Calibrating the Printer | HP 72SR specification

CHAPTER 4

Calibrating the Printer

This chapter explains how to calibrate the printer for the best possible output:

◆When to Calibrate (page 4-2)

◆AutoJet (page 4-3)

◆AutoTune (page 4-4)

◆Auto Calibrations (page 4-7) — AutoBiDi Calibration, AutoH2H (Head-to-Head)Calibration, AutoJet Calibration, Full AutoSet

◆Manual Calibrations (page 4-8) — Media Feed, Manual BiDi Registra- tion, Manual X Head Registration, Manual Jet Mapping, Jet Status Lines, Default Registration Data

◆Calibration Summary (page 4-22)

◆Linearization (page 4-24)

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HP 72SR manual Calibrating the Printer

Contents

Part Number 0700022F DisplayMaker Legacy 72S, 72SR Legal notices Iii Revision LogRevision Description DOC Canada Regulatory Statements Telecommunications Network Statement About This Manual Ink and Media, shows you how to install ink and media Vii ConventionsHinweis Vorsicht Viii Table of Contents Ink and Media Using the Control Panel Report Individual Bad Jets Clear Individual Bad Jets Calibrating the PrinterMaintaining the Printer Xii Print Server SetupPrinter Driver Setup Configuring and Controlling the Printer Index Technical SpecificationsTroubleshooting Xiv Getting Started Getting Started Electrical Environmental Operating Requirements Operating Requirements Important Operating Notes Operating Requirements Safety Warnings Operating Requirements Examine the shipping packaging for shipping damage Unpacking AssemblyUnpacking and Assembly Required Tools Unpacking Lift the box straight up and off of the pallet Stand assembly Through the legs If purchased, install the VOC plenum kitAngle exaggerated for clarity Will use them later to pull the ink drain tubes Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Remove the pump cover see Fig Install the reservoir wire rack see Fig Installing the reservoirs Install the five reservoirs Connecting the drain tube to the reservoir Final Assembly 30. Install the vacuum reservoir see Fig Sensor cable Drain tube Supply & takeup cable From sensor From V/P system Do not turn the nut on the turnbuckle. Turning Unpacking and Assembly 15. Auxiliary vacuum power Connecting to the Print Server Unpack the Printheads First-Time Power-Up and Test Print First-Time Power-Up and Test Print 18. Service station wiper bar First-Time Power-Up and Test Print 19. Ink color locations Solvent Y M C K Load Media Install and set up the RIP First-Time Power-Up and Test Print Print server RIPs the job Workflow OverviewDaily Startup Printing Workflow Overview Server sends the image to the printer for printing 11a 11b Parts Overview Parts Overview Index Description VideoNet port connects printer to print server Index Description Printheads Ink System Special Features Calibration Media Handling Special Features Special Features Overview Front Navigation Keys Menu Menu Tree Using the Control Panel Ready Status Screen Front Menu OverviewReady Screen Front Menu Overview Tip Front Front Media Info, Ink Info screens Front Front Key Description Navigation Keys Menu MenuCalibrate Printer Configure for Profile Creation cut sheet printing only Weight media such as paper or fabrics Heater Temp Settings selects one of several pre-definedTemperatures, plus one custom, user-defined setting. Exces Dried prints. For instructions, see Setting Heater Tempera Margin Settings Menu Maintenance Menu Service Printer User Diagnostics Menu Tree Menu Tree Calibrate Printer MaintenanceService Printer User Diagnostics Ink and Media Ink and Media Condition Meaning Ink System Overview Idle Jet Maintenance Print mode menu appears, with three options General Printing Tips General Printing Tips Checking Jet Health Checking jet health and recovering jets Checking Jet Health Print Prime Bars Purge-n-Wipe Printheads Jets in other colors. Repeated single-color purges Print Jet-Out LinesPressure is applied to each printhead, but a possible Side effect of repeated single-color purges is clogged Refilling Ink Refilling Ink Refilling Ink Capping the Printheads Press the Sleep key on the Front Page screenPress the Proceed key to cap the printheads Capping station pad, wear latex gloves to prevent Staining your hands during this procedurePress Proceed Since some ink may spill from the plastic-wrapped Purge the printheads Press the ! Proceed keyPrint the prime bars Supply only Loading Roll-Fed Media Loading Roll-Fed Media Media path from supply to takeup Media edges to a reference mark on the platen Printer automatically locates the right and left Media settings Press the ! key to continue You are now ready to begin printing Tip Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media Unloading Cutting Roll-Fed Media Takeup spool pin release tool Respooling Media Respooling MediaRespool Media Press the ! Proceed key to respool the media Loading Rigid Media Loading Rigid Media Load a sheet of media onto the printer Loading and Aligning the Sheet Printer moves the media to the proper position for printing Front Page screen of the control panel Before a print job is received, you can unload Edge-to-Edge Printing Unloading and Reloading Rigid Media Unloading and Reloading Rigid Media