HP DesignJet Z5600 User guide - Page 108
About the ink cartridges, Check the ink cartridges status, HP DesignJet Utility procedures
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About the ink cartridges Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printheads, which distribute the ink on the paper. To purchase additional cartridges, see Accessories on page 114. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are ESD-sensitive devices (see the Glossary on page 170). Avoid touching pins, leads and circuitry. NOTE: This printer is not designed to use continuous ink systems. To resume printing, remove any continuous ink system and install genuine HP (or compatible) ink cartridges. NOTE: This printer is designed for ink cartridges to be used until they are empty. Refilling cartridges prior to depletion might cause your printer to fail. If this happens, insert a new cartridge (either genuine HP or compatible) to continue printing. Check the ink cartridges status To view the ink levels of your ink cartridges, press on the front panel, then . There is a Replace ink cartridges option on the ink information page in case you want to do so (see also Remove an ink cartridge on page 100). To get more information on your ink cartridges, you can press the color of the cartridge on which you want information. You can also get this information from the HP DesignJet Utility. For an explanation of the ink cartridge status messages, see Ink cartridge status messages on page 148. HP DesignJet Utility procedures ● In the HP DesignJet Utility for Windows, go to the Overview tab, each cartridge's status is under Supplies Status > Cartridges. ● In the HP DesignJet Utility for Mac OS X, select Printer Status in the Information group. Remove an ink cartridge There are two occasions when you need to remove an ink cartridge. ● The ink cartridge is very low and you want to replace it with a full cartridge for unattended printing (you can use up the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time). ● The ink cartridge is empty or faulty, and you must replace it to continue printing. CAUTION: Do not try to remove an ink cartridge while printing. CAUTION: Remove an ink cartridge only if you are ready to insert another one. CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer from moving. NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of ink, the current job is not automatically cancelled: unless you cancel it manually, it will resume printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. If there is a delay in replacing the cartridge, you may see some banding on the print. 100 Chapter 13 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW