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HP 5000 Cut Sheet Printers Installation Manual Model D640 (Printer and Accessories) - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 2
HP 5000 D640 Cut Sheet Printer Installation Manual (for Printer and Accessories) Hewlett-Packard Company HP Part No. C5620-90015 E1196 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 3
USA. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated, stored HP-GL/2, Bi-Tronics Adobe Systems, Inc: PostScript Centronics Data Computer Corporation: Centronics Apple Computer, Inc.: Apple Talk, Local Talk Novel, Inc.: Netware Other product names mentioned in this manual - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 4
a procedure which, if done incorrectly or inattentively, could damage or destroy part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION note until fully understood and met. The following conventions are used throughout this manual: NOTE: Notes contain important information set off from the text - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 5
procedure. WARNING: The printer is equipped with safety interlock switches on most of its covers. The switches disable parts of the printer when the covers to this document to: Hewlett-Packard Company HP 5000 Printers - MS 44MC System Peripherals Operation 19111 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, California - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 6
Manuals The HP 5000 D640 User Manual, contains all the information needed to operate Hewlett-Packard D640 printers. The HP 5000 D640 Service Manual Service, or Installation Manuals. The HP 5000 D640 Paper Specifications Guide, C5620-90001, explains the various kinds of papers usable in the printer, - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 7
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 2-47 Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays 2-60 Procedure 11: Installing Function Code 2-71 Procedure 12: Setting the Date and Time 2-76 Procedure 13: Printing a Setup Report 2-79 Troubleshooting 2-81 Procedure 14: Securing the Printer 2-82 Procedure 15: Paper - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 8
3-11 Procedure 3: Setting the Printer's Communication Interface 3-21 Procedure 4: Confirm the Connection 3-26 Interface Troubleshooting 3-27 Chapter 4 Accessories Accessories 4-3 Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation 4-4 Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 4-16 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 9
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction 1-1 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 10
D640 printer. This installation manual is written in a logical, step by step format for quick and easy installation of the D640 printer questions or problems during the installation, you can call Hewlett-Packard and receive immediate assistance. See Warranty and Support for support telephone numbers - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 11
Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Installation 2-1 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 12
Preparation Site Preparation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing your printer. You may have purchased one of the following D640 accessories: • PostScript • Additional memory • Custom tray • High-Capacity Input (HCI) • High-Capacity Output (HCO) Install them only after you - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 13
your site. To ensure reliable operation, do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the exterior of the printer. Ventilation slots Printer 33.5 in. (850 mm) 84.3 in. (2140 mm) 25.2 in. (640 mm) Operating Side 25.6 in. (650 mm) 33.5 in. (850 mm) 23.0 in. (585 mm) 90.0 in. (2285 mm - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 14
Site Preparation Installation 40.5 in. 1030 mm LTR LTR LTR 23.0 in. 585 mm 1.4 in. 35 mm 25.2 in. 640 mm Figure 2-3 Physical Dimensions (Front and Right Side View) Without HCI or HCO 40.5 in. (1030 mm) LTR LTR LTR 23.0 in. (585 mm) 55. - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 15
Door, on page 2-25 • Procedure 6: Installing Ozone Filter and Manual Pocket, on page 2-39 • Procedure 7: Removing Paper Tray Packing Material, on page 2-41 • Procedure 8: Powering On the Printer, on page 2-43 • Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies, on page 2-47 • Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 16
least two boxes comprising the printer installation; two more if you have purchased the High Capacity Input (HCI) and High Capacity Output (HCO). The printer and starter kit boxes are illustrated in Figure 2-5. Unpacking instructions STARTER KIT PRINTER Figure 2-5 Printer Boxes Installation 2-7 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 17
Installation Boxes 1. Cut the plastic strap as shown in Figure 2-6. STARTER KIT Unpacking instructions Figure 2-6 Cutting Plastic Strap 2. Remove Starter Kit box from the top of the printer. 3. Proceed to Procedure 2: Opening the Starter Kit. NOTE: If you purchased any accessories, do not open - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 18
on page 2-7, and examine the contents, shown in Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. The Starter Kit contains the supplies necessary to set up the printer for immediate use (see Figure 2-8). Check the contents of the starter kit box to make sure you have all of the components listed in Table 2-2. - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 19
NOT open the individual component boxes or bags at this time. Fuser Drum Transfer assembly Cleaning Cloths Manuals Power Cord Paper Size Labels Function Code Floppy Manual Pocket Holder Toner Developer Cleaning Brush Ozone Filter Figure 2-8 Starter Kit Box Contents (Packed) 2-10 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 20
Toner bottle Developer bottle Cleaning brush Installation manual User manual Technical Reference manual Paper Specification manual the correct voltage for your installation. The fuser comes in two versions, 120-127VAC or 200-240VAC. 120 -127VAC is more commonly used in North America; 200 -240 VAC - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 21
shipping materials in case they are needed to transport the printer to a new location. Instructions for packing your printer for shipment are included in Packing and Shipping. WARNING: The printer weighs 298 pounds (135 kg). Moving the printer requires two people. 1. Use fingers or pliers to turn - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 22
Procedure 3: Unpacking the Printer 3. Lower the ramp and then remove the lid as shown in Figure 2-10. Installation Figure 2-10 Removing Lid Installation 2-13 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 23
Procedure 3: Unpacking the Printer 4. Remove the cardboard sleeve as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Removing Sleeve 2-14 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 24
Installation Procedure 3: Unpacking the Printer 5. Cut the tape holding the lower shipping retainers and remove them as shown in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12 Removing the Shipping Retainers 6. Remove the nylon cover. Installation 2-15 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 25
Procedure 3: Unpacking the Printer 7. Remove the wrench taped to the pallet, as shown in Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13 Removing the Wrench 2-16 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 26
Use the wrench to raise all four leveling bolts by turning the leveling bolts counterclockwise as far as they will go. See Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14 Raising the Leveling Bolts CAUTION: Make sure all four leveling bolts are fully raised before moving the printer or damage may occur. Installation 2-17 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 27
Procedure 3: Unpacking the Printer 9. Flip the two small wood spacers into the groove on the slope edge of pallet ramp, as shown in Figure 2-15. Groove on slope edge Figure 2-15 Securing Wood Spacers Wooden spacer 2-18 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 28
sliding it down the slope edge of the pallet ramp, as shown in Figure 2-16. Then move the printer to the installation location. Figure 2-16 Unloading the Printer from the Pallet CAUTION: While moving the printer, use two people. Be careful not to subject it to strong vibration. Installation 2-19 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 29
