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    HP DesignJet Z6800 Photo Production Printer HP DesignJet Z6600 Production Printer Using Your Printer
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    to change without notice. The only warranties for HP Products and services are set forth in the express warranty statement 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
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    Use of this guide ...2 The printer's main features ...4 The printer's main components ...4 The Embedded Web Server's main components ...8 The HP DesignJet Utility's main features ...9 The printer's internal prints ...9 Turn the printer on and off ...10 2 Connectivity and software instructions ...13
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    onto the spindle ...31 Load a roll into the printer ...33 Unload a roll from the printer ...35 Use the take-up reel ...35 View information about the paper ...43 Perform paper advance calibration ...43 Download paper presets ...45 Use non-HP paper ...45 Cancel the drying time ...46 Change the drying
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    Use ink economically ...93 7 Color management ...95 What is color? ...96 The problem: color in the computer world ...96 The solution: color management ...98 Color and your Z6800 Printer ...99 Color and your Z6600 Printer ...104 Color-management options ...107 Color-adjustment options ...109 HP
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    the printhead carriage ...140 Maintain the ink cartridges ...141 Perform preventive maintenance ...141 Move or store the printer ...142 Update the printer firmware ...143 Change the ink absorber ...144 Secure disk erase ...147 12 Accessories ...149 Order accessories ...149 13 Troubleshoot print
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    Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...174 Cannot insert a printhead ...174 Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ...174 Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 174 Clean the printheads ...174 Align the printheads ...175 16 Troubleshoot other issues ...179 The printer is not printing
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    system ...197 Task 5: Adjust printed images ...198 Appendix C Front-panel menus ...199 Paper menu ...200 Job management menu ...201 Ink menu ...202 Setup menu ...203 Image quality maintenance menu ...205 Connectivity menu ...206 Internal prints menu ...207 Information menu ...208 Appendix D Front
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    1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● Product models ● Use of this guide ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The Embedded Web Server's main components ● The HP DesignJet Utility's main features ● The printer's internal prints ● Turn the printer on and off ENWW 1
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    and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer - During an electrical (thunder or lightning) storm - During a power failure Product models This guide covers the following product models, normally referring to them by their short names for brevity. Full name HP DesignJet Z6600
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    ink-system issues on page 173 ● Troubleshoot paper issues on page 167 ● Troubleshoot other issues on page 179 ● Front-panel error messages on page 209 Support and specifications These chapters contain reference information, including HP customer care and the specifications of the printer: ● HP
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    (see The Embedded Web Server's main components on page 8) ● Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, including information and paper presets that are available on the front panel, or through the HP DesignJet Utility The printer's main components The following views illustrate the main components
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    1. Ink cartridge 2. Platen 3. Printhead 4. Printhead carriage 5. Front panel 6. Maintenance cartridge 7. Paper-load lever 8. Spindle 9. Loading table 10. Take-up reel motor 11. Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit 12. Take-up reel sensor 13. Take-up reel spindle hub ENWW The printer's main
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    lever 2. Manual winding buttons 3. Wind-direction switch The front panel Your printer's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on paper ● It displays up-to-date information about the status of the printer, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the maintenance cartridge, the paper,
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    settings and the operation of the printer NOTE: Settings in the Embedded Web Server or in the printer driver override front-panel settings. The front panel has the following components, starting with the four direct-access keys: 1. Paper loading key starts the paper loading process: see Load a roll
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    running inside the printer. Users can obtain printer information, manage the print queue and paper presets, change printer settings and troubleshoot problems through the Embedded Web Server. It also allows service engineers to retrieve internal information on printer problems. Access the Embedded
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    HP Knowledge Center ● View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper ● Manage, install, and create International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles (with the PostScript/PDF upgrade) ● Access and use embedded profiles (with the PostScript/PDF upgrade) ● Update the printer's firmware
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    performs maintenance service to the printheads from time-to-time. This avoids long preparation times after long idle periods. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to leave the printer powered on or in sleep mode to avoid wasting ink and time. The printer has three levels of power consumption
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    back on, use the power switch at the rear. When the printer is powered back on, it takes about three minutes to initialize and check and prepare the printheads. Preparing the printheads takes about one minute and 15 seconds. However, if the printer has been off for six weeks or more, preparing the
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    12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW
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    2 Connectivity and software instructions ● Choose which connection method to use ● Connect to a network (Windows) ● Connect to a network (Mac OS X) ● Uninstall the printer software ENWW 13
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    panel and press the Menu key if necessary until you see the following screen. Note the IP address of your printer (192.168.1.1 in this example). 2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your computer. If the DVD does not autorun, run the setup.exe program in the root folder of
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    6. When the software has been installed, the HP DesignJet Utility starts automatically, to set up a connection to your printer. Follow the instructions on your screen. 7. In the Setup Assistant screen, look for your printer's mDNS service name or TCP/IP printer address (which you noted in step 1) in
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    : The HP Uninstaller application will uninstall all HP Software installed in your system. To delete the print queue only, select the Print & Fax dialog from the system preferences. Select the name of the printer and click the - button. 16 Chapter 2 Connectivity and software instructions ENWW
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    3 Personalize the printer ● Change the language of the front-panel display ● Access the Embedded Web Server ● Change the language of the Embedded Web Server ● Access the HP DesignJet Utility ● Change the language of the HP DesignJet Utility ● Change the sleep mode setting ● Turn the buzzer on and
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    /IP connection to your printer. However, you can access the Embedded Web Server indirectly through the HP DesignJet Utility. The following browsers your printer. You can see your printer's IP address (192.168.1.1 in this example) on the front panel. If you have followed these instructions but
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    have specified a language that it cannot support, it works in English. To printer. If you have followed these instructions but failed to get through to the HP DesignJet Utility, see Cannot access the HP DesignJet Utility on page 182. Change the language of the HP DesignJet Utility The HP DesignJet
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    settings You can view and configure the network settings from the HP DesignJet Utility. Under Windows, select the Admin tab, then Network Settings DNS domain in which the print server resides (for example, support.hp.com). NOTE: The domain name does not include the host name: it the printer ENWW
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    > Web Services > Color and paper management: view the color and paper management settings Change the graphic language setting You can change the graphic language setting from the HP DesignJet Utility with the following steps. 1. Under Windows, select the Admin tab then Printer settings > Printing
