Hp Designjet T7100 Printer series User Manual

DESIGNJET T7100 andT7100 Monochrome printer seriesUsing your printer

Safety precautionsThe following precautions ensure the correct use of the printer and prevent printer damage. Use theseprecautions at all times.●Use t

●Check that you have paper wide enough to print all of your jobs. Any jobs that are too wide maybe put “on hold for paper” if the paper mismatch actio

9 Color management●Introduction●How colors are represented●A summary of the color management process●Color calibration●Color management from printer d

IntroductionYour printer has been engineered with advanced hardware and software features to ensure predictableand dependable results.●Gray, dark gray

Some paper types cannot be calibrated. For all other paper types, calibration should be done in any ofthe following circumstances:●Whenever a printhea

3.The chart is scanned and measured.4.From the measurements, the printer calculates the necessary correction factors to apply forconsistent color prin

Printer emulationIf you want to print a particular job and to see approximately the same colors that you would get fromprinting the same job on a diff

●The lightness slider simply makes the whole print lighter or darker.●The color sliders can be used to fade or emphasize each of the primary colors in

●The lightness slider simply makes the whole print lighter or darker. This slider is available in thesame window as the other grayscale controls, exce

emulation and the original PANTONE spot color. So HP Professional PANTONE Emulation not onlyprovides the closest match that can be achieved on your pr

●Japan Web Coated (Ad) uses specifications developed by the Japan Magazine PublisherAssociation for digital proofing of images in the Japanese magazin

Using this guideThe HP Start-up Kit DVD includes this guide, which is the most complete source of information about thisproduct, and is organized into

If you leave an option set to Default, the setting saved in the job will be used. If the job contains nosetting, the front-panel setting in the printe

Printing PANTONE swatch booksYou can use the Embedded Web Server to print a swatch book showing emulations of PANTONEcolors as made by your printer, t

NOTE: These front panel settings can all be overridden by the printer driver or Embedded WebServer job submission settings.●Color/Grayscale: you can c

10 Job queue management●Embedded Web Server job queue page●Job preview●Turn off the job queue●Select when to print a job in the queue●Identify a job i

Embedded Web Server job queue pageYou can manage your printer's job queue from the HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 21, orthe printe

Job preview is available once the job is processed. To access the preview page, click the magnifyingglass icon, which appears in the Preview column on

<position in queue>: <image name>The job currently being printed has a pointing hand icon, jobs already printed have a check mark,canceled

●Preparing to print: the printer is performing writing system checks before printing the job●Waiting to print: the job is waiting for the print engine

11 Retrieve printer usage information●Get printer accounting information●Check printer usage statistics●Check ink and paper usage for a job110 Chapter

Get printer accounting informationThere are various different ways of getting accounting information from your printer.●View printer usage statistics

GlossaryThis chapter contains definitions of printing and HP terms that are used in this documentation.IndexIn addition to the table of contents, an a

Ink and paper statistics with the Embedded Web Server1.Access the Embedded Web Server, see Access the Embedded Web Server on page 21.2. Go to the Main

12 Practical printing examples●Overview●Print a draft for revision with the correct scale●Print a project●Print a presentation●Print and scale from Mi

OverviewThe following step-by-step instructions for printing jobs that use specific software are similar to those atthe HP Knowledge Center on the Web

3. Press the Properties button and then select the Paper/Quality tab.4. Choose whatever Document Size and Print Quality you want to use. If you want t

6. Select the Features tab, and then Autorotate.7. Click OK, and check that the print preview in the Print dialog box seems correct.Print a projectThi

Enabling HP Instant Printing from Autodesk Design Review1. Start Autodesk Design Review and select File > Print.Alternatively, click the Print icon

Enabling HP Instant Printing from the Batch Print Wizard1.Make sure you have installed the Batch Print Wizard. Start Autodesk Design Review and select

4. Use the Shift key if you want to select multiple files to configure. Then click Print Setup, and theprinting configuration will be applied to all t

7. Back in the Choose print settings box, click Next.8.Save or start the batch print job.Using HP Instant Printing●Make sure Use HP Instant Printing h

Using AutoCAD1.The AutoCAD window can show a model or layout. Normally a layout is printed rather than themodel.2.Click the Plot icon at the top of th

Front view1.Ink cartridge2.Platen3.Printhead4.Printhead carriage5.Front panel6.Maintenance cartridge7.Right hub8.Roll support9.HP Smart Roll-Loading S