is not close to its final location, please move the printer to its final location before proceeding. 11. Remove all shipping tape attached to the exterior of the printer, as shown in Figure 2-17. Shipping tape ........ Figure 2-17 Exterior Shipping Tape 12. Proceed to Procedure 4: Getting To Know - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 30
features and components. Figure 2-18, identifies the front and side view features of the printer. Control panel LCD Panel (64 x 240 dots) Power save indicator Standby switch ON Function buttons Display Contrast control Ejection unit Paper output tray Front cover - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 31
Figure 2-19, identifies the rear view features of the printer. Mounting holes for manual pocket Parallel interface connector RS 232C/422A interface connector Ozone filter holder HCI connector AC inlet Figure 2-19 Printer Features, Rear View HCO connector Lower connector not used ( for - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 32
Figure 2-20, identifies features inside the front door. Brush holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PULL OUT Location for fuser Location for Drum (Foam Shipping Retainer) Transfer assembly guide Sponge Shipping Retainer Figure 2-20 Printer With Front Door Open Installation 2-23 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 33
Procedure 4: Getting To Know Your Printer Figure 2-21, identifies features inside the upper right cover. Toner filler flap Developer filler flap Toner collector bottle Space for developer purge bottle Figure 2-21 Printer With Upper Right Cover Open Proceed to Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door. - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 34
This procedure describes how to install and prepare the components within the printer's front door. In this procedure you will: • Remove packing material the transfer assembly guide, remove sponge retainer, then lower the guide. See Figure 2-22. Transfer assembly guide Sponge retainer PULL OUT - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 35
Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door 3. Turn Lever b1 to the right to the OPEN position. See Figure 2-23. 4. Pull out foam retainer. Foam retainer Lever b1 PULL OUT Figure 2-23 Removing Foam Retainer 2-26 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 36
Installation Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door 5. Remove magnetic roller protector, as shown in Figure 2-24. Magnetic roller protector Figure 2-24 Removing Magnetic Roller Protector Installation 2-27 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 37
Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door 6. Figure 2-25, shows where the components are installed in this procedure. Space for drum Space for fuser Space for transfer assembly Figure 2-25 Inside the Front Door 2-28 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 38
with the printer components you will be using. Figure 2-26, shows the components shipped in the Starter Kit box after they have been unpacked. Cleaning cloths Manual pocket LGR A3 EXEC LTR A4 B4 LGL A5 B5 Paper size cards Installation Toner Fuser Function Code Floppy Developer Power Cord - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 39
-240V. If you did not receive the correct fuser for your installation, contact your supplier for a replacement. 3. Push the fuser all the way into the printer until it stops. See Figure 2-27, below. Make sure the fuser is properly seated. Fuser Figure 2-27 Installing the Fuser 2-30 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 40
2-32, while following the next two steps. Fuser locking knob Decurler roller knob Figure 2-28 Tighten Fuser Locking Knob 1. Hold the fuser up against the printer using light pressure. 2. Carefully rotate the Decurler Roller Knob clockwise until the fuser seats flush against the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 41
Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door Decurler roller knob Fuser locking knob Figure 2-29 Securing the Fuser 2-32 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 42
Installation Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door Unpacking the Drum 1. Locate the drum packaged in the Starter Kit. See Table 2-8, "Starter Kit Box Contents (Packed)," on page 2-10. 2. Open the vacuum sealed bag containing the drum and remove the contents, as shown in Figure 2-30. 3. Hold the drum - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 43
in Figure 2-31. Push the drum in as far as the it will go to ensure correct positioning. NOTE: Make sure the alignment pins on the printer line up with the alignmentpin holes on the drum. Front handle Guide rails Top handle Drum alignment pins Lever b1 Alignment pin holes Figure 2-31 Inserting - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 44
Installation Procedure 5: Inside the Front Door 3. Gently push the drum unit onto the positioning pins, maintain pressure on the drum, and finger-tighten the Drum Locking Knob clockwise to engage the frame and secure the drum, as shown in Figure 2-32. Drum locking knob Drum locking pins LTR Figure - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 45
located on the end of the transfer assembly, insert the align- ment pin of the transfer assembly into the left rail of the transfer assembly guide at a slight angle and push in until it clicks into place. See Figure 2-33. CAUTION: As you handle the transfer assembly, avoid contact or damage - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 46
Front Door 4. Lift the transfer assembly guide until it locks in place, as shown in Figure 2-34. 5. Turn Lever b1 counterclockwise to the SET position. NOTE: The front door will not close unless Lever b1 is in the SET position. Transfer assembly guide Lever b1 Figure 2-34 Securing Transfer Assembly - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 47
place the cleaning brush in the front door, as shown in Figure 2-35. Front door .......... Cleaning brush holder Figure 2-35 Cleaning Brush Holder 3. Close the printer's front door. 4. Proceed to Procedure 6: Installing Ozone Filter and Manual Pocket. 2-38 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 48
Pocket In this procedure you will: • Install the ozone filter • Install manual pocket Installing the Ozone Filter 1. Locate the ozone filter packaged in the Starter Kit. See Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. 2. Remove and insert the new ozone - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 49
in the Starter Kit. See Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. 2. Remove from box and mount the manual pocket on the rear of the printer. See Figure 2-37. Manual pocket Mounting holes Figure 2-37 Installing the Manual Pocket 3. Proceed to Procedure 7: Removing Paper Tray Packing Material. 2-40 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 50
Installation Procedure 7: Removing Paper Tray Packing Material Procedure 7: Removing Paper Tray Packing Material NOTE: Paper will be added in a later procedure. In this procedure you will: • Remove packing material from paper trays Removing Packing Material From Paper Trays 1. Pull out the paper - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 51
Procedure 7: Removing Paper Tray Packing Material 2. Remove the foam packing material from each tray. See Figure 2-39. Packing material Figure 2-39 Removing Foam Packing Material 3. Close each tray. 4. Proceed to Procedure 8: Powering On the Printer. 2-42 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 52
Kit. See Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. NOTE: Use only the power cord supplied with the printer. This power cord is keyed for your printer and should be used with the printer at all times. WARNING: The printer relies upon grounding for protection against electric shock and to assure compliance with - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 53
2. Insert the power cord plug, female side in the printer and male side in the AC power (grounded) outlet, as shown in Figure 2-40. Grounded outlet Figure 2-40 Connecting the Power Cord Power On the Printer 3. Locate the main power switch and standby switch as shown in Figure 2-41. 2-44 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 54
