV Printhead Flush Part number - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 27
to install the optional White Ink Upgrade Kit and then perform a white ink conversion. See Order accessories on page 55 for ordering instructions. Table 4-1 FB500 print modes and maximum print speeds Print mode Maximum speed, CMYKcm, CMYK, CMYK+W Maximum speed, white flood 1 Max DPI - Saturated - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 28
not available for white ink jobs) 80 sqm/h Viewing distance: far away 861 sqft/h Maximum speed, white flood 2.7 sqm/h 29 sqft/h n/a 4.1 sqm/h 44 sqft/h 5.1 sqm/h 55 sqft/h 7.9 sqm/h 85 sqft/h 9.0 sqm/h 97 sqft/h n/a n/a n/a The graph below shows the relative print speeds - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 29
disk, even when the printer power is cycled on and off. When the number of stored jobs reaches the printer's storage capacity, subsequent print jobs will be printed but not stored. If a job is too large to be saved, it is simply discarded from memory after printing. If a complete print job has been - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 30
green. ◦ Print Only - prints without saving the job to disk. ● Press 2-Sided to set up a two-sided print job using Stored Jobs, The printer will prompt While a print job is being received by the printer and saved to its internal hard disk (a process called "spooling,") you can switch the UV lamps on - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 31
after the other, or "nest" them across the width of the media in rows. Position/Eject is available when the printer is configured for sheet-fed media. ● Position options - for print jobs with a width that is less than the width of the media, you can control where the image is positioned (flush - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 32
keep reflective media loaded on the printer when not in use. ◦ Perform a manual purge after printing on reflective media. ◦ Visually inspect the printheads via the service door for ink buildup or ink curing, If observed, clean the printheads (see Clean the print head orifice plates (bi-weekly) on - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 33
and light magenta inks in the printer with white ink. Refer to the White Ink Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions, HP part number CQ114-90006, included in the white ink upgrade accessory kit, for detailed instructions for the upgrade and conversion. Types of white ink printing Many different design - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 34
inks used in wide-format printing have pigments that have a tendency to settle over time. The printer's white ink option incorporates a vibrating homogenizer base that keeps the white ink pigments in suspension without operator intervention. ● Printhead - the automatic printhead servicing (purging - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 35
Home page The Home page is displayed when the printer is first powered on. To switch to the Home page from another page of the software, press the Home icon in the Activity Tray. 1 Ready icon - displays when the printer is ready to print. One or more Warning informational messages may be present - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 36
but maintains vacuum to the printheads to prevent ink leakage. The fans over the service station also continue to run. Wake powers up the printer components. The printer goes into sleep mode automatically after a user-defined period of time, and "wakes" automatically when a print job is received or - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 37
The messages are dismissed by correcting the condition, or by pressing the applicable button on the Detail screen. Figure 6-2 Home page with Attention message and View Attentions button 10 11 Printing page Figure 6-3 Printing page ENWW Printing page 31 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 38
media, you can choose various levels of precision for finding the left (user end), right (service end), and front edges of the media. First, the printer prompts you to select a measurement frequency (trade-off between precision and speed): ◦ Measure only on first load - measure only once, after you - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 39
asks you whether to stop printing with a Warning message, or if printing stops automatically without a Warning. ● Increase UV Lamp Power - when the printer is no longer fully curing the ink on prints, use this option to incrementally increase the lamp power. If the power needs to be increased again - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 40
you to adjust media handing and printing settings. 4 Configure - configures the printer for a media type. See Configure media on page 9 for instructions. 5 Eject Sheet buttons (when is in the load position, press this button to continue the load process. 34 Chapter 6 Use the control panel ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 41
Visible to Printer, Vacuum Control, Media Roller Use, Media Weight. For instructions, see Configure media on page 9. ● Print Speed Specific Settings - Printing Delay, Lamp Mode. For instructions, see Media Wizard on page 9. Ink page Figure 6-5 Ink page To switch to the Ink page, press the Ink icon - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 42
prime bars are printed. ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink in All Heads - fills all printheads with ink. Typically used only when installing a new printer. ◦ Fill Heads with Ink - fills the printheads that you select with ink. ◦ Empty Heads (Fill With Air) - fills the printheads that you select with - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 43
and support purposes. 6 License - displays the printer software license agreement. Tools menu These are less-frequently used functions such as User Diagnostics that enable the operator to diagnose a problem, Service Printer functions for use by authorized technicians, and the ability to Print Menus - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 44
