HP 72SR Manual de usuario

1DisplayMaker Legacy 72S, 72SRUser ManualPart Number 0700022F

x Table of ContentsUsing the Control PanelOverview... 2-2

3-30 Edge-to-Edge PrintingEdge-to-Edge Printing On rigid media, the printer can print up to the leading, right, and left edges when you set the margin

Unloading and Reloading Rigid Media 3-31Unloading and Reloading Rigid MediaAfter printing onto a sheet of rigid media, the Front Page screen displays

3-32 Media WizardMedia Wizard The Media Wizard software feature stores a set of printing parameters by media type, enabling you to instantly optimize

Media Wizard 3-33For each media type, the Media Wizard stores the following settings:◆ Media name — for user-defined media, use the alpha-betic keyboa

3-34 Media Wizard◆ Heater temps setting (for the post-heater/dryer) (roll fed) — select a heater setting from 0 to 10, or Custom to specify custom set

Setting Heater Temperatures 3-35Setting Heater TemperaturesThe are three heaters: a preheater, a platen heater, and post-heater. The postheater’s top

3-36 Setting Heater Temperatures

Calibrating the Printer 4-1CHAPTER 4Calibrating the PrinterThis chapter explains how to calibrate the printer for the best possible output:◆ When to C

4-2 When to CalibrateWhen to Calibrate The printer features several types of calibrations. Some should be run routinely, others only when necessary:Wh

AutoJet 4-3AutoJet AutoJet detects individual ink jets that are misfiring or not firing at all. During subsequent printing, the printer compensates fo

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4-4 AutoTuneAutoTune AutoTune runs jet maintenance automatically at intervals you specify. You can use the Quality Check Mode feature to handle AutoJe

AutoTune 4-5Quality Check When you run AutoJet manually, the software notifies you if there are any jet or alignment problems so that they can be addr

4-6 AutoRecoverAutoRecover AutoRecover runs Purge-n-Wipe automatically at the beginning of a print job, when a specified number of minutes have passed

Auto Calibrations 4-7Auto Calibrations The printer’s piezo printheads are aligned at the factory and should only occasionally require you to run an au

4-8 Manual CalibrationsManual Calibrations When you run the calibrations from this menu, you evaluate the calibration test patterns visually and enter

Manual Calibrations 4-9Media Feed This calibration allows you to calibrate the accuracy of the media advance. Inaccurate media advance can result in b

4-10 Manual Calibrations◆ 10-inch calibration — prints a 10-inch test pattern so you can verify its length with an accurate metal ruler. This is not a

Manual Calibrations 4-11Manual X HeadRegistrationPrecise positioning of each drop of ink is essential for optimal print quality. This is possible only

4-12 Manual CalibrationsUse a printer’s loupe or magnifying glass if the patterns are difficult to see. 5. Press the , or ) control panel keys repeate

Manual Calibrations 4-13Manual BiDi Registration Bidirectional registration is a method to align each of the print-heads so that dot placement is accu

xii Table of ContentsPrint Server SetupConfiguring and Controlling the Printer... 6-2Viewing Printer Stat

4-14 Manual CalibrationsUse a printer’s loupe to select the pattern, since the lines in the patterns may be difficult to see.7. Press the , or ) contr

Manual Calibrations 4-15Manual Jet Mapping Jets that are missing or misfiring are usually detected by the AutoJet calibration. Alternatively, you can

4-16 Manual CalibrationsThe printer prints a jet map test pattern.◆ If a line segment is missing or broken, the jet number shown next to it is out.◆ I

Manual Calibrations 4-173. When the calibration pattern has printed, the control panel displays a menu with the following options:◆ Report individual

4-18 Manual CalibrationsThe control panel displays a numeric keyboard that you can use to enter the number of the bad jet.5. Enter the jet number, the

Manual Calibrations 4-1912. When you are finished entering jet numbers, press the Esc key.The control panel displays the head selection message again.

