Hp Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer User Manual

DESIGNJET Z6200 Photo 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

Nest jobs to save paperNesting means automatically printing images or document pages side by side on the paper, rather thanone after the other. This i

●All pages must be in one or other of the following two groups (the two groups cannot be mixed inthe same nest):◦CALS/G4◦PostScript, PDF, TIFF, JPEG●J

7 Color management●What is color?●The problem: color in the computer world●The solution: color management●Color and your printer●A summary of the colo

What is color?We see the world around us as steeped in color. Color is in the first instance simply an aspect of howwe experience our environment and

To control the output of color imaging devices, the following color spaces are normally used:●RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) is the color space typically

1.All colors2.Computer monitor gamut3.CMYK press gamutSome color spaces are not device-dependent, but instead represent how a viewer sees colors, such

●CMS: Color Management System. The software that converts the color information that is stored inthe input image (defined by a source profile) into an

◦Other regional standards: Euroscale, JMPA, Japan Color◦Specific CMYK device space: for images that are coming from or going to a specificCMYK device

A summary of the color-management processTo get the accurate and consistent colors that you want, follow these steps for each paper type that youuse.1

NOTE: You can perform all three operations in sequence, as shown. You can also choose to startwith or stop after any of the three operations. However,

Use of this guideThe HP Start-up Kit DVD is the most complete source of information about this product and is organizedinto the following chapters.Int

You can start color calibration in the following ways:●From the printer alert that recommends calibration● From the HP Color Center: select Calibrate

The process takes about 15 to 20 minutes and consists of the following steps.1.A profiling test chart is printed, which contains patches of each ink u

Profile your monitorAlso calibrate and profile your monitor (display device), so that the colors you see on the screen relatemore closely to those tha

Color management example with PhotoshopIn this example, you have an Adobe RGB image that you want to print from Photoshop. There are threeways of doin

Printing in colorYou can adjust the colors of your print in similar ways under Windows and Mac OS:●In the Windows driver dialog: select the Color tab,

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

NOTE: HP Professional PANTONE* Emulation is available only when printing a PostScript or PDFjob.You can also use the Embedded Web Server to print a sw

●On the front panel: select the icon, and then select Printing preferences > Coloroptions > Emulate Printer.●Through the Embedded Web Server: s

●Web Coated SWOP 2006 Grade 3 provides SWOP® proofing and printing on U.S. Grade3 coated publication paper.●Web Coated SWOP 2006 Grade 5 provides SWOP

If you want to print an RGB image, it must be converted to CMYK data. You might be able to do theconversion in the software or operating system. To pe

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

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 que

Embedded Web Server job queue pageYou can manage your printer's job queue from the HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 24, 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

Identify a job in the queueThe best way to look at the queue is in the Embedded Web Server (Main tab > Job queue), whereyou can manage the queue an

Job status messagesThese are the possible job status messages, approximately in the order in which they may be seen:●Receiving: the printer is receivi

9 Retrieve printer usage information●Get printer accounting information●Check printer usage statistics●Check ink and paper usage for a jobENWW 117Prin

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

Ink and paper statistics with the HP Utility1.Access the HP Utility, see Access the HP Utility on page 24.2. Select Job center to view information reg

10 Practical printing examples●Overview●Resize an image with Adobe Photoshop CS4●Print a color photo with Photoshop CS2●Print a draft for revision wit

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

Front view 1.1m printer1.Ink cartridge2.Platen3.Printhead4.Printhead carriage5.Front panel6.Maintenance cartridge7.Paper-load lever8.Spindle9.BinENWWT

and detail from the original image when you resample. Select from the following resamplingoptions:◦Nearest Neighbor: A fast but less precise method th

5. Select your printer and then click the Page Setup button. The printer properties dialog boxappears.6. Set the page size and other print options tha

4. On the File menu, select Open to open the image.●If the document has an embedded color profile that does not match the current workingspace, select

Print a draft for revision with the correct scaleUsing Adobe Acrobat1.In the Acrobat window, check the plot size by positioning your cursor near the b

3. To keep the scale, set Page Scaling to None (which is not the default setting).4. Click the Properties button.5. Select the Document size and Print

6. Click the Features tab, and then select Autorotate.7. Click the OK button and check that the print preview in the Print dialog box looks correct.8.

