Revision Log, Release Date Description | HP 0706124 REV B guide

Revision Log

The following is a list of major changes and additions that have been made to this manual since it was first released.

See the accompanying Release Notes for specific changes to the software and hardware between manual updates.

Release Date Description

May 2001 Manual first released.

Mar 2002 Chapter 1: Added description of new dryer system.

Chapter 2: Expanded description of ATTN messages. Documented many revisions to the menu.

Chapter 3: Revised procedure “Selecting a Print Mode.” Added new information about switching between ink sets. Revised procedure “Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer.” Enhanced procedure “Replacing an Ink Tube” with new illustrations.

Chapter 4: Replaced manual media feed calibra- tion procedure.

Chapter 5: Added top cover maintenance information.

Appendix B: Added troubleshooting information on banding and using the isolation test print. Revised recovery procedure for error W-MD-4 Media Advance/Drive Too Slow.

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Contents

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 Conventions HinweisVorsicht 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? Workflow Overview Print server RIPs the jobServer sends the image to the printer for printing 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 Overview Ready Screen Front MenuReady Status Screen Front Menu Overview Overview Tip Front Front Media info, ink info screens Front Front Front Navigation Keys Key DescriptionLighted menu options Navigation Keys Menu Menu Print Settings Page Printer Options Features to group separate print jobs into a single Use the ColorSpan print server’s MediaSaver or N-UpJob. This conserves media and speeds printing by Eliminating the blank space between jobs, without Reset All Defaults Service Printer User Diagnostics Service Tests Calibrations Home HeadMeasure Media Width 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 Head to fail. This condition may be recoverable by If the ink does not begin flowing, try disconnectingReconnecting the ink tube to the ink reservoir Necting it to a printhead. Attempting to print with an Loading Media Tip For best results, use genuine ColorSpan media Load and secure the other collet against end of media roll Printer automatically locates the right and leftEdges of the media, so it is not necessary to align 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 Width when attached to the takeup spool. Ensure Has some media on it will change the weightIf necessary, a cardboard core from a roll of masking 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 Fine Medium Coarse Cancel Calibration Examine the patterns with a high-power mangifierDouble Lines Calibration Select a pattern and press the key to proceed AutoSet incorporates an automatic version of this Calibration. Try AutoSet first before running thisManual calibration see AutoSet on page 4-2 for 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 For best results, before performing this procedure Clean the printhead jets as described in CleaningSometimes can be recovered by carefully wiping 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 Linearization For best results, be sure that the linearizationPatches are dry before taking readings. Use Printer’s dryer with heat to ensure complete drying Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Interval When printing interval warning appears Maintenance ScheduleAction 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 SS Service Station PD Primer DoorPG Purge 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