4-20 Manual CalibrationsThe control panel displays this message:All reported bad jets have been cleared.20. Press !.When you have finished mapping jet

Manual Calibrations 4-21Jet Status Lines This option prints the Manual Jet Mapping test pattern (see Fig. 4-3 on page 4-16) that shows which jets are

4-22 Calibration SummaryCalibration Summary These options allow you to print a summary of the Full AutoSet calibration, or transmit calibration data t

Straightening the Media Path 4-23Straightening the Media PathFor optimal print quality, the media must feed in as straight a line as possible from the

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4-24 LinearizationLinearization As the density of an image varies from highlights to shadows, or from lighter tints to darker tints, the printer shoul

Maintaining the Printer 5-1CHAPTER 5Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter describes how to maintain the printer:◆ Maintenance Schedule (page 5-2)◆ Clean

5-2 Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule The printer is designed for low-maintenance operation. Most operator-performed maintenance is performed o

Clean the Rail and Bearings 5-3Clean the Rail and BearingsThe carriage rail carries the printhead carriage across the width of the platen. As dust and

5-4 Clean the Rail and BearingsRail 2. Wipe the entire length of the rail with a lint-free cloth or wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol.The rail sur

Clean the Rail and Bearings 5-54. Clean the left and right outside bearings.Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol or water, place it against th

5-6 Empty Excess InkEmpty Excess Ink Ink or cleaning solvent that has been expelled (“spit”) for ink jet maintenance or from a purge operation drains

Printhead Maintenance 5-7Printhead MaintenanceThe printer uses air pressure to both fill and evacuate ink and cleaning solvent from the printheads. Th

5-8 Cleaning Clogged Ink JetsCleaning Clogged Ink JetsAll printers that use solvent-based inks are susceptible to print-head clogging. This is caused

Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets 5-9◆ Cleaning solvent soak — if a manual cloth wipe fails to recover enough jets, you can soak the thin foam pad that ships

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5-10 Cleaning Clogged Ink Jets◆ Cleaning the Service Station doctor blade — with use over time, the doctor blade that cleans excess ink from the ser-v

Set the Printhead and Camera Height 5-11Set the Printhead and Camera HeightThe correct head height is critical to output quality.◆ Lower head heights

5-12 Set the Printhead and Camera Height1. Load the media that you want to calibrate.For instructions, see “Loading Roll-Fed Media” on page 3-14.2. On

Set the Printhead and Camera Height 5-13CautionDo not allow any part of the gauge to touch the printheads, and do not leave the gauge on the platen af

5-14 Set the Printhead and Camera Height13. Loosen the three camera enclosure mounting screws (see Fig. 5-8 below).14. Set the camera height.Insert th

Set the Printhead and Camera Height 5-15The control panel displays a message asking whether you want to perform a bidirectional (bidi) calibration.19.

5-16 Calibrate the Service StationCalibrate the Service Station Service station calibration enables you to properly align the ser-vice station wipers

Calibrate the Service Station 5-176. Press ! (Proceed).The control panel displays a message asking whether you want to calibrate the service station p

5-18 Replace Ink FiltersReplace Ink Filters The control panel displays a Warning message on the control panel when 20 liters of ink has passed through

Replace Ink Filters 5-194. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the filter clamp.See Fig. 5-12 for location.5. Unscrew the hose connectors from filter

Getting Started 1-1CHAPTER 1Getting StartedThis chapter shows you how to get started using your printer. It includes these topics:◆ Operating Require

5-20 Replace Ink Filters13. Reset the ink float sensors by switching off power to the printer, allowing the printer to shut down, then switching on th

Extended Power Down and Restart 5-21Extended Power Down and RestartUNDER NORMAL OPERATION, DO NOT POWER DOWN THE PRINTER. Constant vacuum at the print

5-22 Extended Power Down and Restart3. On the Front Page screen, press the  (Menu) key to enter the menu system.4. Press the ) key repeatedly to high

Print Server Setup 6-1CHAPTER 6Print Server SetupThis section of the manual shows how to use the ColorSpan print server to control the printer and pri

6-2 Configuring and Controlling the PrinterConfiguring and Controlling the PrinterPrinter configuration and control functions can be accessed by click

Configuring and Controlling the Printer 6-3Viewing Printer Status To view the printer’s status:1. Position the cursor on the printer icon.2. Press and

6-4 Configuring and Controlling the PrinterPrinter StatusThis is the printer’s current state, such as Ready or Printing.Software This is the version n

