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    HP Scitex LX Printer family User's guide (draft 9, 2010-02-21)
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    such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Safety notice Read and follow the operating and safety instructions before starting the printer. Trademarks
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    precautions ...6 2 Basic setup options Turn the printer on and off ...11 Change the language of the front-panel display 13 Change the units of measurement ...13 Turn the buzzer on and off ...13 Change the front-panel display contrast 13 Start the HP Internal Print Server ...13 Change the language
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    Print Server menus ...76 Manage print jobs ...76 Layout method ...81 CallMe@HP ...85 6 Accessories How to order accessories ...86 7 Printer specifications Functional specifications ...87 Physical specifications ...88 Memory specifications ...88 Power specifications ...88 Air supply requirements
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    odorless, aqueous latex inks in six HP Printing Knowledge Center Documentation The following documents are provided with your printer, and can also be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/LX600/manuals/ or http://www.hp.com/go/LX800/manuals/. ● Site preparation guide ● User's guide ENWW The printer
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    guide ● Legal information See the Solutions Web site for information about new substrates, at http://www.hp.com/go/LX600/ solutions/ or http://www.hp.com/go/LX800/solutions/. A new Web-based Media Finder application is being developed to collect available substrate configurations for latex printers
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    spindle with differential hub (optional accessory, part number Q6705A) LX800 front view 1. Ink cartridges 2. Printhead access door 3. Front panel 4. HP Internal Print Server display and keyboard 5. Front door to access computer and printhead cleaner roll 6. Diverter roller 7. Emergency stop buttons
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    foams 3. Input diverter roller 4. Output diverter roller The front panel Your printer's front panel is located at the front right of the printer. It has the following important functions: ● It assists you in troubleshooting issues. ● It is used when performing certain physical operations, such as
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    in brief about the status of the printer (more information is available from the HP Internal Print Server). ● It displays warning the front-panel display, first highlight it and then press the OK key. When this guide shows a series of front-panel display items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3
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    the HP Internal Print Server. Safety precautions Before using your printer, read the following safety precautions to make sure you use the equipment safely. General safety guidelines ● Refer to installation instructions before connecting the printer to the supply. ● There are no operator-serviceable
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    special care when accessing the substrate path. Fire hazard The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures. Call your service representative if the printer's built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is repeatedly tripped. To avoid the
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    problems associated with them. However, HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components. Warnings and cautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions
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    energized may represent a hazard during servicing. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Turn off the printer using both Branch Circuit Breakers located in the building's Power Distribution Unit (PDU) before servicing. See installation instructions before connecting to the supply. Danger
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    back and forth across the substrate. Beware of this moving part. Emergency stop buttons There are four emergency stop buttons distributed around the printer. If an emergency occurs, simply push one of the emergency stop buttons to stop all printing processes. A system error message is displayed on
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    the mechanical and drying components that use more power. To turn on the printer: 1. Make sure that all the circuit breakers are in the up position in case there is a system error, and consult the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide or check with your electrician. 4. Go to the front panel.
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    several minutes. The printer beeps if some problem is encountered. When initialization is complete, the front panel displays a Ready message. If a system error message is displayed, consult the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. To turn off the printer and the HP Internal Print Server computer
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    If you cannot understand the current front-panel display language, start with the printer powered off. At the front panel, press the OK key and hold it the units of measurement To change the units of measurement in the HP Internal Print Server, select the Tools menu, then Preferences, then the
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    preferences To change the HP Internal Print Server's preferences, select Preferences from the Tools menu. In the Preferences window, you will see four tabs. ● Units of length and temperature ● Remarks (to add as a footer to the printed file) ● Font of footer text ● Printer's IP address ● Action
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    5.0 mm (0.02 in). You can define the default left margin in the Job Properties window. The above fields are to be filled in by your service representative. ENWW Set the HP Internal Print Server preferences 15
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    3 Handle the substrate Overview Applications For each printing application, some substrate types are more appropriate than others. POP applications ● Banners: Free-hanging, horizontally or vertically. Usually vinyl, but can be fabric. ● Backlit: Usually inside a light box, visible by day and night.
