HP 076064 REV C Manuel d'utilisateur

1DisplayMaker Legacy EspritUser ManualPart Number 076064 Rev C

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

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

Operating Requirements 1-3◆DO NOT install the printer near humidifiers, refrigerators, water faucets, heaters or similar equipment. ◆DO NOT install th

1-4 Operating RequirementsSafety WarningsWARNINGWITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, POWER MAY STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE PRINTER COMPONENTS. To c

Installation Checklist 1-5Installation ChecklistUse the following checklist to install the printer. Detailed instructions appear on the following page

1-6 Unpacking and AssemblyUnpacking and AssemblyThis procedure assumes that the printer is in its final location. See the Site Preparation Guide for m

Unpacking and Assembly 1-7NoteIf possible, retain all shipping packaging for use if the printer needs to be shipped to another location. Replacement s

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

1-8 Unpacking and AssemblyStand Assembly1. Locate the stand legs " and #, the crossbar $, and the tool holder ➍.2. Using the Phillips head screwd

Unpacking and Assembly 1-9Final Assembly1. Gently tip the stand on its back. Protect the stand from being scratched by the floor.2. Position the print

1-10 Unpacking and Assembly7. Locate the printer on a flat, level floor, with all four wheels of the stand resting stationary on the floor. The printe

Unpacking and Assembly 1-11Connecting Power andVideoNetWARNINGWITH THE POWER SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, POWER MAY STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE PRINTER CO

1-12 Unpacking and AssemblyVideoNetConnect the printer to the print server with the included VideoNet (for ColorSpan print servers) or Ethernet cable

Unpacking and Assembly 1-13Power-Up SequenceTurn on the power switch to observe the typical power-up sequence:1. The control panel backlight illumina

1-14 Workflow OverviewWorkflow OverviewHere is how a typical print job progresses from the client work-station to the printer.Print Server1. An artist

Parts Overview 1-15Parts OverviewFig. 1-5. Major parts of the printer11234 5 67 12108 9 13141531920221817111621

1-16 Parts OverviewNumber Description1 End cap (two places)2Stand - supports the printer.3 Casters (four places) - enables easy movement of printer, c

Parts Overview 1-1715 Tools - head height adjustment gauge and hex wrench, for adjusting the height of the print head carriage.16 Pinch rollers - grip

iiiRevision LogThe following is a list of major changes and additions that have been made to this manual since it was first released.See the accompany

1-18 Special FeaturesSpecial FeaturesThe printer has several advanced automatic features to help you produce the best printed output with the least ef

Using the Control Panel 2-1CHAPTER 2Using the Control PanelThis chapter describes the functions of the control panel.

2-2 OverviewOverviewThe control panel shows you the printer’s current status, and enables you to interact with the printer when changing media and ink

Overview 2-3Navigation KeysThe following table shows you how to move through the menu system and perform printer control functions.Key DescriptionaOPT

2-4 OverviewPrinting StatusDuring printing, the following screen appears. They show the progress of any current printing or RIPing. You can press the

Options 2-5OptionsWhen you press the a (Options) key from the printer control panel, you can scroll through each of the options by pressing the up or

2-6 OptionsCalibrate PrinterThis menu consists of the following options:◆ AutoSet Calibration - runs the printer’s automatic jet map-ping and x-y alig

Options 2-7◆ Reset Reg Data - resets all registration data to their factory default values.Customize SettingsThis menu consists of two submenus: Setti

2-8 Options◆ 1x/2x Mode - specifies the mode to use (2, 4, 6 or 8 passes) when the printer detects that one or two ink sets are loaded. See “Variable

Options 2-9Printer InfoThis option displays a screen with the following information:◆ Printer Model - model name of the printer.◆ Software Version - v

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

2-10 Options

Installing Ink and Media 3-1CHAPTER 3Installing Ink and MediaThis chapter describes:◆Variable Mode Printing (page 3-2)◆Installing Big Ink Packs (page

3-2 Variable Mode PrintingVariable Mode PrintingThe printer features a variety of print modes, each with a differ-ent speed and quality level. The fol

Variable Mode Printing 3-3◆ Jet Replacement - jets on the print head that are misfiring or not firing at all can be replaced with alternate jets.Print

3-4 Variable Mode PrintingFig. 3-2. Big Ink pack positions for Gamut+ “1 x 6” ink setsFig. 3-3. Big Ink pack positions for HiRes “1 x 6” ink sets

Variable Mode Printing 3-5Fig. 3-4. Big Ink pack positions for HiRes+ “1 x 8” ink setsFig. 3-5. Big Ink pack positions for “1 x 12” ink sets

3-6 Installing Big Ink PacksInstalling Big Ink PacksYou may perform this procedure whenever no printing is in progress.1. Move the print head carriage

Installing Big Ink Packs 3-710. Insert the bottom edge of the ink cartridge into position on the print head carriage, then push the top of the ink car

3-8 Installing Big Ink PacksThe routing clips allow the tube to lay flat along the track. Do not leave any slack in the hose along the track, but do n

Installing Big Ink Packs 3-917. Load media.For instructions, see “Loading Media” on page 3-20.The first time you install media on a new printer, run a

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

3-10 Removing and Storing a Big Ink PackRemoving and Storing a Big Ink PackYou can store partially-used Big Ink packs. This enables you to switch betw

Cleaning Ink Jets 3-11Cleaning Ink JetsIn addition to running AutoSet, which compensates for missing and misfiring ink jets, you should clean the jets

3-12 Cleaning Ink Jets10. Open the valve on the hose near the Big Ink packs.11. Clean the service station as described in “Cleaning the Ser-vice Stati

Cleaning Ink Jets 3-13Filling DepletedCartridges and ResettingVacuumOccasionally, you may find that the cartridge does not fill from the Big Ink pack

3-14 Cleaning the Service StationCleaning the Service StationThe printer’s service station wipers should be cleaned daily, and when switching between

Cleaning the Service Station 3-157. Reinstall the service station.The service station fits inside a rectangular cut-out in the printer.Press the f (Pr

3-16 Adjusting the Print Head HeightAdjusting the Print Head HeightTo accommodate media with a wide range of thicknesses, you can adjust the height of

Adjusting the Print Head Height 3-172. Use the hex wrench to turn one of the head height adjust-ment screws counterclockwise until the end of the gaug

3-18 Adjusting the Print Head Height4. Remove the gauge and repeat steps 2 and 3 at the other side of the carriage.5. Verify the heights at both sides

Drying Times 3-19Drying TimesThe amount of drying time required for a print depends on its ink coverage, the number of print passes used, and the rela

viAbout This ManualRead this manual to unpack, set up, and use the ColorSpan DisplayMaker Esprit digital color printers.◆ Chapter 1 shows you how to u

3-20 Loading MediaLoading MediaWear cotton gloves during this procedure, or handle the media only by its very outside edges. This will prevent skin oi

Loading Media 3-21NoteThe printer automatically locates the right and left edges of the media, so it is not necessary to align the media edges to a re

3-22 Loading Media5. Adjust the head height if necessary.6. Press b and c buttons to move the media under the rollers.7. Close the cover on the printe

Cutting and Unloading Media 3-23Cutting and Unloading Media1. Use the control panel or press the MEDIA ADVANCE button to advance the printed portion o

3-24 Cutting and Unloading Media

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

4-2 AutoSet CalibrationAutoSet CalibrationAutoSetTM is an advanced printer calibration feature that uses an onboard camera and sophisticated software

AutoSet Calibration 4-35. Press f (Proceed).The AutoSet calibration begins. First, AutoSet tests the jets on each cartridge for electrical failure.◆If

4-4 AutoBidi CalibrationAutoBidi CalibrationRuns just the bidirectional calibration, and not the entire AutoSet calibration, when the head speed and p