On the Printer ON ......... Standby switch ON OFF Main power switch Figure 2-41 Standby Switch and Main Power Switch 4. Turn on the main power switch. 5. Turn on the standby switch, as shown in Figure 2-42, by holding the switch in the up position momentarily. 5M0O0D0EL D640 Standby switch - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 55
Open right door and rear flap then Fill new developer then Press Done Done LTR LTR LTR Exit Figure 2-44 Control Panel Screen at Installation Power-On You are now ready to load the toner and developer. The next procedure, Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies, describes these steps. 2-46 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 56
9: Adding New Supplies Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies Before adding the developer as described in Figure 2-44, you need to remove a shipping protector and add toner. In this procedure you will: • Remove plastic shipping protector • Install Toner • Install Developer • Install Developer Purge bottle - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 57
angle to remove plastic protec- tive cover. See Figure 2-46. NOTE: A small amount of toner may spill when this protector is removed. Remove slowly to avoid any spillage. If toner does spill, use the supplied cleaning cloths to clean it up. Clear plastic protector Upper right cover Figure 2-46 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 58
New Supplies Adding Toner 1. Locate and remove the toner bottle from the Starter Kit. See Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. 2. Remove the toner bottle from its packaging. 3. Open the toner fill flap (front flap), as shown in Figure 2-47. Toner fill flap Installation Figure 2-47 Opening the Toner Fill - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 59
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 5. Line up the guide pins on the bottle with the guide pin openings on the toner fill. Insert and turn the toner bottle clockwise 180° to start filling. See Figure 2-49. Toner bottle Guide pin Figure 2-49 Filling the Toner NOTE: It takes about 30 seconds for the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 60
Installation Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 6. When empty, turn the toner bottle counterclockwise 180° and remove, as shown in Figure 2-50. Empty toner bottle Figure 2-50 Removing the Toner Bottle Installation 2-51 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 61
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 7. Close the toner fill flap, as shown in Figure 2-51. Toner fill flap Figure 2-51 Closing the Toner Fill Flap 8. Discard the toner bottle. NOTE: The toner bottle is made of recyclable materials. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 2-52 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 62
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies Installing the Developer 1. Locate and remove the Developer from the Starter Kit. 2. Remove the developer bottle from its packaging. 3. Open the developer fill flap, as shown in Figure 2-52. Developer fill flap Figure 2-52 Opening the Developer Fill Flap Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 63
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 4. Line up the guide pins on the bottle with the guide pin openings on the developer fill. Insert and turn the developer bottle clockwise 180° to start filling, as shown in Figure 2-53. Developer bottle Figure 2-53 Filling the Developer Guide pin 2-54 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 64
Installation Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 5. When almost empty, gently tap the developer bottle to dislodge any remaining developer as shown in Figure 2-54. Developer bottle Figure 2-54 Tapping the Developer Bottle Installation 2-55 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 65
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 6. Turn the developer bottle counterclockwise 180° and remove, as shown in Figure 2-55. Empty developer bottle Figure 2-55 Removing the Developer Bottle NOTE: Do not discard the empty bottle, it is used in a later step. 2-56 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 66
Installation Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 7. Close the developer fill flap, as shown in Figure 2-56. Figure 2-56 Closing the Developer Fill Flap 8. Press the Done button on the Control Panel. You will see the screen shown in Figure 2-57, since you are installing the developer for the first time - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 67
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies Installing Developer Purge Bottle 1. Remove small cap on the side of the developer bottle. 2. Turn cap around and place in the storage location, as shown in Figure 2-58. Empty bottle Cap in storage locatio Figure 2-58 Installing Developer Purge Bottle 3. Insert - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 68
Procedure 9: Adding New Supplies 4. Close the upper right cover and press Done on the Control Panel. You will see the screen shown in Figure 2-59. TRAY1 out of paper - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 69
Before you can print you must first set the paper trays. In this procedure, you will: • Set the paper tray size • Load paper • Configure the printer Setting the Paper Trays 1. Pull the upper paper tray out until it stops. See Figure 2-60. Tray Figure 2-60 Pulling out the Tray To change - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 70
Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays 1. Each paper guide has a blue locking device, as shown in Figure 2-61. Guides (3) Locking devices Figure 2-61 Paper Guides 2. Turn the blue locking device, for each paper guide, counterclockwise to the OPEN position. See Figure 2-62. Installation OPEN LTR - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 71
LGL B5 A5 Figure 2-63 Paper Size Locations 5. Turn the blue locking device, for the paper guide, clockwise to the CLOSE position to secure. See Figure 2-64. OPEN LTR LGR LTR Figure 2-64 Securing the Paper Guide 6. Close the paper tray. To change the paper size for tray2 and tray3, perform steps - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 72
Installation Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays Paper-Size Indicator Perform the following steps to indicate paper sizes. 1. Open the plastic bag in the Starter Kit containing the paper-size cards. 2. Break off the label that indicates the correct paper size for each tray. See Figure 2-65. LGR - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 73
Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays 3. Pull out each tray and push out the paper-size holder, as shown in Figure 2-66. Paper-size holder LGL LGL Figure 2-66 Paper-Size Holder 4. Place the paper-size label in the paper-size holder of each tray. NOTE: You can store the remaining paper-size labels in - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 74
Installation PRINT THIS SIDE FIRST Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays Loading Paper To load the paper in the paper trays do the following: 1. Remove the paper from the package with the seam side up as shown in Figure 2-67. Read the manufacturer's label and note which side of the paper should be - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 75
or have excessive curl. • Never mix the types of paper loaded in a tray. Mixing paper can result in multiple sheet feeds and other paper handling problems. 5. Close the tray. 6. Repeat the above steps (1 through 5) when loading paper in the two remaining trays. NOTE: Never load paper above the full - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 76
Installation Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays Paper Level Indicator The blue paper level indicator shows the approximate level of the paper in the tray. When the indicator is in the upper position, the paper tray is full. As the paper level lowers, so does the indicator. See Figure 2-69, Paper - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 77
the paper tray is empty. The display also shows the selected paper path, from the selected tray, out to the selected paper output. Configuring the Printer 1. Press the PapSize button on the Main Screen (see Figure 2-70) to display the PapSize menu shown in Figure 2-71. PapSize tray1size tray2size - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 78