To ensure color consistency when reprinting the job, use the same paper type.1.Check that the color calibration is valid for the paper type that is lo

To ensure color consistency when reprinting the job, use the same paper type.1.Check that the color calibration is valid for the paper type that is lo

3. Click the Properties button and configure the driver as follows.●On the Paper/Quality tab, set Print Quality to Quality.●On the Color tab, clear th

●Click the Properties button, select the HP RTL (RGB) TrueColor driver, and select theresolution to be sent to the printer.●Click the Color Adjustment

Rear view 1.1m printer1.Power switch and socket2.Sockets for communication cables and optional accessoriesFront view 1.5m printer1.Ink cartridge2.Plat

11 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

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

2.Open the printer window and apply a few drops of multi-purpose lubricating oil to the pads oneither side of the carriage.NOTE: A roller lubrication

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

Update the printer firmwareThe printer's various functions are controlled by software that resides in the printer, also known asfirmware.From tim

1.On the printer's front panel, select the icon, then select Replace ink absorber.2.Open the printer window.3.Identify the left spittoon.4.Locat

6.Lift the tab on the absorber until it is clear of the spittoon and you can easily grip the tab.7.Lift and remove the absorber from the spittoon.8.Di

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 spitt

6.Maintenance cartridge7.Paper-load lever8.Spindle9.Loading table10.Take-up reel motor11.Take-up reel cable and sensor housing unit12.Take-up reel sen

Secure Disk Erase provides three different levels of security:●Non-Secure Fast Erase: all pointers to the information are erased. The information itse

12 AccessoriesOrder accessoriesThe following accessories can be ordered for your printer.Name Product numberHP Designjet HD Scanner CQ654AHP Designjet

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

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

Optimization suggested actionsThis option suggests a series of recommended actions to improve print quality, based on the results ofinternal checks. T

5.Try aligning the printheads. See Align the printheads on page 71. After alignment, reprint yourjob if the problem has been solved.6.Select the icon

Lines are printed double or in the wrong colorsThis problem can have various visible symptoms:●Colored lines are printed double, in different colors.●

Humidity can cause ink to soak into the paper, making the lines look blurred and fuzzy. Try thefollowing remedies:1.Make sure that your environmental

4.Check the paper-advance calibration status on the front panel. If the status is PENDING, youshould perform paper-advance calibration. See Perform pa

The printed output is not flatIf the paper does not lie flat when it comes out of the printer, but instead contains shallow waves, youare likely to se

1.Take-up reel spindle lever2.Manual winding buttons3.Wind-direction switchThe front panelYour printer's front panel is located on the front of t

Whenever you notice this problem, cancel the printing job immediately. Press the Cancel key on thefront panel and also cancel the job from your comput

Colors are inaccurateIf the colors of your print do not match your expectations, try the following remedies:1.Check that the paper type you have loade

Print with PostScript driversThe situation describes printing with the PostScript driver installed for that printer. In this example, weare using an H

6. In the HP-GL/2 driver for the HP Designjet Z6200, click the Color tab, and select PrinterEmulation from the list of color management options. Then

●Check that your software settings are correct for your current page size (for example, long-axisprints).●If you are using network software, make sure

The image is unexpectedly rotatedOn the front panel, select the icon, and then select Printing preferences > Paper options >Rotate. Check that

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

14 Troubleshoot paper issues●The paper cannot be loaded successfully●The paper has jammed●Prints do not stack correctly in the bin●Automatic paper-cut

The paper cannot be loaded successfullyHere are a few things to check if you cannot successfully load the paper.●The paper might be loaded at an angle

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.5.Carefully remove a

3.Pause printing key pauses printing after finishing the current page. Press the key again to restartprinting. This can be useful, for instance, when

8.Reload the roll. See Load a roll into the printer on page 36.9.If some paper continues to cause an obstruction within the printer, it can often be c

Take-up reelLED statusIssue Print jobinterrupted?Possible cause Possible solutionBlinking quickly Take-up reel is notwindingYes The sensor beam wasblo

15 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

Cleaning all of the printheads takes about 5 minutes. Cleaning any two printheads takes about 3minutes.NOTE: Cleaning all printheads uses more ink tha

3.Remove and reinsert all of the printheads. See Remove a printhead on page 63 and Insert aprinthead on page 66. This starts the printhead alignment p

Scan errors during alignmentIf the alignment process fails, a Scanning problems message appears on the front panel. Thisindicates that the alignment w

16 Troubleshoot other issues●The printer is not printing●The software program slows down or stalls while generating the print job●The printer seems sl

