HP 8000s - Manual

Front view 1. Printer front panel. 2. Media lever. 3. Carriage height lever. 4. Media cutter. 5. Front cover. 6. Ink service station. 7. Carriage maintenance station. 8. Cleaning kit drawer. 9. Wheel lock. 10. Waste ink bottle. 11. The HP Designjet 8000s Take-Up Reel Kit (Q6681A) is an optional acce...

Rear view 1. Roll holder. 2. Ink cartridge station. 3. Media lever. 4. Documentation holder. 5. Printer power socket. 6. Printer power on/off switch. 7. 100 V / 200 V alternation switch. 8. USB port. 9. Exhaust attachments. The heaters The printer includes three heaters for fixing and stabilizing th...

1. Media roll. 2. Pressure roller. 3. Rear heater (preheats the media). 4. Grid roller. 5. Carriage. 6. Front cover. 7. Print heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image). 8. Front heater (fixes the ink on to the media). WARNING! Do not touch heater surfaces in the media path. This may ca...

15. The ONLINE key switches the printer online or offline, and provides access to menu groups. 16. The Power key turns the printer on or off. Safety precautions The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent theprinter from being damaged. Follow ...

● Do not operate printer within 8 meters (25 feet) of open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.Do not smoke within 8 meters (25 feet) of the printer. ● Install and operate the printer in a well-ventilated area. ● The printer installation must meet all applicable regulations on the emissions...

Handling precautions These precautions are recommended to avoid damage to your printer and its components. Power supply ● Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. ● Check the printer electrical outlet for proper polarity and grounding before connecting printer. Failureto do so may re...

2 How do I… (basic operation topics)? ● Connect to a computer ● Turn the power on/off ● Check the firmware version Connect to a computer This section describes system configuration and cable connection procedures. NOTE Before connecting or disconnecting the USB Cable, turn the printer OFF. System co...

8. Press the POWER ON/OFF key (1) on the front panel to turn the printer on. 9. Follow the instructions on your computer in order to select the printer. Turn the power on/off WARNING! Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. Be sure the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the...

Turn on the printer 1. Power off the printer using the power switch at the rear of the printer, and plug one end of the suppliedpower cable (1) into the socket of the printer. Insert the other end of the cable into an electrical outlet. WARNING! Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with...

3. Press the POWER ON/OFF key (1) on the front panel. When you press power on, the printer performs a power-on self-diagnostic test and the followingmessages are displayed on the front panel. (If a 64" media roll is loaded). NOTE Only turn off the printer while PRINTER READY is displayed on the ...

Check the firmware version To check the firmware version on your printer do the following: 1. Press the ONLINE key to take the printer online. 2. Press the SHIFT key to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press the key to select the SETUP menu. 4. Scroll to PRINTER FW VER and press OK. NOTE For information o...

3 How do I load/unload media This section describes how to load and remove media in the printer. ● Install a media roll in the printer ● Remove a media roll from the printer ● Replace a jammed media roll ● Load a cut sheet ● Use the media edge guards ● Use the media cutter ● Use the take-up reel ENW...

Install a media roll in the printer CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the media path. This may cause burns. Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In somecases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll could causep...

Remove a media roll from the printer CAUTION Do not leave the printer for long periods without media loaded because the automatic Printhead.washing procedure will not operate if no media is loaded and could lead to expensivePrinthead replacement. To remove a media roll from the printer: 1. Lift the ...

5. Remove the roll stops left (1) and right (2) from each end of the media core. CAUTION The roll may be very long; rest the roll horizontally on a table and remove the two roll stops. Two people may be required to handle and unload the roll. Replace a jammed media roll To replace a jammed media rol...

b. Press the OK key to confirm. NOTE If you wish to select a media type that is currently not available, then you will need to create a new media type. c. Select the NEW MEDIA ENTRY option using the or key and press OK . See How do I… Manage media types . Press the CANCEL key to return to the SELECT...

NOTE When using the media edge guards, the right and left margins increase from 5 mm to 10 mm. You need to activate or deactivate use of the media edge guards on the front panel. To access the MEDIA REG menu: 1. Press the ONLINE key. 2. Press the key to see MEDIA REG menu options. 3. Select the medi...