4.You can see further options by pressing the circular button in the lower right corner of the window.NOTE: The Quality option here does not refer to

6. Select the Device and Document Settings tab, and press the Custom Properties button.7. In the Paper/Quality tab, check the Show preview before prin

9. Press the Margins/Layout button and select a layout option.If the job is 10 mm smaller in both dimensions than the page size you have chosen, selec

11. Press the OK button and save your configuration changes to a PC3 file.12. When you have pressed the OK button in the Plot window, the printer will

Press the Add files button (or Choose File, Add another file) to choose the files from yourcomputer that you want to print. The files must be in one o

Using clip contents by marginsYou can select this margins option from Advanced settings > Paper > Layout/Margins > Printwith margins > Lay

4. Select the Device and Document Settings tab, and press the Custom Properties button.5. In the Paper/Quality tab, check the Show preview before prin

7. Press the Margins/Layout button and select a layout option.If the job is 10 mm smaller in both dimensions than the page size you have chosen, selec

9. Press the OK button and save your configuration changes to a PC3 file.10. When you have pressed the OK button in the Plot window, the printer will

2.Choose from the available paper sizes.If you do not find the paper size that you intend to use, select Printer > Properties > Paper/Quality &g

Rear view1.Rear door handle2.Power switch and socket3.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessoriesThe bin/basket6 Chapter 1 Introductio

4. Select Print > Properties. In the Document Properties window, select Paper Source, PaperType and Print Quality.5. In the Color tab, the default

Using PowerPoint1. Select the Office Button, then Print, and select the name of your printer.2. Select Properties > Features > Print document on

3. Select the Paper/Quality tab, then select Paper Source and Paper Type.4. Select Margins/Layout, then select Clip contents by margins to keep the si

2. Select your printer's name, then Close.3. Select Page Setup, and choose the Paper Size you want.4. Select Options to go to the printer driver.

5. Select Features > Print document on to scale the document to a particular size. Alternatively,you can scale the document in Project.Using Excel1

2. Select the Page Layout tab, then Size, and choose the paper size you want.3. Select the Office Button, then Print > Properties to go to the prin

4. Select Features > Print document on to scale the document to a particular size. Alternatively,you can scale the document in Excel.138 Chapter 12

13 Maintain the printer●Clean the exterior of the printer●Clean the platen●Clean the paper-advance sensor window●Lubricate the printhead carriage●Main

Clean the exterior of the printerUse a damp sponge or a soft cloth and a mild household cleaner such as non-abrasive liquid soap toclean the outside o

4.With the same dry brush, remove ink deposits from the platen surface.5.Use a clean, absorbent lint-free cloth that has been slightly dampened with i

The bin/basket is provided to store finished prints. It can be used in several different ways.●To stack A0 or E paper sizes only, supported by wire lo

Clean the paper-advance sensor windowThe paper advance sensor is the very small rectangular window (less than 1 cm² in size and shown inthe following

3.Open the printer window and apply a few drops of the oil to the pads on either side of thecarriage.4.Apply a few drops of oil directly to the slider

The benefits of arranging a service engineer's visit when these messages appear on the front panel aretwo-fold:●The printer components can be rep

Follow the onscreen instructions to download the firmware file and store it on your hard disk. Thenselect the downloaded file and click Update.The fir

14 AccessoriesOrder accessoriesThe following accessories can be ordered for your printer.Name Product numberHP Designjet T7100 Roll Upgrade CQ743AHP D

15 Troubleshoot print-quality issues●General advice●Troubleshooting tools●Lines are too thick, too thin or missing●Lines appear stepped or jagged●Line

General adviceUse the following approach when you have any print-quality problem:●To achieve the best performance from your printer, use only genuine

NOTE: This option can also be selected from the front panel. From the main menu, select , thenOptimize print quality.Optimization suggested actionsTh

Options > Printer Features. If you change this option, you may wish to reprint your job at thispoint in case the problem has been solved.4.If lines

●The borders of colored blocks are wrongly colored.To correct this kind of problem:1.Reseat the printheads by removing them and then reinserting them.

