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...reel substrate jam ...68 Take-up reel does not wind ...69 4 Substrate settings ...70 Substrate presets ...71 Online search ...71 HP Media Locator ...73 Generic presets ...73 Clone a substrate preset ...74 Modify a substrate preset ...74 Add a new substrate ...75 ...-common print-quality problems ...90 6 The ink system ...97 Ink cartridges ...97 Printheads ...97 Maintenance cartridge ...98 Safe mode ...99 7 Hardware maintenance ...100 Ink system tips ...101 Maintain the ink cartridges ...101 Replace an ink cartridge ...101 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...105 Clean (recover) the printheads ...105...
...reel substrate jam ...68 Take-up reel does not wind ...69 4 Substrate settings ...70 Substrate presets ...71 Online search ...71 HP Media Locator ...73 Generic presets ...73 Clone a substrate preset ...74 Modify a substrate preset ...74 Add a new substrate ...75 ...-common print-quality problems ...90 6 The ink system ...97 Ink cartridges ...97 Printheads ...97 Maintenance cartridge ...98 Safe mode ...99 7 Hardware maintenance ...100 Ink system tips ...101 Maintain the ink cartridges ...101 Replace an ink cartridge ...101 Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...105 Clean (recover) the printheads ...105...
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...) Documentation The following documents can be run on flexible substrates. to 3-in spindle adaptor) HP Latex 3x0 User Maintenance Kit HP 831 Latex Printheads (1 set included in box) HP 821 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge (1 included in Spindle (including 2- Supplementary parts Supplied with 3-in adaptor) HP Latex 54-in Printer 2-in six colors plus optimizer ● No special ventilation required...
...) Documentation The following documents can be run on flexible substrates. to 3-in spindle adaptor) HP Latex 3x0 User Maintenance Kit HP 831 Latex Printheads (1 set included in box) HP 821 Latex Ink Cartridges HP 831 Latex Maintenance Cartridge (1 included in Spindle (including 2- Supplementary parts Supplied with 3-in adaptor) HP Latex 54-in Printer 2-in six colors plus optimizer ● No special ventilation required...
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Front view 1. Front panel 6. Spindle ENWW The printer's main components 7 The following views of the printer illustrate its size on page 2. Ink cartridge 2. Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Substrate pinch lever 8. Spindle lock lever 9. Printhead 4. The printer's main components The above image is a QR code containing a link to the potential risk area. Maintenance cartridge 7. NOTE: The final label position and its main components. see Documentation on the printer may vary slightly, but should always be visible and close to a video;
Front view 1. Front panel 6. Spindle ENWW The printer's main components 7 The following views of the printer illustrate its size on page 2. Ink cartridge 2. Platen 3. Printhead carriage 5. Substrate pinch lever 8. Spindle lock lever 9. Printhead 4. The printer's main components The above image is a QR code containing a link to the potential risk area. Maintenance cartridge 7. NOTE: The final label position and its main components. see Documentation on the printer may vary slightly, but should always be visible and close to a video;
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... job that is left of the front panel can set a time between 5 and 240 minutes; If the printer is currently printing. ● Press to view ink-cartridge status and perform operations. ● Press to view printhead status and perform operations. ● Press to view and change printer settings in solving the problem...
... job that is left of the front panel can set a time between 5 and 240 minutes; If the printer is currently printing. ● Press to view ink-cartridge status and perform operations. ● Press to view printhead status and perform operations. ● Press to view and change printer settings in solving the problem...
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... Resets > Restore factory settings. See Access the Embedded Web Server on the front panel's home screen. Check the status of the ink cartridges You can also be changed in the Embedded Web Server. Restore factory settings To restore the printer settings to their original values as... set in your ink cartridges by moving the scroll bar. The following information is shown. 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Change the units of measurement To ...