Media Wizard Media Wizard Feed method Roll or Cut Sheet Media Wizard Setting Heater Temperatures Press the , or keys repeatedly to select a settingPress ! to select a setting, or to cancel Setting Heater Temperatures Calibrating the Printer Calibrating the Printer Or Manual Jet Mapping When to Calibrate AutoJet AutoJetPrinter prints an AutoJet report AutoTune AutoTune AutoRecover Auto Calibrations Auto CalibrationsChoose whether to perform a Purge-n-Wipe Manual Calibrations Manual Calibrations Long edge of a letter-size or A4 sheet of paper Then measure the transferred marks and adjustTo avoid cutting the 10-inch pattern from the media Web, copy the marks from the 10-inch calibration to Press the ! key Manual X Head Registration Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the heads 4-7 for details AutoBiDi Calibration is the automatic version of thisCalibration. Try AutoBiDi first before running this Manual calibration see Auto Calibrations on Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each of the twelve heads Printheads as necessary to ensure the maximum AutoJet is the automatic version of this calibrationSee AutoJet on page 4-3 for details For best results, print the prime bars and purge Printer prints a jet map test pattern Press , and to select a head number, then press ! Proceed Report Individual Bad Jets Clear Individual Bad Jets Clear All Bad Jets View Current Bad Jets Press Jet Status Lines Default Registration Data AutoSet Summary Straightening the Media Path Straightening the Media Path Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Interval At control panel warning Task Description Interval Weekly or as neededInterval As needed Clean the Rail and Bearings Clean the Rail and Bearings Clean the Rail and Bearings Clean the left and right inside bearings Cleaning the Encoder Strip Close the stopcock valve on the drain tube Empty Excess Ink Procedures Printhead Maintenance Do not USE Isopropyl Alcohol on the Printheads Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets Solvent-soaked Cleaning pad Cleaning the doctor blade Set the Printhead and Camera Height Set the Printhead and Camera Height Printer Settings Location of carriage cover screws Camera enclosure mounting screws Set the camera height Press to calibrate the service station, or to continue Set the Printhead and Camera Height Calibrate the Service Station Pin plate Wiper Printhead Calibrate the Service Station Disconnect the level sensor cable from the reservoir Replace Ink Filters Replace Ink Filters Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the filter clampTighten the filter clamp Reconnect the level sensor cable Filters Shipping Extended Power Down and RestartPower Down Restart Extended Power Down and Restart Press the Menu In key Load media Recover missing jetsHeads Print Server Setup Print Server Setup Printer icon menu Status Configure Control Printer Status dialog box Configuring and Controlling the Printer Approximate Ink Remaining Printer StatusSoftware ColorMark CMS Printer Name Set or verify the printer configuration Lighter Prints-Darker Prints DitheringInk Level Selecting Server Options Configuring the Input PortTiling Input Port Options Port Name RIP Options EPS/TIFF Options Length Printing Options Step-and-Repeat settings Click OK to save the settings Drag the job to an Output queue Open the Input Attention Queue Send an EPS or bitmap file to the print server Selecting Server Options Selecting Server Options Click the Options tab to specify options Options tab ColorMatch RGB SRGB ColorMark RGB ColorMark 2 RGB Color ManagementColorSpan Workflow ColorMark CMS Adobe RGB Apple RGB Color Management Color ProfileTrumatch matches Trumatch spot colors and full-color images Color Management 10. Port configuration for ICC workflow Color Calibration Click the button marked Print Calibration Select a profile to calibrate Click the OK button Click the button marked Take Calibration Readings Accept Yes or cancel No the calibration data Accept or cancel the calibration data Color Calibration Printer Driver Setup Printer Driver Setup Details Printer Features Printer Driver Setup Selecting an Output Color Space Print or download the document Select Printer Features Printer Features Click Print Sample color space setting QuarkXPress shown Print or download the document Printer Driver Setup Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Specifications Required electrical circuit Specifications Operating Performance SolaChrome-HR head cleaning solvent solution MacDermid ColorSpan Supplies Sales Supplies and Accessories Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Does the printer’s power come ON? Troubleshooting ChecklistPage Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty Claims Warranty Claims Causes that are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty Diagnostics Diagnostics Code, Message Cause What to Do Table B-1. Actions and Warnings Printer. If it will not cool, unplug IS-90 91 92 93 94 color Pump LS Image Sensor PR Pinch Rollers VN VideoNet Page Index-1 Index Index-2 AutoJet 2-6,4-3,4-7 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 3-3,3-9SolaChrome-HR Solvent Ink 1-3,1-24,3-2 3-9 Index-6