the elapsed printing time since the task was last performed. User Diagnostics User Diagnostics presents an interactive troubleshooting program to diagnose problems before calling technical support. It walks you through a series of tests and checks for certain printer functions. The printer asks you - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 45
time formats, etc.). These options are also available via the Localization menu (System page > Settings > Localization). System Information Pressing this button displays multiple pages of system information for troubleshooting and support. License Pressing this button displays the printer software - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 46
Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet Mapping ◦ Jet Status Lines ◦ Default Registration Data ● Unfixed Jets Report Printing Options ● Print Position and Eject Settings ● Space After Internal Prints ● *Measure Media (sheet-fed) ● Use Ionizer Bar ● Use Thickness Sensor ● Head - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 47
Air Purge ● Access Carriage ● Print Recover Jets Pattern ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink In All Heads ◦ Fill Heads with Ink ◦ Empty Heads (Fill with Air) ● Ink Filter Counts ● Purge Type ● Low Ink Warning ● Set Auto Purge & Wipe Interval ● Upgrade Printer for White Ink Use (if printer has not been - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 48
◦ Hard Drive ◦ LVDS ◦ Printhead Jet Statistics ◦ Warnings and Actions List ◦ Error History ◦ Log Error History ◦ Log System Info ● Service Printer (for service provider use only) ● Print Menus Printer Settings ● Localization ◦ Units of Measure ◦ Time Format ◦ Date Format ◦ Vacuum Pressure Units - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 49
● UV Lamps Idle Time ● Attention Sorting ● Auto Maintenance Time ● Expert/Novice Messages ● Printer Name ● Network ● Restore All Defaults ENWW Menu tree 43 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 50
44 Chapter 6 Use the control panel ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 51
When printheads have been moved or replaced (by an authorized service provider) Auto Bidirectional or Manual Bidirectional, and Head-to-Head If Auto Calibrations do not improve print quality, or if printing on transparent or other media that cannot be detected by the printer Manual Calibrations - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 52
are no obvious jetting problems, the printhead Y calibration (a factory calibration) may need to be performed again. In this case, contact HP or your authorized service provider. Auto calibrations The printer's piezo printheads are aligned by the installer. Head and bidirectional calibrations should - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 53
between print swaths (too much advance) or overlapping swaths (too little advance). 1. On the Manual Calibrations menu, press Media Feed. 2. Press the Yes button to proceed. The control panel displays the following options: 990 mm (39 in) calibration - sheet fed only, uses the printer's onboard - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 54
. The control panel displays this prompt: Print a manual bidi registration page? 3. Press Yes.. The control panel displays controls that enable you to position the registration pattern on the media. This enables you to feed the same sheet of media into the printer multiple times without 48 Chapter - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 55
is a two-part process: ● Print a registration pattern. ● Enter the X registration data for each head. NOTE: This is the manual version of AutoH2H Calibration (see Auto calibrations on page 46). 1. Press Calibrate from the Printing page, then press Manual Calibrations in the menu. 2. Press Printhead - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 56
). TIP: For best results, print the prime bars and purge the printheads as necessary to ensure the maximum number of working jets. See Ink page on page 35 for instructions. 1. Press Calibrate from the Printing page, then press Manual Calibrations in the menu. 2. Press Manual Jet Mapping in the menu - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 57
pattern from a recent print, you can use it to calibrate the heads. Press Cancel and go to the next step. Otherwise, press Proceed.. The printer prints a jet map test pattern. If a line segment is missing or broken, the jet number shown next to it is out. A code letter if present provides - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 58
Clear Individual Bad Jets, the control panel displays the following prompt: Head 1: Press Proceed (►) to clear a bad jet. 1. Press ▲ and ▼ to select a head number, then press Proceed (►). The control panel displays a numeric keyboard that you can use to enter the number of the bad jet. 2. Enter the - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 59
The head selection screen appears. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any other printhead, or press n to return to the menu. Clear All Bad Jets When you select Clear All Bad Jets, the control panel displays the following prompt: Are you sure you want to clear ALL reported bad jets? ● Press Cancel to - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 60
54 Chapter 7 Calibrate the printer ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 61
about the cleaning kit, see User cleaning on page 57. Name HP Scitex FB500 White Ink Upgrade Kit HP FB251 2L White Scitex Ink Cartridge HP Scitex FB500/950 Printer Cleaning Kit HP Scitex FB500 Extension Tables HP Scitex FB500 Roll-to-Roll Upgrade Kit HP UV Replacement Bulb Product number CQ118A - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 62
56 Chapter 8 Accessories ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 63
9 User cleaning Schedule of tasks The parts and supplies required for these procedures may be purchased as a kit (HP product number CQ121A). Consistent and proper use of this kit will contribute to optimal printer performance, extend lamp and printhead life, reduce the number of service calls, - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 64