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    ● Interior decoration: Walls covered with graphics to create a unique atmosphere. Usually printed on blue back paper and mounted directly on walls or rigid boards. May also be printed on vinyl or fabric. ● Building wrap: Part of a building covered with vinyl or mesh substrate, which is stretched and
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    Supported substrate types For information on new substrates, see http://www.hp.com/go/LX600/solutions/ or http://www.hp.com/ go/LX800/solutions/. Category Type Banners Self-adhesive Film PVC Scrim Banner Frontlit - 100%, 150%, 250% PVC Scrim Banner Backlit - 100%, 150%, 250% Green
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    calibration is recommended. NOTE: The printer does not support substrates narrower than 914 mm (36 HP Internal Print Server to check that any required calibrations have been done: color calibration, substrate-advance compensation, printhead alignment. See the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide
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    from http://www.hp.com/go/designjet/supplies/latex/. ● HP Image Permanence information is available from http://www.hp.com/go/supplies/ printpermanence/. ● HP offers recyclable substrates such as HP HDPE Reinforced Banner, HP Wrinkle-free Flag with liner, HP Heavy Textile Banner, HP Photo-realistic
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    The substrate can be loaded in a variety of different configurations to suit your different needs. Before loading, you must go to the HP Internal Print Server and select Substrate > Load/Unload, then select the configuration you intend to use. The basic configurations are illustrated below
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    -to-free-fall configuration (LX800 only) is suitable when you want to cut and remove each print as soon as it comes out of the printer. The substrate is kept under tension between the input roll and the tension roller; but it can be cut after the tension roller because then
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    substrates up to 0.7 mm (0.03 in) thick. WARNING! Keep away from the printer's moving parts until the carriage beam has reached its new position. NOTE: If on page 25. 2. Start the printer. See Turn the printer on and off on page 11. 3. Go to the HP Internal Print Server and select Substrate > Load
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    press Next to see the on-screen help. 5. Load the substrate. Substrate loading instructions are displayed in the HP Internal Print Server window. For more detailed instructions, see Load a roll onto the spindle on page 32 and Load a roll into the printer on page 39. 6. Press the Load button in the
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    could severely damage the printheads and carriage. Removal and replacement When the printer is delivered, the left and right edge holders are already installed on printing. To install an edge holder, stand at the front of the printer and attach the rear of the edge holder to the rear of the
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    porous substrates. WARNING! Do not touch the internal enclosures of the printer's drying and curing modules while installing the ink collector kit: they check that the ink collector foams are dry. 6. Follow the instructions in the HP Internal Print Server to complete the installation. If you need
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    7. When the carriage beam has stopped rising, go to the rear of the printer and insert the first ink collector on the left. There is a stop that marks the position of the first ink collector. ENWW The ink collector kit (LX800 only) 27
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    8. Moving gradually to the right, install the other ink collectors. To install the last ink collector on the right, you have to move a blue spring-loaded clip. 9. Check that all the ink collectors are aligned with each other and that there are no gaps between them. 10. Check that there are no gaps
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    the carriage beam to the normal position. 18. You may need to enter the left edge position and the substrate width into the HP Internal Print Server, if the printer cannot detect them. Uninstall the kit The ink collector kit must be uninstalled before printing on non-porous substrates. 1. Raise the
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    by pressing on the grips that secure them to the printer. To remove the rightmost ink collector, first move aside they may warp. 7. Before lowering the carriage beam to the normal position, go to the HP Internal Print Server and select Substrate > Load/Unload. In the load configuration, ensure that
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    All other substrates To lower a curing plate into the inclined position, you must pull the black knobs underneath the plate. TIP: If you find that you cannot get sufficient curing for a particular substrate with the curing plates down, you could try raising them to the horizontal position. ENWW
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    be not less than 3.2 cm (1.25 in) on that scale, otherwise the substrate may go out of the print zone and start touching the printer covers. The input and output rolls should be positioned identically on their respective spindles. TIP: When loading heavy rolls of inelastic substrates that are
