Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Introduction Using this guide.................................................................................................................................2 Introduction...............................................................................................................
Page 9 - Introduction
1 Introduction ● Using this guide ● The printer's main components ● The printer's front panel ● Basic printer operations and keys ● The heater's front panel ● Defining heater parameters ● Safety precautions ● Handling precautions ENWW 1
Page 10 - Using this guide; The printer's main components
Using this guide Using your printer is organized into the following chapters. Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to the printer and its documentation for new users. How do I ... These chapters help you to carry out various procedures such as loading media or changing an inkcartr...
Page 11 - Front view
Front view 1. Printer front panel 2. Heater front panel 3. Ink supply station 4. Media hub 5. Wheel lock 6. Media pressure lever 7. Media load lever 8. Media End (ME) lever 9. Roll ENWW The printer's main components 3
Page 13 - The printer's front panel
1. Front heater (preheats the media) 2. Print heater (fixes the ink on to the media) 3. Rear heater (dries the ink and stabilizes the printed image) 4. Media roll 5. Pressure roller 6. Grid roller 7. Carriage 8. Rear cover WARNING! Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns...
Page 16 - Basic printer operations and keys
Basic printer operations and keys To enable menu operations: 1. Enter the offline mode by pressing the ONLINE key. 2. When the printer enters the offline mode, a menu group screen is displayed. Menu group selection: ● Select a menu group using the ▲ , ► , ▼ , and ◄ keys. ● Switch between menu group ...
Page 17 - The heater's front panel
The heater's front panel The heater's front panel is located on the front of the printer, on the left-hand side. The heater frontpanel displays the settings for the Front, Print, and Rear heaters. It can also be used to control thetemperature settings. 1. The display screen at the top of the panel s...
Page 18 - Defining heater parameters; Safety precautions; General warnings
Defining heater parameters 1. On the heater front panel press the ON/OFF key, and the ▲ and ▼ keys at the same time to enter the parameter setup mode. 2. Select a setup parameter using the ▲ and ▼ keys on the heater front panel and press the ON/ OFF key on the heater front panel to modify the setup ...
Page 20 - General cautions
General cautions ● 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 cause personalinjury or damage to the printer. ● Allow and maintain adequate space around printer for...
Page 21 - Handling precautions; Power supply
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.Failure to do so may re...
Page 23 - How do I perform basic operations?; Connect to a computer; Choose the system configuration
2 How do I perform basic operations? ● Connect to a computer ● Turn the power on/off 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. Choose the system configuration The fol...
Page 24 - Turn the power on/off; Turn on 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 printer may result in electricalshock, fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference. CAUTION Always hold the power cord by the plug when con...
Page 27 - Turn off the printer
Turn on the heater ▲ Turn on the heater by pressing the power switch on the right rear of the printer. 1. Heater switch NOTE Use the heater switch on the right rear of the printer only when turning the printer off completely for removal, installation, or servicing. Turn the power off Turn off the pr...
Page 28 - Turn off the heater
WARNING! Turn the printer off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases; when placing your hands inside the printer, if there is smoke or an unusual smell coming fromthe printer, if the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation, a piece...
Page 32 - Install a media roll in the printer
Install a media roll in the printer CAUTION Do not touch heater surfaces in the paper path. This may cause burns. Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. Insome cases, two people should move and install media rolls. Dropping a media roll couldcause p...
Page 40 - Remove a media roll from the printer
Remove a media roll from the printer To remove a media roll from the printer: 1. Lift the media load lever. 2. Loosen the left media hub lock, and pull the left media hub out of the media roll. 1. Left media hub 2. Lock 3. Media roll 32 Chapter 3 How do I load/unload media? ENWW
Page 41 - Replace a jammed media roll
3. Remove the media roll from the printer. CAUTION Handle media rolls with care. They can be heavy and difficult to move in confined spaces. In some cases, two people should move and install media rolls.Dropping a media roll could cause personal injury or damage to the printer. 1. Media roll 2. Righ...
Page 42 - Load cut sheet
Load cut sheet The printer's front panel messages will guide you through the process of loading media. To load cutsheet: 1. Open the rear cover and slide the media edge guards to each end of the platen. Slide the fan guide lever to the right side of the platen to avoid obstructing the media path and...
Page 47 - Set the take-up reel winding direction
Use the take-up reel There are three tasks required to complete loading of media on the take-up reel. The first part ofattaching a roll to the take-up reel is attaching the end of the roll (with tape) to the core tube suppliedwith the take-up reel. You can also use an empty cardboard tube. Both type...