There are four tasks required to complete loading of media on the take-up reel: The first part of attachinga roll to the take-up reel is attaching the end of the roll (by tape) to the core tube supplied with the take-upreel. You can also use an empty cardboard tube. Both types of core must be the sa...

NOTE When printing without using the take-up reel, make sure the media or printing surface is not damaged or folded by the take-up reel sensor. Define the take-up reel winding mode The take-up reel supports two winding modes; tension winding and loose winding. NOTE Normally the LOOSE winding mode is...

Load media on to the take-up reel If you are using a two-inch cardboard core, make sure you remove the core adaptors installed on the take-up reel hubs as follows: 1. Remove the adaptor ring (1) from the take-up reel right end plate. 2. Insert the adaptor ring into the core adaptors on each take-up ...

b. Lower the tension bar (1) to the bottom position. As you lower the tension bar, it will pull the extra media needed for the bottom position throughthe media path. c. At the front of the printer, lower the media lever (1). You now need to perform media advance calibration. See How do I calibrate m...

4 How do I… (printing topics) ● Perform a manual form feed/rewind ● Use manual nesting ● Increase/reduce pressure on media Perform a manual form feed/rewind This section describes how to manually feed or rewind media through the printing path, for example beforeand after cutting media. By using thes...

Alternatively, when the “Printer Ready” message is shown on the Front Panel, do one of the following: 1. Hold down the key to feed media forwards through the printing path. While the key is pressed, the roll media advances. If cut sheet is loaded, it is discharged. 2. Hold down the key to rewind the...

3. Hold down the key to rewind the media. While the key is pressed, the roll media rewinds. Now you need to position the printhead carriage so that printing starts in the blank area beyond theimage that was printed previously. NOTE When moving the printhead carriage, make sure that you leave a suffi...

5 How do I… (ink topics) This section describes ink cartridge topics and printhead height adjustment for the printer. ● Replace an ink cartridge ● Change the printhead height Replace an ink cartridge CAUTION Always use Genuine HP Ink Cartridges. These have been designed for high-quality imaging perf...

To replace an empty ink cartridge: 1. Remove an ink cartridge (1) from the printer. 2. The following message is displayed. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan, C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 3. Insert a new ink cartridge (1) into the printer. Change the printhead height You can ...

6 How do I maintain the printer This section describes the regular inspection and maintenance procedures to be performed by users. ● Regular maintenance guide ● Daily maintenance ● Wiper liquid bottle replacement ● Wiper sponge replacement ● Wiper blade replacement ● When returning to the printer af...

CAUTION The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically, flushing some ink through the printheads, which keeps the printheads in good condition. Theprinter automatically washes the printheads regularly after the last printing process. If the printeris switched ...

Category Inspection/Maintenance See To leave the printer in or return it from apower off state of more than four weeks Contact HP Support. Other A service call error message will bedisplayed on the front panel. Contact HPSupport. Daily maintenance WARNING! Failure to perform daily maintenance proced...

Capping unit cleaning This cleaning procedure will remove any dried ink and particles from the capping unit. 1. Open the cleaning kit drawer (1). 2. Remove the HP 780 Cap Cleaning Kit from the drawer. NOTE The HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit can also be used. The HP 790 Cap Cleaning Kit comes with swabs onl...

Wiper liquid bottle replacement NOTE When the wiper liquid has been installed for some time the liquid will no longer be clear. This is quite normal because the liquid becomes tinted as it is used to clean the wiper blade. Wiper liquid ensures that the wiper blade can correctly clean the printheads....

Wiper sponge replacement The wiper sponge ensures that the wiper blade can correctly clean the printheads. The wiper sponge shouldbe replaced approximately every six months or when the following message is displayed: NOTE Please contact HP Support to obtain the Wiper Sponge Replacement Kit containin...

18. Close the right maintenance cover (1). 19. Close the front cover (1). The following message is displayed on the front panel: 20. Select YES and press the OK key to confirm replacement. Wiper blade replacement The wiper blade cleans the printheads. Replace the wiper blade every three months or wh...