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    you want to hide, and use the >> button to move it to the hidden paper list. 4. When you have finished, use the Apply button to save your changes. If you change your mind later, you can move papers from the hidden list back to the visible list at any time. 22 Chapter
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    suitable for a particular job, the printer can either put the job on hold until some suitable paper is loaded, or it can ignore the problem and print the job on the unsuitable paper. There are two ways in which the loaded paper may be considered unsuitable: ● The paper type is not as specified for
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    24 Chapter 3 Personalize the printer ENWW
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    ● Load a roll onto the spindle ● Load a roll into the printer ● Unload a roll from the printer ● Use the take-up reel ● View information about the paper ● Perform paper advance calibration ● Download paper presets ● Use non-HP paper ● Cancel the drying time ● Change the drying time ● Printing
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    results, use only recommended HP paper (see Supported paper types on page 27), HP papers have been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. All printing components (printer, ink system, and paper) have been designed to work together to offer trouble-free operation and ensure
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    page 35 and Load a roll into the printer on page 33. - Use the Embedded Web Server or the HP DesignJet Utility to reconfigure the paper type for the roll. - At the printer's front panel, select the icon, then Change active paper type. NOTE: The paper advance calibration is not performed when the
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    4-1 Supported paper types - Z6800 Paper type Paper name Front panel name Bond and Coated Paper HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper HP Matt Super HW Plus HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP HW Coated Paper HP Universal Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Univ HeavyweightCoated Paper HP Coated Paper HP
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    Table 4-1 Supported paper types - Z6800 (continued) Paper type Paper name HP Artist Matte Canvas HP Universal Matte Canvas Canvas (more ink) Canvas Fine art paper (more ink) Fine Art Paper Backlit Material HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film Backlit material Backlit material (more ink)
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    Table 4-2 Supported paper types - Z6600 Paper type Paper name Front panel name Bond and Coated Paper HP Universal Bond Paper HP Universal Bond Paper HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP HW Coated Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White IJ Paper Super heavyweight coated paper Super
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    Table 4-2 Supported paper types - Z6600 (continued) Paper type Paper name Scrim Banner Additional HP Paper HP Premium Matter Polypropylene Front panel name Scrim Banner HP Premium Matte Polyp Load a roll onto the spindle 1. Make sure that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is
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    space exists between the roll and the fixed hub at the right end of the spindle. Make sure that the paper will wind off the roll in the correct direction. If it does not, remove the spindle from the roll, the lever-lock to the locked position as shown in step 2. 32 Chapter 4 Handle the paper ENWW
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    you will need to align the paper manually; follow the instructions on the front panel. 2. If printing paper info is disabled, the front panel asks you to select the paper type. 3. The front panel asks you to feed paper. When the printer detects the paper, paper checks will begin. ENWW Load a roll
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    paper category or paper type to select, see Supported paper types on page 27. Select the length of the roll. 5. If some of the paper checks failed, the front panel explains the problem and helps you to load paper successfully. 6. If you have a take-up reel (a standard feature on the 1.5m printer
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    Paper unload > Unload roll. 2. The paper is unloaded from the printer. 3. Release the spindle lock. 4. Remove the roll from the printer, pulling out the right end on the right side of the printer first. Do not insert your fingers into the spindle supports firmly into both spindle guides. NOTE: If
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    . 4. Unlock the take-up reel spindle by pushing the spindle lever to its uppermost position. 5. Remove the take-up reel spindle. 36 Chapter 4 Handle the paper ENWW
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    task is complete, load the take-up reel spindle into the printer by pushing firmly on both ends of the spindle. 7. Press the OK key on the front panel, and then select a winding direction. The printer advances the paper. Make sure that the paper passes in front of the loading table, as shown. ENWW
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    the following figure. Do not attempt to pull more paper out of the printer. Use tape to secure the paper to the spindle core. You might need to use more tape than is shown in the following image. The paper should be secure enough to support the weight of the loopshaping core, which you insert
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    . Use the wind-direction switch on the take-up reel motor to select the winding direction. Setting 1 winds the paper so that the printed image faces in. Setting 2 winds the paper so that the printed image faces out. The front panel shows you to the correct setting based on the winding-direction
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    stand is pointing forward. Unload a roll from the take-up reel 1. On the printer's front panel, select the icon, and then select Paper unload > Unload take-up reel. The printer advances the paper to allow for cutting. 2. Lift the loading table to its upright position. 40 Chapter 4 Handle the
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    is neither in position 1 nor position 2). 4. Remove the loop-shaping core. 5. Use the winding button on the take-up reel motor to wind the excess paper around the take-up reel spindle. 6. Press the OK key on the front panel. ENWW Use the take-up reel 41
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    7. The printer knows if the type of paper that is loaded is suitable for the automatic paper-cutter. The paper is cut if it is suitable. If the paper is not suitable, cut the paper manually. NOTE: The automatic paper-cutter feature is disabled for some of the heaviest paper types, because they can
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    panel. When you select the type of loaded paper, the printer adjusts the rate at which it advances the paper while printing. However, to fine-tune the image quality of your print, you might need to calibrate the rate at which the paper advances. See Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 151 to
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    -quality problems, such as banding or graininess in your printed image. NOTE: Whenever you update the printer firmware, the paper-advance , select the icon, and then select Image quality maintenance > Paper advance calibration > Adjust paper advance. 4. Select the percentage of change from -
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    or in the HP DesignJet Utility NOTE: Because colors might not be accurate, this method is not recommended for high-quality prints. ● Download the correct paper preset from: http://www.hp.com/go/Z6600/paperpresets/ or http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/paperpresets/ according to your printer model. NOTE
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    sufficiently can suffer from quality problems. Change the drying time You can use the HP DesignJet Utility to change the drying time for a particular paper type, to accommodate special printing conditions. 1. Open the HP Color Center. 2. Select Paper preset management. 3. Select Change printing
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    has been disabled. ● To cancel the waiting time and print the available pages immediately, if the printer is waiting to nest more pages. NOTE: The printheads are serviced after each print, and the paper cannot be cut until the process completes, so you may notice a delay. CAUTION: Remove the cut
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    printer. NOTE: This list is likely to change over the course of time. For the latest information, see http://www.globalbmg.com/hp. Key to availability: ● (A) indicates papers available in Asia (excluding Japan) ● (C) indicates papers 50 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 610 mm (24
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    mm (50 in) Q7998A (NALJ) 1524 mm (60 in) Q7999A HP Professional Instant-dry Satin Photo 300 Paper 15.2 m (50 ft) 610 mm (24 in) 1118 mm (44 in) Q8000A Q8840A (AEN) TIP: The inks used by your printer will fade very quickly on instant-dry photo papers. If you plan to display the prints for