level of the submenu structure. The left arrow button goes back to one submenu level above the current one. Refer to Chapter 2 in the User Manual for more detailed information. Installation 2-69 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 79
Procedure 10: Setting the Paper Trays 1. Press the left arrow button to return to the Main Screen shown in Figure 2-73. Ready - - free JUN 18 05:32.23 PCL Ofnfliinnee Offline Custom Menu 600dpi LTR LTR LTR Test PapSize Figure 2-73 Main Screen 2. Proceed to Procedure 11: Installing Function - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 80
Procedure 11: Installing Function Code Procedure 11: Installing Function Code The D640 comes with its operating function code (software) and fonts preinstalled in the printer. When the printer is shipped to you, the latest version of the code is shipped on diskette and may be more current than the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 81
Procedure 11: Installing Function Code 2. Locate the Function Code diskette(s) shipped in the Starter Kit. See Figure 2-8, on page 2-10. 3. Insert the diskette into the drive as shown in Figure 2-75. Floppy disk drive LTR LTR LTR Figure 2-75 Installing Function Code 2-72 Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 82
button. Test filesA filesC Online Online Select Figure 2-77 Test Submenu NOTE: After pressing select, there will be a few seconds delay as the printer reads the directory from the diskette. 6. From the filesA submenu, highlight the UPDATE.LAY file. Press Select and Online to start the update - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 83
is resetting the main controller). 11. When the new function code has finished resetting the controller, you will see the display shown in Figure 2-78. Printer initializing Please Wait PCL Ofnfliinnee Offline Custom Menu 600dpi LTR LTR LTR Test PapSize Figure 2-78 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 84
Procedure 11: Installing Function Code 12. When the printer has finished initializing, you will see the Ready message, as shown in Figure 2-79 Ready - - free JUN 18 05:32.23 PCL Ofnfliinnee Offline Custom - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 85
: Setting the Date and Time Procedure 12: Setting the Date and Time The D640 prints the current date and time on test patterns and reports (such as the Ripple Test Pattern and the Maintenance Report). When you unpack the printer, the date and time still has the factory settings. Set the date - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 86
Procedure 12: Setting the Date and Time Installation Maintenance Online Online replace alignment density testpages monitor date-time = 10 = 30 = OFF Figure 2-82 Maintenance Settings 4. Press the down arrow to highlight the date-time setting, as shown in Figure 2-83. Online Maintenance replace - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 87
Procedure 12: Setting the Date and Time 8. Press the up and down arrow to change the value of the setting, as shown in Figure 2-85. In this example of the date setting, the carat (^) symbols indicate that there are more selections before 18 and after 23. The equals (=) sign indicates the current - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 88
2-88 Test Submenu Figure 2-89, Sample Setup Report, Page 1, on page 2-80, shows the information reported when you print the SETUPS submenu. 3. Check the printer setup report print. It should look similar to the sample setup report in Figure 2-89. If it does, proceed to Procedure 14: Securing the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 89
Procedure 13: Printing a Setup Report Figure 2-89 Sample Setup Report, Page 1 If the test was unsuccessful, refer to Troubleshooting, which follows. If the test was successful, perform installation of any accessories according to the procedures in Chapter 4, Accessories. If you have no accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 90
Printer Error Codes" in the User Manual to determine the meaning of the error code. 4. Use the error code to check the area specified and correct the problem the service representative the error code, and any messages appearing on the Control Panel, to assist in troubleshooting. Installation 2-81 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 91
location to make sure it meets all necessary operational requirements. Secure the printer to the current location only if the printer is not going to be moved or you are not installing the HCI and HCO. 1. Manually lower all four leveling bolts until they touch the floor. 2. Use the wrench to lower - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 92
procedure before performing any of the steps. Step 1 - Printing Alignment Sheets When you run the alignment program from the printer's hard drive, the printer produces a set of alignment pages. Step 2 - Measuring Alignment By measuring the current alignment for each tray against a reference standard - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 93
Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment Step 1 - Printing Alignment Sheets 1. Verify that all three paper trays and the HCI (if installed) have Letter (or A4) size paper. 2. Press the Test button on the Main Screen, shown in Figure 2-91. Ready - - free JUN 18 05:32.23 PCL OOnfflliinnee Offline Custom - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 94
Installation Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment 4. From the filesC submenu shown in Figure 2-93, use the down arrow to highlight USER_ADJ , then press Select. Online Online C:\ dir USER_ADJ\ PCLS\ PS\ MAINT\ FONTS\ Select Figure 2-93 FilesC Submenu 5. Use the down arrow to highlight ALIGNSET - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 95
the program. The printer then produces a set of alignment sheets, one from each tray (and the HCI, if it is installed), a Simplex feed alignment ruler sheet (see Figure 2-96), which provides: • instructions for the alignment procedure • a reference scale to measure the alignment sheets • a workspace - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 96
now read the adjustment values. 1. Carefully and accurately, fold the top part of the Simplex feed alignment ruler sheet, shown below, at the Fold feeds measure the required relative adjustment and modify accordingly using the printer operator panel. Fold here Line on printed sheet indicates the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 97
Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment 2. On the alignment sheet for tray 1, shown in Figure 2-97, locate the Feed 1 alignment indicator line. 3. Place the simplex feed alignment ruler sheet adjustment scale between the ends of the arrows (at "measure between these two arrows", shown in the illustration - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 98
Installation Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment Feed alignment indicator line Read measurement here Place edge here Feed 1: Upper tray Direction of paper motion Measure between these two arrows Line on printed sheet indicates the required relative adjustment. Direction of paper motion -25 - - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 99
Figure 2-99 Original Alignment Value and Adjustment Value 6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the alignment sheets for trays 2, 3, and the HCI (if installed). Note: The printer still prints a sheet for the HCI even if no HCI is present. Simply ignore this page if you don't have an HCI connected and - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 100
Installation Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment Duplex (Double-Sided) Printing Alignment Figure 2-100 illustrates the Duplex unit alignment ruler sheet, which provides a way to measure the alignment between the printed image on the front and back sides of a doublesided page. Figure 2-100 Duplex - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 101
Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment Step 3 - Setting Alignment Values You will now calculate and enter the new alignment values into the Control Panel. Calculate The New Values 1. For each adjustment value, add the two numbers and write the next value, as shown in Figure 2-101. -6 +6 +3 +15 -2 +14 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 102
Installation Procedure 15: Paper Path Alignment Entering New Values in the Control Panel 1. Press Menu on the Main Screen. 2. Use the down arrow to scroll down and highlight Maintenance, as shown in Figure 2-102, and press the right arrow. Online Online Menu Printing Configuration PCL Comms - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 103
