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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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 6
80 Drain waste from service station (quarterly 81 Clean the media thickness sensor roller (quarterly 81 Appendix A Specifications ...83 Functional specifications ...83 Physical ...84 Power ...84 Environmental ...86 Appendix B Troubleshooting ...87 Troubleshooting checklist ...87 Warranty claims - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 7
into the same circuit as the printer. Environmental ● Make sure the room is well ventilated, with a temperature and relative humidity 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 8
if idle for a user-define period of time. If automatic head maintenance does not occur for an extended period, manual purging may be necessary to restore the printheads to working condition (see Startup and check jet health on page 91). If all power is lost to the printer, ink will drip from the - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 9
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 of the customer; no specific HP only by authorized service providers, and - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 10
Quick tour Figure 1-1 Input side 1. Touch-screen control panel 2. UV-filtered observation windows 3. Exhaust vents 4. Rigid media alignment pins 5. Electronics box (inside enclosure) 6. Data ports 7. Main power switch 8. Main power, takeup system power inlet ports, - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 13
to assist the 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 15
printer will accept a print job, it must be configured for a specific for you to review. See Media Wizard 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 17
to be 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 quality, and to provide a ground path to discharge the electrostatic charge from synthetic media. The - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 18
to the printer as described in these instructions. When not . If sheet-fed media feed problems occur, make sure the accessory the fixed support assembly first, then over the folding support, and adjust the table wheels up or edges. ● Short Media - enables printing on sheets that are not long enough - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 19
under the printhead carriage rail head height at this time. 7. Select the media length from the list, or enter a length manually print job from the RIP or print a Stored Job from the printer. For multiple copy jobs ejected to the output side of the printer, the printer rows. This speeds throughput by - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 20
by locating the leading edge near the user and service sides on subsequent loads. ● One head height off the media. 3. Press Sheet Ready on the control panel. The printer is ready to receive the next job from the RIP or Stored Jobs on the printer. Multi-sheet N-UP Multi-sheet N-UP allows you to print - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 22
the correct media thickness. The printer can detect the thickness of sheet-fed media only if the media is loaded under the media thickness sensor, which is located at the user end of the carriage rail. For roll-fed media (if enabled), use the manufacturer's specification or use a caliper to measure - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 23
24. Enter the media length or press Cancel for an undefined length. The printer measures the media width. 25. On the Front Page screen, press Proceed. 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 24
18 Chapter 2 Configure and load media ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 25
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 and recorded on its corresponding - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 28
Table 4-2 FB700 print modes and maximum print speeds Print mode Maximum speed, CMYKcm, CMYK, CMYK+W 1 Max DPI - Saturated: for printing on backlit media) Viewing Signage: longer distance viewing signage (not available 34.0 sqm/h for white ink jobs) 366 sqft/h Viewing distance: 3-5 m (10-16 ft) - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 29
Figure 4-1 Speed and image quality by print mode Q sqm/h (sqft/h) Stored jobs When you send a print job to the printer, you can save the job automatically on the printer's hard disk drive, on a rotating first-in-first-out (FIFO) basis. You can "lock" a job to prevent it from being rotated out, but - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 30
that is different from the original job may result in a color shift. TIP: 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 or off as desired, rather than wait for the entire job to be spooled - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 32
UV light onto the printheads, which will cure the ink over time and clog the ink jets. To minimize this: ◦ Do not 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 34
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 and wiping) must be supplemented with manual printhead cleaning, to enable - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 35
printer's current status, and enables you to interact with the printer, respond to an error provides various forms of online user assistance: online help, interactive printer is ready to print. One or more Warning informational messages may be present (see Attention messages on page 30), but printing - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 38
(print and save, print only, save only), number of stored jobs, number of locked jobs. See Stored jobs on page 23 for details. ● UV 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 39
space. This option increases the printer's effective speed (throughput). ● Top Gutters - allows you to turn On or Off the gutter data at the top edge of the print, which shows the job name, ink, media, date and time printed, print mode, lamps setting, printer, embedded software version, plus write - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 40
See Configure media on page 9 for details. 3 Settings - enbles 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 sheet fed media is loaded) - ejects the media sheet to - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 41
Method, 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 45
use DHCP or manually configure a static IP address. (System page > Settings > Network) A static IP address makes it easier to bookmark the printer's HP Embedded Web Server system information for troubleshooting and support. License Pressing this button displays the printer software license agreement - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 46
roll-fed printing is enabled. Printing page Calibrate Printer ● Auto Calibrations ◦ AutoBidi Calibration ◦ Auto Head X Calibration ◦ AutoJet Calibration ◦ Full AutoSet ◦ AutoSet Summary ● Manual Calibrations ◦ Media Feed Calibration ◦ Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 47
● General Media Settings ● Print Mode Specific Settings Ink page Maintenance ● Check Jet Health ● Perform An 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 48
User Diagnostics ◦ Carriage Motion ◦ Rail Motion ◦ Calibration ◦ Verify H2H Y Alignment ◦ Print Quality ◦ Service Station ◦ Vacuum Pressure ◦ Hard Drive ◦ LVDS ◦ Printhead Jet Statistics ◦ Warnings and Actions List ◦ Error History ◦ Log Error History ◦ Log System Info ● Service Printer (for service - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 50
44 Chapter 6 Use the control panel ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 51
not operating properly. You can also run the Manual Calibrations if necessary. Head calibrations. Run Manual when calibrating transparent or other media that the onboard digital image sensor cannot calibrate. Aligns printheads, allows you to map out specific inkjets. Not normally needed except when - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 53
or color calibration (as supported by the RIP). See Linearization on page 53. NOTE: The manual BiDi and X head calibrations are time-consuming and can be error-prone, but is necessary when calibrating transparent media or other media that the printer's digital image sensor cannot calibrate - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 54