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    Matte Polypropylene 140 61 m (200 ft) 22.9 m (75 ft) HP Bond and Coated Paper HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte 80 Paper 45.7 m (150 ft) 175 m (574 ft) Width 610 mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 914 mm (36
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    mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1372 mm (54 in) HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte 210 Paper 67.5 m (225 ft) 30.5 m (100 ft) 1524 mm (60 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 610 mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm
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    1524 mm (60 in) 610 mm (24 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 914 mm (36 in) 1067 mm (42 in) 1524 mm (60 in) 610 ) Non-recommended paper types In many cases, paper types that HP does not support might be compatible with your printer. However, the following paper types are unlikely
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    ● Photo paper that swells ● Brochure paper ENWW Non-recommended paper types 53
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    54 Chapter 4 Handle the paper ENWW
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    5 Handle the ink system ● Ink system components ● Ink system tips ● Work with ink system components ● Order ink supplies ENWW 55
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    The printer's ink cartridges provide ink to the printheads: - For the Z6800: matte black, chromatic red, magenta, yellow, light magenta, cyan, photo black and light gray - For the Z6600: matte black, yellow, light magenta, cyan, photo black and light gray Ink cartridges require no maintenance or
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    selected. 5. If you press OK, the printer restarts. Replace ink cartridges To check the ink levels in the ink cartridges, select the icon, then View ink levels. The front panel warns you when cartridge ink level is low. When a cartridge is empty, the printer stops printing and the front panel
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    to protect the printer and the printheads from damage due to unexpected conditions, and is in operation when ! is displayed by the Embedded Web Server. For optimal performance, use Original HP ink cartridges. HP DesignJet printing systems, including Original HP inks and printhead, are designed and
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    the warranty end date. ● Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation. ● Allow the printer and the maintenance cartridge to clean the printheads automatically. ● Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads. ● The ink cartridges should never be removed while the
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    that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer from moving. 1. At the front panel, select the icon, then select Replace ink cartridges. 2. Grip the blue tab in front of the cartridge that you want to remove. 60 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW
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    comes out, in its drawer. 5. Lift the cartridge out of its drawer. NOTE: Avoid touching the end of the cartridge that is inserted into the printer, because the connection might be coated with ink. NOTE: If necessary, store a partially-used ink cartridge in the same position as if it were inserted
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    the colored label above the empty slot in the printer matches the color of the label on the cartridge. 3. Shake the cartridge vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Insert the ink cartridge into the cartridge drawer. 5. Slide the drawer and cartridge into the slot until they lock into position. If
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    panel display confirms that all cartridges have been correctly inserted. Remove a printhead WARNING! Make sure that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer from moving. Printhead replacement must be performed after the printer has been turned on with
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    4. Locate the carriage on the right side of the printer. 5. Pull up and release the latch on top of the carriage. 6. Lift up the cover. This provides access to the printheads. 7. To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 64 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW
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    by pulling them down. 2. The printhead is designed to prevent you from accidentally inserting it into the wrong slot. Check that the colored label on the printhead matches the colored label of the carriage slot into which the printhead is to be inserted. ENWW Work with ink system components 65
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    : Insert the printhead slowly and vertically CAUTION: You might feel some resistance when installing the new printhead, so you need to press it down firmly but smoothly. printhead has been inserted. If you have difficulty, see Cannot insert a printhead on page 174. 5. Insert all of the other printheads
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    the printer identifies a problem when preparing the printheads, the process takes longer, up to 30 minutes. For a single printhead insertion, the time varies between 10 and 20 minutes. After all printheads are checked and prepared, the printhead realignment procedure runs automatically if paper is
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    of them. Cleaning all printheads takes about 5 minutes. Cleaning any two printheads takes about 3 minutes. NOTE: Cleaning all printheads uses more ink than cleaning a single pair. NOTE: HP recommends that you purge the ink from the printheads before printing a job if the printer has been turned off
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    Take care to prevent the transfer of ink onto hands and clothing. If the front panel continues to show the Reseat or Replace message, replace the printhead or contact your HP customer service representative. Clean the printhead drop detector The printhead drop detector is a sensor that detects which
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    the printer at the front panel. 3. To avoid an electric shock, switch the printer off and unplug it. 4. Open the printer window. 5. Find the printhead drop detector to the right of the printhead carriage. 6. Remove any debris blocking the printhead drop detector. 70 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system
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    has jammed or you are experiencing problems with color accuracy, you may need to align the printheads. NOTE: If the paper has jammed, it is recommended that you reinsert the printheads and initiate the realignment procedure from the Image Quality Maintenance menu . CAUTION: Do not use transparent
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    . 2. From the front panel, select the Image Quality Maintenance menu icon printer checks to see if it has enough paper to run the realignment. , then Align printheads. The 3. If the loaded paper is satisfactory, the printer runs the realignment and prints a realignment pattern. Ensure the
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    type that you were using when you detected a problem. 2. Use the key on the front panel to check that the selected paper type is the same as the paper type loaded into the printer. 3. At the printer's front panel, select the Image Quality Maintenance menu icon image. , then Print diagnostic It
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    it may be worth trying even if the printer has not suggested it. See Clean the printhead drop detector on page 69. 5. If the problem still remains, replace any persistently faulty printheads (see Handle the ink system on page 55), or contact HP Support (see HP Customer Care on page 185). 74 Chapter
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    printing by pressing the OK key on the front panel. However, HP strongly recommends that you change the maintenance cartridge when prompted. Ignoring the alert can result in serious damage to the printer. WARNING! Make sure that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to
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    the way in, press inwards and downwards as indicated, until it clicks into place. If you have difficulty, see Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge on page 174. NOTE: The front panel will not show the new maintenance cartridge until the door is closed. 76 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system ENWW
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    3. When you have inserted the maintenance cartridge into the printer, close the door. NOTE: The printer needs all the ink cartridges, printheads and maintenance cartridge to be installed before it can continue. 4. If no paper is loaded, the front panel will instruct you to load some. NOTE: Make sure
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    to the Overview tab. The status of each cartridge appears when you select Supply Status > Cartridges. ● In the HP DesignJet Utility for Mac OS X, select Printer Status. View printhead information The printer automatically checks and services the printheads after each print. Follow these steps to