4.Form feed and cut key: see Feed and cut the paper on page 38.5.Front-panel display displays errors, warnings and information on using your printer.6

Humidity can cause ink to soak into the paper, making the lines blurred and fuzzy. Try the following:1.Check that your environmental conditions (tempe

The whole image is blurry or grainy1.Check that the paper type you have loaded corresponds to the paper type selected in the frontpanel and in your so

1.Check that the paper type you have loaded corresponds to the paper type selected in the frontpanel and in your software. To check on the front panel

Whenever you notice this problem, cancel the printing job immediately. Press the Cancel key and alsocancel the job from your computer application. Soa

White spots on the printYou may notice white spots on the print. This is probably due to paper fibers, dust or loose coatingmaterial. To avoid this pr

Colors between different HP Designjets do not matchIf you print an image on two different printer models (for instance, on an HP Designjet T7100 print

4.Load the printers with the same type of paper.5.Check that the Paper Type setting on the front panel corresponds to the paper you have loaded.6. In

●A communications problem between your computer and the printer might exist. Check your USB ornetwork cable.●Check that your software settings are cor

The image is unexpectedly rotatedOn the front panel, select the icon, and then select Setup > Printing preferences > Paperoptions > Rotate.

The image has a wood-grain appearance(aeroworms)Aeroworms are wavy, horizontal bands produced by air-induced dot placement error (DPE). In extremecase

The Embedded Web Server’s main componentsThe Embedded Web Server is a Web server running inside the printer. Users can obtain printerinformation, mana

16 Troubleshoot paper issuesThe paper has jammedIf a paper jam occurs, follow the instructions on the front panel.These are the steps to follow:1.Open

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 newroll, or remov

17 Troubleshoot ink-system issues●Cannot insert an ink cartridge●Cannot insert a printhead●Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge●Front panel recomme

Cannot insert an ink cartridge1.Check that you have the correct type of cartridge (model number).2.Check that the colored label on the cartridge is th

18 Troubleshoot stacker issues●Paper scrolling●The trailing edge of the paper curling up●The paper is not completely ejected●The front panel displays

Paper scrollingWhen printing in Fast mode with highly curled paper, the paper may scroll when ejected to the stackertray. To avoid this problem, you a

The front panel displays that the stacker isdisconnectedIf the front panel constantly or intermittently claims that the stacker is disconnected from t

19 Troubleshoot other issues●The printer is not printing●A job has not been printed●The software application slows down or stalls while generating the

The printer is not printingPossible reasons why a file you have sent from your computer is not printing when expected, includethe following:●A problem

In the Windows HP-GL/2 driver, click the Advanced tab, select Document options > Printerfeatures, and then set Max. Application resolution to 300.T

The HP Utility’s main featuresThe HP Utility provides an easy-to-use interface that allows the user to manage and access variousprinter features and f

●Try another interface cable. See Choose which connection method to use on page 13.●Make sure that the graphic language setting is correctly set.Canno

The platen rollers squeakIt might be necessary to oil the rollers. Locate the oil bottle in the maintenance kit that can be orderedfor your printer.1.

4.Put three drops of oil into each hole in the platen.NOTE: Be careful not to spill oil onto the platen.5.If oil spills onto the platen, wipe the plat

Cannot access the HP UtilityIf you have not done so already, please read Access the HP Utility on page 21.1.Go to the front panel and select the icon

By default, alerts are displayed only when you are printing and there are printing problems, forexample: cartridge low or out of ink or printer out of

20 Get help●Introduction●HP Professional Services●HP Instant Support●HP Proactive Support●Customer Self Repair●HP Customer Care●HP Designjet Online●Ot

IntroductionHP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure that you get the most from your HPDesignjet. HP Customer Care provides comprehensi

They include remote support. On-site service is also provided if necessary, with two alternativeresponse-time options.●Next business day●Same business

Convenient, easy to use●An HP Support Specialist will diagnose and assess whether a replacement part is required toaddress a defective hardware compon

◦The software name and version you are using◦Print out the service information prints. You may be asked to fax them to the support centerhelping you.O

Turn the printer on and offTIP: The printer can be left powered on without wasting energy. Leaving it on improves response timeand overall system reli

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●South Africa: 0800 001 030●Spain: 902 010 333●Sweden: 077 130 30 00●Switzerland: 0848 80 20 20●Taiwan: 886 2 872 28000●Thailand: 0 2353 9000●Tunisia:

Other sources of informationMore information is available from the following sources:●The Embedded Web Server provides information about your printer

A Front-panel menusThis appendix lists the options in the front-panel menu system.NOTE: Firmware updates may introduce changes to the menu system, in

Paper menuPaper load Load roll1 Load roll2 Load roll3 Paper unload Unload roll1 Unload roll2 Unload roll3 Select active roll Active roll 1 Acti

Job management menuReprint last job Pause (or Resume) printing Job queue Queue is empty [J] (select job) [J] View informationContinueMove to fr