13. Close the front cover (1). The following message is displayed on the front panel: 14. Select YES and press the OK key to confirm replacement. When returning to the printer after being switched off for anextended period (less than two weeks) WARNING! Never switch off the printer without following...

CAUTION Do not open or close the front covers or change the position of levers while the cleaning process is being performed or the operation may have to be restarted from the beginning.This will result in the waste of the cleaning liquid. If the cleaning process has to be restarted, new cleaning li...

CAUTION Never switch off the printer without following the correct procedures. Even with the storage liquid installed, never leave the printer off for more than 4 weeks. Leaving your printer offfor more than 4 weeks can cause permanent damage that cannot be repaired. In all other casesmake sure you ...

8. When the front panel displays the waste ink bottle warning message, check whether the waste inkbottle is present and make sure it is empty. CAUTION Your waste ink bottle should be empty. Have available an empty waste ink bottle. 9. Press the OK key once the waste ink bottle has been checked and f...

7. When the front panel displays the waste ink bottle warning message, check whether the waste inkbottle is present and is not full. Check the waste ink bottle and press the OK key. 8. The Ink Charge process starts. Check whether the waste ink bottle is present and is not full. Check the waste ink b...

7. Open the carriage maintenance cover (1). 8. Clean the carriage base with a soft cloth. 9. Close the carriage maintenance cover (1) and close the front cover (2). The printhead carriage will return to the right maintenance area (home position) automatically. NOTE Use the NOZZLE PRINT to check that...

CAUTION Turn off the printer before starting to clean the front cover and media feed. 1. Unload media from the printer. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Using a damp cloth, clean the front cover. 4. Using a damp cloth, absorb ink deposits on the media feed. 5. Remove dust using a vacuum cleaner. Clean th...

Waste ink bottle replacement WARNING! The HP Waste Ink Bottle has been specifically designed to contain waste ink from the printer. It is designed to work with the printer’s waste ink quantity tracking system to alert theuser when the bottle is full. It provides safe handling and disposal of waste i...

Normal printhead recovery Tip With the printer in ONLINE state, you can press the OK key to access the PH RECOVERY option. To perform printhead recovery: 1. Press the ONLINE key. 2. Press the SHIFT key to display the PH. REC menu. 3. Press the key to enter the PH. REC menu. 4. Press the OK key to se...

Print the nozzle print pattern Use the nozzle print pattern to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly. Perform the NOZZLEPRINT every day before using your printer. NOTE Use the nozzle print pattern to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly after cap cleaning or any ma...

7 How do I get the best image quality ● Test the image quality ● Interpreting the print quality ● Manage media types ● How do I calibrate my printer ● Adjust heater and print mode settings Different types of media may give better image quality based on specific mechanical and electrical settingsin y...

Test the image quality To check the overall image quality, use an image that you have printed on other occasions with satisfactoryresults. If the image quality is satisfactory, no calibrations are required. If the image quality is notsatisfactory, then you may need to adjust the media type settings....

Interpreting the print quality Below are examples of the print results you may see in your test print and the recommended action. If the print quality is satisfactory, you can print on the media without changing printer or heater settings. If you see banding in one color (in the black color in the i...

printer . Banding may be present in the form of white lines (as in the image above), or in the form of darker lines. If you still see banding in all colors after performing the calibrations, then try adjusting the heatertemperature and/or print mode settings. See How do I… Adjust heater and print mo...

7. Select a media number using the and keys. NOTE If the number on the right is followed by an asterisk (*), the number displayed already contains media type information. 8. Press the OK key to confirm. 9. Press the OK key to create the new media type. Create a new media type Tip We recommend that y...

5. Select a media type number using the and keys, and press the OK key. NOTE If a number is not available, then a new media type with that number has already been created. Select another number. 6. Press the key and the OK key to define the name of the new media type. 7. Define the name of the new m...

5. Scroll to the media type option you want to modify by using the and keys. 6. Press the OK key to modify the value. 7. Press the OK key to confirm. The message below will only be displayed for newly created media types. 8. Press the OK key to create media type 01 and the * (asterisk) indicates tha...