Page 49 - Define the take-up reel winding mode
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. By default, use LOOSE winding mode. Alw...
Page 51 - Load media on to the take-up reel
4. Press ▼ to display the TUR MODE option. 5. Select LOOSE or TENSION and press OK to confirm. Load media on to the take-up reel 1. Prepare the core tube and 1 m of media. Attach one edge of the media to the tube using tape. 1. Tape 2. Core tube 3. Lead paper 4. Approximately 1 m NOTE Make sure the ...
Page 55 - Use the media edge guard
9. Check the positions of the media and take-up reel sensor, and load the media. 1. Take-up reel switch 2. Take-up reel sensor in LOOSE winding mode. Use the media edge guard Set the media edge guards on the right and left of the printing path to reduce the risk of printheadcrashes. ENWW Use the med...
Page 57 - Set the fan guard lever
3. Select the media with which you want to use or not use the media edge guards, and press the OKkey. This setting will only apply to the selected media. 4. Scroll to USE EDGE GUARD using the ▲ or ▼ keys and press the OK key. 5. Select YES or NO and press OK to confirm. Set the fan guard lever NOTE ...
Page 59 - Perform a manual media feed
4 How do I... (printing topics) ● Perform a manual media feed ● Use manual nesting ● Increase/reduce pressure on media ● Pause or cancel print jobs Perform a manual media feed This section describes how to feed media manually through the printing path, for example to use cutsheets without causing sk...
Page 60 - Use manual nesting
Use manual nesting When printing a small-sized image, such as A4, on a 64-inch width roll, a large area of media is leftblank. You can rewind the roll and nest an image in the blank area using the Origin Point Setting feature. NOTE The manual nesting feature can be used only with roll media. To use ...
Page 63 - Increase/reduce pressure on media
9. Select a media type again. SHIFT NOTE Ensure front, right, and left margins are sufficient as you rewind the media manually. The media width and nest origin settings cannot be saved. Increase/reduce pressure on media The media pressure lever allows you to change the pressure on the media exerted ...
Page 64 - Pause or cancel print jobs
1. High pressure 2. Normal pressure 3. Media pressure lever Pause or cancel print jobs You can pause and cancel printing from the rear of the printer. This may be useful if there are problemswith media output from the rear of the printer. Hint We recommend that you always pause or cancel printing th...
Page 67 - Replace an ink cartridge
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...
Page 69 - Change the printhead height
3. Insert a new ink cartridge into the printer. 4. Close the ink cover. Change the printhead height You can increase or reduce the printhead height depending on the thickness of the media you areusing. Two tasks must be performed to change the printhead height: ● Mechanical height adjustment on the ...
Page 73 - How do I maintain the printer?; Regular maintenance guide
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 printhead maintenance ● Leave the printer off for two to four weeks ● Leave the printer off for less than two weeks ● Charge the ink...
Page 74 - Daily printhead maintenance
CAUTION The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in goodcondition. This is done after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days. If the printer isswitched off for a long peri...
Page 75 - Wiper blade cleaning
CAUTION If you need to leave the printer unattended for any reason, ensure that the printer is on , the ink cartridges are full , and the waste ink bottle is empty , so that automatic maintenance (performed after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days) can becompleted successfully for ...
Page 80 - Capping unit cleaning
10. Make sure you also moisten both ends of the sponge under the belt on each side. 1. Belt 2. Dropper Capping unit cleaning This cleaning procedure will remove any dried ink and particles from the capping unit. 1. Press the ONLINE key. 2. Press the SHIFT key to display the PH.MAIN menu. 3. Press th...
Page 82 - Leave the printer off for two to four weeks
8. Clean the top outside edges and the upper surfaces of all six caps. Use one side of a swab per color and then use a new swab for the next color. 9. Close the capping unit cover and rear cover. The head carriage will return to the capping unitposition (home position) automatically. Leave the print...
Page 83 - Ink system storage
CAUTION The printer has an internal clock which allows it to wash the printheads automatically, flushing some ink through the printhead, which keeps the printheads in goodcondition. This is done after the first 20 hours without printing and every 3 days. If the printer isswitched off for a long peri...