placement is accurate in both directions along the X axis (along the direction of printhead travel). The bidirectional registration pattern consists of a series of vertical lines. Half the pixels in this pattern are printed in one direction, half of them in the other direction. When the pixels are - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 55
of ink is essential for optimal print quality. This is possible only if you register all printheads in the printhead assembly to each other in the X (along the length of the platen) direction. This is a two-part process: ● Print a registration pattern. ● Enter the X registration data for each head - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 57
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 further information: ● R - no replacement ● S - user disqualified - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 58
the bad jets by number. 2. Press Proceed (►) to return to the head selection screen. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each head you want to check for bad jets. 4. When you are finished viewing of jets that were cleared on the selected printhead. 4. Press ►. 52 Chapter 7 Calibrate the printer ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 59
head selection screen appears. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any other printhead mapping ("unfixed" inkjets). For each combination of ink color and print mode, "No" means there are no unfixed printing and reading color test patches, and calibrating the printer to ensure that the expected and printed - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 60
54 Chapter 7 Calibrate the printer ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 62
56 Chapter 8 Accessories ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 64
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 measures are in place. This includes the use of any product samples which came with the printer when it was purchased. Dispose of - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 65
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. Replace - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 66
the auxiliary cable from 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 67
end screws B B A 3. LIft 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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. contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org). Install the new UV lamp bulbs 1. Insert the replacement - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 71
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 on page 61 for locations). ● If you have difficultly fitting Figure 9-10 Loosening screws to ease installation ENWW Replace UV lamp bulb (500-1000 hours) 65 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 72
using the original two silver screws on the service end of the carriage (see screws A in Figure 9-4 Service end screws on page 62 for locations). 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 task and complete the procedure, press Proceed. Clean ionizer needles (quarterly) Ink dust and debris can collect on the ionizer needles which degrades its ability - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 74
particles become obstacles and friction for the carriage wheels, which can appear as repeating output anomalies on the printed media. 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 75
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 the - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 76
9-15 Lower carriage-wheel strip 8. To 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 77
and lubricate the service station rails (monthly) Cleaning and lubricating the wiper rails keeps the wiper motion moving smoothly for best cleaning performance. NOTE: Users of printers in California must disregard all references to the Printhead Flush or IPA in the instructions or when displayed - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 78
forth on the rails to spread the lubricant evenly. Clean service station wiper (monthly) Clumps of ink can accumulate around the wiper blades. If not cleaned off, the wipers can press the clumps of ink into the printhead orifices, which can clog the printhead jets. 72 Chapter 9 User cleaning ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 79
particles become obstacles and friction for the carriage wheels, which can appear as repeating output anomalies on the printed media. 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 80
selecting the following from the printer's control panel: System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance > Clean Carriage Wheels. 2. Press Proceed to . 3. Clean the top service-end wheel by placing an IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) moistened cotton swab against the side of the wheel (A in photo below) - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 82
carriage wheels 7. To reset the maintenance 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 83
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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 84
Replace the UV lamp filters (quarterly) Lamp filters keep ink dust and 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 85
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 user-end enclosure in the area indicated by (A) in the figure below. If the chassis wheels are still attached to the printer, rotate the wheel out - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 86
From the control panel (System page > Tools > 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 station. 5. Remove the screw (A in the figure - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 87
. Dispose of the collected ink according to local regulations. 1. Place the waste ink container (included with the printer) beneath the waste ink spigot, under the media drive belt at the service end of the printer. 2. From the control panel (System page > Tools > User Cleaning and Maintenance - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 89
A Specifications 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: - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 90
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 83 lb) Extension tables (each): 59 kg (130 lb) FB700 Height: 153 cm (60 in) Width: 412 cm ( - HP Scitex FB700 | 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) 200-240 VAC, 20 Amps, 60 Hz, single phase, - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 92
A-5 Printer power specifications (continued) Required 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 93
question 3. NO: Check the following: ● There may be a hardware problem with the printer's internal components. Follow the diagnostic routine on the control panel to determine the problem. Write down any error codes and call technical services as directed by the control panel. 3. Can you send a file - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 94
to the RIP) to check this. 5. Is the print quality good? YES: Then the problem is not covered in this checklist. Contact Technical Services. NO: Check the following: ● Banding or general poor image quality - the printheads may need to be calibrated (see Calibrate the printer on page 45). One or more - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 97
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) installed. ● The printer hardware is working, and has been - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 98
. RIP settings For 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 - HP Scitex FB700 | 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 FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 100
94 Appendix C Image quality tips ENWW - HP Scitex FB700 | HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - User Guide - Page 101
wheels 73 carriage-wheel strips 68 electronics box filters 79 ionizer needles 67 Maintenance reminders 57 printheads 70 rail encoder strip 66 Replace UV lamp builbs 59 service station wiper 72 service station wiper (replace) 80 service station wiper rails 71 UV lamp filters (replace) 78 waste ink - HP Scitex FB700 | 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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