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

●Is your printer connected to a network? Check that all components used in the network (networkinterface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and cables) a

PostScript drivers for Windows and Mac OS are provided with the PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit (seeAccessories on page 143).The Embedded Web Server’s main

NOTE: If you connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable, use the HP Utility.1.Go to the front panel and select the Connectivity m

2.Open the printer window.3.Locate the small holes in the platen near some of the rollers.4.Put three drops of oil into each hole in the platen.NOTE:

5.If oil spills onto the platen, wipe the platen clean with a cloth.6.Lower the printer window.Cannot access the HP UtilityIf you have not done so alr

Printer alertsYour printer can communicate two types of alerts:●Errors: Mainly alerting you to the fact that the printer is unable to print. However,

17 HP Customer Care●Introduction●HP Professional Services●HP Instant Support●HP Proactive Support●Customer Self Repair●Contact HP Support176 Chapter 1

IntroductionHP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your HP Designjet,providing comprehensive, proven support ex

HP Care Packs and Warranty ExtensionsHP Care Packs and Warranty Extensions allow you to extend your product's warranty beyond thestandard period.

You can enable Proactive Support in the HP Utility for Windows or the HP Printer Monitor for Mac OS,where you can specify the frequency of connections

◦The cable you are using (by part number) and where you purchased it◦The type of interface used on your product (USB or network)◦The software name and

A Overnight job scenarioIn this scenario, the print service provider (PSP) is nearing the end of the business day and receives anew order which requir

●View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads and the paper●Manage, install, and create International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles (with t

Table A-1 Handle the paper (continued)Task Elements See this section of the user’s guideTroubleshooting See this section of the guideI can't loa

NOTE: For additional information about the ink system, see Handle the ink system on page 57.Task 4: Handle print jobsAfter checking ink consumables an

Table A-4 Handle the ink system (continued)Task Elements See this section of the user’s guideTroubleshooting See this section of the guideI am experi

B Urgent walk-in job scenarioIn this scenario, the print service provider (PSP) receives an urgent walk-in order which requires deliveryin less than t

Table B-1 Handle print jobsTask Elements See this section of the user’s guideSubmit a job See Create a print job on page 81Cancel a job See Delete a

Table B-2 Handle the paper (continued)Task Elements See this section of the user’s guideThe take-up reel paper has jammed See Take-up reel paper jamm

Table B-4 Handle the ink systemTask Elements See this section of the user’s guideSelect print quality See Select print quality on page 82Select paper

C Front-panel menusThis appendix lists and explains the options in the front-panel menu system.NOTE: Firmware updates may introduce changes to the men

Paper menuPaper load Load roll Load take-up reel Learn how to load spindle Paper unload Unload roll Unload take-up reel View loaded paper Chan

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

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The printer has three levels of power consumption.●Plugged in: the power cord is plugged into the back of the printer●Switched on: the switch at the b

Ink menuView ink levels View printhead status Replace ink cartridges Replace printheads Replace maintenance ctg. Replace ink absorber

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

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 fine arts demo Print B&W photo 1 Print B&W photo 2 Print Color photo 1 Print Color photo 2 Print re

Information menuView printer information Printer logs System errors System warnings Printheads Ink cartridges View printer information displays

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

Table D-1 Text messages (continued)Message RecommendationPDL Error: memory full Restart the printer and try resending the job; if necessary, reduce t

Table D-2 Numeric error messages (continued)Error code Recommendation61:01 Unsupported file format: the printer cannot process the job. Try the follo

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

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

E Printer specifications●Functional specifications●Physical specifications●Memory specifications●Power specifications●Ecological specifications●Enviro

Functional specificationsTable E-1 HP 771 ink suppliesPrintheads Matte black/chromatic red, magenta/yellow, light magenta/light cyan, photo black/lig

Table E-4 Margins (continued)Top margin (leading edge) 5 mm (0.2 in)11.5 mm (0.5 in) (glossy paper)Bottom margin (trailing edge) 5 mm (0.2 in)Table E

Table E-9 Printer power specifications (continued)Current < 4 AConsumption 350W maximumEcological specificationsThis product complies with Europea

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

The International Color Consortium, a group of companies that have agreed on a common standard for colorprofiles.Ink cartridgeA removable printer comp