Page 84 - Leave the printer off for less than two weeks; Clean ink system
When the front panel refers to SL CARTRIDGE , install or remove an HP 790 Ink System Storage Liquid Cartridge that came with your HP 790 Ink System Storage Kit. 8. Once the ink system storage process has been completed, the front panel will return to the Inksystem optimization menu. 9. You can now t...
Page 86 - Clean the rear cover and media feed; Clean the platen
Clean the outside of the printer and all other parts of the printer that you regularly touch as part ofnormal operation (e.g. ink cartridge doors) as required with a damp sponge or a soft cloth and a mildhousehold cleaner such as non-abrasive liquid soap. Clean the rear cover and media feed NOTE Do ...
Page 88 - Replace the waste ink bottle
5. If there are ink deposits in the vacuum holes on the platen, clean them using commercially-available 3 mm mini-cotton swabs and then wipe off loosened ink deposits with a mini-cotton swabslightly dampened with alcohol. Replace the waste ink bottle WARNING! The HP waste ink bottle has been specifi...
Page 91 - Normal printhead recovery
5. Lower the lever and insert the ink tube on the screw into the bottle, and tighten the screw. Makesure the waste ink bottle is securely in position. 1. Lever 2. Screw 6. The front panel will request you to reset the waste ink counter. 7. Select YES and press the OK key to reset the waste ink count...
Page 93 - IQ Print
IQ Print Use the IQ print to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly. Perform the IQ print every daybefore using your printer. NOTE Use the IQ print to check that all printhead nozzles are working correctly after cap cleaning. ENWW IQ Print 85
Page 95 - How do I get the best image quality?
7 How do I get the best image quality? ● Print the Image Quality print ● Interpret the image quality print ● Manage media types ● Calibrate the printer ● Adjust heater and print mode settings Different types of media may give better image quality based on specific mechanical and electricalsettings i...
Page 96 - Print the Image Quality print
Print the Image Quality print Use the Image Quality print to check the overall image quality of images. Perform the Image Qualityprint every day before using your printer. If the image quality is satisfactory, no calibrations are required.If the image quality is not satisfactory, then you may need t...
Page 98 - Interpret the image quality print
Interpret the image quality print Below are examples of the print results you may see in the Image Quality Print and the recommendedaction. If the IQ print quality is satisfactory, you can print on the media without changing printer or heatersettings. If you see banding in one color (in the black co...
Page 99 - Manage media types; Copy a media type to create a new one
modifying the settings (see How do I... Create a new media type), and then calibrate the printer. SeeCalibrate the printer. Banding may be present in the form of white lines (as in the image above), or inthe form of darker lines. If you still see banding in all colors after performing the calibratio...
Page 100 - Create a new media type
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 Hint We recommend t...
Page 101 - Modify media type settings
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...
Page 102 - Delete a media type
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 mediatypes. 8. Press the OK key to create media type 02 and the * (asterisk) indicates ...
Page 103 - Calibrate the printer; Calibrate media advance
Calibrate the printer You can adjust the mechanical and electrical settings of your printer based on a series of printedpatterns. These patterns allow you to calibrate your printer settings for the media you are using. Basedon the results of these patterns, you can optimize the performance of your p...
Page 106 - Perform printhead position adjustment
Set a numeric value with the ▲ and ▼ keys. 15. Press the OK key to confirm. Perform printhead position adjustment Use the printhead print position test patterns to calibrate the printhead position: ● Left and right printhead position. ● Printhead position — adjusts the head position for the scan axi...
Page 107 - Back feed adjustment print
To set the bidirectional printing left and right adjustment for all print modes except Fine Draft: 1. Select ADJUST and press the OK key. 2. Select YY BIDIR DEF(X) where X is L or R for left or right, and press the OK key. 3. Select the printhead color to be adjusted, and press the OK key. 4. In the...
Page 109 - Adjust heater and print mode settings
Adjust heater and print mode settings If you see banding in all colors and you have already performed media advance calibration, then youcan try 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...
Page 113 - A head crash
Symptom Items to be checked Corrective measures Operational temperature Use the printer in 20 to 25 °Ctemperature range. Media jams occur frequently Media type Check whether the media type settingmatches the type of media loaded. SeeHow do I...Install a media roll in theprinter in the printer and Re...
Page 116 - Ink cartridge is not installed; Ink cartridge is not detected; Ink cartridge is near expiry date
Ink cartridge is not installed 1. The front panel displays the following message. XX: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan) XX: Ink name (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 ...