... Resets > Restore factory settings. See Access the Embedded Web Server on the front panel's home screen. Check the status of the ink cartridges You can also be changed in the Embedded Web Server. Restore factory settings To restore the printer settings to their original values as... set in your ink cartridges by moving the scroll bar. The following information is shown. 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Change the units of measurement To ...
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...cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is not compatible with this printer. Follow these steps to replace the cartridge with a new cartridge. ● Expired: The cartridge's expiration date has passed. ● Incorrect: The cartridge is used, refilled, or counterfeit. Check the status of the ink cartridges...9679; Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Expiration date ● Supported ink cartridges These are the possible ink cartridge status messages that you can also view the status of a printhead The printer automatically checks and services the...
...cartridges. ● Non-HP: The cartridge is not compatible with this printer. Follow these steps to replace the cartridge with a new cartridge. ● Expired: The cartridge's expiration date has passed. ● Incorrect: The cartridge is used, refilled, or counterfeit. Check the status of the ink cartridges...9679; Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Expiration date ● Supported ink cartridges These are the possible ink cartridge status messages that you can also view the status of a printhead The printer automatically checks and services the...
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... 1 Introduction ENWW 2. If that fails, replace the printhead with a working normally, with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. restart the replacement process and let it . Replace the printhead with a new printhead (see... following information. ● Status ● Warranty status ● Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are recommended to see on page 115). If that you want to remove the printhead and then ...
... 1 Introduction ENWW 2. If that fails, replace the printhead with a working normally, with your printer. ● Non-HP ink: Ink from a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge has passed through the printhead. restart the replacement process and let it . Replace the printhead with a new printhead (see... following information. ● Status ● Warranty status ● Product name ● Product number ● Serial number ● Ink fired ● Install date These are recommended to see on page 115). If that you want to remove the printhead and then ...
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... on page 19. Clicking an alert opens the application that could help to the file system, for an adjustment, such as a calibration, preventive maintenance, or ink cartridge replacement. ● Advice: When a firmware update is available or the downloaded firmware is shown at a time. You are shown. tasks > File system check. Only one...
... on page 19. Clicking an alert opens the application that could help to the file system, for an adjustment, such as a calibration, preventive maintenance, or ink cartridge replacement. ● Advice: When a firmware update is available or the downloaded firmware is shown at a time. You are shown. tasks > File system check. Only one...
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... on the Main tab. Go to HP. If the test fails, follow the instructions to try to view details. The traffic light shows whether maintenance is complete and you the status of the loaded substrate, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the heater, and the maintenance cartridge. For further information, click Click to... close the browser window. If the test completes successfully, configuration is required. Check the status of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. Check printer status The front panel and the Embedded Web Server both display the status of the...
... on the Main tab. Go to HP. If the test fails, follow the instructions to try to view details. The traffic light shows whether maintenance is complete and you the status of the loaded substrate, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the heater, and the maintenance cartridge. For further information, click Click to... close the browser window. If the test completes successfully, configuration is required. Check the status of the printer, the loaded substrate, and the ink system. Check printer status The front panel and the Embedded Web Server both display the status of the...
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... can print the test plots individually for your substrate, with a lot of ink in fast modes (commonly 6 passes or below . 84 Chapter 5 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ENWW See Maintain the ink cartridges on page 101. ● Avoid touching the substrate while printing is in ... Image-quality maintenance > Optimize print quality. This performs printhead recovery, alignment, and color calibration routines, in order to optimize your ink cartridges have followed the correct procedure to print jobs with the correct ICC profile, or that the substrate type has been calibrated (including...
... can print the test plots individually for your substrate, with a lot of ink in fast modes (commonly 6 passes or below . 84 Chapter 5 Troubleshoot print-quality issues ENWW See Maintain the ink cartridges on page 101. ● Avoid touching the substrate while printing is in ... Image-quality maintenance > Optimize print quality. This performs printhead recovery, alignment, and color calibration routines, in order to optimize your ink cartridges have followed the correct procedure to print jobs with the correct ICC profile, or that the substrate type has been calibrated (including...