in California. Maintenance procedures that do not involve the use of VOCs for cleaning are not affected. Printers located in California should not be cleaned using SolaChrome-UV Printhead Flush, HP UV Printhead Flush (HP product number CH122A) or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) unless other VOC compliance - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 65
the control panel Media Page, press Wizard, then press Print Mode Specific Settings.) The UV lamp bulbs are warranted for 500 hours, but by operating them at low power initially, and increasing the power only when necessary to ensure a full curing of the ink, a service life of 1000 hours is possible - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 66
the top of the user-end lamp. Figure 9-1 Disconnect the user-end auxiliary cable Remove the user-end lamp housing 1. Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp housing by turning the coupling counterclockwise. Figure 9-2 Remove the user-end power cable 60 Chapter 9 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 67
up to remove the lamp housing from the printer. Remove the service-end lamp housing 1. Disconnect the auxiliary cable from the top of the service-end lamp. See Figure 9-1 Disconnect the user-end auxiliary cable on page 60 for location. 2. Remove the lamp power cable from the side of the lamp housing - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 68
the following figure. You can access one of the screws through the access hole in the ionizer bracket, as shown in the following figure. Figure 9-4 Service end screws A B B 4. Lift up to remove the lamp housing from the printer. A 62 Chapter 9 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 69
Remove the old UV lamp bulb NOTE: Wear cotton gloves to protect the reflector and replacement bulb from fingerprints which would reduce bulb life and screws do not drop into the lamp housing. NOTE: Do not bend any of the tabs on the reflectors. ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) 63 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 70
lamps This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: Mercury is present in the UV lamps. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). Install the new UV lamp bulbs 1. Insert the replacement bulb into the lamp housing, pressing it - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 71
Re-install the user-end lamp housing 1. Secure the lamp housing to the lamp assembly using the original two lower silver screws on the user end of the carriage (see screws A in Figure 9-3 User end screws 9-10 Loosening screws to ease installation ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) 65 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 72
-end auxiliary cable on page 60 for location. 4. Connect the lamp power cable to the side of the lamp. See Figure 9-2 Remove the user-end power cable on page 60 for location. 5. Power up the printer. Clean the rail encoder strip (bi-weekly) Ink dust and debris can accumulate on the encoder strip and - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 73
NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid specified at the beginning of this section must be used. 1. From the control panel (System page > - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 74
complete the procedure, press Proceed. The printer repositions the rail and carriage to their home positions. Clean and lubricate rail strips (bi-weekly) Ink the printed media. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 75
-wheel strip 5. Lubricate behind the top area of the rail where the carriage wheels contact. Figure 9-14 Back of top carriage-wheel strip 6. Using a lint-free cloth and Printhead Flush, clean the lower carriage-wheel strip from end to end on the rail (moving the carriage to clean the full length of - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 76
reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Clean the print head orifice plates (bi-weekly) NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 77
cleaning performance. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid specified at the beginning of this section must be used. 1. From the control - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 78
door on the output side of the printer. 4. Using a cloth moistened with head flush, wipe ink and debris from the top of the service station. Figure 9-18 Cleaning the top of the service station 5. Using a lint-free cloth, clean both of the wiper rails on both sides of the wiper carriage. Clean - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 79
From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Clean service station wiper. 2. Press Proceed to continue. 3. Wear cloves, such as latex, to protect your hands from ink. 4. Using a lint-free cloth saturated with head flush (do not use IPA) wipe both sides of the - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 80
19 Location of carriage wheels A D E B C 1. Raise the rail by selecting the following from the printer's control panel: System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance > Clean Carriage Wheels. 2. Press Proceed to continue. The rail and the output roller will raise to the maximum height. You - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 81
4. Clean the top user-end carriage wheel with an IPA moistened cotton swab. 5. Clean the top slanted wheels by inserting an IPA moistened cotton swab into the opening above the wheels (A) and moving the carriage back and forth. ENWW Clean carriage wheels (monthly) 75 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 82
counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Vacuum bottom of carriage (monthly) Clumps of ink and debris can accumulate around the printheads, where the service station's printhead wiper does not reach. This routine uses the printer's internal printhead vacuum cleaner to clean - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 83
liquid specified at the beginning of this section must be used. 1. From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Clean Carriage Home Sensor. 2. Press Proceed to continue. The printer raises the printhead carriage rail and lowers the output roller. 3. Open the - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 84
