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Using this Guide
Introducing Your
HPDesignJet
500PS Printer
Front View of Printer
Printer Connections
Media & Ink
Introduction
Front Panel
Other
Printer
Options
Index
Solutions
Front View of Printer
Power
Switch/Indicator
Printhead
Ink Cartridge
Front Panel
Contents
Main
Introduction
Using this Guide
How to Use this Guide
Related Information
Users Reference Guide Navigation
Introducing Your HPDesignJet 500PS Printer
Your Printers Main Features
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HP Ink Supplies
Print Resolution
Media
User Interface
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Drivers
NOTE:
Front View of Printer
Printer Connections
Media & Ink
Media Choice
Choosing Paper or Other Media
Paper Types
Physical Characteristics of Paper Types
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Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selection
CAD DrawingsMono
CAD Drawings and GISColor (Lines and low density)
CAD Rendering, GIS and ImagesColor and CAD (high ink density)
Handling Your Paper or Type of Media
Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
Print Times for a Selected Print Quality
The following table lists some typical printing times for D/A1 size paper.
Printable Area
ANSI Paper
Architectural Paper
ISO Paper
Roll Media
Installing a New Roll on the Printer
NOTE:
Loading Roll Media
NOTE:
Unloading Roll Media
Removing Roll Media from the Printer
NOTE:
Removing Roll Media from the Spindle
NOTE:
Cutter Replacement
Prerequisites
Important Information
Sheet Media
Which Side Up?
Which Edge First?
Loading Sheet Media
Important
Unloading Sheet Media
Important
Ink System
What are HP Ink Supplies?
Ink Cartridges
Printheads
Component identification
Ink Supply Guidelines
Precautions
Color Calibration
Drying Time
Drying Time Settings
Typical Drying Times
Drying Procedure
Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Errors
NOTE:
Ink Cartridge Levels
NOTE:
Ink Cartridge Information
Ink Cartridge Replacement
Printheads
Printhead Errors
NOTE:
Printhead Information
Printhead Replacement
Printhead Alignment
Solutions
Solving Problems
Finding the Source of Your Problem
Image Quality Problems
Configuration Correction
Troubleshooting Procedure
NOTE:
Diagnostic Print A Interpretation
Diagnostic Print B Interpretation
Troubleshooting Flow Chart
The following diagram shows the flow of the troubleshooting procedure.
Advance Calibration
Advance Calibration Values
Stepped Lines
Incomplete Lines
TEST
Color Alignment
When you look at the image you have printed:
See the Troubleshooting Procedure for instructions on how to solve this problem.
Horizontal Banding
IMPORTANT
Color Accuracy
Media
Related Topics
Color Consistency problem s
Long Term Color Bleeding (Glossy Papers)
Color Accuracy Configuration
Additional Color Accuracy Information
Ink Supply Problems
Printhead Problems after Replacement
Problems Inserting the Ink Cartridge
Problems Inserting the Printhead
Unknown Printhead Error
Media Problems
Media
Clearing a Media Jam
Removing Jammed Paper
Removing Jammed Paper (continued)
NOTE:
Ink Marks on the Media
Warped Lines
Blurred Lines (Ink Bleeds from Lines)
Marks or Scratches on Glossy Paper after Printing
NOTE:
Smears or Scratching on Your Printed Media
Media Loading Problems
Roll media
Sheet media
Media Output Problems
Prints Fall on the Floor After Being Cut
Prints Do Not Stack Properly in the Media Bin
Image Error
Image is Incomplete
Output Contains Only a Partial Print
Image is Clipped
Long-Axis Print Is Clipped
Printed Image Incorrect
Image is in One Portion of the Printing Area
Print is Distorted or Unintelligible
One Image Overlays Another on the Same Sheet
Other Sources of Information
Other Problems
Communication Problems
Symptoms are:
How to solve the problem:
File Size and Memory
Printer Does not Print
Printer Seems Too Slow
Getting Help
HP Customer Care
What to Do Before You Call
HP DesignJet Online
Front Panel
The Front Panel
Navigation Keys
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Display Screen
NOTE:
Action Keys
Menu Structure
Paper Me nu
Ink Menu
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Set-up Menu
Printer Options Index
Set-up Menu (continued)
Previous menu options
Navigating the Menu System
See Navigation Example for a brief overview of the menu sys tem.
Navigation Example
How to Set the Ink-drying Time to Two Minutes
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Message Descriptions
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Printer Options
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Page Description
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Image Appearance
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Print Speeds and Print Quality
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Print Quality
Advanced Options
Improving Line Quality and Graphics Details
Best Quality Settings
NOTE:
Print Management
Cancelling a Page that is Printing
Cancelling the Drying Time
Printer Configuration
Printer Information
Front Panel Setup
Menu and Message Language
Alert Buzzer
Screen Contrast
NOTE:
Altitude Setting
Graphics Language and Networks
Setting up the I/O Card
Network
To Change the I/O Time-out Setting
Controlling the Cutter
Upgrading Your Printer
Color Settings
Color/monochrome
RGB
Rendering Intent
Logs
Printhead Log
Error Log
Other
Care of the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
NOTE:
Cleaning the Printer Exterior
Storing and Moving Your Printer
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Network Card Installation
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Specifications
Functional Specifications
HP Supported Media
HP DesignJet 500PS Functional Specifications (Continued) Functional Specifications
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Physical Specifications
Memory Specifications
Printer Power Specifications
Ecological Specifications
Enviromental Specifications
Acoustic Specifications
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Cable Specification
Recommended Cables
Ordering Accessories
Documentation
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Hardware
All memory expansion modules are: SODIMM 168pin x 64 EDO 50 nanoseconds, 3.3V
Consumable Items
Glossary
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Term Meaning
Index