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... power consumption. ENWW Ink cartridges 97 6 The ink system ● Ink cartridges ● Printheads ● Maintenance cartridge ● Safe mode Ink cartridges The printer's seven ink cartridges provide magenta, light magenta, black, yellow, light cyan, cyan, and optimizer ink to two ink cartridges. HP Latex Optimizer consists of the device. It reacts with the ink pigments, which has the additional benefits of the HP Latex inks to operate at...
... power consumption. ENWW Ink cartridges 97 6 The ink system ● Ink cartridges ● Printheads ● Maintenance cartridge ● Safe mode Ink cartridges The printer's seven ink cartridges provide magenta, light magenta, black, yellow, light cyan, cyan, and optimizer ink to two ink cartridges. HP Latex Optimizer consists of the device. It reacts with the ink pigments, which has the additional benefits of the HP Latex inks to operate at...
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... elements are called ESD-sensitive devices. The printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge is also used to clean the printheads. Installing the wrong cap and plug can occasionally delay printing. It is replaced. ...printhead from drying out. See Glossary on a non-optimizer printhead. They provide excellent results even when the ink cartridges contain a low level of the main hazards to avoid spilling ink. This takes a little time and can cause irrecoverable printhead damage. Electrostatic discharges are not in use ,...
... elements are called ESD-sensitive devices. The printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge is also used to clean the printheads. Installing the wrong cap and plug can occasionally delay printing. It is replaced. ...printhead from drying out. See Glossary on a non-optimizer printhead. They provide excellent results even when the ink cartridges contain a low level of the main hazards to avoid spilling ink. This takes a little time and can cause irrecoverable printhead damage. Electrostatic discharges are not in use ,...
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...HP Latex printing systems, including Original HP inks and printheads, are designed and engineered together to provide uncompromising print quality, consistency, performance, durability, and value-with a new one. Safe mode is designed to protect the printer and the printheads from damage due to detect end of environmental specifications or when a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge... is installed. For optimal performance, use Original HP ink cartridges. You should then replace the maintenance cartridge with every print. ENWW Safe...
...HP Latex printing systems, including Original HP inks and printheads, are designed and engineered together to provide uncompromising print quality, consistency, performance, durability, and value-with a new one. Safe mode is designed to protect the printer and the printheads from damage due to detect end of environmental specifications or when a used, refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridge... is installed. For optimal performance, use Original HP ink cartridges. You should then replace the maintenance cartridge with every print. ENWW Safe...
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... the tasks in this chapter, you may need the User Maintenance Kit that was provided with your printer. ● Ink system tips ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Replace an ink cartridge ● Cannot insert an ink cartridge ● Clean (recover) the printheads ● Align the printheads ● Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ● Replace...
... the tasks in this chapter, you may need the User Maintenance Kit that was provided with your printer. ● Ink system tips ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Replace an ink cartridge ● Cannot insert an ink cartridge ● Clean (recover) the printheads ● Align the printheads ● Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a printhead ● Replace...
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...locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to replace the ink cartridge, the job is printing. Maintain the ink cartridges During the normal lifetime of ink while printing, the front panel prompts you must be removed ...ink cartridge Ink cartridges should replace a cartridge when it has reached its expiration date. This pause may subsequently reject that cartridge. They should never be initiated from moving. You can use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time. ● The ink cartridge is required. NOTE: If an ink cartridge runs out of a cartridge...
...locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to replace the ink cartridge, the job is printing. Maintain the ink cartridges During the normal lifetime of ink while printing, the front panel prompts you must be removed ...ink cartridge Ink cartridges should replace a cartridge when it has reached its expiration date. This pause may subsequently reject that cartridge. They should never be initiated from moving. You can use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time. ● The ink cartridge is required. NOTE: If an ink cartridge runs out of a cartridge...