Configuring and Controlling the Printer 6-5Configuring the Printer 1. Position the cursor on the printer icon.2. Press and hold either mouse button to

6-6 Configuring and Controlling the PrinterColorMark CMS◆ Media — for accurate color matching and/or linearization, specify the media type loaded in t

Selecting Server Options 6-7Selecting Server OptionsThe following server options are explained in this section:◆ Configuring the Input Port (page 6-8)

1-2 Operating RequirementsOperating RequirementsChoose a location for the printer before you unpack it. Keep the following requirements in mind:Electr

6-8 Selecting Server OptionsConfiguring theInput PortThe settings in this section apply to the printer. You can also specify most of these options for

Selecting Server Options 6-9◆ Microsoft Windows Network - On a Microsoft Windows Network, the WinLink port name appears as a network printer connected

6-10 Selecting Server Options◆ Mural Better — image quality is very close to SmoothTone Full Page, but RIP times are much faster. Switch to SmoothTone

Selecting Server Options 6-11To specify step-and-repeat settings for an image:1. In the System Control interface, route a port to the Output Hold queu

6-12 Selecting Server Options◆ Length - when you click the Length radio button, the Step-and-Repeat properties become visible. In the length field, en

Selecting Server Options 6-13Attention Queue Jobs You can print a job that System Control sends to the Output Attention Queue with a Media Size Mismat

6-14 Selecting Server OptionsTiling The ColorSpan print server provides various image manipulation options, including tiling, scaling, and nesting of

Selecting Server Options 6-154. Select the EPS or bitmap job in the Attention queue.5. Click the EPS/TIFF Manual button.This opens the EPS/TIFF Manual

6-16 Selecting Server Optionsify numeric left and bottom origins, and height and width.◆ Flip — to flip (mirror) the image, check the Horizontal or Ve

Selecting Server Options 6-177. Click the Options tab to specify options.◆ Measurement Units - select dots (pixels), inches, or milli-meters.◆ Paper S

Operating Requirements 1-3◆ Store media and ink in an area with similar temperature and humidity conditions as the printer.◆ Locate the printer close

6-18 Color ManagementColor Management Color management is the process of ensuring the accuracy of the colors in an image using a profile of the media

Color Management 6-19CMYK - Used for print jobs created in the CMYK color space.◆ TRUMATCH - matches TRUMATCH spot colors and full-color images.◆ SWOP

6-20 Color ManagementICC Workflow Once sent to the ColorSpan RIP, the profile of an ICC print job cannot be changed, since color correction in this wo

Color Management 6-21In the ICC workflow, this selection applies linearization data only. It does not also apply a color profile, as it would in the C

6-22 Color CalibrationColor Calibration Color control functions can be accessed by clicking and holding the mouse over the printer icon. This displays

Color Calibration 6-231. Make sure the printer is connected to the server, plugged in, turned on, and displays the “Ready” message on the control pane

6-24 Color Calibration15. Open the Control dialog box, and advance the media for-ward until the cutout area is past the top roller.16. Smooth out the

Color Calibration 6-2525. Press and hold the Calibrator base until the white point reading is taken.After the white point reading is taken, the screen

6-26 Color Calibration

Printer Driver Setup 7-1CHAPTER 7 Printer Driver SetupThis chapter shows you how to use the ColorSpan printer drivers for Win-dows and Macintosh OS to

1-4 Operating Requirements◆ To cap the printheads, use only SolaChrome Printhead Cap-ping Film. Damage to printheads resulting from the use of poorly

7-2 Printer Driver SetupSpecifying Windows Device OptionsTo specify device options:1. Click the Windows Start button.2. Select Settings - Printers and

Printer Driver Setup 7-3◆ Canonical Color — determines how image colors are con-verted from one output space to another, which establishes the method

7-4 Printer Driver SetupSelecting an Output Color SpaceYour application software and the ColorMark print server soft-ware are allow you to select from

Printer Driver Setup 7-5◆ If you will be downloading the document, select the working color space in the application’s color configura-tion dialog box

7-6 Printer Driver SetupSpecifying Macintosh Device OptionsBefore you print, install the Printing Tools software and fonts as described in the ColorSp

