Ink system tips, Work with ink system components | HP L25500

Ink system tips

For best results, always follow these guidelines:

●Install the ink cartridges, printheads and printhead cleaning cartridge before the warranty-ends date, which is printed on the product label and packaging.

NOTE: The ink cartridges normally expire some time after the warranty ends. Refer to the ink cartridge information on the front panel for the expiration date.

●Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.

●Allow the printer and the printhead cleaning cartridge to clean the printheads automatically.

●Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.

●The ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should be removed only when the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel guides you through the replacement procedure (or see Replace an ink cartridge on page 43.

●Make sure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations when disposing of ink system consumables.

NOTE: Shake the ink cartridges and printheads vigorously before installing them. See Replace an ink cartridgeon page 43 and Replace a printheadon page 47.

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Replace an ink cartridge

Ink cartridges should be replaced for the following two reasons:

● The ink cartridge is very low and you want to replace it with a full cartridge for unattended printing. You can use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time. systemink

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HP L25500 manual Ink system tips, Work with ink system components, Replace an ink cartridge

Contents

HP Designjet L25500 Printer series Trademarks Legal notices Table of contents Printer specifications Accessories Electrical shock hazard Safety precautionsGeneral safety guidelines Introduction Mechanical hazard Heat hazardFire hazard Ink handling Heavy substrate hazard Label Explanation Printers main features Front view 60-in printer Printers main components Rear view 60-in printer Front panel Take-up reel motor Embedded Web Server Support tab Setup tabMain tab Connection type Speed Maximum cable length Other factors Connectivity and software instructionsConnection method Connect to a network Turn the printer on and off Basic setup optionsPrinter setup options Change the language of the front panel Restart the printer Embedded Web Server setup options Change the language of the Embedded Web Server Use substrate Handle the substrateOverview Substrate family Substrate types Load a roll onto the spindleSupported substrate families Load a roll onto the spindle Handle the substrate Load a roll into the printer Substrate Change loaded substrate Handle the substrate Unload a roll from the printer Normal procedure roll attached to spindleExceptional procedure roll detached from spindle Load a roll onto the take-up reel Use the take-up reel Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Handle the substrate Enww Handle the substrate Unload a roll from the take-up reel Handle the substrate Store the substrate View information about the substrate Summary Download substrate presetsAdd a new substrate type Substrate family Select printer settings and color profileSubstrate family Description HP Photorealistic 100 Setting Description If too low If too highPaper-Solvent Substrate at the beginning Vinyl Select the number of passesKey Check the ink quantity Coalescence, grain Faster printing Color calibrationColor profiles Ink cartridges Handle the ink systemInk system components Printheads Ink funnel Printhead cleaning cartridgePrinthead cleaning container Replace an ink cartridge Ink system tipsWork with ink system components Remove an ink cartridge Work with ink system components Insert an ink cartridge Replace a printhead Remove a printhead Handle the ink system Insert a printhead Handle the ink system Handle the ink system Remove the printhead cleaning cartridge Replace the printhead cleaning kit Handle the ink system Insert the printhead cleaning cartridge Replace the ink funnel Handle the ink system Cartridge Order ink supplies Printhead Printhead cleaner Change margins Print optionsPrinter states Request the printers internal prints Name AccessoriesOrder accessories Minimum Maximum Printer specificationsFunctional specifications Ecological specifications Physical specificationsMemory specifications Power specifications Acoustic specifications Environmental specifications Airflow Glossary LED Order IndexMargins Enww