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    Loading the dual-roll spindles 1. Ensure that the differential hubs on the input and output spindles are aligned with each other. 2. When both differential hubs are correctly positioned, use an Allen key 6 to tighten the screws and secure them in place. If a differential hub is loose, the substrate
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    4. Unscrew and remove the inner part of each hub. 5. Insert the first roll on the spindle. 6. Replace the hub, and secure it with the Allen key. 7. Insert the second roll on the spindle. 8. Replace the hub, and secure it with the Allen key. 34 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    tightly on the hub. 11. Ensure that the roll core fits tightly on the differential hub. 12. Load the spindle at the rear of the printer, and secure the spindle latches. 13. Use the same process to load the output spindle at the front of the
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    be not less than 3.2 cm (1.25 in) on that scale, otherwise the substrate may go out of the print zone and start touching the printer covers. The input and output rolls should be positioned identically on their respective spindles. TIP: When loading heavy rolls of inelastic substrates that are
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    Loading the dual-roll spindles 1. Ensure that the differential hubs on the input and output spindles are aligned with each other. 2. When both differential hubs are correctly positioned, use an Allen key 6 to tighten the screws and secure them in place. If a differential hub is loose, the substrate
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    4. Unscrew and remove the inner part of each hub. 5. Insert the first roll on the spindle. 6. Replace the hub, and secure it with the Allen key. 7. Insert the second roll on the spindle. 8. Replace the hub, and secure it with the Allen key. 38 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    tightly on the hub. 11. Ensure that the roll core fits tightly on the differential hub. 12. Load the spindle at the rear of the printer, and secure the spindle latches. 13. Use the same process to load the output spindle at the front of the
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    two or more shorter cores on the same spindle, which could cause substrate-advance problems. TIP: The spindle by itself is quite heavy, and a roll of position; otherwise, lift one end into the printer, and then the other end. 1. Go to the HP Internal Print Server and select Substrate > Load/
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    Cancel key. 5. Bring the new roll on its spindle to the rear of the printer, with the geared end of the spindle on the left. 6. Rest the ends of the spindle on the platforms provided at the rear of the printer; plastic pads are provided to absorb the impacts. 7. Open the latches at both
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    ink collector kit, to minimize wrinkles. 15. At the rear of the printer, measure the distance between the printer's left side plate and the left edge of the substrate. This distance front side plate may be acceptable without problems of skew or wrinkles. 42 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    . Be aware that raising the printhead from the substrate may give poorer print quality. WARNING! Do not insert your hands or anything else into the printer while the carriage beam is descending. ENWW Load a roll into the
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    the value for the right-hand edge that must be entered manually in the HP Internal Print Server. 23. In the HP Internal Print Server, choose from the list of substrate types 61 and the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. The printer is now ready to print. 44 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    printer, you must have both rolls loaded on the rear dual-roll spindle and two empty cores loaded on the front dual-roll spindle. See Load a roll onto the spindle on page 32. 1. Go to the HP Lift the substrate pressure handles at the rear of the printer. 4. If you need to raise the carriage beam, go
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    spindles while loading. 6. Bring the new rolls on their spindle to the rear of the printer, with the geared end of the spindle on the left. 7. If the two rolls are longer roll should be on the right as seen from the front of the printer; on the left as seen from the rear. 8. Rest the ends of the spindle
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    to the output spindle. TIP: Two people are recommended for this operation (one per roll). 14. Once in front of the printer, if you find that you haven't unrolled enough substrate, select Start main roller motion from the front panel's Substrate menu to unroll some more. The
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    . Be aware that raising the printhead from the substrate may give poorer print quality. WARNING! Do not insert your hands or anything else into the printer while the carriage beam is descending. 48 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    the right-hand edge that must be entered manually in the HP Internal Print Server. 21. In the HP Internal Print Server, choose from the list of the settings in your new preset on page 61 and the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. The printer is now ready to print. Load a roll (roll-to-free-fall
