Installing Ink and Media, Measure Media Width | HP 0706124 REV B

Print Settings	2-11
Printer Options	2-13
Reset All Defaults	2-15
Service Printer	2-16
User Diagnostics	2-16
Service Tests	2-16
Calibrations	2-17
Home Head	2-17
Measure Media Width	2-17
New Carriage	2-17
Prime Bars	2-17
Disable Media Sensor	2-18
Warnings & Actions	2-18
Menu Tree	2-19
Front Page	2-19
Calibrate Printer	2-19
Configure Printer	2-20
Service Printer	2-20
Warnings & Actions	2-21

3 Installing Ink and Media

Variable Mode Printing	3-2
Ink System Overview	3-4
Spare Ink and Printheads	3-6
Selecting a Print Mode	3-7
Switching Between Ink Sets	3-10
Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer	3-12
Replacing Ink System Components	3-17
Replacing an Ink Reservoir in an Idle Printer	3-17
Replacing an Ink Reservoir During Printing (“Hot Swapping”)	3-18
Replacing a Printhead	3-19
Replacing An Ink Tube	3-20
Loading Media	3-24
Loading 72-Inch Media	3-29
Takeup Options	3-30
Linearization	3-30
Dryer Operation	3-31
Cutting and Unloading Media	3-32

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HP 0706124 REV B manual Installing Ink and Media, Measure Media Width, Table of Contents

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DisplayMaker Legacy Mach Part Number 0706124 Rev B Legal notices Iii Revision Log Release Date Description Regulatory Statements DOC Canada Telecommunications Network Statement About This Manual Vii Vorsicht ConventionsHinweis Viii Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing Ink and MediaMeasure Media Width Calibrating the Printer Technical SpecificationsMaintaining the Printer Index TroubleshootingXii Getting Started Getting Started Electrical Environmental Operating RequirementsOperating Requirements Important Operating Notes Operating Requirements Safety Warnings Warnung Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Parts List Stand assembly Remove the red-headed bolts Locate the assembly supports ➍ Roll the printer onto its back Tower of the support is now at the front of the pallet Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Connecting to the Print Server Power-Up Sequence What’s Next? Server sends the image to the printer for printing Workflow OverviewPrint server RIPs the job Workflow Overview Parts Overview Parts Overview Transport chain not shown supports the ink sup Index DescriptionPinch rollers 12 places grip the media during Ink reservoir tray two places holds ink reservoir boxes Printhead carriage, printhead covers open Special Features Performance Features Ease-Of-Use Features Special Features Using the Control Panel Overview Front Navigation Keys Menu Menu Tree Ready Status Screen Front Menu OverviewReady Screen Front Menu Overview Overview Tip Front Front Media info, ink info screens Front Front Front Lighted menu options Navigation KeysKey Description Navigation Keys Menu Menu Print Settings Page Printer Options Job. This conserves media and speeds printing by Features to group separate print jobs into a singleUse the ColorSpan print server’s MediaSaver or N-Up Eliminating the blank space between jobs, without Reset All Defaults Service Printer User Diagnostics Service Tests Measure Media Width CalibrationsHome Head New Carriage Disable Media Sensor Front Calibrate Printer Menu TreeMenu Tree Configure Printer Service Printer Service Tests Calibrations Menu Tree Installing Ink and Media Installing Ink and Media Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Ink System Overview Ink System Overview Ink type and ink number labels Ink System Overview Jets on To clean a printhead with jet-outs, see Cleaning InkPrinthead Handling Tips Six-color ink sets Four-color ink sets Selecting a Print ModePress the Proceed key Printhead Positions Ink Colors Selecting a Print ModeInk Type Suffix Press the and keys to select the color map you will use Press to continue Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Placing the drain bottle This will allow air to escape from the supply tube Install the printhead into the carriage Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Replacing Ink System Components Replacing an Ink Reservoir During Printing Hot Swapping Replacing Ink System Components Install the new printhead into the carriage Press the Carriage button Replacing An Ink Tube Replacing Ink System Components 13. Connecting the ink tube to the reservoir Reconnecting the ink tube to the ink reservoir Head to fail. This condition may be recoverable byIf the ink does not begin flowing, try disconnecting Necting it to a printhead. Attempting to print with an Loading Media Tip For best results, use genuine ColorSpan media Edges of the media, so it is not necessary to align Load and secure the other collet against end of media rollPrinter automatically locates the right and left Media edges to a reference mark on the platen Press the key to proceed Control panel asks whether you want to use the takeup system If necessary, a cardboard core from a roll of masking Width when attached to the takeup spool. EnsureHas some media on it will change the weight Or other graphic arts tape can be slipped over Loading Media Loading Media Relative Humidity Printer Action Cutting and Unloading Media Cutting and Unloading Media Calibrating the Printer Calibrating the Printer AutoSet Manual Calibrations Manual Calibrations Following prompt appears Adjust the media feed advance using the control panel Inch/12-inch Calibration Double Lines Calibration Fine Medium Coarse Cancel CalibrationExamine the patterns with a high-power mangifier Select a pattern and press the key to proceed Manual calibration see AutoSet on page 4-2 for AutoSet incorporates an automatic version of thisCalibration. Try AutoSet first before running this Details Printer prints the calibration pattern you selected Repeat steps 12 through 14 for each of the twelve heads Press the key Press the and keys to select a pattern, then press the key 19. Head-to-Head Registration patterns Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each of the heads Repeat steps 15 through 17 for each of the Y patterns Sometimes can be recovered by carefully wiping For best results, before performing this procedureClean the printhead jets as described in Cleaning Ink Jets on page 5-3. Autodetected missing jets 21. Sample jet mapping pattern Report Individual Bad Jets Press and to select a head number, then press Proceed Clear Individual Bad Jets When you are finished reporting bad jets, pressView Current Bad Jets Press Clear All Bad JetsPress Repeat steps 7 through Jet Status Lines Zero Registration Data Auto Calibrations Auto Calibrations AutoTune Quality Check ModeAutoTune Calibration Summary Jets Unfixed CP Codes Patches are dry before taking readings. Use LinearizationFor best results, be sure that the linearization Printer’s dryer with heat to ensure complete drying Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Action Interval When printing interval warning appearsMaintenance Schedule Interval Daily Maintenance interval daily Cleaning Ink JetsCleaning Ink Jets Cleaning Ink Jets Boots Wipers Cleaning the Service Station Cleaning the Service Station Printing Prime Bars Maintenance interval as neededPrinting Prime Bars Manual Priming Manual Priming Manual Priming Cleaning the Top Cover Cleaning the Top Cover Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Cleaning the Encoder Encoder and rail Maintenance interval at Maintenance Clock Alarm Cleaning the Carriage Rail Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications General Specifications Performance Mode Color Set Print Speed ResolutionPrint Modes Supplies and Accessories Supplies and Accessories Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Does the printer’s power come ON? Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Code, Message Cause RecoveryTable B-1. Actions and Warnings MS Media Sensing PC Printing Calibrations PG Purge SS Service StationPD Primer Door SC System Calibrations VN VideoNet WP White Point Stitch Banding Edge Banding BandingBanding Banding Texture Banding Swath Edge Banding Page Index Index-1 Index-2 Dryer 1-21,2-13,3-31 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6