How do I calibrate my printer You can adjust the mechanical and electrical settings of your printer based on a series of printed patterns.These patterns allow you to calibrate your printer settings for the media you are using. Based on the resultsof these patterns, you can optimize the performance o...

13. Press the key, and then the OK key to display the media advance calibration value. 14. Enter the media advance adjustment value, and press the OK key. Set a numeric value with the and keys. NOTE Select a mean value if the media advance value is different in every color. If you have an image that...

Select the number you want to change by using the and keys and change the numeric value usingthe and keys. Printhead nozzle position adjustment Use the printhead nozzle position test patterns to calibrate the printhead nozzle positions. To print the printhead nozzle position pattern: 1. In the TEST ...

4. A. For each printhead line, identify the value where the reference printhead is aligned. In this exampleimage, for the Magenta line the correction value is 1 (indicated as A in the image). To set printhead nozzle position adjustment values: 1. Select ADJUST and press the OK key. 2. Select NOZZLE ...

Adjust heater and print mode settings If you see banding in all colors and you have already performed media advance calibration, then you cantry adjusting the heater temperature and print mode settings. Banding in all colors may be caused by the following factors: ● Small print dot size: heat will c...

The problem is… (checklist) Before deciding that there is a serious problem with the printer, check the following items. Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures No power Power cable connection Check that the power cable is correctlyplugged into the power outlet. Power supply to the outlet Su...

A printhead crash Clear printhead crashes by following the instructions on the front panel. 1. A front panel instruction is displayed. X : printhead crash type 1 or 2 (See The problem is… An error message ). 2. Lift the media lever and front cover (1), and move the carriage (2) out of the way. 134 C...

Ink cartridge is not installed 1. The front panel displays the following message. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan, C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 2. Replace the ink cartridge (see How do I… Replace an ink cartridge ). Ink cartridge is not detected 1. The front panel displays...

2. See Tell me about… Replacing an ink cartridge for instructions on how to proceed. If you press the OK key, the following message is displayed: 3. See Tell me about… Replacing an ink cartridge before proceeding. An error message If the ERROR lamp lights, check the message displayed on the front pa...

Problem: an unrecoverable error has occurred in the printhead. Solution: contact HP Support. Make a note of the error message displayed on the front panel. Service error messages Problem: an error has occurred that requires printer maintenance. Solution: contact HP Support. Make a note of the error ...

Waste ink bottle is not installed 1. The following front panel message is displayed. The waste ink bottle is not installed. 2. Insert a new waste ink bottle into the printer and install the waste ink bottle cover. See How do I maintain the printer — Waste ink bottle replacement. Waste ink bottle is ...

Solution: load media. See How do I load/unload media . Problem: you have set an invalid media size (less than 297 mm wide or 64 inch wide or more). Solution: set the correct size. See How do I load/unload media . Problem: there is media skew. Solution: reload the media (see How do I load/unload medi...

Problem: the environment temperature is not within the operating temperature range for the printer. Solution: use the printer within its operating temperature range (15 °C to 30 °C). The problem is an abnormal sound If your printer makes an unusual sound, contact HP Support. ENWW The problem is an a...

9 The problem is print quality This section explains how to solve print quality problems. Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure A blank sheet of media is printed or theprinted image is faded. The printer did not receive data. Check print data. The environment conditions do not meetthe printer sp...

Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure Parts of a printed image are missing evenafter printhead cleaning is performedrepeatedly. The nozzle is clogged. Wash the printheads. See How do I… Clean ink system Poor print quality cannot be improvedeven when the cleaning is performed. The cap or wiper bl...

10 Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) This chapter provides necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basics ofthe printer before reading the rest of this Guide. ● Tell me about operating conditions ● Tell me about the power supply ● Tell me about front panel m...

Tell me about operating conditions This section describes the operating conditions for the printer. Installation space Make sure that there is sufficient space around the printer for the replacement of frequently used parts, forprinting output and for ventilation. In addition, leave the maintenance ...

Places where the printer must not be installed Do not install the printer in places that are: ● In direct sunlight. ● Subject to vibration. ● Excessively dusty. ● Subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity conditions. ● Near an air conditioner or a heater. ● Places where the printer may g...