Page 117 - Service errors
Ink cartridge has passed its expiry date 1. The front panel displays the following message. YY: Ink name (K: Black, Lm: Light magenta, Lc: Light cyan; C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow) 2. Press the OK key to continue or the CANCEL key to replace the ink cartridge. See How do I...Replace an ink cartridge...
Page 118 - Operator error messages; Ink cartridge
POC error messages Problem: an unrecoverable error has occurred in the engine section. This error message appears when an error is detected during self-diagnosis when the power is turned on. Solution: contact HP Support. Make a note of the error code shown on the front panel. Engine error messages P...
Page 120 - Waste ink bottle is not installed; Media crash
The ink LED flashes Problem: ink is running out (warning). Solution: prepare a new ink cartridge. 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 bo...
Page 121 - Other messages
Problem: There is no media loaded in the printer. Solution: Load media. See How do I... Install a media roll in the printer. 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... Install a media roll in the printe...
Page 122 - An abnormal sound
Problem: the ambient 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). An abnormal sound If your printer makes an unusual sound, contact HP Support. 114 Chapter 8 The problem is… (troubleshoot...
Page 123 - The problem is print quality
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 notmeet the printer sp...
Page 125 - 0 Tell me about... (basic knowledge
10 Tell me about… (basic knowledge topics) This chapter provides necessary information to operate the printer. Familiarize yourself with the basicsof the printer before reading the rest of this Guide. ● Operating conditions ● The power supply ● Front panel messages and printer state ENWW 117
Page 126 - Installation space; Operating temperature and humidity levels
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,for printing output, and for ventilation. In addition, leave the maintenance space indicat...
Page 127 - Places where the printer must not be installed; The power supply; Power
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 get we...
Page 128 - Front panel messages and printer state; Messages on the front panel; Initialization display
2. Power socket 3. Power on/off key The printer is turned on by turning the printer switch on. Afterwards, turn the printer on or off using the on/off switch on the front panel. The heater has a power switch at the rear as follows. 1. Heater switch 2. 100/200 V alternation switch 3. Power socket Dry...
Page 130 - Online state (print information mode) display
CANCEL Online state (print information mode) display Media total count and ink amount are displayed. SHIFT SHIFT Three-second intervals or SHIFT Three-second intervals or SHIFT Then the printer returns to online idle mode. Offline (menu mode) display Menus can be operated in offline mode. SHIFT 122 ...
Page 131 - Shutdown state display
SHIFT The arrow keys give access to menus. When the OK key is pressed in the menu mode, the PH.RECOVERY menu appears. Shutdown state display The printer is shutting down. ENWW Front panel messages and printer state 123
Page 133 - 1 Tell me about media; Storing media
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. Forbest printing results, use only recommended media, whose reliability and performance ...
Page 135 - 2 Tell me about the ink system; Ink cartridges
12 Tell me about the ink system ● Ink cartridges ● Replacing an ink cartridge ● Ink cartridge storage and disposal ● HP 790 Waste Ink Bottle ● HP 790 Cap Cleaning Liquid ● HP 790 Wiper Cleaning Liquid and Dropper ● HP Cleaning Swabs ● HP 790 Storage Kit ● HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit Ink cartridge...
Page 137 - Replacing an ink cartridge
Replacing an ink cartridge You can check the ink level at any time by accessing the INK menu and pressing the ▲ key. Information on 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. Printing willcont...
Page 138 - Ink cartridge storage and disposal
4. The front panel will display a series of warning messages. In response to each message, press theCANCEL key to cancel the process, or the OK key to confirm that you wish to continue. CAUTION Only press the OK key in the next step if you have read and fully understood how using non-HP ink will aff...
Page 139 - HP 790 Waste Ink Bottle; Precautions for handling the waste ink bottle; HP 790 Cap Cleaning Liquid
NOTE HP ink cartridges must be installed before the “Install By” printed on the cartridge. Use of the ink cartridge 3 months beyond the “Install By” date may cause deterioration in printquality or a printer malfunction. Store ink cartridges in a dry, cool, and dark place. Always use the recommended ...
Page 141 - HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit
HP 790 Ink System Cleaning Kit The HP Ink System Cleaning Kit is used to try to recover the printheads and clean the ink tubes whenthe printer has been switched off for less than two weeks. The HP Ink System Cleaning Kit contains sixCleaning Liquid cartridges and six Ink System Purging Cartridges. E...