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    of this information without leaving your computer by using the HP DesignJet Utility. NOTE: If the status is See warranty note, this indicates that non-HP ink is being used. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP ink are not covered under warranty. See the Legal Information
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    Photo Production Printer and the Z6600 Production Printer are also compatible with HP771 Ink Cartridges (all details available on hp.com). Table 5-2 Printheads Part number Printhead CE017A HP 771 Matte Black & Chromatic Red DesignJet Printhead CE018A HP 771 Magenta & Yellow DesignJet Printhead
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    6 Print options ● Create a print job ● Select print quality ● Print a draft ● High-quality printing ● Select paper size ● Select margins options ● Rescale a print ● Preview a print ● Print 16-bit color images ● Change the treatment of overlapping lines ● Print crop lines ● Rotate an image ●
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    If you have a file that is already in a supported graphical format, you can use the Embedded Web Server to send it directly to the printer without going through a printer driver (see below). Using the Embedded Web Server to print files From the HP DesignJet Utility or the Embedded Web Server, select
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    can just press the Print button and they will be sent to the printer. If you need to specify printing settings, go to the Job settings also select Economode, which uses a lower rendering resolution and consumes less ink. It therefore increases printing speed even further, but reduces print quality
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    print-quality options in the following ways: ● In the Windows driver dialog: go to the Paper/Quality tab and look at the Print Quality section. If you select panel. NOTE: You cannot change the print quality of pages that the printer is already receiving or has already received (even if they have not
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    by default (the printheads print when travelling in both directions across the paper), but you can driver dialog: select the Paper/Quality tab, then select your paper size from the Document Size list. ● In the Mac OS X Page Setup dialog: select your printer in the Format for popup menu, then Paper
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    properties, then reenter them (and use the More button if necessary). NOTE: The driver will not allow you to create a paper size whose width exceeds its length. - From the Start menu, select Printers, then from the File menu select Server Properties. In the Forms tab, check the Create a new form
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    driver. Rescale a print You can send an image to the printer at a certain size but tell the printer to rescale it to a different size (normally larger). This may be useful if your software does not support , which may help you to avoid wasting paper and ink on a bad print. ENWW Rescale a print 87
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    Paper/Quality tab and Features tab. The preview may be provided in different ways, depending on your printer and printer driver. ● To preview a print under Mac OS X, you have the following options: - Use your application's print preview option. - Only with PostScript upgrade: open the PDF an HP-GL/2
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    Print crop lines Crop lines indicate where the paper should be cut to reduce it to your selected page size. You can print crop lines automatically with individual jobs in the following ways: ● In the Windows driver dialog: select the Features tab, then Enable crop lines. ● In the Mac OS X Print
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    work with different roll sizes and want to ensure that plots will not get clipped or waste unnecessary paper width if and when roll conditions change. To enable autorotation: ● In the Windows driver dialog: select the Features tab, then Autorotate. ● In the MAC OS X Print dialog: go to the Finishing
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    to TIFF/JPEG/PS/PDF jobs only. Print in inks > Print in grayscale. Use paper economically Here are some recommendations for making economical use of paper driver) or the Layout panel (MAC OS X driver). ● You may be able to save some roll paper by using the following options: - In the Windows driver
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    2. Nesting off 3. Nesting on 4. Paper saved by nesting When does the printer try to nest pages? When Nest is On in the front panel's Job Management menu and the Embedded Web Server's Job Management page. What pages
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    required. As the frequency of printhead maintenance procedures is related to the number of passes, fewer passes will mean fewer maintenance procedures that the printer takes time to prepare and uses ink to perform. Therefore, nesting jobs can save ink as well as saving paper (see Nest jobs to save
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    7 Color management ● What is color? ● The problem: color in the computer world ● The solution: color management ● Color and your Z6800 Printer ● Color and your Z6600 Printer ● Color-management options ● Color-adjustment options ● HP Professional PANTONE* Emulation ● Color emulation modes ENWW 95
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    The problem: color in the computer world Color-imaging devices such as printers, displays, inks and an additional black ink that absorbs light at all wavelengths. To get white using a printer requires not absorbing any of the light that illuminates a piece of paper and to get black, all of the inks
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    printers or presses. A color is represented as a combination of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (K) inks printers that use different inks and paper types. For example, consider a printer that can use indoor inks or outdoor inks. The printer than a typical display or printer. It also shows that the
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    profile. Many different CMSs are on the market: in software programs, in operating systems, and in printing software, including the Z6800/Z6600 internal RIP. ● Source profile: a description of the color behavior of the input device ● Destination profile: a description of the color behavior of
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    the printhead carriage. The Z6800 printers use the spectrophotometer to generate custom ICC profiles automatically for your preferred paper types. It then calibrates the printers to deliver print-to-print and printer-to-printer consistency with less than half the color error of earlier HP DesignJets
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    process To get the accurate and consistent colors that you want, follow these steps for each paper type that you use. 1. If the printer does not recognize your paper type, add the type to the printer's list of known papers. See Use non-HP paper on page 45. Typical users might add a few custom
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    operations. However, color calibration is performed automatically after you add a new paper type. Color calibration Your printer uses color calibration to produce consistent colors with the specific printheads, inks, and paper type that you are using, and in your particular environmental conditions
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    color calibration status by using the HP DesignJet Utility. Calibrate a paper type before creating its color profile. Later recalibration does not require a new color profile. You can start color calibration in the following ways: ● From the printer alert that recommends calibration ● From the
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    ink used in your printer. Unlike a calibration test chart, most of the patches contain combinations of ink. NOTE: To use a longer drying time, instruct the HP is submitted from the Embedded Web Server. The HP DesignJet Utility will notify you if your printer has profiles that are not yet stored on
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    to your customer. You save time and effort and avoid wasting ink and paper, and you can meet demanding production schedules with confidence. The Z6600 printer have been engineered with advanced hardware and driver features to ensure predictable and dependable results, and offer dramatic improvements
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    . However, color profiling requires the creation of a profile externally. Color calibration Your printer uses color calibration to produce consistent colors with the specific printheads, inks, and paper type that you are using, and in your particular environmental conditions. After color calibration
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    color calibration status by using the HP DesignJet Utility. Calibrate a paper type before creating its color profile. Later recalibration does not require a new color profile. You can start color calibration in the following ways: ● From the printer alert that recommends calibration ● From the