The HP Designjet High Speed Dryer The optional HP Designjet High Speed Dryer (Q6667A) dries images as they are printed. See Tell meabout… Ordering accessories Exhaust attachment The exhaust attachment allows for the attachment of exhaust hoses to the printer. Tell me about front panel messages and p...

When the OK key is pressed in the online mode, the printhead recovery menu is displayed. Online state (print mode) display The printer is printing. Online state (print pause mode) display The printer is paused. Print stop and resume ONLINE The Online LED flashes Press the OK key in the print pause m...

The arrow keys give access to menus. When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the CLEANING menu appears. Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down. ENWW Tell me about front panel messages and printer state 151 Tel l me about… (basic know led g e t o p ics )

11 Tell me about media ● Storing media ● Disposing of media ● Using media ● Handling prints ● Other precautions Choosing the correct media type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality. For bestprinting results, use only recommended media, whose reliability and performance ...

Using media ● Avoid changes to room conditions and allow media to adapt to room conditions out of the packagingfor 3 hours or more before printing. ● Low humidity may cause curling of media and high humidity may cause wrinkling. Use media in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions (about...

12 Tell me about the ink system ● Ink Cartridges ● Replacing an ink cartridge ● Ink cartridge storage and disposal ● HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle ● HP Cap Cleaning Kit with Roller ● HP 780 Wiper Cleaning Liquid ● HP Cleaning Swabs ● HP Ink System Storage Kit ● HP Ink System Cleaning Kit Ink Cartridges Th...

1. Yellow 2. Magenta 3. Cyan 4. Black 5. Light magenta 6. Light cyan WARNING! Ink inside the ink cartridge is combustible. Do not expose or store near open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition. WARNING! Do not swallow ink. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek immediate medical atten...

Replacing an ink cartridge You can check the ink level at any time by accessing the INK menu and pressing the key. Informationon each ink cartridge is displayed at three-second intervals. The front panel warns you when a cartridge's ink level is low or when a cartridge is empty. You are recommended ...

WARNING! Avoid contact between ink and skin, eyes, and clothing. Immediately wash skin with soapy water. Remove clothing soaked with ink from contact with skin. Use an approved eye wash station if ink is splashed into eyes and consult a doctor if necessary. If an approved eye wash station is unavail...

13 Tell me about waste management Disposing of waste It is the printer owner’s responsibility to ensure that waste is disposed of in accordance with all local, stateand federal regulations. There are registered waste management companies that have been authorized by local authorities tomanage waste ...

There are normally two types of waste disposal services. The most suitable service will depend on yourwaste volume production: ● Bottle by bottle and pick up on call : this may be the best option for low volume production to avoidthe overheads related to arranging and ensuring secure temporary stora...

General recommendations ● The HP 780 Waste Ink Bottle is specifically designed to resist chemical interaction with waste ink. Donot use any other kind of container or bottle to collect the liquid. Consult your waste managementcompany to ensure you are following correct and safe procedures. ● Do not ...

Menu operations When the ONLINE key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters offline mode. A menu group appears on the front panel and menu operations are enabled. SHIFT SHIFT Menu structure The front panel menu has the following structure: ● Menu group — this menu is displayed at the ...

The INK menu & messages This INK menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the key is pressed, informationon each ink cartridge is displayed at three-second intervals. XX: Color name — K, Lm, Lc, Y, M, and C. YYY: Amount of ink remaining. ZZ/ZZ/ZZ: Manufacturing date of th...

To access the MEDIA menu: 1. Press the ONLINE key. 2. Press the key to see media information. Media roll: Cut sheet: Nest: XXXXXX: media type YYY: media width ZZZ: media length Press the CANCEL and keys to display the main menu in offline state. Press the ONLINE key to take the printer online. Press...

2. Press the key to see MEDIA REG menu options. Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA) Select the media type number you intend to modify or create. You can choose from 01 to 20. Parameters: media type number (01 to 20). NOTE All changes to settings in the MEDIA REG menu will apply to the media...

Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE) Use this option to define the amount of time the printhead carriage pauses between printing passes for theselected media type. Parameters: three-digit time in seconds. The front panel display asks the user to wait while a countdown readout shows how much drying timere...

Leading edge mode (LEADING EDGE) This option allows you to define how the printer detects the position of the media when it is loaded or tomake media settings on the front panel. NOTE This setting is not applied when you use the take-up reel. Parameters: ● NORMAL — Detects the leading edge of the me...

Parameters: 15 °C to 55 °C, or ** to turn the heater off. NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions: F = (9 × C / 5) + 32 C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9 NOTE This value will only be applied if the HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL . Initial temperature setting for the print heater (PRINT HEATER T) Use thi...

NOTE For Celsius/Fahrenheit conversions: F = (9 × C / 5) + 32 C = 5 × (F - 32) / 9 NOTE This value will only be applied if the HEATER PREF option is set to HEAT PANEL . Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE) A color stripe is printed on all plots. This ensures that all printhead nozzles are used in all...

YY : Ink color XXXXXX: Media type Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Bidirectional print position fine adjustment (BIDIR FINE VALUE) For the selected media type, use this option to fine adjust the position of all the printheads when ...

lines. Use the BACK ADJUST VAL option to eliminate these lines. Select this mode when using media that is sensitive to the heater temperature, such as PVC. However, these lines may shift depending on themedia. In such a case, use the START & END or DURING PRINT2 modes. When DURING PRINT2 is sele...

Set remaining media (SET REMAINING MEDIA) Use this option to set the amount of media left for the media type you are loading. Use this option if youare using a roll of media that is of a different length to the roll (of the same media type) that was previouslyloaded. Parameters: ● YYY — Length in me...

Default values for media types Your printer comes with a set of factory-installed media types. Except for media type 01, you can modifyor delete all other media types. The table below lists the default values for the factory-installed media types. NAME PAPER (01) Glossy (02) & Matte (03) Banner ...

Media advance calibration print Select MEDIA ADV PRINT to print a calibration pattern that will indicate optimal media advance values. Two patterns are available: the ROUGH pattern prints a media advance pattern in 0.25% steps between 99.0 and 101.0 %; the DETAIL pattern prints a media advance patte...

● FINE DRAFT — fine draft print mode (540 x 720 dpi – 6 passes). ● 3 TIMES — high quality, high density print mode (720 x 720 dpi – 24 passes). Media back feed adjustment value Use this option to set the value for media back feed that you obtained from the back feed adjustment pattern. Parameters: ±...

Parameters: none. Replace wiper blade (REPLACE WIPER BLADE) Use this option to lift the wiper blade so that you can replace it. Parameters: none. Replace wiper cleaning liquid (REPLACE WIPE LIQUID) Use this option to lift the wiper blade so that you can replace it. Parameters: none. Replace wiper sp...

Error log information print (ERROR LOG PRINT) This option prints error log information saved in the printer. Parameters: none. History print (HISTORY PRINT) This option prints maintenance information on the printer. Parameters: none. The ADJUST menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment par...

YY : Ink color XXXXXX: Media type Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Nozzle position (NOZZLE POS VAL) Use this option to adjust the printhead nozzle position. Enter an adjustment value according to the Nozzle position adjustment patt...

Parameters: none. Firmware version display (PRINTER FW VER) This option displays the printer firmware version. Parameters: none. Main PCA version display (MAIN PCA VER) This option displays the version number of the main PCA. Parameters: none. ICB board version display (CARRIAGE PCA) This option dis...

Parameters: none. USB speed (USB SPEED) This option sets the USB port speed. Parameters: HIGH , FULL Factory default setting (FACTORY DEFAULT) This option sets all parameter values to default factory settings. Parameters: none. Printer firmware upgrade (PRINTER FW UPGRADE) This option upgrades the p...

Heater standby time (HEATER STANDBY TIME) Use this option to set the heater to standby temperature after the selected amount of time Parameters: NONE, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, ENDLESS. 194 Chapter 14 Tell me about… (menus) ENWW Tell me about… (menus)

7. Print heater (fixes the ink on to the media). 8. Front heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image). WARNING! Do not touch heater surfaces in the media path. This may cause burns. Heater temperature settings Heater temperatures are preset automatically for the media type that is select...