proper alignment. If you only print on blank paper, alignment is not so critical for your work. Congratulations! You have now completed installation of the D640 printer. Now proceed on to Chapter 3 to configure the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 104
Host Interface Chapter 3 Host Computer Interface Installation and Configuration Chapter 3 Host Computer Interface Installation and Configuration Host Computer Interface Installation and Configuration 3-1 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 105
Printer Interfaces Printer Interfaces The D640 printer is equipped with two standard communication interfaces used to connect to a host computer: • Bitronics (Parallel) interface • RS-232C or RS-422A serial interface With the addition of an HP JetDirect EX interface, purchased separately, you can - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 106
for PC is supplied with the JetDirect EX interface. • The configuration software for HP-UX, SunOS, and Solaris can be ordered as part number HP J2559C, or it can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/cposupport/ cpoindex1.html. • For MPE/iX release 5.5, network printing is supported by the operating - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 107
232C or RS-422A and operates at up to 115,200 baud. Note that HP's DTC's maximum baud rate is 19,200 or 38,400 depending on the D640 as a printer that does status checking; on MPE/iX that's Termtype 22. Set the Printer's Communication Interface If you are using JetDirect EX, configure your printer - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 108
HP-UX • Direct Connect Parallel • Other host systems This chapter describes the following procedures: • Procedure 1: Install the Interface Cable, on page 3-10 • Procedure 2: Configure the Printer the JetDirect EX. • MPE/iX 5.5 and after supports network printers • Serial (RS-232C) via DTC16 or DTC48 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 109
interface is accessible through a 36-pin connector at the back of the printer. The interface can be configured to operate in Institute of Electrical and the same. For proper operation HP recommends that you only use the HP C2946A 3 meter cable (included) or the HP C2947A 10 meter cable (purchased - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 110
(RS-422) 14 18 (RS-422) 20 Protective ground. Transmitted data (data from printer). Received data (received by printer). Received data inverted (RDA) (received by printer). Request to send. This signal is HIGH when unit is powered on. Signal ground. Send data inverted (SDA). Send data noninverted - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 111
-232 interface) FGround TxD RxD RTS Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 *422Sel DTR Printer Interfaces (RS-422 interface) FGround 1 2 RxDA 3 4 5 6 Ground 7 8 TxDA 9 TxDB 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 112
Cable Procedure 1: Install the Interface Cable NOTE: Installation Instructions for C2946A or C2947A The "C" parallel connector (small during cable installation. Squeezing the tabs as the connector is plugged into your printer, then releasing them will help ensure a good connection. Removal of the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 113
in your S800 file by using the lsdev command: /etc/lsdev 26 If the driver is not present, refer to the Installing Peripherals manual (B3108-90004), Chapter 6, Installing Printers (LaserJet III printers), for detailed instructions. NOTE: Adding a driver to your system requires a reboot, so add the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 114
and you want slightly better printer performance, modify a copy of the model file and use the name of the copy during configuration. Instructions below apply to HP-PB systems only. For CIO systems, refer to the Installing Peripherals manual to determine driver name and character mode major number - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 115
command, /etc/lsdev 58 If the driver is not present, refer to the Installing Peripherals manual (B3108-90004), Chapter 6,"Installing Printers", (LaserJet III printers) for detailed instructions. Adding a driver to your system requires a reboot, so adding the driver should be done at a time when - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 116
panel to set the Interface Parameters, as shown in Table 3-5, "D640 Serial Settings," on page 3-20. HP 9000 HP-UX Network Printer - TCP/IP The HP JetDirect EX Interface is very flexible - you can even limit access to the printer to certain host addresses. You can read more about the capabilities of - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 117
HP JetDirect EX interface and the printer. 4. Verify that the IP address and node name are NOT in /etc/hosts; they will be added during configuration. 5. Install the JetDirect Software on your system if the software is not already there. Refer to the JetDirect EX Software Installation Guide (J2593 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 118
name/IP name: hep 3. The JetAdmin shows a numbered list of supported printer types, and asks what type of printer this is: Please indicate the printer type: 4. Enter the number that corresponds to HP LaserJet 4Si/4Si MX printer. 5. JetAdmin displays a list of configurable parameters, and asks Select - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 119
a Network Printer, or as a Serial Printer. HP 3000 MPE/iX Network Connection Refer to the manuals provided with the Express release (5.5). For earlier (5.0, 4.5, and 4.0) MPE/iX releases, obtain network printing software (with support for BOOTP) from third party vendors. Instructions for configuring - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 120
High Capacity Input Unit (optional equipment). Some NPCONFIG settings and their corresponding required printer HP 3000 MPE/iX Direct Serial Connection Direct connection must be as a serial device. If you will be using a DTC, the printer is supported that uses the printer termtype file and then use - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 121
on the DTC. 3. Configure the port on the DTC. 4. Configure the D640 to match the DTC port (refer to Figure 3-5). 5. Install the cable between the printer and the DTC 6. Reboot the MPE/iX system, if needed, to download to the DTC. 7. Print a document as a test. Host Computer Interface Installation - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 122
D640 Serial Settings 19200 or 38400 1BIT none ROBUST XON/XOFF HI/HI RS232 HP 3000 MPE/iX RS-232C Through a DTC16xx or DTC72MX The DTC16xx and DTC72MX support Cabling and Racking Guide (C5961-0373) for further details. The printer has a DB25 connector for RS-232C operation. For printer type 22, and - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 123
Before you set the communication interface, refer to "Getting to Know the Control Panel" in the User Manual for an explanation of how to use the Control Panel to configure the printer. The D640 is preconfigured at the factory to operate using the parallel interface, so if you are using the parallel - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 124
Procedure 3: Setting the Printer's Communication Interface Online Online Menu Printing Configuration PCL Comms Maintenance Figure 3-6 Menu Submenu Press the Down Arrow button to highlight Comms. Press the Right Arrow - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 125
Host Interface Procedure 3: Setting the Printer's Communication Interface Setting Up the Serial Interface Press the Down Arrow button to highlight serial and press the Right Arrow button to select the serial - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 126
Procedure 3: Setting the Printer's Communication Interface Comms.serial Online Online baud = 19200 stopbits = 1BIT parity = none flow = XON/XOFF dtr = HI/LO levels = RS232 Figure 3-10 Comms.serial Submenu - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 127
Host Interface Procedure 3: Setting the Printer's Communication Interface Parity 1. Select parity. 2. Set the parity check condition. • LO: DTR polarity high for ready and low for not ready • LO/HI: DTR polarity low for ready and high for not ready • HI/HI: DTR polarity permanently high • LO/LO: - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 128
