HP 8000s manual How do I get the best image quality

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7 How do I get the best image quality

●Test the image quality

●Interpreting the print quality

●Manage media types

●How do I calibrate my printer

●Adjust heater and print mode settings

Different types of media may give better image quality based on specific mechanical and electrical settings in your printer. To optimize image quality you can perform a series of test prints for the media type that you are using. Based on the results you can then adjust the printer settings for the media type.

To adjust the printer settings for a media type, you can modify existing media types or create new ones. Before creating or modifying a media type for the media you intend to use, check the image quality using the preset values to determine the overall quality that you get with one of the existing preset media types. Some media types may require no printer setting adjustments.

●Load your new media and select a media type that is similar to the media you are loading. See How do I… Install a media roll in the printer.

●Print an image that you have already successfully printed on other media types. See How do I… Test the image quality.

If the image quality is satisfactory you can use the preset media type for printing.

If the image quality is not satisfactory, create a new media type or modify the one selected. See How do I… Manage media types.

●Calibrate the printer for the media type. See How do I calibrate my printer.

●Change the media type settings. See How do I… Manage media types.

●Print your test image again to check the overall image quality with the new settings.

If you are still not satisfied with the image quality, you may need to make more adjustments to printer settings, such as the print mode or the heater temperature. For a description of image quality problems that you may see and the recommended solution, refer to The problem is print quality.