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    including those generated by the HP Color Center) and any additional profiles sent with the PostScript job. This kind of color management is done when you are using the PostScript driver and you specify printer color management or when you send a PostScript, PDF, TIFF ENWW Color-management options
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    .com/go/Z6600/support/ or http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/support/ according to your printer model, to see how to use the color management options of your particular application. To choose between Application-Managed Colors and Printer-Managed Colors: ● In the Windows driver dialog: select the Color tab
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    color adjustments. However, manual adjustments may be useful in the following situations: ● If your color management is not working correctly for some reason ● If you want colors that are subjectively pleasing rather than accurate The printer driver provides different adjustment facilities depending
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    is possible on a given printer using a given paper type. This technology is designed to produce emulations that are similar to those that prepress professionals establish. To use HP Professional PANTONE* Emulation, just turn it on. ● With the Windows PostScript printer driver: click the Color tab
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    that you would get from printing the same job on a different HP DesignJet series printer, use the printer's emulation mode. ● In the Windows driver: click the Color tab, select Printer Managed Colors, and then select Printer Emulation from the Source profile drop-down menu. Then select from the
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    mode. The HP DesignJet Z6800 Printer can emulate the following printers: ● HP DesignJet 5500 Dye series ● HP DesignJet Z6100 ● HP DesignJet Z6600 No emulations are available for the Z6600. The following table shows approved combinations of print-quality settings and papers for the best
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    type 4 (uncoated) paper. It is designed to produce quality separations using 310% total ink coverage, positive film and uncoated paper. ● Japan Color These options apply to PDF, PostScript, TIFF, and JPEG files. For HP-GL/2 and RTL files, only sRGB and AdobeRGB are supported. ENWW Color emulation
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    , and is becoming the default color space for many scanners, printers, and software programs. ● ColorMatch RGB emulates the native color space provides a smaller gamut alternative to Adobe RGB (1998) for print-production work. ● Apple RGB emulates the characteristics of the average Apple monitor
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    8 Job queue management ● Embedded Web Server job queue page ● Job preview ● Turn off the job queue ● Pause the job queue ● Select when to print a job in the queue ● Identify a job in the queue ● Prioritize a job in the queue ● Delete a job from the queue ● Reprint or copy a job in the queue ● Job
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    You can manage your printer's job queue from the HP DesignJet Utility, see Access the HP DesignJet Utility on page 19, or the printer's Embedded Web Server as a preview of the job. This preview is available for all languages supported by the printer: PDF, PS, CALS/G4, TIFF and JPEG. TIP: Do not send
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    as yellow shaded. Browsers that have the Macromedia flash plug-in version 7 and above shows an enhanced preview of the job image inside the paper loaded in the printer. Turn off the job queue You can turn off the queue in the following ways: ● From the Embedded Web Server: select Setup tab
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    However, you can also manage the queue from the front panel. To do so, select the Job Queue icon Job queue, where you can see a list of the jobs in the queue. , then Each has an identifier, comprising: : The job currently being printed has a pointing hand icon,
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    . ● On hold for paper: the job can't be printed because paper is not loaded in the printer. Load the required paper, see Handle the paper on page 25, and printer puts a job on hold you receive an alert, see Printer alerts on page 183, which explains why the job is on hold. Follow the instructions
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    9 Retrieve printer usage information ● Get printer accounting information ● Check printer usage statistics ● Check ink and paper usage for a job ENWW 121
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    your recent jobs by using the HP DesignJet Utility, see Check ink and paper usage for a job on page 122. If the HP DesignJet Utility is not available, see Access the HP DesignJet Utility on page 19. ● Use a third-party application to request printer status, printer usage or job accounting data from
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    Ink and paper statistics with the HP DesignJet Utility 1. Access the HP DesignJet Utility, see Access the HP DesignJet Utility on page 19. 2. Select Job center to view information regarding the most recent jobs. 3. Under Windows, click on the Accounting link. Under MAC OS X,
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    10 Practical printing examples ● Overview ● Resize an image with Adobe Photoshop CS4 ● Print a color photo with Photoshop CS2 ● Print a draft for revision with the correct scale ● Reprint a job with consistent colors ● Use ESRI ArcGIS 9 to print a map ENWW 125
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    The following step-by-step instructions for printing jobs that use specific software are similar to those at the HP Knowledge Center on the Web. Consult the Knowledge Center at http://www.hp.com/go/Z6600/support/ or http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/support/ according to your printer model, for the most up
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    edges and produce a smaller file. However, this method can produce jagged effects, which become apparent when you distort or scale an image or perform multiple manipulations on a selection. - Bilinear: A method that adds pixels by averaging the color values of surrounding pixels. It produces medium-
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    for the job. ● The paper type should be calibrated and profiled with the printer and the print-quality level that you intend to use. For the Z6800 see Color calibration on page 101 and Color profiling on page 102, and for the Z6600 see Color calibration on page 105 and Color profiling on
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    then select Let Photoshop Determine Colors. ● Select Options > Printer Profile, and then select the correct profile for your printer and paper type. ● Click the Print button. 6. Select the driver settings. ● In Printer: select the printer (HP DesignJet Z6800ps 1524-mm). ● Click the Quality tab, and
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    2. Select File and then select Print. NOTE: The page size is not automatically selected according to the drawing size. 130 Chapter 10 Practical printing examples ENWW
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    the Properties button. 5. Select the Document size and Print Quality you want to use. Click the Custom button if you want to define a new custom paper size. ENWW Print a draft for revision with the correct scale 131
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    OK again to print. Reprint a job with consistent colors This scenario explains how to get consistent colors from print-to-print. NOTE: HP supports color consistency between print jobs printed with the same printer models, using the same paper type. 132 Chapter 10 Practical printing examples ENWW
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    Web Server, go to Stored jobs in printer, select the job you want to print, and then click the Print button. Scenario 2 Reprint a job by using two HP DesignJet Z6800 printers. To ensure color consistency when reprinting the job, use the same paper type. ENWW Reprint a job with consistent colors
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    the paper type that is loaded in both printers. On the front panel, select the icon, and then select View loaded paper. In the Paper use the installed HP-GL/2 and RTL driver ● PostScript is available only if your printer supports PostScript and when the PostScript driver has been selected in
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    quality when you send an image that has resolution higher than the printer's input resolution. 6. Click the OK button to print. Use the ArcPress printer engine 1. Even though it will function only as a port, you must have the driver that you need installed. 2. When you are ready to print, select
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    ● Click the Properties button, select the HP RTL (RGB) TrueColor driver, and select the resolution to be sent to the printer. ● Click the Color Adjustment tab if you want to adjust gamma, brightness, contrast, or saturation. You can preview the changes. 4. To print, click the OK