Page 143 - 3 Tell me about waste management
13 Tell me about waste management It is the printer owner’s responsibility to ensure that waste is disposed of in accordance with all local,state and federal regulations. There are registered waste management companies that have been authorized by local authorities tomanage waste collection and disp...
Page 144 - General recommendations
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...
Page 147 - 4 Tell me about front panel menus
14 Tell me about front panel menus This chapter outlines the user menu structure and operations. ● Menu operations ● The INK menu & messages ● The MEDIA menu ● The MEDIA REG menu ● Media advance calibration ● The PH. MAIN menu ● The PH.RECOVERY menu ● The FEED menu ● The PRINTER menu ● The ADJUS...
Page 148 - Menu operations; Menu structure; Making front panel selections and settings
Menu operations When the ONLINE key is pressed in the online idle mode, the printer enters offline mode. A menu groupappears 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 f...
Page 151 - The INK menu & messages; Replacing an empty ink cartridge
The INK menu & messages This INK menu is used to display ink information or replace the ink. When the ▲ key is pressed, information on 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...
Page 152 - The MEDIA menu
The ink cover is open The front panel tells you to close the ink cover. Printing continues until all the ink in the system is usedup. No ink from the new cartridge is supplied until you close the ink cover. If all the ink in the system is used up, the print pause mode is activated and printing is in...
Page 153 - The MEDIA REG menu
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. P...
Page 154 - Selecting a media type number (SELECT MEDIA)
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 med...
Page 155 - Manufacturing default media advance value (MFNG VAL); Print direction setting (PRINT DIRECTION)
Manufacturing default media advance value (MFNG VAL) This option displays the manufacturing default media advance value, which is factory set. This cannotbe modified by the user. Press OK to access the option to adjust the user-definable media advancevalue. Dry time value (DRY TIME VALUE) Use this o...
Page 160 - Printhead firing mode setting (IMAGE GRADIENT)
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 . Color stripe setting (COLOR STRIPE) A color stripe is printed on all plot...
Page 162 - Media back feed adjustment (BACK ADJUST VAL)
YY : Ink color Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Printhead cleaning mode (PH CLEANING) Use this option to select an automatic printhead cleaning mode for the selected media type. Parameters: ● START & END — Performs cleaning at ...
Page 164 - Printhead temperature rest (PH TEMP REST); Default values for media types
Parameters: ● CYCLES — Number of passes Printhead rest time (PH REST TIME) Use this option to define the amount of time the printing carriage will pause between passes for theselected media type. Parameters: ● TIME — Time in minutes and seconds Printhead temperature rest (PH TEMP REST) Use this opti...
Page 166 - Media advance calibration; Media advance calibration print
Media advance calibration Media advance calibration is defined by using the M.ADV menu. Press the ► key to define and set values. 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 ROU...
Page 167 - Media back feed adjustment value
Select a parameter based on your print mode. Parameters: ● NORMAL — standard and high speed print modes ● H-QUALITY — high quality print mode ● H-DENSITY — high density print mode ● H-QUALITY2 — high quality print mode ● H-DENSITY2 — high density print mode ● DRAFT — draft print mode Media back feed...
Page 169 - The FEED menu
Parameters: none. NOTE Always perform Cleaning (normal) after filling the cap. If the printhead surface is not clean even after leaving the printer overnight, then contact HPSupport. Printhead height (PH HEIGHT ADJ) Use this menu option to adjust the printhead height. The cap is opened after perform...
Page 170 - The PRINTER menu; Error log information print (ERROR LOG PRINT)
When you press the ▼ key, a media feeding message appears on the front panel. When the ▼ key is released, media feeding stops and the top menu appears on the front panel in offline mode. The PRINTER menu This menu is used to print reports on the printer status. When the ▲ key is pressed, you can sel...
Page 171 - The ADJUST menu
Parameters: none. The ADJUST menu This menu is used to set mechanical adjustment parameters. For details on how to print the patterns,see Calibrate the printer. When the ◄ key is pressed, mechanical adjustment parameters can be set. Adjustment pattern print (TEST PRINTS) This menu is used to print t...
Page 173 - The SETUP menu
Display order: K -> Lm -> Lc -> Y -> M -> C Parameters: sign (+/-), value (-32 to +31) Bidirectional print position (Right) adjustment (YY BIDIR F.D (R)) Use this option to adjust the printhead bidirectional printing position (Right) in fine draft print mode. Enter an adjustment value...