IndexSymbols/Numerics16-bit color images 88Aaccessoriesorder 143accounting 118acoustic specifications 206adding paper types 48alertserrors 175warnings

load take-up reel 38modify configuration 26optimize print quality 145optimize suggestedactions 146PANTONE emulation 107pause printing 114print diagnos

maintenance cartridges 79paper 50printheads 79out-of-memory error 172overlapping images 157overlapping lines 88overnight job scenario 181Ppage size 84

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

stepped lines 147store the printer 137stored job 82submit job 81support servicesHP Care Packs 178HP Customer Care 177HP Instant Support 178HP Proactiv

If your printer does not appear in the list, select Help me find my network printer and clickNext. In the next screen, give the IP address of your pri

●All computers on the network should be on and connected to the network.●The printer should be connected to the network.Now you can proceed to install

●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

3.Open the DVD icon on your desktop.4. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.5. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to

3.Open the DVD icon on your desktop.4. Open the Mac OS X HP Designjet Installer icon.5. Follow the instructions on your screen. You are recommended to

Sharing the printerIf your computer is connected to a network, you can make your directly connected printer available toother computers on the same ne

To delete the print queue:●Under Mac OS X 10.4 there are two ways of deleting the print queue:◦ from the system preferences, select the Printing pane

Table of contents1 Introduction ...

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

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

Japanese. It uses whichever language you have specified in your Web browser's options. If you havespecified a language that it cannot support, it

Change the front-panel display contrastTo change the contrast of the front-panel display, select the Setup menu icon , then Front paneloptions > S

To configure the same network settings from the front panel, select the Connectivity menu icon ,then Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet > Modify co

Personalize the list of paper typesIf there are some paper types that you never use, you can remove them from the list shown in the frontpanel, the Em

Select paper mismatch actionIf the paper currently loaded in the printer is not suitable for a particular job, the printer can either putthe job on ho

4 Handle the paper●Overview●Load a roll onto the spindle●Load a roll into the printer●Unload a roll from the printer●Use the take-up reel●View informa

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

●Make sure that the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal, or Fast) is selected. You can setthe print quality in the driver, in the Embedded

Load a roll onto the spindle ... 33Load a roll into

Table 4-1 Supported paper typesPaper type Paper name Front panel nameBond and Coated Paper HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper HP Matt Super HW Plu

Table 4-1 Supported paper types (continued)Paper type Paper name Front panel nameBacklit Material HP Premium Vivid Color Backlit Film HP Prem Vivid C

3.Remove the first end of the spindle from the right-hand side of the printer, and then move thespindle to the right in order to extract the other end

6.Slide the spindle into the roll. Make sure that no space exists between the roll and the fixed hub atthe right end of the spindle.Make sure that the

If you regularly use different paper types, you can change rolls more quickly if you pre-load rolls ofdifferent paper types on different spindles. Ext

6.If you have a take-up reel (a standard feature on the 1.5m printer and an optional accessory onthe 1.1m printer), a message will appear on the front

The take-up reel is operated from the front panel.Follow these guidelines when taping rolls to the take-up reel spindle core:●Make sure that the paper

4.Unlock the take-up reel spindle by pushing the spindle lever to its uppermost position.5.Remove the take-up reel spindle.6.The front-panel display g

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

9.Press the OK key on the front panel. The printer advances the paper.NOTE: Make sure that you insert the loop-shaping core. The take-up reel will not

Color calibration ... 101Color profilin

12.Carefully insert the loop-shaping core.NOTE: Make sure that you insert the loop-shaping core. The take-up reel will not functioncorrectly without i

NOTE: If you want to move the printer, first remove the take-up reel sensor and cable housing unitfrom the foot of the printer stand. Place the sensor

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 reelspindle.6.Press the

8.Use the winding button on the take-up reel motor to wind the remainder of the paper around thetake-up reel spindle.9.Press the OK key on the front p

View information about the paperOn the printer's front panel, press the key. Alternatively, select the icon, then View loadedpaper.The follow

Overview of the paper advance procedure1.On the front panel, select the icon, and then select Image quality maintenance >Paper advance calibration

You can assign a preset for a new paper type in three ways:●Use an HP factory paper preset by selecting the closest category and type on the front pan

9.To create an ICC profile, which allows you to print on your paper with the best possible coloraccuracy, see Color profiling on page 102.10.Perform p

To disable the Printing paper info option, select the icon in the printer's front panel, and thenselect Printing preferences > Paper options

●(L) indicates papers that are available in Latin America●(N) indicates papers that are available in North AmericaIf the part number is not followed b

13 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ... 144General advice ...