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    Clean the exterior of the printer ● Clean the platen ● Clean the paper-advance sensor window ● Lubricate the printhead carriage ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Perform preventive maintenance ● Move or store the printer ● Update the printer firmware ● Change the ink absorber ● Secure disk erase ENWW
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    from the right. See Clean the paper-advance sensor window on page 140. Follow these instructions to clean the platen. 1. Unload all paper from the printer. See Unload a roll from the printer on page 35. 2. Open the printer window. 3. With a dry brush, remove ink deposits from the cutter groove. 138
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    deposits from the platen surface. 5. Use a clean, absorbent lint-free cloth that has been slightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe loosened ink deposits from the platen. CAUTION: Do not use commercial cleaners or abrasive cleaners. Do not wet the platen directly, because you will leave too
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    reloading the paper to ensure that the alcohol has evaporated completely. Lubricate the printhead carriage The printhead carriage occasionally , go to the front panel and select the printheads. The carriage slides to the middle section of the printer. icon, and then select Replace CAUTION: If
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    Maintenance #1 required ● Maintenance #2 required These messages mean that some components are nearing the end of their lives. You can continue printing for quite some time, depending on your use of the printer. However, HP strongly recommends that you contact your ENWW Maintain the ink cartridges
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    to avoid possible damage. 1. Do not remove the ink cartridges, printheads or printhead cleaners. 2. Make sure that no paper is loaded. 3. Make sure that the printhead carriage is located in the service station (at the right end of the printer). 4. Make sure that the Ready message appears on
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    that you find most convenient. ● In Windows, open the HP DesignJet Utility, select your printer, click the Support tab, and then select Firmware Update. ● In Mac OS X, open the HP DesignJet Utility and select Firmware Update. ● Using the printer's Embedded Web Server, click the Setup tab and then
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    or excessively dry ink absorber can cause severe damage to the printheads and other parts of the printer. HP strongly recommends that you promptly change the ink absorber when alerted. Remove the ink absorber An ink absorber and disposable plastic gloves are included in the maintenance kit that can
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    . 5. Lift the tab that extends from the front edge of the absorber. NOTE: Use the disposable plastic gloves to avoid getting ink on your hands. 6. Lift the tab on the absorber until it is clear of the spittoon and you can easily grip the tab. 7. Lift and
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    according to your local regulations. Insert the ink absorber 1. Grip the new ink absorber as shown. 2. Insert the back edge of the absorber into the fitting in the spittoon. 3. Use your thumb to slide the absorber to the back of the fitting in the spittoon. 146 Chapter 11 Maintain the printer ENWW
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    is not seated correctly, remove the ink absorber, insert it again, and then press the OK key. Secure disk erase The printer's hard disk is used as a contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. NOTE: If you choose to erase the whole hard disk, you may be asked to restart the printer several
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    can be ordered for your printer. Name HP DesignJet HD Scanner HP DesignJet PostScript®/PDF Upgrade Kit HP DesignJet Z6X00 User Maintenance Kit HP DesignJet 1524-mm (60-in) Media Bin HP DesignJet 1524-mm (60-in) Spindle HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server Product number CQ654C CQ745B Q6715A Q6714A
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    150 Chapter 12 Accessories ENWW
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    Troubleshooting tools ● Lines are too thick, too thin, or missing ● Lines appear stepped or jagged ● Parts of lines or text are missing ● Lines are printed double or in the wrong colors ● Lines are blurred (ink The print smudges when touched ● Ink marks appear on the paper ● Defects near the top of
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    ● Pen settings seem to have no effect ● The image has a wood-grain appearance (aeroworms) ● A square is not square ● Color drift on area fill edges 152 Chapter 13 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ENWW
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    that your ink cartridges and printheads have not passed their expiration dates. See Maintain the ink cartridges on page 141. ● Avoid touching the paper while printing is in progress. Troubleshooting tools To access the troubleshooting tools in the Embedded Web Server, select the Support tab. The
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    Windows driver Advanced tab, under Document Options > Printer Features. If you change this option, reprint your job if the problem has been solved. 4. If lines are too thin or missing, print the Image Diagnostics Print. See The Image Diagnostics Print on page 73. 154 Chapter 13 Troubleshoot print
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    tab of the Windows driver dialog, select Document options, Printer features, and then establish the following settings: - Set Send job as bitmap to Enabled (HP-GL/2 driver only). - Set Max. Application resolution to 300. NOTE: These settings are described for troubleshooting purposes only and might
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    to correct this kind of problem: 1. Align the printheads. See Align the printheads on page 71. 2. Make sure that you are using appropriate print-quality settings. See Select print quality on page 83. Lines are blurred (ink bleeds from lines) 156 Chapter 13 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ENWW
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    paper type, such as HP Heavyweight Coated Paper, HP Super Heavyweight Coated Paper, or Digital Fine Art paper. 4. If you are using glossy paper, try changing to a different type of glossy paper. 5. Align the printheads. See Align the printheads if the problem has been solved. 3. Print the
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    page 43. 5. Try aligning the printheads. See Align the printheads on page 71. After alignment, reprint your job if the problem has been solved. If the problem persists, contact your customer service representative for further support. The image is grainy 1. Check that the paper type you have loaded
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    such as dark brown, so that they are printed with colored inks instead of black ink. ● Use HP Heavyweight Coated Paper. ● Increase the drying time. See Change the drying time on page 46. Ink marks appear on the paper This problem can occur for several different reasons. ENWW The printed output is
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    might damage the printheads. Try the following suggestions to avoid this problem: ● Use a recommended paper type. See Supported paper types on page 27. ● If the image you are printing contains intense color, try using HP Heavyweight Coated or HP Super Heavyweight Coated Paper. ● Make use of the
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    www.hp.com/go/Z6600/support/ or http://www.hp.com/go/ Z6800/support/ according to your printer model, for step-by-step color assistance with different software programs (English language content only). If the problem persists, contact your customer service representative for further support. See HP
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    image on two different printer models (for instance, on an HP DesignJet Z6800 printer series and an HP DesignJet 5500 printer series), the colors of the two prints might not match well. Matching two printing devices that use different ink chemistry, paper chemistry, and printheads is unlikely to be
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    . Then select the HP DesignJet 5500 from the list of emulated printers. 7. In the HP-GL/2 driver for the HP DesignJet 5500, click the Options tab, and then select Manual Color > Color Control > Match Screen. Also click the Paper Size tab, and then select Paper Type. Print the same HP-GL/2 file The
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    problem between your computer and the printer orientation on a paper size that is not HP-GL/2 driver, you can reduce the resolution so that the whole image requires fewer than 32,768 pixels. The Windows driver includes an option called Max. Application Resolution, which 164 Chapter 13 Troubleshoot
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    On, pages are sometimes automatically rotated to save paper. See Nest jobs to save paper on page 91. The print is a mirror HP-GL/2 file, on so on. Then send the file again. ● Depending on the software, drivers, and RIPs that you are using with your printer, different ways to solve this problem