Printer Driver Setup 7-7◆ CMYK Color Space – specifies the color correction to be used for print jobs created in CMYK color space. Not used for ICC wo

7-8 Printer Driver SetupSelecting an Output Color SpaceYour application software and the ColorMark print server soft-ware are allow you to select from

Printer Driver Setup 7-9◆ If you will be downloading the document, select the working color space in the application’s color configura-tion dialog box

7-10 Printer Driver Setup

Technical Specifications A-1APPENDIX ATechnical SpecificationsThis chapter lists the printer’s specifications and information about ordering supplies

Operating Requirements 1-5◆ DO NOT set heavy objects on the power cord or printer cable; do not bend the cables or force them into contorted positions

A-2 SpecificationsSpecifications GeneralDisplayMaker 72S DisplayMaker 72SRDimensions (Assembled)Height: 52.5 inches (133.4 cm)Depth: 33.0 inches (83.8

Specifications A-3Electrical Power Power used: 200-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 14.8 AmpsRequired electrical circuit:220 VAC, 20 Amps, with NEMA L6-20R locking w

A-4 SpecificationsPower cord Required power cord (supplied with printer):North American (UL/CSA approved), length 8.2 feet (2.5 m), OREuropean (Harmon

Specifications A-5PerformancePrinting Technology 16 piezo-electric inkjet printheads utilizing Micro-Quad™ Jet Technology. Drop size approxi-mately 3

A-6 Supplies and AccessoriesSupplies and AccessoriesConsult MacDermid ColorSpan or your MacDermid ColorSpan representative for an updated listing of s

Troubleshooting B-1APPENDIX BTroubleshootingThis appendix explains how to prevent and diagnose printing problems and provides information about getti

B-2 Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting ChecklistBefore you troubleshoot your printer, make sure that it is prop-erly installed as described in C

Troubleshooting Checklist B-3◆ The cable between your computer or network and the print server may not be securely connected at both ends. Refer to th

B-4 Troubleshooting Checklist◆ Head strike — if the printhead is striking the media, check how the media is tracking from the supply spool to the take

Warranty Claims B-5Warranty Claims The printer is covered by a manufacturer’s limited warranty (part number 0700025), which includes the printheads. T

2Legal notices© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only

1-6 Operating RequirementsWARNINGHot surfaces. Do not touch.WARNUNGHeiß, nicht berühren.WARNINGMoving parts. Keep fingers away from media path.WARNUNG

B-6 Warranty ClaimsCauses that are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty:◆ Manufacturing defect — when a flaw in materials or work-manship causes a p

Diagnostics B-7Diagnostics The printer includes a series of self-diagnostic tests designed to help MacDermid ColorSpan Technical Services solve printe

B-8 DiagnosticsTable B-1. Actions and WarningsCode, Message Cause What to Do(CS) Capping StationA-CS-1- Capping Station Capping station is raised, and

Diagnostics B-9W-HT-[48] - Heater Bad Reading Bad thermister reading detected on the preheat heater.The thermister is bad, or the heater board or I/O

B-10 DiagnosticsA-IS-[76 77 78 79]- Ink System Dis-abledAmbient temp is out of range for operation for K (76), C (77), M (78), or Y (79).Raise or lowe

Diagnostics B-11W-IS-[31 32 33 34 35] - [color] Needs ProfilerThe profiler indicated is empty. Replace the profiler.W-IS-[41 42 43 44 45] - Refill [c

B-12 DiagnosticsW-PC-7 - Platen Width Not Known Measurement was reset or not performed. Restart printer to measure platen width.(PR) Pinch RollersA-P

Diagnostics B-13A-TU-4 - Takeup Too Small The takeup core is too small. Only 3-inch cores can be used.Unload the takeup, replace the core and collets

Index-1Index

Unpacking and Assembly 1-7Unpacking and AssemblyThis procedure assumes that the printer is in its final location. See the Site Preparation Guide for m

Index-2AAccess Heads 2-7, 5-8Access Printheads 2-14Actions and warnings B-7, B-8Adjustable pinch rollers 1-33Advance Media 2-6Air Purge Type 2-14Atten