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Bright White Inkjet Bond Paper 90 45.7 m (150 ft) 420 mm (16.54 in) Q1446A (J)

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Premium Matte Photo Paper 210 30.5 m (100 ft) 610 mm (24 in) CG459A914 mm (36

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Universal Instant-dry Semi-glossPhoto Paper190 30.5 m (100 ft) 610 mm (24 in)

Table 4-2 Paper (continued)Paper type g/m² Length Width Part numbersHP Matte Polypropylene 130 22.9 m (75 ft) 914 mm (36 in) Q1903A (AEN)1067 mm (42

Non-recommended paper typesIn many cases, paper types that HP does not support might be compatible with your printer. However,the following paper type

5 Handle the ink system●Ink system components●Ink system tips●Work with ink system components●Order ink suppliesENWW 57Handle the ink system

Ink system componentsInk cartridgesThe printer's eight ink cartridges provide matte black, chromatic red, magenta, yellow, light magenta,light cy

●Print quality may be impaired.●The printer will be unable to estimate the ink level in the cartridge, and will report it as empty.To force the printe

Maintenance cartridgeUse the maintenance cartridge to clean and maintain the printheads, ensure the best possible printquality, and seal the printhead

WARNING! Make sure that the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) toprevent the printer from moving.1.At the front panel, select

16 Troubleshoot other issues ... 169The printer is not printi

5.Lift the cartridge out of its drawer.NOTE: Avoid touching the end of the cartridge that is inserted into the printer, because theconnection might be

5.Slide the drawer and cartridge into the slot until they lock into position.If you have difficulty, see Cannot insert an ink cartridge on page 165.6.

3.When the carriage has stopped moving, the front panel prompts you to open the printer window.4.Locate the carriage on the right side of the printer.

7.To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle.8.Using the blue handle, gently disengage the printhead.9.Gently pull the blue handle upward until th

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

changed, takes about 18 minutes. If the printer identifies a problem when preparing theprintheads, the process takes longer, up to 30 minutes. For a s

3.Rub the cloth against the electrical contacts with a light force along the entire depth of the flexconnector. Try to avoid picking up any ink deposi

1.On the printer's front panel, select the icon, then select Replace printheads.2.Turn off the printer at the front panel.3.To avoid an electric

7.With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the surface of the drop detector to remove any non-visible debris.8.Close the printer window.9.Plug in and switch

Appendix E Printer specifications ... 203Functional specifications

3.Remove and re-insert all the printheads, see Remove a printhead on page 63 and Insert aprinthead on page 66. This starts the printhead alignment pro

To print the Image Diagnostics Print:1.Use the same paper type that you were using when you detected a problem.2.Use the key on the front panel to ch

And here is an example of the same printhead in a bad state:Corrective action1.Clean any faulty printheads (see Clean the printheads on page 165). The

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

See also Insert the maintenance cartridge on page 76.Insert the maintenance cartridgeThe plastic bag in which the new maintenance cartridge comes can

Check the status of the ink system1.Access the Embedded Web Server. See Access the Embedded Web Server on page 23.2. Go to the Supplies page on the Ma

HP Utility procedures●In the HP Utility for Windows, go to the Overview tab. The status of each cartridge appearswhen you select Supply Status > Ca

Table 5-2 PrintheadsPrinthead Part numberHP 771 Matte Black & Chromatic Red Designjet Printhead CE017AHP 771 Magenta & Yellow Designjet Print

6 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

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

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

●In the Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 Print dialog: go to the Paper/Quality panel and set thequality options to Custom, then set quality to Fast and check the

●On the Embedded Web Server's Submit Job page: select Advanced settings >Paper > Page size > Standard.●Using the front panel: select the

●In the Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 Print dialog: select the Margins/Layout panel.●On the Embedded Web Server's Submit Job page: select Advanced settin

You can rescale an image in the following ways:●In the Windows driver dialog: go to the Features tab and look at the Resizing Optionssection.◦The Prin

NOTE: If you load sheet paper with skew checking disabled, the printer does not measure the lengthof the sheet, so the print preview will not be a rel

Print crop linesCrop lines indicate where the paper should be cut to reduce it to your selected page size. You can printcrop lines automatically with

You can do this in the following ways:●In the Windows driver dialog: select the Features tab, then Rotate by 90 degrees.●In the Mac OS Print dialog: g

NOTE: The autorotate decision requires known page dimensions. Therefore, the job must haveWhen to Start Printing set to After Processing (see Select w