Ink menuView ink levels View printhead status Replace ink cartridges Replace printheads Replace maintenance cartridge Ink cartridge inf

Setup menuPrinting preferences Select graphics language [E] Print quality Select quality levelEnable maximum detailEnable economodeColor options Colo

Job management options Enable queue [E] When to start printing [E] Nest options Enable nesting [E]Select wait timeEnable crop lines [E]Oversize nest

Manual drying time allows you to choose a drying time from 1 to 1800 s. The default value is 100s.Enable nesting allows you to choose between Off, In

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2 Connectivity and softwareinstructions●Choose which connection method to use●Connect to a network (Windows)●Connect directly to a computer (Windows)●

Image quality maintenance menuOptimize print quality Optimization actions Calibrate color Align printheads Print diagnostic image Paper

Connectivity menuGigabit Ethernet View information View configuration Modify configuration Restore factory settings USB View information Jetdirec

Internal prints menuDemo prints Print drawing demo Print rendering demo Print GIS map User information prints Print menu map Print configuration

Information menuView printer information Product certifications Printer logs System errors System warnings Printheads Ink cartridges View pr

B Front-panel error messagesUnder certain circumstances, a front-panel error message appears. Follow the advice in theRecommendation column to resolve

Table B-1 Text messages (continued)Message RecommendationPDL Error: Job clipped The image is too large for the paper or for the printer. Loadlarger p

Table B-2 Numeric error messages (continued)Error code Recommendation61.01 The file format is incorrect and the printer cannot process the job. Try t

Table B-2 Numeric error messages (continued)Error code Recommendation77.04 An Embedded Web Server internal software error has occurred. Try the follo

C Printer specifications●Functional specifications●Physical specifications●Memory specifications●Power specifications●Environmental specifications●Aco

Functional specificationsTable C-1 HP No. 762 ink supplies T7100 T7100 MonoPrintheads Yellow, magenta/cyan, gray/dark gray, black/black Black/black,

Choose which connection method to useThe following methods can be used to connect your printer.Connection type Speed Cable length Other factorsGigabit

Table C-3 Print resolution (using Windows HP-GL/2 driver) (continued)Print quality Maximumresolution forphoto paperRenderingresolutionPrinting resolu

Memory specificationsTable C-8 Memory specificationsT7100 & T7100 Mono memory (DRAM) 1024MBT7100ps & T7100ps Mono memory (DRAM) 1536MBHard di

GlossaryBonjourApple Computer's trade name for its implementation of the IETF Zeroconf specification framework, a computernetwork technology that

HP-GL/2Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language 2: a language defined by HP to describe vector graphics.I/OInput/Output: this term describes the passing of d

IndexSymbols/Numerics16-bit color images 85Aaccessoriesorder 146accounting 111acoustic specifications 203alertserrors 175warnings 175application hangs

PANTONE emulation 104paper mismatch action 25print diagnostic image 61print quality 80printheadinformation 66, 150, 153remove blank areas 89rendering

tips 27, 39usage 111paper advance calibration 35paper jam 162paper mismatch action 25paper presetsdownloading 37paper sizes (max & min) 201paper s

Ttelephone numbers 181turn on/off 11Uunattended printing 91unintelligible print 160unloading roll from printer 34using this guide 3Wwarranty extension

Connect directly to a computer (Windows)You can connect your printer directly to a computer without going through a network, by using theprinter'

Now you can proceed to install the printer software and connect your printer.Bonjour connection1.Go to your printer's front panel and select the

●If you find the right printer name, scroll sideways to see the Connection Type column, andcheck that it shows Bonjour. Then highlight that line. Othe

5. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.6. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to use the Easy Install option.7.The p

6.The printer software is installed, including the printer driver and the HP Utility.7.When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assi

To delete the print queue:1. From the system preferences, select the Print & Fax dialog.2. Select the name of the printer and click the – button.E

3 Personalize the printer●Change the language of the front-panel display●Access the HP Utility●Access the Embedded Web Server●Change the language of t

Change the language of the front-panel displayThere are two possible ways to change the language of the front-panel menus and messages.●If you can und

Table of contents1 Introduction ...

