HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer (2QU12A) user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 9

   Safety precautions • Product models • Use of this guide • The printer’s main features • The printer’s main components • The Embedded Web Server’s main…

2. Connectivity and software instructionsp. 21

   Choose which connection method to use • Connect to a network (Windows) • Connect to a network (Mac OS X) • Uninstall the printer software • Configure the…

3. Personalize the printerp. 25

   Change the language of the front-panel display • Access the Embedded Web Server • Change the language of the Embedded Web Server • Access the HP DesignJet…

4. Handle the paperp. 33

   Overview • Load a roll onto the spindle • Load a roll into the printer • Unload a roll from the printer • Use the take-up reel • View information about the…

5. Handle the ink systemp. 63

   Ink system components • Ink system tips • Work with ink system components • Order ink supplies ENWW 55

6. Print optionsp. 89

   Create a print job • Select print quality • Print a draft • High-quality printing • Select paper size • Select margins options • Rescale a print • Preview a…

7. Color managementp. 103

   What is color? • The problem: color in the computer world • The solution: color management • Color and your Z6810 Printer • Color and your Z6610 Printer •…

8. Job queue managementp. 123

   Embedded Web Server job queue page • Job preview • Turn off the job queue • Pause the job queue • Select when to print a job in the queue • Identify a job in…

9. Retrieve printer usage informationp. 129

   Get printer accounting information • Check printer usage statistics • Check ink and paper usage for a job ENWW 121

10. Practical printing examplesp. 133

    Overview • Resize an image with Adobe Photoshop CS4 • Print a color photo with Photoshop CS2 • Print a draft for revision with the correct scale • Reprint a…

11. Maintain the printerp. 145

    Clean the exterior of the printer • Clean the platen • Clean the paper-advance sensor window • Lubricate the printhead carriage • Maintain the ink cartridges •…

12. Accessoriesp. 157

    Order accessories The following accessories can be ordered for your printer. Name Product number HP DesignJet HD Scanner CQ654C HP DesignJet PostScript®/PDF…

13. Troubleshoot print-quality issuesp. 159

    General advice • Troubleshooting tools • Lines are too thick, too thin, or missing • Lines appear stepped or jagged • Parts of lines or text are missing •…

14. Troubleshoot paper issuesp. 175

    The paper cannot be loaded successfully • The paper has jammed • Prints do not stack correctly in the bin • Automatic paper-cutter does not function • Take-up…

15. Troubleshoot ink-system issuesp. 181

    Cannot insert an ink cartridge • Cannot insert a printhead • Cannot insert the maintenance cartridge • Front panel recommends reseating or replacing a…

16. Troubleshoot other issuesp. 187

    The printer is not printing • The software program slows down or stalls while generating the print job • The printer seems slow • Communication failures…

17. HP Customer Carep. 193

    Introduction • HP Professional Services • HP Instant Support • HP Proactive Support • Customer Self Repair • Contact HP Support ENWW 185

18. Overnight job scenariop. 199

    In this scenario, the print service provider (PSP) is nearing the end of the business day and receives a new order which requires delivery early the next day.…

19. Urgent walk-in job scenariop. 203

    In this scenario, the print service provider (PSP) receives an urgent walk-in order which requires delivery in less than two hours. The printer is currently…

20. Front-panel menusp. 207

    This appendix lists and explains the options in the front-panel menu system. NOTE: Firmware updates may introduce changes to the menu system, in which case…

21. Front-panel error messagesp. 217

    Under certain circumstances, a front-panel error message appears. Follow the advice in the Recommendation column to resolve the error. If an error message…

22. Printer specificationsp. 221

    Functional specifications • Physical specifications • Memory specifications • Power specifications • Ecological specifications • Environmental specifications •…

23. Glossaryp. 227

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