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    recommended to use a forklift or some other equipment to move it into position; otherwise, lift one end into the printer, and then the other end. 1. Go to the HP Internal Print Server and select Substrate > Load/Unload, then select the correct configuration. 2. Remove the substrate edge holders in
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    Cancel key. 5. Bring the new roll on its spindle to the rear of the printer, with the geared end of the spindle on the left. 6. Rest the ends the spindle (if they were closed) and push the roll on its spindle into the printer. 8. Close the latches to secure the spindle in place. TIP: If you cannot
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    leading edge of the substrate through the printer, over the main roller and the front roller to the tension roller. 12. Once in front of the printer, if you find that you haven't unrolled through the holes provided in the substrate guide around the roller. 52 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    may go out of the print zone and start touching the printer covers. 14. At the front of the printer, the right edge of the substrate on the tension roller from the rear side plate and front side plate may be acceptable without problems of skew or wrinkles. Rear Front 15. When the substrate edge
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    the value for the right-hand edge that must be entered manually in the HP Internal Print Server. 21. In the HP Internal Print Server, choose from the list of substrate types 61 and the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. The printer is now ready to print. 54 Chapter 3 Handle the substrate ENWW
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    ● 2032 mm (80 in): 1067-mm (42-in), 610-mm (24-in), 203-mm (8-in) and 152-mm (6-in) tubes ENWW Load a roll into the printer 55
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    : Loop detection is done on the right-hand side of the printer; so avoid putting your foot or any other object under the collector on the right-hand side . 7. Go to the HP Internal Print Server and press the Enable collector button. 8. Select the winding
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    at the bottom of the main screen of the HP Internal Print Server. To see more information, select the Substrate menu and then Settings. Substrate presets Each supported substrate type has its own characteristics. For optimum print quality, the printer changes the way it prints on each different
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    The presets supplied by HP cannot be changed. Before creating a new preset, it is useful to understand a little about how the printer works. Here are touch some seconds later. If the curing temperature is very low, the latex film is not created, in which durability is drastically reduced. The
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    solvents while the substrate is being heated by the drying and curing modules. The printer will be less able to dry the ink. In certain printing conditions (fast with some substrates, too high an airflow could prevent the printer from reaching the drying and/or curing target temperatures, causing
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    name the new preset To create a new preset, you must copy an existing preset, then rename and modify it. 1. Select Substrate > Create in the HP Internal Print Server. 2. Choose a name for your substrate. TIP: To avoid confusing other users, it is a good idea to use the substrate's commercial name
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    3. Select the parent substrate. Show details can help you to choose one that's similar to the new substrate. If you choose a generic substrate, select the ink density according to the expected behaviour and applications for your substrate. TIP: Use 100% ink density for substrates such as PVC Scrim
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    plus Production Billboard plus Billboard Draft Passes 10 8 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 2. Press the Print test button with the printer adjustments inherited from the parent substrate. Look for any potential problems during printing, such as: ● Potential head crashes or ink smears between the carriage and the
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    troubleshooting guide). ● Look for ink bleeding problems in the lower part of the sample (see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide). You are recommended to check the sample for problems to adjust the substrate advance manually (see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide). NOTE: This alert may
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    Environmental specifications on page 90. b. Increase the curing and drying temperatures, unless you have already decreased them in a previous step. Use the following table as a guide. Curing (°C) Drying (°C) 80 80 85 85 90 90 95 95 100 100 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60 c. Decrease the airflow
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    e. If all test sample blocks are damp in the 100% to 80% columns, adjust the total ink limit in the RIP, or use the ink restrictions in the Color pane. f. If any test sample block is damp in the 70% to 10% columns, increase the number of passes. g. Decrease the ink density by adjusting the total