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    one side than the other. In order to avoid this problem, we suggest you reduce the vacuum to the lowest level in the paper preset for the selected paper. To reduce the vacuum, go to HP DesignJet Utility > Color Center > Paper Preset Management > Change Printing Properties > Vacuum level. Color drift
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    14 Troubleshoot paper issues ● The paper cannot be loaded successfully ● The paper has jammed ● Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ● Automatic paper-cutter does not function ● Take-up reel paper jammed ● Take-up reel does not wind ENWW 167
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    indicates that paper cannot advance into the printer. ● 86:01 indicates that the printhead carriage cannot move from side to side. Check the printhead path 1. Turn off the printer at the front panel, then also switch off the power switch at the rear. 168 Chapter 14 Troubleshoot paper issues ENWW
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    2. Open the printer window. 3. Try to move the printhead carriage out of the way. 4. Lift the paper-load lever as far up as it will go. ENWW The paper has jammed 169
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    the printer, and load a new roll. ● Otherwise, follow the procedure described above, under Check the printhead path on page 168 Prints do not stack correctly in the bin ● Paper often tends to curl near the end of a roll, which can cause stacking problems. Load a new roll, or remove prints manually
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    sure that the take-up reel sensors are not blocked by a strip of paper, the collection bin, or any objects. See the following graphic. Make sure winddirection switch to the correct position. After 3 seconds, the printer recognizes the problem and interrupts the print job. See the first error listed
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    1. Take-up reel sensor 2. Take-up reel sensor and cable housing unit 172 Chapter 14 Troubleshoot paper issues ENWW
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    15 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ● Cannot insert an ink cartridge ● Cannot insert a printhead ● Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge ● Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ● Clean the printheads ● Align the printheads ENWW 173
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    that you have closed and latched the printhead cover. Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge Check that the maintenance cartridge is of the correct type and correctly oriented. Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead 1. Remove the printhead and check that its protective film has
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    , and sharp edges in graphical elements. Your printer has an automatic printhead alignment process which runs whenever a printhead has been accessed or replaced. In the case of a paper jam, if you have used a custom paper, or if you are experiencing problems with color accuracy; you might need to
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    alignment and prints an alignment pattern. NOTE: Make sure the printer window is closed during printhead alignment. 4. The process takes about 10 minutes. Wait until the front panel shows that the process is complete before using the printer. 176 Chapter 15 Troubleshoot ink-system issues ENWW
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    one of the recommended paper types. ● The printheads are not clean. Clean the printheads. See Clean the printheads on page 174. ● The printer window was open during the printhead alignment process. Repeat the alignment process with the printer window closed. If the problem persists after following
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    or stalls while generating the print job ● The printer seems slow ● Communication failures between computer and printer ● Cannot access the Embedded Web Server ● "Out-of-memory" error message ● The platen rollers squeak ● Cannot access the HP DesignJet Utility ● Print job canceled and purged when
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    , and then turn the printer on again. If the problems persist, contact your customer service representative. ● The graphic language setting might be incorrectly set. ● The correct printer driver might not have been installed in your computer. ● One of the following paper scenarios might exist: - The
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    page 46. ● Are the printheads in good condition? Printing time might increase when a printhead needs cleaning. Check the printhead status on the front panel or communication problem: ● Make sure that you have selected the correct printer in your software program. ● Make sure that the printer works
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    not done so already, please read Access the HP DesignJet Utility on page 19. 1. Go to the front panel and select the Connectivity menu icon DesignJet Utility Software > Enable. , then Advanced > Web services > HP 2. If you have a TCP/IP connection to your printer, go to the front panel and select
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    warning. ● HP DesignJet Utility: To see alerts, go to the Overview tab and review the Items needing attention list on the right-hand side. By default, alerts are displayed only when you are printing and there are printing problems, for example: cartridge low or out of ink or printer out of paper. If
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    17 HP Customer Care ● Introduction ● HP Professional Services ● HP Instant Support ● HP Proactive Support ● Customer Self Repair ● Contact HP Support ENWW 185
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    your HP DesignJet products and solutions. Join the HP community at the Knowledge Center, your large-format printing community, for 24×7 access to: ● Multimedia tutorials ● Step-by-step how-to guides ● Downloads - the latest product firmware, drivers, software, paper presets, etc. ● Technical support
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    away to save you time and prevent problems before they occur, reducing costly downtime. Proactive Support runs diagnostics and checks for software and firmware updates. You can enable Proactive Support in the HP DesignJet Utility for Windows or the HP Printer Monitor for MAC OS X, where you can
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    about Customer Self Repair, see http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/. Contact HP Support HP Support is available to you by telephone. What to do before you call: ● Review the troubleshooting suggestions in this guide. ● Review the relevant driver documentation. ● If you have installed third-party
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    . Through the Embedded Web Server: go to the Service support page in the Support tab, and then select Printer information > Print all pages. Telephone number Your HP Support telephone number is available on the Web: please visit http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. ENWW Contact
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    190 Chapter 17 HP Customer Care ENWW
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    which will help you to quickly find information on handling paper. Table A-1 Handle the paper Task Elements Unload paper Load paper Load a roll onto the take-up reel See this section of the user's guide See Unload a roll from the printer on page 35 See Load a roll onto the spindle on page 31 See
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    the maintenance cartridge on page 76 Troubleshooting See this section of the guide I cannot access the Embedded Web Server See Cannot access the Embedded Web Server on page 181 I cannot insert an ink cartridge See Cannot insert an ink cartridge on page 174 I cannot insert a printhead See
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    Handle print jobs Task Elements Submit a job Check ink and paper usage for a job Cancel a job Manage the print queue Troubleshooting I can't access the Embedded Web Server See this section of the user's guide See Create a print job on page 82 See Check ink and paper usage for a job on page 122 See
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    Table A-4 Handle the ink system (continued) Task Elements See this section of the user's guide Troubleshooting See this section of the guide I am experiencing print quality problems See Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 151 NOTE: For additional information about adjusting printed
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    on the RIP workstation. 2. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat. 3. Ensure you have productivity, paper type, print size, number of copies and nesting as necessary. 4. Cancel the job currently in the printer when the last image is completed. NOTE: Resume the queue only after handling the paper and ink
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    of the user's guide Submit a job Cancel a job Manage the print queue Troubleshooting I can't access Z6600 see Color calibration on page 105. See this section of the guide See The paper cannot be loaded successfully on page 168 See Download paper presets on page 45 and Update the printer firmware