Page 175 - Factory default setting (FACTORY DEFAULT)
Parameters: none. Heater F/W version display (HEATER FW VER) This option displays the heater firmware version. If the heater cannot be recognized, "--.-" is displayed. Parameters: none. System date setting (SYSTEM DATE) This option sets system date used in the unit in YY (year), MM (month), ...
Page 177 - 5 Tell me about the heaters; The heaters
15 Tell me about the heaters This chapter describes temperature control, the heater front panel, parameter setup mode operations,and error messages of the heater controller. ● The heaters ● Heater temperature settings ● Heater error messages The heaters The printer includes three heaters for fixing ...
Page 178 - Heater temperature settings
4. Media roll 5. Pressure roller 6. Grid roller 7. Carriage 8. Rear cover WARNING! Never touch the heaters, as they can cause burns, and always take care when touching printer components near the heaters. Heater temperature settings 1. Heater front panel 2. Heater on/off and temperature setting keys...
Page 179 - Heater preset temperature by medium
● Front panel display (when the heater is turned on): ● Upper line: preset temperature for each heater ● Lower line: current temperature for each heater ● Front panel display (when the heater is turned off): ● Upper line: OFF for each heater ● Lower line: current temperature for each heater The defa...
Page 180 - Maintaining the preset temperature
Flow of heater temperature setting 1. If you select the media type when loading the media, the initial temperature value of each heaterfor that media is set on the heater front panel: ● If the initial temperature value has been set, the heater turns on but heating does not start. ● If the initial te...
Page 181 - The heater front panel; Display in normal mode
Status: Status of maintaining each heater temperature at the preset temperature on the heater frontpanel. Conditions: 1. If the heater ON/OFF setting on the heater front panel is set to ON and a print commandis received. 2. Under condition (1) above, and the time specified by the delay time after th...
Page 182 - Display — heater on; Heater parameter setup mode; Setup items and parameters
Front heater Print heater Rear heater Preset temperature AAA BBB CCC Current temperature XXX YYY ZZZ U stands for the temperature unit: C (Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit). The temperature is measured every 5 seconds and refreshed. Display — heater on When each heater is heated, a plus sign (+) is display...
Page 183 - Heater error messages
No. Item Item display(upper line) Parametersdisplay (lowerline) Description Initial value 2 Heat suspendingtime after printing DELAY TIME 00 to 30 MINUTES UNIT: minute 05 MINUTES 3 Standby heatingtime aftercompletion ofDELAY TIME STANDBY TIME 0, 30, 60, 90,120, ENDLESS Unit: minutes 30 4 Version dis...
Page 185 - 6 Tell me about printer specifications
16 Tell me about printer specifications ● Specifications ● Ecological specifications ENWW 177
Page 187 - Ecological specifications
Ecological specifications For the up-to-date ecological specifications of your printer, please go to http://www.hp.com/ and searchfor “ecological specifications”. ENWW Ecological specifications 179
Page 190 - Ordering media
Ordering supplies The following ink supplies can be ordered for your printer. Table 17-1 Ink cartridges Cartridge Capacity (cm³) Part number HP 790 Black 1000 CB271A HP 790 Cyan 1000 CB272A HP 790 Magenta 1000 CB273A HP 790 Yellow 1000 CB274A HP 790 Light Cyan 1000 CB275A HP 790 Light Magenta 1000 C...
Page 191 - Ordering accessories
Table 17-3 HP Paper Name Part number Size HP Premium Scrim Banner Q8678A 36 in x 164 ft. HP Premium Scrim Banner Q8679A 54 in x 100 ft. HP Universal Scrim Banner Q8680A 36 in x 164 ft. HP Universal Scrim Banner Q8681A 54 in x 100 ft. HP Premium Self Adhesive Vinyl Q8682A 54 in x 150 ft. HP Premium S...
Page 193 - 8 Tell me about getting help; HP Customer Care
18 Tell me about getting help ● HP Customer Care ● HP Designjet Online HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make it our business to help keep your business runningsmoothly. HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your HPDesignjet. HP Customer C...
Page 194 - HP Designjet Online
● Any special equipment or software you are using (for example, spoolers, networks, switch-boxes, modems, or special software drivers) ● 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 an...
Page 195 - Index
Index A accessories ordering 183 ADJUST menu 163adjustment patterns 88adjustment patterns; printhead position 98 C calibration media advance 158 cap cleaning, menu 160characters, front panel 142cleaning and maintenance consumables ordering 182 cleaning kits ordering 182 components of printer [9000s]...