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    decrease tensions in steps of 10 N/m. c. Increase the number of passes. 8. If colors are misaligned, try realigning the printheads manually. See the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. When you have adjusted the settings for one print mode, you can proceed to other print modes. However, it's not
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    Substrate > Color calibration in the HP Internal Print Server. See the 'Printer calibration' chapter in the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide for more information. 2. Create ICC profiles for your substrate; see your RIP documentation for instructions. Normally, the procedure includes setting
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    ink cartridges for your printer, see How to order supplies on page 74. CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are ESD-sensitive devices (see the Glossary on page 93). Avoid touching pins, leads and circuitry. Each cartridge contains 3 liters of HP Latex Ink, which
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    , see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. Ink deposits In order to check the status of the printhead nozzles, the printer expels a few drops of check from the HP Internal Print Server. To clean the ink deposits when necessary, see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide. How to work
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    cartridge connector by pressing the tabs on each side of it and pulling it gently away from the cartridge. 3. Remove the empty cartridge from the printer. 4. Check that the cartridge is really empty. You can check approximately by shaking it, or check more accurately by weighing it. If it is empty
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    red if the supply is expired or not valid; please refer to the HP Internal Print Server or to the front panel for further details and corrective or if you feel that its performance is not adequate. 1. Ensure that the printer is not trying to print: stop the job queue. 2. At the front panel, select
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    it is located partly underneath the carriage structure. Remove it carefully. 7. Remove the printhead from the printer. Later, use the packaging from the new printhead to return the old printhead to HP as instructed on the package. Insert a printhead 1. Check that the new printhead is of the correct
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    2. Shake the printhead according to the instructions on the packaging. 3. Remove its packaging and protective caps. TIP: You may wish to keep the protective caps for later reuse, in case you ever want to remove a printhead from the printer. 4. Put the new printhead into its correct place in the
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    no problems ● Green slowly printer: ● Visit http://www.hp.com/go/scitexlx_order/. ● Call your service representative (see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide). The following ink supplies can be ordered for your printer. Table 4-1 Ink cartridges Cartridge Part number HP LX600 3-liter Black Latex
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    Ink cartridges (continued) Cartridge HP LX600 3-liter Yellow Latex Scitex Ink Cartridge HP LX600 3-liter Light Cyan Latex Scitex Ink Cartridge HP LX600 3-liter Light Magenta Latex Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CC588A CC589A CC590A Table 4-2 Printheads Printhead HP LX600 Yellow/Magenta Scitex
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    ● Service Information ● Maintenance ● Accounting The Substrate menu ● Load/Unload ● Rename ● Find new presets ● Properties ● Create ● Edit ● Remove ● Color calibration ● Presets management ● Settings The Tools menu ● Preferences ● Proactive Support ● Firmware update ● CallMe@HP The Printer menu
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    folder should be the shared folder on the HP Internal Print Server computer that was created during printer installation. The HP Internal Print Server cannot take files directly from the network because access would not be fast enough. 1. Go to the HP Internal Print Server. 2. Select the Add New
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    text to be printed in the bottom of each copy with the annotations, if any. 4. Click the Save button to store the job in the HP Internal Print Server for further processing. Rotate a job A job can be rotated by 90 degrees in either direction by using the rotation icons at the
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    NOTE: Rotation is available only when the printer is not printing. The effect of rotation is shown in the it is done, the job is ready for printing. Manage the print queue The main screen of the HP Internal Print Server displays the queue of print jobs and various icons that can be used to manage the
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    job to the queue that has been printed already. Printed jobs remain available unless deleted manually. ● Edit Job : Edit the properties of a job in the queue. ● job immediately. The job status changes to Finishing, and the printer will dry the partially-printed job before continuing with the next