To access the Embedded Web Server on any computer, open your Web browser and give the IPaddress of your printer.You can find your printer's IP ad

Change the units of measurementTo change the units of measurement in the front-panel display, select the Setup menu icon , thenFront panel options &g

●Advanced > Select I/O timeout: specify the number of seconds that an idle connection isallowed to remain open, 270 is the default value, if set to

Paper suitability optionsPaper mismatch actionIf the paper currently loaded in the printer is not suitable for a particular job, the printer can eithe

4 Handle the paper●Overview●Load a roll into the printer●Unload a roll from the printer●View information about the paper●Perform paper advance calibra

OverviewPaper is only a subset of the portfolio of printing materials that the printer can handle. You can alsoprint on a wide variety of films, texti

Embedded Web Server settings override front panel settings. The combination of paper type andprint-quality settings tells the printer how to place the

Table 4-1 Supported paper typesPaper type Product name Front-panel nameBond and Coated Paper HP Coated Paper HP Coated PaperHP Universal Bond Paper H

Load a roll into the printer1.At the printer's front panel, select the icon, and then select Paper load > Load roll.2.Select the roll that yo

9.Insert the right side of the roll onto the right hub. Check that the roll is in contact with the disc.10.Push the left hub onto the left end of the

Unload a roll from the printer ... 34View information a

12.Pull some paper from the roll.13.If you need to trim the leading edge of the paper, you can use a sharp knife (not supplied with theprinter) to cut

16.Close the paper feed brake. Check that the paper edge is still in the blue zone.17.Close the roll door.ENWWLoad a roll into the printer33Handle the

18.If the paper that you are using has a barcode printed on the leading edge of the roll, andPrinting paper info is enabled, the printer automatically

4.Wind any trailing paper manually onto the roll.5.Move the left hub to the left by pressing the blue lever.6.Remove the roll.7.Close the roll door.Vi

To check the paper advance calibration status of the paper, select the icon, and then select Viewloaded paper > View paper details. The status ap

Return to the default calibrationReturning to the default calibration sets all the paper-advance calibration to zero. To return to thedefault paper ad

3. Select Change printing properties.4.Select the paper category.5.Select the paper type.6.Choose a drying time from the Dry Time drop-down menu.NOTE:

Store the paperThe following are tips for storing paper:●Always keep unused rolls wrapped in the plastic wrap to prevent discoloration. Rewrap partial

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Heavyweight Coated Paper 131 30.5 m (100 ft) 610 mm (24 in) C6029C (AEJN)914 m

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Recycled Bond Paper * 80 45.7 m (150 ft) 420 mm (16.54 in) CG892A (E)610 mm (2

Print in gray shades ... 88Use paper econ

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Premium Instant-dry Gloss PhotoPaper260 30.5 m (100 ft) 914 mm (36 in) Q7993A1

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Banner and Sign MaterialHP Durable Semi-gloss Display Film 255 15.2 m (50 ft)

5 Handle the ink system●Ink system components●Ink system tips●Work with ink system components●Order ink supplies44 Chapter 5 Handle the ink system E

Ink system componentsInk cartridgesThe T7100 printer's six ink cartridges provide black, yellow, magenta, cyan, gray and dark gray ink tothe prin

HP recommends that you replace the empty cartridge with a new HP cartridge. See Order ink supplieson page 67, Remove an ink cartridge on page 48, and

To maintain optimum print quality, the printheads are automatically tested at regular intervals, andautomatically serviced when necessary. This takes

Work with ink system componentsRemove an ink cartridgeInk cartridges should be removed for the following two reasons:●The ink cartridge is very low an

3.Pull the blue tab down and then pull it outwards, towards you.4.The cartridge comes out, in its drawer.5.Lift the cartridge out of its drawer.NOTE:

6.The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge.Insert an ink cartridge1.Pick up the new ink cartridge and find the label that identifi

6.The front-panel display confirms that all cartridges have been correctly inserted.Remove a printheadWARNING! Make sure that the printer wheels are l

Perform preventive maintenance ... 143Move or store the print

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 acces

8.Using the blue handle, gently disengage the printhead.9.Gently pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is released from the carriage.CAUTION

Insert a printhead1.Remove the orange protective caps by pulling them down.2.The printhead is designed to prevent you from accidentally inserting it i

5.Insert all of the other printheads that need to be installed, and close the carriage cover.6.Make sure that the end of the blue handle catches the w

9.The front-panel display confirms that all of the printheads are correctly inserted, and the printerstarts checking and preparing the printheads. The

2.Cover your finger with the cloth and insert it into the printhead slot at the back.CAUTION: If the carriage remains in the central part of the print

6.After waiting a few moments to allow both connectors to dry, replace the printhead into theprinthead carriage. See Insert a printhead on page 54.7.W