Index-3Embedded software version 6-3Empty Heads 2-15Environmental requirements 1-2Error messages B-7, B-8Excess Ink Sensor 2-11FFill Heads With Ink 2-

Index-4Manual X Head Registration 4-11Margins 2-12Measure Media Width 2-16Mediacutting 3-21loading 2-7, 3-14reloading 2-7unloading 2-7, 3-21Media &

Index-5Reload media 2-7Replace Printhead 2-16Reset Reservoir Filters 2-15Reset Reservoir LEDs 2-16Respool Media 2-15, 3-23Restore All Defaults 2-14Rig

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1-8 Unpacking and Assembly5. Lift the box straight up and off of the pallet.6. Remove the protective shipping material from around the printer, but le

Unpacking and Assembly 1-913. Bias the stand legs outward at the top, then tighten the screws firmly (see Fig. 1-2) but not all the way.With your foot

1-10 Unpacking and AssemblyPrinter Assembly 15. Attach the lift handle to the left end of the printer, using four #2 screws on the back and one screw

Unpacking and Assembly 1-11CautionWhen assembling the printer onto the stand, be careful to avoid damaging the turnbuckles under-neath the postheater

1-12 Unpacking and Assembly21. Align center hole on each leg (between pins) with center hole in printer (see Fig. 1-5).To speed this alignment, you ca

Unpacking and Assembly 1-13CautionFailure to assemble the printer to the stand with sil-ver screws could isolate the supply and takeup sys-tem from gr

1-14 Unpacking and AssemblyOff Head Supply (OHS)Assembly25. Remove the pump cover (see Fig. 1-6).This is necessary to access the lower mounting holes

Unpacking and Assembly 1-1529. Install the five reservoirs.You may want to wear gloves during this procedure to pro-tect your hands from pigment ink s

iiiRevision Log The following is a list of major changes and additions that have been made to this manual since the previous revision.See the accompan

1-16 Unpacking and AssemblyFinal Assembly 30. Install the vacuum reservoir (see Fig. 1-8).Ensure that the o-ring is in place inside the reservoir open

Unpacking and Assembly 1-1732. Remove the front cover, and leave it off until the printer is powered up and normal operation is verified.33. Using the

1-18 Unpacking and AssemblyNoteEnsure that the drain tube is fully attached to the res-ervoir with a “click.” Partial attachment will not allow ink to

Unpacking and Assembly 1-1937. Connect the power cable to the connector on top of the vac-uum/pressure assembly.38. Reinstall the vacuum/pressure syst

1-20 Unpacking and Assembly40. (Optional) Connect the optional VOC plenum to building ventilation or VOC recovery equipment.Install and connect the op

Unpacking and Assembly 1-2146. Check the ground path between the spool and the finger that protrudes from the end of the spool. If this fails, replace

1-22 Unpacking and AssemblyConnecting to Power See Appendix A, Technical Specifications, or refer to the Site Preparation Guide, for detailed power re

Unpacking and Assembly 1-23Connecting to thePrint ServerConnect the printer to the print server with the included VideoNet (for ColorSpan print server

1-24 First-Time Power-Up and Test PrintFirst-Time Power-Up and Test PrintAfter the printer is assembled and connected to power, you can power up the p

First-Time Power-Up and Test Print 1-255. Remove and discard the Capping Film from the capping sta-tion.6. Leave the capping station, in the lowered p

ivRegulatory StatementsFCC-A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t

1-26 First-Time Power-Up and Test PrintPower Up the Printer 1. Turn on the power switch to observe the typical power-up sequence.2. The control panel

First-Time Power-Up and Test Print 1-27Install Ink for the FirstTime in the Printer1. Shake each bottle of ink for one minute to redisperse the pigmen

1-28 First-Time Power-Up and Test PrintWhen you empty a refill bottle into a reservoir, the green LED will blink until you install the corresponding p

First-Time Power-Up and Test Print 1-29What’s Next? ◆ To familiarize yourself with the printer, refer to the remain-der of this chapter.◆ For a comple

1-30 Workflow OverviewWorkflow OverviewDaily Startup 1. Uncap the printheads (for instructions, see “Uncap the Print-heads” on page 3-12).This procedu