Procedure 4: Confirm the Connection Procedure 4: Confirm the Connection Complete this final procedure to confirm that the printer and the computer are communicating. To do this, send a file to the printer and check to make sure the printed output is as you expect. How you do this depends on the host - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 129
Interface Troubleshooting Symptom Double characters or garbled data The file sent to the printer does not print; no data is transmitted. All other problems Action (1) Use a shielded cable. (2) The jumpers on the signal interface card may be set incorrectly. Contact a service representative - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 130
other problems (1) One or more of the pin signals on the RS-232/422 cable may be incorrect. The printer uses a standard data terminal equipment (DTE) RS-232/422 connection. However, your host computer may use a different RS-232/ 422 connection, such as DCE. First, check the HP 5000 D640 Technical - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 131
Chapter 4 Accessories Chapter 4 Accessories Accessories 4-1 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 132
Accessories Accessories This chapter provides instructions for installing accessories for your printer. The procedures covered in this chapter include: • Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation • Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation • Procedure 3: Installing Memory • - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 133
be: • Unpacking the HCI • Attaching the Paper Guide • Attaching the support stand • Attaching the HCI to the mounting bracket • Leveling the HCI • Connecting the Signal Cable NOTE: Printer power should be turned off before connecting the HCI to the printer. Unpacking the HCI The HCI is shipped in - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 134
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation Inside, the HCI is surrounded by a plastic bag and secured between protective foam blocks. See Figure 4-2. Shipping Foam HCI Accessories Mounting Hardware Support Stand Figure 4-2 Unpacking HCI To unpack the HCI, follow these instructions: 1. - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 135
sure you have all of the components listed in Table 4-1, "HCI Parts Checklist". Table 4-1 HCI Parts Checklist Paper guide 1 Support stand 1 Support mounting bracket 1 Paper guide Support stand Support mounting bracket Figure 4-3 Parts Included with HCI 4-6 Accessories (2) Leveling chains - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 136
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation Attaching the Paper Guide 1. Locate the paper guide included in the HCI box contents. 2. Open the front door of the printer. 3. Loosen the screw in the front of the printer and remove the screw from the right side, as shown in Figure 4-4. - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 137
1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation 5. Attach the paper guide to the printer, and secure with the two mounting screws, as shown in Figure 4-5. .......... LTR LTR LTR Mounting screw Mounting screw Figure 4-5 Attaching the paper guide Attaching the support stand 1. Locate the support stand - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 138
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation 2. Install the support mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 4-6. LTR LTR LTR Figure 4-6 Support Stand Guide 3. Lift the support stand and place on top of the mounting bracket guide. Attach the sup- port stand to the support stand guide, as shown in - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 139
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation Attaching the HCI to the mounting bracket 1. Pull out the mounting bracket slide-rails until they lock in out position. 2. Sit - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 140
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation Leveling the HCI 1. Slide the HCI into the paper guide on the printer, until it locks in place. 2. Adjust the leveling feet on the HCI support stand so that the two leveling chains are just touching the floor. See Figure 4(-9) . g LTR (2) Leveling - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 141
HCI and pull the HCI away from the printer. 3. Plug the cable from the HCI into the connector on the rear lower left of the printer, as shown in Figure 4-10. Figure 4-10 HCI Signal Connection 4. Slide the HCI into the paper guide on the printer, until it locks in place. 5. Power ON the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 142
Procedure 1: High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation Loading Paper 1. Open the HCI door. 2. Press the button on the top of the HCI to lower the paper tray, as shown in Figure 4-11. NOTE: If the tray does not lower, make sure all of the printers covers are closed, the display shows ready, and the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 143
High-Capacity Input (HCI) Installation If you have a US letter size HCI, refer topage 2-83 and perform the paper alignment procedure. If you have an A4 size HCI, you need to set the printer to move to HCIsize. 3. Press the right arrow to go to the HCIsize screen shown in Figure 4-14. HCIsize= - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 144
Main Screen. 7. If you have an HCO unit, continue to Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation. If you are installing additional memory, proceed to accessories to install, secure the printer as described in "Procedure 14: Securing the Printer" on page 2-82. Accessories Accessories 4-15 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 145
procedure describes the installation of the high-capacity output (HCO). In this procedure, you will be: • Unpacking the HCO • Attaching the Paper Guide • Attaching Bracket B and the Connect Pin • Connecting the Signal Cable and Power Cord • Attaching the HCO NOTE: Printer power should be turned off - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 146
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Table 4-2 HCO Parts Checklist Power cord Paper guide 1 Bracket A 1 Bracket B 1 Screw (M6 x 12) 1 Screw (M4 x 10) 2 Screw (M4 x 6) 1 Connect Pin 1 Paper guide Bracket B Power Cord Bracket A Accessories (4) Thumbscrews(M4x6) - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 147
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation WARNING: The HCO weighs 71lbs (32kg). Unpacking requires two people. 1. Open the cardboard box and remove foam blocks, as shown in - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 148
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Figure 4-19 Unpacking the HCO 3. Remove the plastic from the HCO. 4. Save the packing materials; in the future you may need to use them to pack the HCO for shipment. WARNING: Do not move printer until you attach the Safety Tilt Bar. Failure to do - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 149
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 5. Loosen the nut holding the Safety Tilt Bar from the back of the HCO in the bottom right leg. See Figure 4-20. Remove nut and lift out tilt safety bar Tilt Safety Bar Figure 4-20 Safety Tilt Bar 4-20 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 150
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 6. Remove the Safety Tilt Bar. 7. Turn the bar over and replace it as shown in Figure 4-21. Tilt Safety Bar Figure 4-21 Attaching Safety Tilt Bar 8. Replace the bolt and finger tighten. Accessories 4-21 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 151
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 9. Raise the four leveling bolts, as shown in Figure 4-22. Adjust (2) leveling bolts Figure 4-22 Raising Leveling Bolts 4-22 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 152
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Attaching the Paper Guide 1. Locate the paper guide included in the HCO box contents. 2. Remove the upper cover from the left side of the printer (by removing two screws), as shown in Figure 4-23. (2) Screws Figure 4-23 Removing Upper Cover - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 153
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 3. Snap the paper guide into place, as shown in Figure 4-24. Paper guide Figure 4-24 Attaching Paper Guide 4-24 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 154