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Contents HP Designjet 8000s Printer series Legal notices Table of contents How do I… printing topics Problem is… troubleshooting topics Tell me about media 177 Tell me about… printer specifications topics 219 Enww Introduction IntroductionPrinters main components Using this guideFront view Heaters Rear viewPrinters front panel Introduction General warnings Safety precautionsGeneral cautions Power supply Handling precautionsRegular inspection and maintenance PrinterIntroduction Connection procedure System configuration connection exampleHow do I… basic operation topics? Connect to a computerHow do I… basic operation topics? How do I… basic operation topics? Turn the power on/off Turn on the printer How do I turn the power off How do I… basic operation topics? Check the firmware version How do I load/unload media Install a media roll in the printer How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media Paper Remove a media roll from the printer How do I load/unload media Load a cut sheet Replace a jammed media rollHow do I load/unload media Load a cut sheet How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media Glossy Matte Banner Bltb Backlit How do I load/unload media Use the media edge guards Use the media cutter Use the media cutter How do I load/unload media Use the take-up reel Set the take-up reel winding direction Define the take-up reel winding mode Load media on to the take-up reel How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media Take-up reel horizontal alignment How do I load/unload media How do I load/unload media Perform a manual form feed/rewind How do I… printing topicsHow do I… printing topics Use manual nestingIncrease/reduce pressure on media How do I… printing topics Replace an ink cartridge How do I… ink topicsChange the printhead height How do I… ink topics How do I… ink topics Tighten the printhead carriage fixing screws How do I… ink topics How do I maintain the printer Regular maintenance guideHow do I maintain the printer Daily maintenance Capping unit cleaning How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer Wiper liquid bottle replacement Wiper liquid bottle replacement How do I maintain the printer Insert the wiper liquid dispenser cap How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer Wiper sponge replacement Wiper sponge replacement How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer Wiper blade replacement Wiper blade replacement Open the right maintenance cover How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer How do I maintain the printer Clean ink system Prepare for extended power down two to four weeks Ink system storage Charge the ink system Clean the carriage base Clean the exterior of the printerClean the carriage base Clean the front cover and media feed Clean the platen How do I maintain the printer Waste ink bottle replacement How do I maintain the printer Waste ink bottle replacement 105 Normal printhead recovery Normal printhead recovery 107 Print the nozzle print pattern Print the nozzle print pattern 109 110 How do I maintain the printer How do I get the best image quality Test the image quality Interpreting the print quality Copy a media type to create a new one Manage media typesCreate a new media type Modify media type settings Delete a media type Calibrate media advance How do I calibrate my printerHow do I calibrate my printer 119 How do I get the best image quality Printhead position adjustment How do I get the best image quality How do I calibrate my printer 123 Printhead nozzle position adjustment Back feed adjustment print Line sensor position adjustment126 How do I get the best image quality Panel Adjust heater and print mode settingsParameters Adjust heater and print mode settings 129 130 How do I get the best image quality Problem is… troubleshooting topics Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures Problem is… checklistProblem is… checklist 133 Printhead crash Load media again See How do I load/unload media Ink cartridge is not detected Ink cartridge is not installedInk cartridge is near expiration date Ink cartridge has passed its expiration dateService errors An error messageService error messages Operator error messagesMedia Other messages Problem is an abnormal sound 142 Problem is… troubleshooting topics This section explains how to solve print quality problems Problem is print qualityProblem is print quality Tell me about… basic knowledge topics Tell me about operating conditions Installation spaceEnvironmental conditions Power Tell me about the power supplyHP Designjet High Speed Dryer Tell me about front panel messages and printer stateExhaust attachment Messages on the front panelOnline state print mode display Offline menu mode display Shutdown state display 152 Tell me about… basic knowledge topics Storing media Tell me about mediaDisposing of media Other precautions Using mediaHandling prints Ink Cartridges Tell me about the ink systemTell me about the ink system Ink cartridge storage and disposal Replacing an ink cartridgeHP 780 Waste Ink Bottle HP 780 Wiper Cleaning Liquid HP Cap Cleaning Kit with RollerHP Cleaning Swabs Precautions for handling the waste ink bottleHP Ink System Storage Kit HP Ink System Cleaning Kit160 Tell me about the ink system Disposing of waste Tell me about waste managementTell me about waste management General recommendations 164 Tell me about waste management Tell me about… menus Menu structure Menu operationsTo define a value Character list Media menu INK menu & messagesReplacing an empty ink cartridge Media REG menu Selecting a media type number Select Media Setting a media type name Rename MediaMedia advance value Media ADV Value Print direction setting Print Direction Print mode setting Print ModeDry time value DRY Time Value Use media edge guard USE Edge Guard Flatten time Flatten TimeTake-up reel mode TUR Mode Media advance mode Media ADV ModeVacuum level setting Vacuum Level Leading edge mode Leading EdgeTell me about… menus Printhead height setting PH Height VAL Color stripe setting Color StripeBidirectional print position adjustment Bidir DEF Value Printhead cleaning mode PH Cleaning Media advance preference Advance Pref Media back feed adjustment Back Adjust VALHeater preference Heater Pref Print mode preference Print Mode PrefPrinthead rest period PH Rest Period Set remaining media SET Remaining Media Printhead temperature rest PH Temp RestDelete a media type Delete Media Copy a media type Copy MediaMedia advance calibration Default values for media typesParameters Rough or Detail Media advance calibration printCap cleaning CAP Cleaning Media back feed adjustment valuePH. Main menu Ink system optimization INK SYS OPTReplace wiper blade Replace Wiper Blade Replace wiper cleaning liquid Replace Wipe LiquidReplace wiper sponge Replace Wipe Sponge Washing the printheads Wash PrintheadsPrinthead height PH Height ADJ PH. REC menuReplace Printhead Replace Printhead Reseat Printhead Reseat PrintheadFeed option Configuration print Config PrintRewind option Printer menuError log information print Error LOG Print Adjust menuAdjustment pattern prints Test Prints History print History PrintBidirectional print position adjustment Bidir DEF Printhead position adjustment #PH to PH VALBidirectional print position fine adjustment Bidir Fine Nozzle position Nozzle POS VAL Setup menuLine sensor top position LS ADJ TOP VAL Line sensor side position LS ADJ Side VALBoot version display Boot Version Temperature units Temperature UnitsLanguage for front panel Language Time Zone Time Zone GMT+Main PCA version display Main PCA VER Firmware version display Printer FW VERICB board version display Carriage PCA Asic version display Asic VERPrinter firmware upgrade Printer FW Upgrade Factory default setting Factory DefaultHeater delay time Heater Delay Time Heater menuHeater standby time Heater Standby Time Heaters Tell me about… heater topicsHeater preset temperature by medium Heater temperature settingsFlow of heater temperature setting Maintaining the preset temperature Temperature controlHeater error messages 200 Tell me about… heater topics Tell me about… printer specifications topics Specification / Function SpecificationsEcological specifications 204 Tell me about… printer specifications topics Tell me about… ordering supplies and accessories topics Ordering media Ordering suppliesHP Media Ordering accessories208 Tell me about… ordering supplies and accessories topics HP Customer Care Tell me about… getting help topicsHP Designjet Online Legal information Extent of HP Limited Warranty212 Legal information Limitations of liability Regulatory noticesLocal law Regulatory Model NumberShielded cables FCC statements U.S.ANormes de sécurité Canada DOC statement CanadaRegulatory notices 215 Declares that the product Conforms to the following product specificationsAdditional information Local contacts for regulatory topics only 218 Legal information Index AccessoriesEnww

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