Workflow Overview 1-314. The server sends the image to the printer for printing.Printing can be paused and resumed at the control panel, enabling you

1-32 Parts OverviewParts OverviewFig. 1-20. Major parts of the printer1415 & 1671291827232151110461 2 3132224282625582019172915 & 1611 a11

Parts Overview 1-33Index Description1Encoder strip — allows precise positioning of the print-head carriage across the length of the platen.2 Main carr

1-34 Parts Overview10 Post heater — helps to dry the output prior to the takeup. Incorporates turnbuckles that can be adjusted to straighten the media

Parts Overview 1-3527 Preheater — warms the media for optimal printing.28 Excess ink containers — collects ink from the spittoons and service station.

vTelecommunicationsNetwork StatementThe ColorSpan VideoNet port on this device is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.

1-36 Special FeaturesSpecial Features The printer has many advanced features to help you produce the best printed output with the least effort.Printhe

Special Features 1-37Calibration The Advanced Automation Eye uses a high-resolution imaging sensor, colorimetric photodiode, and embedded software to

1-38 Special Features◆ Integrated contact heaters — preheater and platen heater maintain uniform surface temperature across the printing area to contr

Using the Control Panel 2-1CHAPTER 2Using the Control PanelThis chapter describes the functions of the control panel.◆ Overview (page 2-2)◆ Front Page

2-2 OverviewOverview The touch-screen control panel shows you the printer’s current status, and enables you to interact with the printer when chang-in

Overview 2-3User Assistance The control panel provides various forms of online user assistance:The ? button provides an explanation of the current fun

2-4 Front PageFront Page The Front Page provides access to the most frequently-used printing and maintenance functions. For advanced configura-tion op

Front Page 2-5◆ Media & Ink — displays a listing of the media and ink cur-rently installed in the printer. Press the ) and , keys to highlight “Me

2-6 Front Page◆ Status — displays system parameters and the status of all user-configurable options. Press the  and  keys to scroll between pages. T

Front Page 2-7◆ Purge — performs a Purge-n-Wipe, which purges the print-heads then wipes them in the service station, to help recover missing jets. Pr

viAbout This Manual Read this manual to unpack, set up, and use the ColorSpan “Gator” digital color printers.◆ Chapter 1, Getting Started, shows you h

2-8 Navigation KeysNavigation Keys The following table shows you how to move through the menu system and perform printer control functions.Key Descrip

Menu 2-9Menu The menu has these main sections:◆ Calibrate Printer (see below)◆ Printer Settings (page 2-10)◆ Maintenance (page 2-14)◆ Service Printer

2-10 Menu◆ Manual Calibrations — allows you to calibrate the printer visually, without the printer’s digital imaging sensor. Inaccu-rate judgments by

Menu 2-11◆ Supply Out Detection — for roll-fed media, the printer usu-ally monitors the supply spool to detect when it runs out of media. You can use

2-12 Menuabout the print such as date and time printed and print mode, plus write-in blanks for other data.◆ Side Gutters — sets the side gutter patte

Menu 2-13◆ Trailing Margin (cut-sheet) — sets the amount of blank space at the trailing edge of cut-sheet media.◆ Media Measure Type — for cut-sheet m

2-14 Menu◆ Audible Alarm — enables and disables the audible alarm beep that sounds with Warning and Action messages.◆ Units — sets English or Metric u

Menu 2-15◆ Print Media Skew Lines — prints a swath of parallel lines across the width of the media, in alternating directions, con-tinuously until you

2-16 MenuService Printer These tests are for factory, service, and technical support use.User Diagnostics User Diagnostics presents an interactive tro

Menu Tree 2-17Menu TreeFront PageOnline/OfflineMedia & InkStatusPrinterStatusAdvanceMediaMenuAutoJetPrime BarsPrint ModeSleep/WakeAccess HeadsMedi

viiConventions This manual uses the following informational conventions:NoteA special technique or information that may help you perform a task or und

2-18 Menu TreeMenu This menu tree reflects version 2.32 of the embedded printer software. Refer to the Release Notes for more recent versions.(72S)=op

