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Supported substrate types

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Handle the substrate Key to substrates A. Frontlit B. Opaque C. Backlit D. Green E. Vinyl Calendered F. Vinyl Cast G. Perforated Material H. Polyester I. Polypropylene J. Woven Polyester K. Knitted Polyester L. BlueBack M. Backlit Paper N. Offset O. Yupo P. Mesh Q. Canvas R. Photo S. Uncoated Tyvek T. Surface Treated Tyvek U. Static Cling V. Woven Polyethylene Supported substrate types For information on new substrates, see http://www.hp.com/go/LX820/solutions/ or http://www.hp.com/go/LX850/solutions/. Category Type Banners Self-adhesive Film PVC Scrim Banner Frontlit - 100%, 150%, 250% PVC Scrim Banner Backlit - 100%, 150%, 250% Green Banner - 100%, 150%, 250% HP Durable Frontlit Scrim Banner HP Outdoor Frontlit Scrim Banner HP HDPE Reinforced Banner Vinyl - Calendared - 100%, 150%, 250% Vinyl - Cast - 100%, 150%, 250% Perforated Vinyl/Punch Window - 100%, 150%, 250% HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl HP One View Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl HP PVC-free Gloss Adhesive Film Polyester Film - 100%, 150%, 250% Fabric Polyester Fabric - 100%, 150%, 250% HP Wrinkle-free Flag with liner HP Heavy Textile Banner HP Light Textile Display Banner - 150%, 250% Color Applications calib. Yes Banners, POP, flags, track covers, wall murals No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vehicle wraps, car/bus/track fleets, floors, signs Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Bus shelters, airport ads, POP, street ads No Outdoor flags, wall murals, interior decoration Yes No No 20 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW

Section	Page
Introduction	5
The printer's main features	5
Documentation	6
Main components	6
Front view	6
Rear view	7
Ink collector kit (LX850 only)	7
Printer Configuration	8
The front panel	8
Printer software	10
Safety precautions	10
General safety guidelines	10
Electrical shock hazard	11
Heat hazard	11
Fire hazard	12
Mechanical hazard	12
Heavy substrate hazard	13
Ink handling	13
Warnings and cautions	13
Warning labels	13
Emergency stop buttons	15
Basic setup options	16
Turn the printer on and off	16
Change the language of the front-panel display	18
Change the units of measurement	18
Turn the buzzer on and off	19
Change the front-panel display contrast	19
Start the HP Internal Print Server	19
Change the language of the HP Internal Print Server	19
Set the HP Internal Print Server preferences	19
Handle the substrate	22
Overview	22
Applications	22
POP applications	22
Vehicle wrap applications	22
Other applications	23
Match applications to substrate types	23
Supported substrate types	24
Substrate tips	25
General tips	25
Tips for specific substrates	26
Substrate configurations	27
Set the carriage beam position	29
Prepare to print	30
The substrate edge holders	31
Removal and replacement	31
The ink collector kit (LX850 only)	32
Kit components	32
Install the kit	32
Uninstall the kit	35
The curing plates	36
Textile and backlit substrates	36
All other substrates	37
Load a roll onto the spindle	37
Single-roll printing and double-sided printing	37
Dual-roll printing	38
Load a roll into the printer	42
Load a roll (roll-to-roll configuration)	42
Load a roll (dual roll-to-roll configuration)	47
Load a roll (roll-to-free-fall configuration) (LX850 only)	52
Load a roll (roll-to-free-fall with collector configuration) (LX850 only)	57
Load a roll with the 'Substrate Loading Tool'	60
Double-sided printing	62
Unload a roll	66
View information about the substrate	67
Substrate presets	67
Create a new substrate preset	67
Prepare the printer for a new substrate	69
Create and name the new preset	69
Fine-tune the settings in your new preset	71
Adjust the printing workflow for optimum color performance	77
Export your new preset and profiles	77
Edit a substrate preset	77
Remove a substrate preset	77
Handle the ink system	78
Ink system components	78
Ink cartridges	78
Printheads	78
Printhead cleaner roll	79
Aerosol filters	79
Ink deposits	79
How to work with ink system components	79
Remove an ink cartridge	79
Insert an ink cartridge	80
Remove a printhead	81
Insert a printhead	82
Check the status of the ink system	84
How to order supplies	84
How to recycle supplies	85
Printing options	86
HP Internal Print Server menus	86
Manage print jobs	87
Add a job from the RIP	87
Rotate a job	89
Manage the print queue	89
Delete a job	91
Layout method	91
Step and Repeat	91
Tiling	92
Double-sided	93
Create a job	94
Nesting	100
The Choose Image File window	100
The Job Properties window	100
The Advanced Nesting Arrangement window	101
CallMe@HP	102
Accessories	103
How to order accessories	103
Printer specifications	104
Functional specifications	104
Physical specifications	106
Memory specifications	106
Power specifications	106
Air supply requirements (pneumatic spindle)	107
Air pressure supply	107
Pneumatic connector	108
Ecological specifications	108
Environmental specifications	108
Acoustic specifications	108
Preset creation flowchart	109
Glossary	110