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Attaching Bracket B and the Connect Pin 1. Locate bracket B and the connect pin included in the HCO box contents. 2. Use a small flat- - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 155
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 3. Attach bracket B to the bottom left side of the printer with the M6 x12 screw and fasten the connect pin, as shown in Figure 4-26. Figure 4-26 Attaching Bracket B and the Connect Pin 4-26 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 156
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Attaching the HCO 1. Attach bracket A to the bottom of the HCO. Secure the bracket with Figure 4-27 Attaching Bracket A 2. Position the HCO so that its positioning hole is aligned with the connect pin on the printer. Accessories 4-27 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 157
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 3. Fit the connect pin into the larger circular section of the HCO positioning hole as shown in Figure 4-28. Connecting Pin Positioning Hole Bracket B Bracket A Figure 4-28 Attaching the HCO 4. Move the HCO up against the printer. 5. Push the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 158
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 7. If the HCO is not parallel to the printer, turn the two front levelers counterclockwise to tilt the top of the HCO securely against the printer. See Figure 4-29. Turn bolt counterclockwise to raise this end of HCO Figure 4-29 Adjusting Front - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 159
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation Connecting the Signal Cable and Power Cord 1. Plug the signal cable from the HCO into the connector on the rear bottom right of the back of the printer. See Figure 4-30. ON OFF Main Power Switch Input power cord connector Grounded outlet HCO - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 160
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 3. Connect the male end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet in the wall. 4. Turn on the main power switch on the HCO. Setting HCO Paper Output Configuration The printer's output tray is the default output tray. If you want to make the HCO - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 161
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 3. Select Printing to display the Printing submenu, as shown in Figure 4-33. Online Online Printing copies intray paper outbin duplex binding = 1 = - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 162
Procedure 2: High-Capacity Output (HCO) Installation 6. The Main Screen display shows the HCO as the paper 5: Custom Tray Installation. If you have no other accessories to install, secure the printer as described in "Procedure 14: Securing the Printer" on page 2-82. Accessories Accessories 4-33 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 163
Memory Procedure 3: Installing Memory The D640 printer comes standard with 16 MB of HP memory will not be covered by warranty or an HP service agreement. Install additional SIMMS in slots CN5, CN6, and CN7 as shown in Table 4-3, "Memory Configurations". Table 4-3 Memory Configurations HP Part - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 164
the top cover, as shown in Figure 4-37. 3 1 2 Figure 4-37 Removing Top Cover 4. Remove the top cover by lifting it up and away from the printer. Accessories 4-35 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 165
Procedure 3: Installing Memory 5. Loosen the top screw on the memory access cover and slide the cover toward the rear of the printer, as shown in Figure 4-38. Figure 4-38 Removing Memory Access Cover 4-36 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 166
Slot Location 7. At this point you are ready to remove the memory modules from their protective bags and install them in the printer. CAUTION: Electronic components are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge. If possible, use an antistatic wrist strap and a grounding mat. Before removing - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 167
Procedure 3: Installing Memory 8. Use the antistatic wrist strap shown in Figure 4-40 Envelope containing Anti-Static Wrist Strap Memory Module Box Anti-Static Bag containing Memory Module Figure 4-40 Antistatic Wrist Strap 4-38 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 168
Procedure 3: Installing Memory 9. Refer to Figure 4-41, while following the next three steps: SIMM in final position SIMM inserted at 45° angle and raised into final position Chrome Fastener Clip Anti-Static Wrist Strap Accessories CN5 CN6 CN7 Metal Frame (Ground) Figure 4-41 SIMM - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 169
Procedure 3: Installing Memory a) Slide the memory module into the free socket at a 45-degree angle, as shown in Figure 4-41, with the "notch" on the right side of the module. b) Firmly press down on the memory module so that its connector completely engages the socket. c) Tilt the memory module up - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 170
Procedure 4: Installing PostScript. If you are installing a Custom Tray, proceed to Procedure 5: Custom Tray Installation. If you have no other accessories to install, secure the printer as described in "Procedure 14: Securing the Printer" on page 2-82. Accessories 4-41 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 171
the emulation code on a floppy diskette, and installation instructions. Follow the previous procedure, "Procedure 3: Installing Memory" used during this procedure. Follow these steps to install PostScript: 1. Power ON the printer if it is not already powered on. 2. Open the front cover and locate the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 172
button. Test filesA filesC Online Online Select Figure 4-45 Test Submenu NOTE: After pressing select, there will be a few seconds delay as the printer reads the directory from the diskette. 5. From the filesA submenu, highlight the LOADPS.LAY file. Press Select and Online to start the update - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 173
display goes blank (the main controller is resetting). 10. When the main controller has finished resetting, you will see the display shown in Figure 4-46. Printer initializing Please Wait PCL Ofnfliinnee Offline Custom Menu 600dpi LTR LTR LTR Test PapSize Figure 4-46 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 174
Procedure 4: Installing PostScript 11. When the printer has finished initializing, you will see the Ready message, as shown Installation. If you have no other accessories to install, secure the printer as described in "Procedure 14: Securing the Printer" on page 2-82. Accessories Accessories 4-45 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 175
settings. You can use the Custom Tray to print the following: • All supported paper sizes, from 4 inches by 7.2 inches (100 mm x 182 mm) as shown in Figure 4-48. LTR LTR Figure 4-48 Removing Paper Tray NOTE: The printer supports the use of up to three Custom Trays. When more than one Custom Tray is - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 176
-sized paper in the Custom Tray print side up. The height of the paper stack should not exceed the paper full mark on the paper guides. Accessories 4-47 Accessories - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 177
lever to release front and rear guides Figure 4-50 Adjusting Paper Guides 6. Close the Custom Tray. 7. Before you can use the Custom Tray correctly, follow the procedures listed in the User Manual to configure the paper size for the Custom Tray. Secure the printer as described in "Procedure 14 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 178
Appendix A Packing and Shipping Appendix A Packing and Shipping Packing and Shipping A-1 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 179
a consumable in its original packaging or in the packing material that arrives with the new replacement part. Instructions follow for packing these consumables: • Developer • Toner • Transfer assembly • Manual Pocket If you do not have the consumables' original packaging, use your own materials to - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 180
Packing and Shipping the Printer Discharging the Developer CAUTION: When shipping your printer, discharge the developer as described in this section. Do not ship the developer in the printer. 1. Press the Menu button on the Main Screen. See Figure A-1. Ready - - free JUN 18 05:32.23 PCL - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 181