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    the files may or may not be left on the printer's hard disk, and the file may or may not the HP Internal Print Server, or when you right-click on the job queue in the HP Internal use the Advanced Nesting Arrangement window to alter the layout manually. See Nesting on page 83. All layout methods give
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    This method has the following options: ● Steps: the number of copies to print horizontally, across the width of the substrate. ● Step gap: the horizontal gap between copies. ● Repeat gap: the vertical gap between copies. ● Fit Substrate Width: if this option is checked, the number of steps will be
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    throughput and uses less substrate. You can use nesting in the HP Internal Print Server, from the Choose Image File window or the Job Properties window. The Choose Image File window From the HP Internal Print Server's main window, click the Add New Job icon to
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    with nesting enabled, the Advanced Nesting Arrangement window opens (see The Advanced Nesting Arrangement window on page 85). The Job Properties window From the HP Internal Print Server's main window, right-click on the print queue to open the Job Properties window. In this window, you can click the
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    . If you want to return to the default layout, press the Reset button. When you are satisfied with the layout, press the OK button. CallMe@HP This option allows you to call HP for remote support. For more information, please contact your
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    two alternative ways to order accessories for your printer: ● Visit http://www.hp.com/go/scitexlx_order/. ● Call your service representative (see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide). The following accessories can be ordered for your printer. For more information about cleaning and maintenance
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    7 Printer specifications Functional specifications Table 7-1 Ink supplies 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 600 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 1200 × 12001 600 × 12002 600 × 1200 600 × 1200 600
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    600 × 1200 600 × 1200 Printing speed (m²/h) LX600 LX800 Uni Bidi Uni Bidi 55 - 59 - 79 - 88 - 157 - 177 - NOTE: The printing speeds estimated above are from the first to the last drop of ink printed, on a fullwidth substrate. Physical specifications Table 7-4 Printer the HP
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    V~ (±10%) 60 Hz1 15 kW 50 A The electronic control components and HP Internal Print Server are powered with a single-phase line that can be used bi-phase power supply is required, operating at 200 V ac. The LX600 printer requires four circuit breakers: two for the single-phase line (one branch
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    specifications For the up-to-date ecological specifications of your printer, please go to http://www.hp.com/ and search for "ecological specifications". Environmental specifications Table 7-13 Printer environmental specifications Temperature range Operating for optimal print quality Operating
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    (-13 to 131°F) storage), no ink in tubes 90% Relative Humidity at 55° 10°C/h (50°F/h) or less C (131°F) Maximum operating altitude: 3000 m (10000 ft) The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight or any other strong light source, and it should not be used in a dusty environment. Acoustic
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    A Preset creation owchart 92 Appendix A Preset creation flowchart ENWW
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    colors. Carriage beam The beam supporting the printhead carriage as it moves back and forth across the printer. Coalescence A print quality defect that colors on different monitors. Curing Curing is needed to coalesce the latex, creating a polymeric film which acts as a protective layer, while
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    agreed on a common standard for color profiles. Ink cartridge A removable printer component that stores ink of a particular color and provides it to from the printheads after each pass over the substrate. Spindle A rod that supports a roll of substrate while it is being used for printing. Substrate A
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    Tension is applied at the input and the output side of the printer. It needs to be evenly distributed along the whole width of the substrate, thus substrate loading is a critical operation. Vacuum pressure The vacuum applied to
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    select units 13 functional specifications 87 H hard disk specification 88 HP Internal Print Server introduction 6 language 14 preferences 14 start 1 76 print layout 81 print queue 79 printer on/off 5 printer software 6 printer's main components 2 printer's main features 1 printhead about 68 insert
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    create preset 58 dual roll to roll 45 edit preset 67 load into printer 24 load onto the spindle 24, 36 porous 21 preset 57 remove preset free fall with collector 55 roll to roll 40 sizes (max and min) 87 supported types 18 tips 19 unload 57 view information 57 substrate edge holders 24 T tiling 81
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HP Scitex LX Printer family
User’s guide
(draft 9, 2010-02-21)