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Introduction

The printer's main features

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1

Documentation

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1

Main components

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2

The front panel

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4

Printer software

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6

Safety precautions

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6

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Basic setup options

Turn the printer on and off

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11

Change the language of the front-panel display

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13

Change the units of measurement

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13

Turn the buzzer on and off

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13

Change the front-panel display contrast

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13

Start the HP Internal Print Server

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13

Change the language of the HP Internal Print Server

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14

Set the HP Internal Print Server preferences

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14

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Handle the substrate

Overview

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16

Substrate tips

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19

Substrate configurations

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21

Set the carriage beam position

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22

Prepare to print

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23

The substrate edge holders

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24

The ink collector kit (LX800 only)

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25

The curing plates (LX800 only)

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30

The curing fans switch (LX800 only)

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31

Load a roll onto the spindle

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32

Load a roll onto the spindle

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36

Load a roll into the printer

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39

Unload a roll

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57

View information about the substrate

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57

Substrate presets

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57

Create a new substrate preset

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58

Edit a substrate preset

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67

Remove a substrate preset

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67

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Section	Page
Introduction	5
The printer's main features	5
Documentation	5
Main components	6
LX600 front view	6
LX600 rear view	6
LX800 front view	7
LX800 rear view	8
Ink collector kit (LX800 only)	8
The front panel	8
Printer software	10
Safety precautions	10
General safety guidelines	10
Electrical shock hazard	11
Heat hazard	11
Fire hazard	11
Mechanical hazard	12
Heavy substrate hazard	12
Ink handling	12
Warnings and cautions	12
Warning labels	12
Emergency stop buttons	14
Basic setup options	15
Turn the printer on and off	15
Change the language of the front-panel display	17
Change the units of measurement	17
Turn the buzzer on and off	17
Change the front-panel display contrast	17
Start the HP Internal Print Server	17
Change the language of the HP Internal Print Server	18
Set the HP Internal Print Server preferences	18
Handle the substrate	20
Overview	20
Applications	20
POP applications	20
Vehicle wrap applications	20
Other applications	20
Match applications to substrate types	21
Supported substrate types	22
Substrate tips	23
General tips	23
Tips for specific substrates	24
Substrate configurations	25
Set the carriage beam position	26
Prepare to print	27
The substrate edge holders	28
Removal and replacement	29
The ink collector kit (LX800 only)	29
Kit components	30
Install the kit	30
Uninstall the kit	33
The curing plates (LX800 only)	34
Textile and backlit substrates	34
All other substrates	35
The curing fans switch (LX800 only)	35
Load a roll onto the spindle	36
Single-roll printing	36
Dual-roll printing	36
Load a roll onto the spindle	40
Single-roll printing	40
Dual-roll printing	40
Load a roll into the printer	43
Load a roll (roll-to-roll configuration)	44
Load a roll (dual roll-to-roll configuration)	49
Load a roll (roll-to-free-fall configuration) (LX800 only)	53
Load a roll (roll-to-free-fall with collector configuration) (LX800 only)	59
Unload a roll	61
View information about the substrate	61
Substrate presets	61
Create a new substrate preset	62
Prepare the printer for a new substrate	63
Create and name the new preset	64
Fine-tune the settings in your new preset	65
Adjust the printing workflow for optimum color performance	71
Export your new preset and profiles	71
Edit a substrate preset	71
Remove a substrate preset	71
Handle the ink system	72
Ink system components	72
Ink cartridges	72
Printheads	72
Printhead cleaner roll	73
Aerosol filters	73
Ink deposits	73
How to work with ink system components	73
Remove an ink cartridge	73
Insert an ink cartridge	74
Remove a printhead	75
Insert a printhead	76
Check the status of the ink system	78
How to order supplies	78
How to recycle supplies	79
Printing options	80
HP Internal Print Server menus	80
Manage print jobs	80
Add a job from the RIP	80
Rotate a job	82
Manage the print queue	83
Delete a job	85
Layout method	85
Step and Repeat	85
Tiling	86
Nesting	87
The Choose Image File window	87
The Job Properties window	88
The Advanced Nesting Arrangement window	89
CallMe@HP	89
Accessories	90
How to order accessories	90
Printer specifications	91
Functional specifications	91
Physical specifications	92
Memory specifications	92
Power specifications	92
Air supply requirements (pneumatic spindle)	94
Air pressure supply	94
Pneumatic connector	94
Ecological specifications	94
Environmental specifications	94
Acoustic specifications	95
Preset creation flowchart	96
Glossary	97

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