Packing and Shipping the Printer 3. Select Replace and press the Right Arrow button. See Figure A-3. Maintenance Online Online replace alignment density = 10 testpages = 30 monitor = OFF date - time Figure A-3 Maintenance Submenu 4. Select DEVELOPER from the Maintenance.replace submenu shown in - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 182
Packing and Shipping the Printer Wait for about 45 seconds until the old developer has cleared as shown in Figure A-6. blinking Developer discharge Developer discharging Please Wait Online Figure A-6 Developer Discharging 6. After 45 seconds, you will see the display shown in Figure A-7. blinking - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 183
Packing and Shipping the Printer . Old bottle Figure A-8 Removing Developer Purge Bottle 8. Replace the cap, as shown in Figure A-8, and discard bottle. Packing and Shipping A-7 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 184
Turn off the printer by sliding the Standby switch to the OFF position. 2. Turn off the Main Power switch. Removing the Transfer Assembly To remove the transfer assembly, follow these steps. 1. Open the front door. 2. While pulling out and down on handle 3, lower the transfer assembly guide as shown - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 185
Packing and Shipping the Printer 3. Push the transfer assembly in and pull up and out to remove, as shown in Figure A-10. Transfer assembly guide Transfer assembly LTR Figure A-10 Removing the Transfer Assembly 4. Package the transfer assembly. Packing and Shipping A-9 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 186
Packing and Shipping the Printer Replacing Packing Material For Each Paper Tray 1. Remove paper from each tray. 2. Replace the foam packing material for each tray. See Figure A-11. 3. Close each tray. Packing material LTR Figure A-11 Replacing Foam Packing Material A-10 Packing and Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 187
Packing and Shipping the Printer Removing Manual Pocket 1. Remove the manual pocket from the rear of the printer and package. See Figure A-12. Manual pocket Mounting holes Figure A-12 Removing the Manual Pocket Packing and Shipping A-11 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 188
- clockwise as far as they will go. See Figure A-13. Figure A-13 Raising the Leveling Bolts CAUTION: Make sure all four leveling bolts are fully raised before moving the printer or damage may occur. WARNING: The printer weighs 298 pounds (135 kg). Moving the printer requires two people. A-12 Packing - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 189
Packing and Shipping the Printer 3. Flip the two small wood spacers into the groove on the slope edge of pallet ramp, as shown in Figure A-14. Groove on slope edge Figure A-14 Securing Wood Spacers Wooden spacer Shipping Packing and Shipping A-13 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 190
Packing and Shipping the Printer 4. Load the printer by pushing it up the slope edge of the pallet ramp, as shown in Figure A-15. Figure A-15 Loading the Printer On the Pallet A-14 Packing and Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 191
Packing and Shipping the Printer CAUTION: While moving the printer, use two people. Be careful not to subject it to strong vibration. Packing and Shipping A-15 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 192
Packing and Shipping the Printer 5. Manually lower all four leveling bolts until they touch the floor. 6. Use the wrench to lower the leveling bolts until the wheels are just off the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 193
Packing and Shipping the Printer 7. Replace the nylon cover and the four styrofoam retainers, as shown in Figure A-17. 8. Wrap tape around the four styrofoam retainers on the printer. Figure A-17 Replace the Retainers and Plastic Cover Packing and Shipping A-17 Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 194
Packing and Shipping the Printer 9. Replace the cardboard sleeve, shown in Figure A-18. Figure A-18 Replace Sleeve A-18 Packing and Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 195
Packing and Shipping the Printer 10. Replace the lid and raise the ramp, as shown in Figure A-19. Shipping Figure A-19 Replace Lid 11. Replace all 16 plastic lock inserts. Packing and Shipping A-19 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 196
Packing and Shipping the Printer 12. Use pliers to turn the plastic lock inserts clockwise until they lock, as shown in Figure A-20. Figure A-20 Replace Plastic Lock Inserts A-20 Packing and Shipping - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 197
or on top of the printer before putting the top cover in place. Use strapping tape to secure the printer for shipment, as shown in Figure A-21. Strapping tape Unpacking instructions STARTER KIT PRINTER Shipping Figure A-21 Securing Printer for Shipment Your printer is now ready to ship. Packing - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 198
Support Appendix B Warranty and Support Appendix B Warranty and Support Warranty and Support B-1 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 199
Support Where To Call For Help Where To Call For Help We have established phone numbers for you to call and receive help should any questions or problems arise during the installation of the D640 printer or any of its accessories. The numbers listed are available during normal business hours of - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 200
Printer Questions Support Calls • The toll-free number in the US and Canada is: 1-888-223-6774 • The alternate number for the US, Canada, and for english speaking callers is: 1-208-422-9102 • In Europe, use the numbers in Table B-1, "European Installation Support" to reach HP's European support - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 201
Where To Call For Help Table B-2 International Hardware Problem Support Area Address Telephone USA HP East 4 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20850 301-670-4300 HP Midwest 5201 Tollview Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 708-255-9800 HP West 5161 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 202
to be defective. The warranty period begins on either the date of delivery, or , where the purchase price includes installation by Hewlett-Packard, on the date of installation. To have your HP5000 Model D640 printer serviced by HP, contact the closest HP Service Center. B-6 Warranty and Support - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 203
below), memory boards, interface boards, or adapters. Note: The use of non-HP consumable supplies alone does not affect either your warranty or any maintenance contract you may have purchased. However, if an HP 5000 D640 printer failure or damage is found to be to be attributable directly to the - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 204
your local Customer Service Center. Service After The Warranty Period If your hardware should fail after the warranty period, contact an authorized HP dealer or your local Customer Service Center. If you have an HP Maintenance Agreement, request service under your agreement. B-8 Warranty and Support - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 205
2-58 Discharging the developer A-3 display LCD 2-46 DTC 3-18 DTR Data Terminal Ready 3-25 E environmental specifications 2-3 F flow control 3-25 front door 2-38 fuser 2-29 H HCI 2-3, 4-4 tools for installation 1-3 unpacking 4-5 HCO 2-3, 4-16 tools for installation 1-3 high-capacity output (HCO - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 206
lock inserts 2-12 reports setup 2-79 RS-232 3-8 RS-422 3-8 S serial communication interface 3-3 serial interface 3-21 Sheet guide 4-7 signal names 3-7 SIMMS 4-34 site preparation 2-3 size of printer 2-3 sponge retainer 2-25 spooling 3-11, 3-13 starter kit 2-9 contents 2-29 stop bits 3-24 Index-2 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 207
T termtype file 3-18 toner 2-49 toner fill lid 2-49 toner plastic protective cover 2-48 tools 2-6 tools for installation 1-3 transfer assembly 2-36 removal A-8 transfer assembly guide 2-36 tray paper size 2-60 U unpacking 2-6 upper right cover 2-48, A-6 V ventilation 2-4 W warnings iii weight 2-3 - HP d640 | HP D640 High-Volume Printer - Installation Manual (Printer and Accesso - Page 208
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