Ink and Media 3-1CHAPTER 3Ink and MediaThis chapter describes:◆ Ink System Overview (page 3-2)◆ Selecting a Print Mode (page 3-4)◆ Checking Jet Health

3-2 Ink System OverviewInk System Overview The printer’s ink system consists of the following components:◆ OffHead System (OHS) reservoirs — four solv

Idle Jet Maintenance 3-3Idle Jet Maintenance Due to the evaporation of the solvents in solvent-based inks, the ink jets in solvent printers are suscep

3-4 Selecting a Print ModeSelecting a Print Mode The bidirectional print modes (printing occurs in both direc-tions) enable you to select the combinat

General Printing Tips 3-5General Printing Tips ◆ See “Important Operating Notes” on page 1-3 for impor-tant information on operating the printer.◆ Bef

3-6 Checking Jet HealthChecking Jet Health The printer’s automatic jet maintenance features (gutter print-ing, spits, service station wipes) are desig

Checking Jet Health 3-7Print Prime Bars 1. From the control panel Front Page screen, press the Prime Bars key.The control panel displays a prompt aski

3-8 Checking Jet HealthTo purge-n-wipe a color (four printheads):1. From the control panel Front Page screen, press the (Menu) key.2. Press the ) ke

Refilling Ink 3-9Refilling Ink The ink and cleaning solvent reservoirs each have a capacity of 3.5 liters. The refill bottles of ink contain 2 liters,

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3-10 Refilling Ink3. Open the reservoir cover and pour the entire contents of the refill bottle into the reservoir.The LED blinks fast. This indicates

Capping the Printheads 3-11Capping the PrintheadsCapping the printheads prevents the ink from drying out and clogging the ink jets. Since the ink jets

3-12 Capping the PrintheadsDo not raise the capping pad beyond this point.5. Press Proceed.The control panel displays the Front Page screen. Note that

Capping the Printheads 3-135. To access the heads for cleaning, remove the capping station assembly by pulling it forward and out of the printer. 6. W

3-14 Loading Roll-Fed MediaLoading Roll-Fed MediaThe printer includes a tensioned supply and takeup system designed to handle vinyl and other heavier

Loading Roll-Fed Media 3-151. Ensure that the fixed collet is properly located with the screw tightened into the inner hole on the supply spool (using

3-16 Loading Roll-Fed Media6. Ensure that the media is rolled onto the supply spool evenly, without “telescoping” to one side.7. With your right hand,

Loading Roll-Fed Media 3-1710. On the Front Page screen of the control panel, press the Load Media key.The control panel presents a list of media type

3-18 Loading Roll-Fed Media14. To advance the media, press "(Yes), otherwise press ( (No) and go to the next step.◆ If you press "(Yes), the

Loading Roll-Fed Media 3-19The control panel displays the Media Feed Number and a numeric keypad.17. Accept the displayed Media Feed Number, enter a n

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3-20 Loading Roll-Fed MediaLoading 72-Inch Media The width of the 72-inch media makes it impossible for most persons to load it by grasping its left a

Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media 3-21Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed Media1. Press the ) key on the Front Page screen to advance the printed portio

3-22 Unloading and Cutting Roll-Fed MediaTakeup Spool Pin Release To quickly unspool a large amount of media from the takeup without damaging the take

Respooling Media 3-23Respooling Media The printer can respool media from one cardboard core to another. You may want to do this if:◆ The media was not

3-24 Respooling Media10. Press the ! (Proceed) key to respool the media.The media is pulled from the supply spool onto the takeup spool. When the prin

Loading Rigid Media 3-25Loading Rigid Media Printing on rigid media only applies to printer models with rigid media software and media handling featur

3-26 Loading Rigid MediaIf you are creating a new media type, you are prompted for the following settings:◆ Feed Method — when you select Cut Sheet, t

Loading Rigid Media 3-27Loading andAligning the Sheet6. Unload any roll-fed media from the printer.7. Release the pinch rollers.8. Slide a sheet of me

3-28 Loading Rigid Media13. Press the ! key to continue.The control panel displays a screen that shows the following information:◆ Media size◆ Print a

Loading Rigid Media 3-29The control panel displays the Media Feed Number and a numeric keypad.15. Accept the displayed Media Feed Number, enter a new