HP Scitex FB550 User Guide - Page 4

Table of contents

1

Introduction

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1

Operating requirements

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2

Important operating notes

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3

Safety warnings

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4

Quick tour

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5

Special features

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7

Use the HP Embedded Web Server

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8

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Configure and load media

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10

Configure media

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11

Work with the rigid media tables

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13

Load rigid media

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14

Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder

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19

3

Load inks

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21

Load inks

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22

Order ink supplies

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24

4

Printing jobs

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25

Available print modes

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26

Stored jobs

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28

Position and eject options

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30

Printing tips

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30

5

Use white ink

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32

White ink option overview

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33

Types of white ink printing

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33

White ink maintenance

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33

6

Use the control panel

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34

Overview

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35

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Section	Page
Introduction	8
Operating requirements	9
Electrical	9
Environmental	9
RIP	9
Important operating notes	10
Safety warnings	11
Quick tour	12
Special features	14
Printheads	14
Ink system	14
Media handling	14
Calibration	14
Performance and ease-of-use	15
Use the HP Embedded Web Server	15
Connect to the HP Embedded Web Server	15
Display the printer status	15
Display the current control panel image	15
Set the date and time	15
Download a printer events file	16
Update the printer software	16
Transfer a custom media definition	16
Display job accounting information	16
Display printer usage data	16
Configure and load media	17
Configure media	18
Media Wizard	18
Work with the rigid media tables	20
Load rigid media	21
Use the camera to locate the sheets	22
Quick Load	23
Multi-sheet N-Up	24
Multi-sheet printing (same dimensions)	25
Multi-sheet printing (different dimensions)	25
Load roll-fed media with table-top roll holder	26
Use the camera to locate the media	27
Load inks	28
Load inks	29
Unload an empty ink box	29
Load a full ink box	29
Order ink supplies	31
Printing jobs	32
Available print modes	33
Stored jobs	35
Thumbnail screen	35
Properties screen	36
Position and eject options	37
Printing tips	37
Use white ink	39
White ink option overview	40
Types of white ink printing	40
White ink maintenance	40
Use the control panel	41
Overview	42
Home page	42
Attention messages	43
Printing page	44
Printing Options menu	45
Media page	47
Media Settings menu	47
Ink page	48
Maintenance menu	48
System page	49
Tools menu	50
User Cleaning and Maintenance	50
User Diagnostics	50
Service Printer	51
Print Menus	51
Settings menu	51
Language Selection	51
System Information	51
License	52
Menu tree	52
Printing page	52
Media page	53
Ink page	53
System page	53
Calibrate the printer	56
When to calibrate	57
AutoJet	57
Automatic calibrations	58
Manual calibrations	58
Media Feed Calibration	59
Manual BiDi Registration	60
Printhead X Calibration	61
Manual Jet Mapping	62
Report Individual Bad Jets	63
Clear Individual Bad Jets	64
View Current Bad Jets	64
Clear All Bad Jets for a Head	64
Clear All Bad Jets	65
Default Registration Data	65
Unfixed Jets Report	65
Linearization	65
Specialty printing options	66
How to print selective gloss	67
How to print relief texture	71
Accessories	80
Order accessories	80
User cleaning	81
Schedule of tasks	82
Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance	83
Clean and lubricate rail strips	84
Clean the carriage encoder strip	85
Clean the printheads	86
Clean the carriage home sensor	88
Clean the service-station wiper rails	89
Clean the service-station wiper	90
Clean the carriage wheels	91
Vacuum the bottom of the carriage	94
Replace the UV lamp filters	95
Clean the electronics box filters	96
Replace the service station wiper	97
Clean ionizer needles	98
Drain waste ink container	99
Clean the media thickness sensor	100
Clean the cover exhaust fans	101
Replace the UV lamp bulbs	101
Specifications	110
Functional specifications	111
Physical specifications	112
Power specifications	112
Environmental specifications	114
Troubleshooting	115
Troubleshooting checklist	116
Warranty claims	117
CallMe@hp	117
HP Customer Care	118
North America	118
Europe, Middle East, and Africa	118
Asia and Pacific	118
Latin America	118
Image quality tips	120
Startup and check jet health	121
Start with the printer in good working order	121
Load media correctly	121
Check jet health	122
RIP settings	122
Choose a resolution	122
Choose a color profile	122
Color matching	123

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