AutoTune Scheduling 4-5AutoTune SchedulingAutoTune is available only when the optional takeup system is installed. When you use the AutoTune scheduler

viiConventionsThis manual uses the following informational conventions:NoteA special technique or information that may help you perform a task or unde

4-6 Media Feed CalibrationMedia Feed CalibrationThis calibration allows you to calibrate the accuracy of the Media Feed process. You may want to do th

Jet Status Lines 4-7Jet Status LinesJet Status Lines provides a quick assessment of which jets are not firing properly. This test prints a pattern of

4-8 Expert Calibration OptionsExpert Calibration OptionsAutoSet is designed to be a “one button” calibration. Manually performing the component calibr

Manual Bidirectional Registration 4-9Manual Bidirectional RegistrationBidirectional registration is a method to align each of the car-tridges so that

4-10 Manual Bidirectional RegistrationIn the example below, the best aligned pattern is +2.13 . Pr e s s t h e b or c control panel keys repeatedly

Manual Head Registration 4-11Manual Head RegistrationThe printer creates images by firing dots of ink onto a sheet of media. Precise positioning of ea

4-12 Manual Head RegistrationUse a printer’s loupe to select the pattern, since the lines in the patterns may be difficult to discern otherwise.10. Pr

Manual Head Registration 4-1314. Press the b or c control panel keys repeatedly until the number next to the pattern that is closest to aligned perfec

4-14 Manual Jet MappingManual Jet MappingEach of the ink cartridges used by the printer includes a print head with over two hundred and forty ink jet

Manual Jet Mapping 4-15◆Report individual bad jets - enables you to select a head number, then enter the number of one or more bad (missing) jets.◆Cle

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4-16 Color CalibrationColor CalibrationIn addition to the printer engine calibrations described in this chapter, color calibration is necessary to ens

Troubleshooting A-1APPENDIX ATroubleshootingThis appendix explains how to prevent and diagnose printing problems and provides information about gettin

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

Troubleshooting Checklist A-34. Can you send (print or download) a document from a cli-ent computer to the server?YES: Go to question 5.NO: The follow

A-4 Troubleshooting Checklist6. Is the carriage hitting the media?◆Be sure the media is installed straight.◆Extend the media to the front of the plate

Diagnostics A-5DiagnosticsThe printer includes a series of self-diagnostic tests designed to help ColorSpan Technical Support solve printer hardware p

Technical Specifications B-1APPENDIX BTechnical SpecificationsThis chapter lists the printer’s specifications and information about ordering supplies.

B-2 SpecificationsSpecifications GeneralDimensions (Assembled)52-inch model:Height: 50.5 inches (128 cm)Depth: 33 inches (84 cm)Length: 102 inches (25

Specifications B-3PerformancePrint speeds vary with humidity conditions and media/ink combinations. * No jet replacement.**12-head option is available

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B-4 SpecificationsSupported Ink and MediaGenuine ColorMark® inks and media have been tested and selected for optimal performance on ColorSpan printers

Specifications B-5* Support for twelve-head printing is available as an option for purchase from ColorSpan.EPIC is a trademark of Kimberly-Clark Corpo

Index-1Index

Index-2!3x Mode 2-74 Color Mode 2-8AAccess Print Heads 2-5Access Service Station 2-5AutoJet Calibration 4-2AutoSet Calibration 1-18, 2-6, 4-2Q

Index-3DDiagnostics A-4Display Humidity 2-9Dryer 2-7, 3-23Dryer Fan 2-7Drying Fans 2-9EElectrical requirements 1-2Embedded software version 2-

Index-4NNetwork link 2-9OOperating environment 1-2Ordering supplies B-6PPaper Feed Calibration 4-6Parts list 1-7Parts overview 1-15Prime 2-5Pri

Index-5WWarnings 1-4, 1-6, 1-9, 1-11Workflow overview 1-14XX-Y Calibration 4-2

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