HP Latex 260 61-in ( L26500 61-in ) manual Double-sided printing, Outline

Page 58

Handle the substrate

15.The front panel recommends using the Take-Up Reel (TUR). You can choose to load the TUR now, or later during printing; or you can choose not to use it at all. See The take-up reel on page 34.

16.Complete the loading process as usual and adjust the skew if necessary.

Double-sided printing

The printer can be used to print on both sides of the substrate, in the following way.

NOTE: The print should be at least 28 cm (11 in) wide, otherwise the printer will not be able to find the reference line when printing the second side.

Outline

1.Tell the printer that you intend to print on both sides.

2.The printer prints the content that you want to appear on the first side. After each job, the printer prints a black reference line that is used to align the matching job on the second side.

3.Cut and unload the substrate.

4.Reload the cut substrate upside down and starting at the end. The reference line marking the end of the first side should be face down and near the leading edge.

5.The printer finds the reference line, and uses it to start printing the second side in the right place.

Double-sided printing can be selected in your RIP software or at the printer's front panel. The RIP setting takes precedence: if double-sided printing is explicitly turned on or off in the RIP software, the front panel setting is ignored.

NOTE: If you try to move the substrate while printing on either side, the front panel asks for confirmation, because any such movement prevents correct alignment between the two sides.

Double-sided printing in detail

1.Load the substrate in the normal way for the substrate you are using.

2.On the printer's front panel, select the icon, then select Double-sided printing > Side A. Check that the front panel shows the printer status as Ready for side A.

Alternatively, select double-sided printing in your RIP software.

NOTE: The automatic cutter and the extra bottom margin are both disabled during double-sided printing.

3.Send one or more jobs to be printed on the first side. Before printing the first job, the printer may advance the substrate by about 0.5 m (20 in) so that the second side can be completely cured.

54 Chapter 4 Handle the substrate

ENWW

Image 58

Contents Designjet L26500 / L26100 printer series Legal notices TrademarksTable of contents Ink system Introduction Safety precautionsGeneral safety guidelines Electrical shock hazardHeat hazard Fire hazardHeavy substrate hazard Mechanical hazardInk handling Introduction Printer’s main features Printer’s main componentsFront view Rear view Edge holders caseDrying enclosure Take-up reel motor Loading accessory Front panelEmbedded Web Server Main tab Setup tabTurn the printer on and off Support tabRestart the printer Connect to a network Connectivity and software instructionsConnection method Connection type Speed Maximum cable length Other factorsConnectivity Change the language of the front panel Basic setup optionsPrinter setup options View or set the date and timeChange the sleep mode setting Request e-mail notification of specific error conditionsChange the cool-down delay Turn the buzzer on or offAccess the Embedded Web Server Embedded Web Server setup optionsRestore factory settings Change the language of the Embedded Web ServerRestrict access to the printer Overview Handle the substrateSubstrate tips Supported substrate families Example HP Heavyweight Coated PaperSubstrate family Description Supported HP substrates Back Pro Specialty materialsPorous substrates Load a roll onto the spindleLift the spindle lock lever to disengage the spindle Load a roll onto the spindle Handle the substrate Load a roll into the printer automatically Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Load a roll into the printer manually Load a roll into the printer manually Select the type of substrate you are loading Load a cut sheet into the printer Unload a roll from the printerTake-up reel Loop-shapersTake-up reel Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Load a roll onto the take-up reel other substrates Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Unload a roll from the take-up reel Handle the substrate Edge holders Loading accessory Loading accessory Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Double-sided printing OutlineDouble-sided printing View information about the substrate Substrate length tracking Enable/disable the length tracking feature Store the substrateDownload media presets Substrate settingsAdd a new substrate Summary Select printer settings and color profile Substrat Input Vacuum Temp Setting Description If too low If too highSubstrate family Drying Curing Heating Auto Airflow TrackingSubstrates in normal Load the substrate and print the diagnostic plot OmasChange settings while printing Advanced settingsLow-temp Mesh Select the number of passes Temperature profileAqueou Check the quantity of ink on the substrate KeySubstrate settings Substrate settings Faster printing Color calibrationColor profiles Color reproduction tricksSubstrate settings Retrieving usage information Check usage statistics for a job Get accounting informationCheck usage statistics Request accounting data by E-mailSet Send accounting files to Enabled Ink cartridges Ink systemInk system components PrintheadsPrinthead cleaning kit Printhead cleaning cartridgePrinthead cleaning container Ink funnelInk maintenance kit Printhead Part number Order ink suppliesCartridge Capacity ml Part number Kit Part numberPrinter states Print optionsChange margins Request the printer’s internal prints Order accessories AccessoriesName Product number Functional specifications Printer specificationsMinimum Maximum Power specifications Physical specificationsMemory specifications Outside Japan Japan onlyEnvironmental specifications Acoustic specificationsGlossary Back tensionPET PVC Index Safety labels