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    the maintenance cartridge on page 76 Troubleshooting See this section of the guide I cannot access the Embedded Web Server See Cannot access the Embedded Web Server on page 181 I cannot insert an ink cartridge See Cannot insert an ink cartridge on page 174 I cannot insert a printhead See
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    Print crop lines Rotate or autorotate an image Select the color emulation mode Troubleshooting I am experiencing print quality problems See this section of the user's guide See Select print quality on page 83 See Select paper size on page 85 See Select margins options on page 86 See Rescale
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    explains the options in the front-panel menu system. NOTE: Firmware updates may introduce changes to the menu system, in which information prints > Print menu map. ● Paper menu ● Job management menu ● Ink menu ● Setup menu ● Image quality maintenance menu ● Connectivity menu ● Internal prints menu
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    roll Load take-up reel Learn how to load spindle Unload roll Unload take-up reel (select paper category and type) (select paper category and type) Enable take-up reel View information View paper details Load roll and Load take-up reel display illustrations of the loading process. These options are
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    Job management menu Reprint last job Pause (or Resume) printing Job queue Queue is empty [J] (select job) [J] View information Continue Move to front Copies Reprint Cancel Delete Job queue displays the jobs in the job queue. Jobs remain in the queue after being printed. View information displays
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    , Warranty status, and Supported ink cartridges. View (colors) printhead displays the following information about the selected printhead: Color, Product name, Product number, Serial number, Status, Ink fired (ml), and Warranty status. Maintenance cartridge information displays the following
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    Color/Grayscale Select RGB source profile Emulate printer (only Z6800) Select CMYK source profile [P] Select rendering intent [P] Black point compensation [P] HP PANTONE® emulation [P]. Only available when PS/PDF Upgrade kit is installed Select paper size Remove top/bottom blanks Resize Rotate
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    other accessories Enable crop lines appears in two places in the menu: under Paper options (which applies to individual jobs) and under Nest options (which to 12.0 mm (0.47 in) and the color can vary from 0 to 255. Manual drying time allows you to choose a drying time from 1 to 1800 s. The default
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    Optimize print quality Optimization actions Calibrate color Align printheads Print diagnostic image Paper advance calibration Clean printheads Enable color calibration Calibrate paper advance Adjust paper advance Reset paper advance Clean all Clean (colors) ENWW Image quality maintenance menu 205
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    Server Web Services Restore factory settings Allow EWS Reset EWS access control Printer utility software Color and paper management View , DHCP, Auto IP and Manual. Printer utility software allows you to enable or disable the use of the HP DesignJet Utility. 206 Appendix C Front-panel menus
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    Internal prints menu Demo prints User information prints Service information prints Print fine arts Print B&W photo Print Color photo Print retail demo Print GIS map Print menu map Print configuration Print usage report Print HP-GL/2 palette Print PS font list [P] Print current information Print
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    menu View printer information Printer logs System errors System warnings Printheads Ink cartridges View printer information displays general printer information including Product name, Product number, Serial number, Service ID, Language, Memory, Disk capacity and Firmware version. 208
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    See Remove an ink cartridge on page 60 and Insert an ink cartridge on page 62. Restart the printer. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. Try again; if the problem persists, contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. Clean the printheads. See Clean
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    (where n = the subject ink cartridge number) Remove the subject ink cartridge and reinstall it in the printer. If the error persists, replace the subject ink cartridge. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. 29:01 The maintenance cartridge is not inserted
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    the printer firmware on page 143. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. 61:04.1 The PostScript fonts are missing. Install the latest firmware release to reinstall the fonts. See Update the printer firmware on page 143. 61:04.2 Unrecognized paper type
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    to date. See Update the printer firmware on page 143. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See HP Customer Care on page 185. 81:01, 81:03, 86:01 Open the printer window and make sure that there are no obstacles restricting the movement of the drive roller. If the paper has jammed and is
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    E Printer specifications ● Functional specifications ● Physical specifications ● Memory specifications ● Power specifications ● Ecological specifications ● Environmental specifications ● Acoustic specifications ENWW 213
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    Table E-1 HP ink supplies HP 771 Printheads HP 773 Printheads Maintenance cartridge HP 771 Ink cartridges HP 773 Ink cartridges Z6800: matte black/chromatic red, magenta/yellow, light magenta/light cyan, photo black/light gray Z6600: magenta/yellow, photo black/light gray Z6600: matte black
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    or Normal mode with HP Matte Film. Table E-6 Graphic languages supported HP DesignJet Z6600/Z6800 HP-GL/2, CALS G4 HP DesignJet Z6600/Z6800 with PS/PDF Upgrade Kit Adobe Postcript level 3, PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG Physical specifications Table E-7 Printer physical specifications Weight (including
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    water from the atmosphere can condensate on the printer parts and cartridges and can result in ink leaks and printer errors. In this case, HP recommends that you wait at least 3 hours before turning on the printer or installing the ink cartridges, to allow the condensate to evaporate. 216 Appendix
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    Acoustic specifications Table E-11 Printer acoustic specifications Sound pressure Printing 53 dB (A) Ready (standby) 39 dB (A) Sleep 39 dB (A) Sound power Printing 7 B (A) Ready (standby) 5.5 B (A) Sleep 5.5 B (A) ENWW Acoustic specifications 217
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    218 Appendix E Printer specifications ENWW
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    and later. Use it to discover the services that are available on a local area network product (mainly metal parts) before handling ESD sensitive devices (such as the printheads or ink cartridges Firmware Software that controls your printer's functionality and is stored semi-permanently in the printer
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    printer over which the paper passes while it is being printed on. Printer driver Software that converts a print job in a generalized format into data suitable for a particular printer. Printhead A removable printer component that takes ink of one or more colors from the corresponding ink cartridge
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    147 F features of printer 4 firmware update 143 front panel 6 contrast 20 language 18 units 20 front panel error messages all 209 front panel key form feed and cut 7 paper loading 7 pause printing 7 view paper information 7 front panel option adjust paper advance 44 align printheads 72, 176 allow
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    emulation 110 pause printing 117 print diagnostic image 73 print quality 84 printhead information 78 replace ink absorber 144 replace ink cartridges 60 replace maintenance ctg. 75 replace printheads 63 reprint 118 reset paper advance 44 resize 87 rotate 90 select display contrast 20 select drying
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    specifications 215 mirror image unexpected 165 misaligned colors 156 models, product 2 move the printer 142 N nesting 91 network settings 20 O on/off 10 order accessories 149 ink cartridges 79 maintenance cartridges 80 paper 48 printheads 80 out-of-memory error 182 overlapping images 165 overlapping
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    215 memory 215 paper size 214 physical 215 power 216 print resolution 214 spectrophotometer 99 squeaky rollers 182 stacking problems in bin 170 statistics ink cartridge 77 printer usage 122 status 118 stepped lines 155 store the printer 142 stored job 83 submit job 82 support services HP Care Packs
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