Medium Media type Front Print Rear Print mode Matte vinylchloride Matte 45°C 40°C 45°C 8 pass bi-directional Banner Banner 45°C 40°C 45°C 8 pass bi-directional We recommend that the front heater, the print heater and the rear heater be set to lower than 50 °C, 45 °C and 50 °C, respectively. NOTE Whe...

Even after printing has finished, the changed temperature is applied as the set temperature. 5. The print job returns to step (2). To set the initial temperature value of front, print, and rear heaters, and the HEAT PREF setting (heater), see the MEDIA REG menu. Temperature control The following tab...

Heater error messages When the following error message is displayed, contact HP Support. ● System error ENWW Heater error messages 199 Tell me about … (heater topic s)

16 Tell me about… (printer specifications topics) ● Specifications ● Ecological specifications ENWW 201 Tell me abo u t… ( p rint er sp ecifi cations to p ics )

Ecological specifications For the up-to-date ecological specifications of your printer, please go to http://www.hp.com/ and search for “ecological specifications”. ENWW Ecological specifications 203 Tell me abo u t… ( p rint er sp ecifi cations to p ics )

17 Tell me about… (ordering supplies and accessories topics) ● Ordering supplies ● Ordering media ● Ordering accessories ENWW 205 Tell me about… (ordering su pp lies and accessorie s t o p ic s)

Ordering supplies The following ink supplies can be ordered for your printer. Table 17-1 Ink cartridges Cartridge Capacity (cm³) Part number HP 780 Black 500 CB285A HP 780 Cyan 500 CB286A HP 780 Magenta 500 CB287A HP 780 Yellow 500 CB288A HP 780 Light Cyan 500 CB289A HP 780 Light Magenta 500 CB290A ...

18 Tell me about… (getting help topics) ● HP Customer Care ● HP Designjet Online HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make it our business to help keep your business running smoothly.HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your HP Designjet. HP...

● The cable you are using (by part number) and where you purchased it ● The type of interface used on your printer (FireWire, USB, or network) ● The software name and version you are currently using ● If the problem is a system error it will have an error number; record the error number and haveit r...

19 Legal information ● Worldwide Limited Warranty—HP Designjet 8000s Printer series ● Regulatory notices ● DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Worldwide Limited Warranty—HP Designjet 8000s Printerseries HP product Limited Warranty Period Printer 1 year (from the date of printer’s purchase by the customer) Sof...

4. HP’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of use of the HP products asdefined in the user’s guide, and does not apply to any: a. Improper, inadequate or lack of daily maintenance following the instructions defined in thePrinter’s User’s Guide in Chapter 6; b. Media c...

ALTER FORM, FIT OR FUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT TO MAKE IT OPERATE IN A COUNTRYFOR WHICH IT WAS NEVER INTENDED TO FUNCTION FOR LEGAL OR REGULATORYREASONS. 10. Contracts for additional services may be available for any authorized HP service facility where thelisted HP product is distributed by HP or an au...

RMN Product family BCLAA-0502 HP Designjet 8000 Printer series BCLAA-0602 HP Designjet 8000s Take-up Reel Kit The Regulatory Model Number (RMN) should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Designjet8000s Printer series or HP Designjet 8000s Take-up Reel Kit) or product number. ELECTROMAGNETIC ...

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Supplier’s name: Hewlett-Packard Company Supplier’s address: Avda. Graells, 501 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona, Spain declares that the product Regulatory Model (3) : BCLAA-0502 and BCLAA-0602 Product family: HP Designjet 80...

Josep-Maria Pujol Hardware Quality Manager Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) November 25th, 2005 Local contacts for regulatory topics only European contact: Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, D-71034 Böblingen, Germany. United States contact: Hewlett-Packard Company, HPCC, 20555...

Index A accessories ordering 207 ADJUST menu 188adjustment patterns 112, 118adjustment patterns; printhead position 121 C cleaning and maintenance consumables ordering 206 cleaning kits ordering 206 components of printer [8000s] 2connections 11Customer Care 209 D Declaration of Conformity 216Designj...