Workflow overview

When the printer is connected to the HP RIP Software, here is how a typical print job progresses from the client workstation to the printer. If you are using a non-HP RIP, refer to the documentation that accompanies it for details.

1.The operator sends a file to be printed from a client workstation.

2.The print job is received by the print server.

Once it reaches the print server, the print job may be reprioritized, combined with other jobs, re- routed, or otherwise manipulated. Refer to the print server online help or manual for instructions.

3.The print server RIPs the job.

The raster image processing (RIP) process translates the PostScript language data that comprises the print job into the data required by the printer.

4.The server sends the image to the printer for printing.

In most cases, the printer’s automated jet maintenance makes manual jet recovery unnecessary, even after the printer has been idle overnight. Banding in printed output may indicate clogged jets or the need for calibration.

Since automatic head maintenance cannot occur when the printer is powered down, keep the printer powered on at all times if possible. If automatic head maintenance does not occur for an extended period, manual purging may be necessary to restore the printheads to working condition.

See Specifications on page 92 for information on using the included auxiliary power supply for the vacuum/pressure system.

The printer will automatically enter a Sleep mode when it has been idle for a user-defined period of time (see Front Page on page 37 for details).

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