5.Find the printhead drop detector to the right of the printhead carriage.6.Remove any debris blocking the printhead drop detector.7.With a dry, lint-

NOTE: If the paper has jammed, it is recommended that you reinsert the printheads and initiate therealignment procedure with the Image Quality Mainten

If the problem persists after correcting these potential problems, there may be a failure in the scanningsystem requiring repair, or the printheads ma

18 Troubleshoot stacker issues ... 166Paper scrolling ...

Here is an example of a gray printhead in a good state:And here is an example of the same printhead in a bad state:Corrective action1.Clean any faulty

CAUTION: A message appears on the front panel when the maintenance cartridge is almost full andagain when it is completely full and must be changed. Y

4.Lift up the maintenance cartridge to remove it from the slot, and slide it out.See also Insert the maintenance cartridge on page 64.Insert the maint

3.When you have inserted the maintenance cartridge into the printer, close the door.NOTE: The printer needs all the ink cartridges, printheads and mai

Front-panel procedure1.At the front panel:●Press the key twice, or●Select the icon, then Ink cartridge information.2.Select the cartridge about whic

●Serial number●Status (See Front-panel error messages on page 196.)●Volume of ink it has usedYou can also get most of this information without leaving

Table 5-3 Printheads (T7100)Printhead Part numberHP 762 Yellow Printhead CH645AHP 762 Magenta & Cyan Printhead CH646AHP 762 Gray and Dark Gray Pr

6 Use of multiple rolls●The uses of a multiroll printer●How the printer allocates jobs to paper rollsENWW 69Multiroll printing

The uses of a multiroll printerA multiroll printer can be useful in several different ways:●The printer can automatically switch between different pap

Here are some settings that might be used in typical situations:●With different paper types loaded:◦ Type is: select the paper type you require◦Source

Environmental specifications ... 203Acoustic specificat

7 Use of the stackerThe stacker is an optional accessory. It stacks prints flat, on top of one another, instead of letting themfall into the bin.●Inst

Install the stacker1.Connect the cables between the stacker and the printer.2.Switch on the stacker.3.Select the icon on the printer's front pan

When printing in Fast mode on Translucent Bond, Vellum or Natural Tracing Paper, there could besome ink transfer marks in highly inked areas. Select N

Clean the stacker rollersWARNING! The stacker becomes hot during use. Before cleaning, switch it off and give it time tocool.Ink tends to stick to the

2.Remove the pin from each leg extension, and rotate the leg extension upwards.76 Chapter 7 Use of the stacker ENWWStacker

8 Print options●Create a print job●Select print quality●Print a draft●High-quality printing●Select paper size●Select margins options●Print on loaded p

Create a print jobIn order to print something, you must send it to the printer. This constitutes a print job, which is enteredinto the printer's

If you need to specify printing settings, go to the Job settings section and select the options you need.Each option has explanatory text on the right

You can select print-quality options in the following ways:●In the Windows driver dialog: go to the Paper/Quality tab and look at the Print Qualitysec

You can specify even faster draft-quality printing by using EconoMode, as follows. This is intendedmainly for documents containing only text and line

1 Introduction●Safety precautions●Product models●Using this guide●The printer’s main features●The printer’s main components●The Embedded Web Server’s

If you have printhead problemsIf your printheads have an excessive number of clogged nozzles (which may cause banding or whitestreaks on your prints),

Custom paper sizesTo choose a non-standard paper size not shown in the list of paper sizes:●Under Windows, there are three different ways:◦In the driv

NOTE: Under Mac OS, the available margins options depend on the paper size selected in the PageSetup dialog. For instance, for oversize printing you m

●On the Embedded Web Server's Submit Job page: select Advanced settings >Resizing.◦The Standard and Custom options adjust the image size to th

Change the treatment of overlapping linesNOTE: This topic applies only when printing an HP-GL/2 job.The merge option controls the overlapping lines in

You may wish to rotate your images by 90 degrees in order to save paper, like this:You can do this in the following ways:●In the Windows driver dialog

Autorotation allows you to defer the decision of rotating a page until printing time. This may be useful ifyou routinely work with different roll size

●You may be able to save some paper by using the following options:◦In the Windows driver dialog: select the Features tab and then Remove BlankAreas a

●If you are working with mixed file formats, choose nesting Optimized. This option will nestcompatible pages in the queue, allowing for a gap of up to

Use ink economicallyHere are some recommendations for making economical use of ink.●For draft prints, use plain paper and move the print-quality slide