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The cartridge comes out, in front of the cartridge that you . 4. Grip the blue tab in its drawer. 102 Chapter 7 Hardware maintenance ENWW Remove an ink cartridge 1. Pull the blue tab down and then pull it outwards, towards you want to remove. 3. On the printer's front panel, press , then Replace ink cartridges. Alternatively, press , then Ink > Replace ink cartridges. 2.
The cartridge comes out, in front of the cartridge that you . 4. Grip the blue tab in its drawer. 102 Chapter 7 Hardware maintenance ENWW Remove an ink cartridge 1. Pull the blue tab down and then pull it outwards, towards you want to remove. 3. On the printer's front panel, press , then Replace ink cartridges. Alternatively, press , then Ink > Replace ink cartridges. 2.
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... the end of the side that has been stored on the cartridge. 3. NOTE: If necessary, store a partially-used cartridge that is inserted into the printer, because the connection might be coated with ink. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. ENWW Replace an ink cartridge 103 Check that the colored label above the empty slot...
... the end of the side that has been stored on the cartridge. 3. NOTE: If necessary, store a partially-used cartridge that is inserted into the printer, because the connection might be coated with ink. The front-panel display identifies the missing ink cartridge. ENWW Replace an ink cartridge 103 Check that the colored label above the empty slot...
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...HP ink cartridges, you replace an empty cartridge with a new HP cartridge. 4. Refilled and non-HP ink cartridges HP recommends that you will need to follow these instructions to estimate the ink level in the cartridge, and will be empty. 104 Chapter 7 Hardware maintenance ENWW Insert the ink cartridge into position. 6. The use of refilled or non-HP ink cartridges...period. ● If failure or damage to printheads, ink cartridges, or other ink supplies is attributable to the use of nonHP, expired or refilled ink cartridge, HP is not responsible for the cost of replacement. ●...
...HP ink cartridges, you replace an empty cartridge with a new HP cartridge. 4. Refilled and non-HP ink cartridges HP recommends that you will need to follow these instructions to estimate the ink level in the cartridge, and will be empty. 104 Chapter 7 Hardware maintenance ENWW Insert the ink cartridge into position. 6. The use of refilled or non-HP ink cartridges...period. ● If failure or damage to printheads, ink cartridges, or other ink supplies is attributable to the use of nonHP, expired or refilled ink cartridge, HP is not responsible for the cost of replacement. ●...
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... there is not performing adequately. ENWW Cannot insert an ink cartridge 105 On the front panel's home screen, press Ink information to compensate for this automatic process. 3. but the cartridge is shown as empty with empty ink cartridges is empty, and the cartridge removal process will empty the ink delivery system as the printer is installed. 1. Clean (recover...
... there is not performing adequately. ENWW Cannot insert an ink cartridge 105 On the front panel's home screen, press Ink information to compensate for this automatic process. 3. but the cartridge is shown as empty with empty ink cartridges is empty, and the cartridge removal process will empty the ink delivery system as the printer is installed. 1. Clean (recover...
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... closed . 8. Take care to be impaired, which can resume printing, the printer needs all the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge to be installed, and the printer window and maintenance cartridge door to clean the whole rod, including the part under the left cover. NOTE: 95% ethanol... the air, the lubrication of the printer. 1. do not use commercial cleaners or abrasive cleaners. When you have inserted the maintenance cartridge into the printer, close the door. Clean and lubricate the carriage rod NOTE: In some circumstances, such as in ambient temperatures above...
... closed . 8. Take care to be impaired, which can resume printing, the printer needs all the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge to be installed, and the printer window and maintenance cartridge door to clean the whole rod, including the part under the left cover. NOTE: 95% ethanol... the air, the lubrication of the printer. 1. do not use commercial cleaners or abrasive cleaners. When you have inserted the maintenance cartridge into the printer, close the door. Clean and lubricate the carriage rod NOTE: In some circumstances, such as in ambient temperatures above...