of the bulbs. Overheating causes printing to stop, which can ruin a print job. 1. From the printer's menu, select System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Replace UV Lamp Filters. 2. Press Proceed to continue. The printer centers the printhead carriage. 3. Remove the original air - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 85
air-cooled area of the electronics box. If the filter becomes clogged, the electronics may overheat, causing performance errors. There are two air intake fans to clean. One is located near the power switch on the user-end of the printer (input side). The other is located in the middle area under the - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 86
the service station wiper (quarterly) The wiper blade deteriorates with use. Replacing User Cleaning and Maintenance), select Replace Service Station Wiper. 2. Press Proceed to continue. 3. Open the service door to access the service station. 4. Move the printhead carriage away from the service - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 87
Secure the wiper blade clamp to the wiper assembly using the original screw. 9. To reset the maintenance counter for this task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Drain waste from service station (quarterly) Waste ink accumulates in the service station until drained. Dispose of the collected - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 88
NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed on the control panel. Instead, the alternative cleaning liquid specified at the beginning of this section must be used. 1. From the control panel (System page > - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 89
Functional specifications Table A-1 HP Scitex UV pigment ink supplies Printheads Ink cartridges 2 heads per color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta. White ink option replaces Light Cyan and Light Magenta with White. Cartridges containing 3 liters of ink: Cyan (CH216A - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 90
Table A-3 Functional specifications (continued) Printheads Cleaning solution 12 HP UV Printhead Flush, 1-liter bottle Within California: Methyl Acetate (CAS# 79-20-9). Physical Table A-4 Dimensions and weights FB500 Printer dimensions (assembled) Height: 153 cm (60 in) Width: 325 cm (128 in) - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 91
Table A-5 Printer power specifications (continued) Input frequency 50/60 Hz Maximum load current 12 A Required electrical circuit (North America/ Japan) 200- NEMA L6-20R Receptacle 230 VAC, 16 Amps, 50 Hz, single phase, with CEE 7/4 or CEE 7/7 wall receptacle CEE 7/4 CEE 7/7 ENWW Power 85 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 92
power cord The printer can use any of the following 4.5 m (14.8 ft) power cords: ● USA: HP part number 8120-6903 ● Europe: HP part number 8120-6899 ● Cord without connector to electric outlet (for use with customersupplied connector): HP part number 8120-6895 Optional auxiliary power for ink - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 93
procedures, refer to your application software documentation or the other documentation listed on page iv of this manual. ● Troubleshooting checklist ● Warranty claims ● CallMe@hp ● HP Customer Care Troubleshooting checklist Before you troubleshoot your printer, make sure that it is properly - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 94
(see Ink page on page 35). Since automatic head maintenance cannot occur when the printer is powered down, keep the printer powered on at all times if possible. If automatic head maintenance does not occur for an extended period, manual purging may be necessary to restore the printheads to working - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 95
between your third-party support and HP, but again only at the request of an HP support representative. Refer to the documentation CD-ROM disc that comes with the printer for more information: ● CallMe@hp Network Security Guide, which discusses the technology used in CallMe@hp as it relates to - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 96
6160 Venezuela: 58 212 278 8666 / 0 800 474 68368 CC LAR Nextel: (5255) 1088 0884; ID 52*20115*51 CC LAR e-Mail: [email protected] CC LAR Fax: +52 55 5258 6377 90 Appendix B Troubleshooting ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 97
using a printer that is in good working order: ● The printer was properly installed by an HP-authorized service technician, in a facility and environment that meets HP specifications as published in the Site Preparation Guide. ● The printer has the latest version of the embedded software (firmware - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 98
detailed operating instructions, refer to the RIP user guide. Choose a resolution The print resolution is determined by the print mode (see Table 4-1 FB500 print modes and maximum print speeds on page 21). There is no resolution setting on the printer. ● For most images, use a 600x600 dpi print mode - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 99
by the printer is the result of the interaction of numerous factors, listed below. Correction of errors in color reproduction may involve adjustments in more than one of these factors. ● Installation and initial calibrations (performed by an authorized service technician) ◦ Head height ◦ Printheads - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 100
94 Appendix C Image quality tips ENWW - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 101
requirements 1 Extended power down 2 Extension tables 55 F Firmware update 8 G General Media Settings Feed Method 10 Use Rollers 10 Vacuum Fan Level 10 Visible to Printer 10 Weight 10 H Head height default 2 Home page 29 HP accessories 55 HP Embedded Web Server 7 HP ink supplies ordering 20 - HP Scitex FB500 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 102
O Operating requirements 1 P Parts overview 4 Position and eject options 25 Power 2 Preventive maintenance 57 Print Mode Specific Settings 10 Print modes 21 Print speeds 21 Printer specifications 83 Printer usage data 8 Printhead flush ordering 20 Printhead X Calibration 49 Printing nested output 25
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