HP DesignJet 3500CP User manual

HP DesignJet 3500CP
Plotter Quick Start Guide

Section Page
Removing a Roll ................................................................................................................................1
Installing a Roll..................................................................................................................................3
Loading Roll Media ...........................................................................................................................6
Loading Sheet Media .........................................................................................................................13
Unloading Sheet Media......................................................................................................................16
Print Speed and Quality .....................................................................................................................17
Setup for Illustrator............................................................................................................................21
Setup for Powerpoint .........................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................29
Important Reminders .........................................................................................................................31

Working with Media
Removing a Roll from the Printer
3-31
Removing a Roll from the Printer
To unload media from the Take Up Reel see page 3-27, Unloading Media from the
Take Up Reel.
1If the media button light is off, press Form Feed and Cut on the front panel.
2If the media button light is on, press the media button.
3The front panel displays:
4Open the roll cover and gently pull the media from the printer.
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Remove media

Working with Media
Removing a Roll from the Printer
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5Remove the old roll by pulling firmly on each end of the spindle, A then B.
6Rest the old roll upright on the floor so that the media stop (A) is on top. Pull out the
media stop A and the spindle. Pull out the endcap (B) from the other end of the old
roll.
NOTE:Alternatively if the media roll is very long, rest it horizontally on a table and
unload the media on the table.
7You have completed removing the old roll media from the printer. If you are not
immediately loading another roll of media into the printer, replace the endcap on the
spindle and place the spindle back in the printer.
To load a new roll of media, continue with the next section, Installing a New Roll
into the Printer.
A
B
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42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm
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+ 36''/915mm
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+ 50''/1270mm
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Working with Media
Installing a New Roll into the Printer
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Installing a New Roll into the Printer
1If an empty spindle is installed in the printer, open the roll cover and remove the
empty spindle by pulling firmly on each end, A and then B as shown below.
2Remove the new roll from its wrapping.
3HP Heavyweight Coated Paper is the only media that is compatible with both the
HP DesignJet CP Ink System and the HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV. Therefore,
if you have changed the Ink System and the media you are loading is incompatible
with the new Ink System, the printer will automatically reject the non-compatible
media. See page 3-2, Choosing Media.
A
B
12'' / 305mm
42'' / 1067mm
+54''/1372mm
=
+36''/915mm
=
+50''/1270mm
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Installing a New Roll into the Printer
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4Place the spindle vertically on the floor, with the media stop at the bottom. Remove
the end cap from the top of the spindle, and slide the new roll onto the spindle. The
leading edge of the media must wind clockwise as shown below.
5Alternatively if the media roll is very long, rest it horizontally on a table and load
the media on the table.
If the media stop falls off, push it back in until it snaps into position.
6Push the end cap in, making sure that the tabs are flush against the ends of the roll.
Push it far enough to be firm, but do not use excessive force as this may result in
broken tabs.
B
A
B
A
Correct Incorrect
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Installing a New Roll into the Printer
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7Insert the spindle so that the large media stop (A) is to the right and the small
endcap (B) to the left. Push in firmly on both ends. Make sure the media remains
flush against the media stop.
The media must be positioned on the roll as shown above.
A
B
12'' / 305mm
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm
=
+ 36''/915mm
=
+ 50''/1270mm
=
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm=
+ 36''/915mm=
+ 50''/1270mm
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Media Path
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Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
3-13
Loading Roll Media
To start this procedure you need to have a roll of media installed on to the printer
spindle. See page 3-33, Installing a New Roll into the Printer.
1Check the leading edge as it unwinds from the spool. If it is not evenly cut or if it is
skewed (not perpendicular to the guides), continue with the next procedure. If the
media is cut correctly go to step 3.
WARNING The knife used in the next step is sharp. Be sure the printer’s wheels are locked.
Keep fingers clear of the cutting path. Keep the knife away from children.
2Trim the leading edge of the media roll only if it is not straight:
aPull the media over the top of the machine and lay it over the cutting track.
bUse the knife in the pocket located on the back of the printer to cut off the first
few inches of the media.
cRetract the blade and return the knife to its pocket.
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm
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+ 36''/915mm
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+ 50''/1270mm
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Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
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NOTE:Make sure the media lever is in the raised position.
3Open the roll cover and pull out the media.
4Position the media.
12'' / 305mm
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm
=
+ 36''/915mm
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+ 50''/1270mm
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40 - 45 cm
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Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
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5Insert the media into the printer.
6When the media is fed into the printer as far possible the media button light comes
on. The front panel displays:
7Make sure the media is aligned with dashed line as shown below.
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to continue
Press Load Button
to continue
Press Load Button
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Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
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8Press the media button and the media will be fed into the printer.
9Press the ↓key next to the front-panel display to indicate you are loading a roll.
10 Use the ↑and ↓ keys until the display shows the type of media you are loading and
then press the Enter key.
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Sheet load --------->
Roll load ------------>
Enter
Previous
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SELECT MEDIA
Coated paper
Previous
Enter

Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
3-17
11 Align the media.
aWhen the front panel displays “Lower Lever”. Lower the media lever.
bWind the media stop in the direction of the arrow shown below. This is to take up
any slack in the roll before aligning the media.
cThe front panel displays:
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Lower Lever
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roll cover
n
ue ---------->
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Impom Impomui
ioitruy
Impomui
ioitruy
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edges to roll
Pull/Align

Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
3-18
dTake hold of the edges of the media now extending from the exit slot and pull the
media toward you until taut. Then align the left and right edges of the media, so
that they are flush with the edges of the roll.
eWhen you have aligned the media lift the lever.
fThe printer checks that the media is aligned properly. If the alignment is
successful the front panel displays:
12 Close the roll cover and press the ↓key.
Impom Impomui
ioitruy Impomui
ioitruy
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after aligning
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Lift lever
after aligning
Close roll cover
Continue--------->

Working with Media
Loading Roll Media
3-19
13 When you close the roll cover you have two options, depending on the status of the
Take Up Reel
aIf the Take Up Reel is turned off the printer is now ready to print.
NOTE:If you want to turn on the Take Up Reel, see page 8-12, Turning on the Take
Up Reel.
bIf the Take Up Reel is turned on and you want to load the Take Up Reel proceed
to the next step.
14 If your media is not straight or has been damaged press the ↑key. If you want to
continue use the use the ↓ key.
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trim edge --------->
continue ---------->

Working with Media
Loading sheet media
3-40
Loading sheet media
Which edge first? You can load a sheet in either portrait or landscape orientation. Unless using the
Rotate option (see page 5-15, Rotating an Image), load the sheet in the same
orientation as you have specified in your software. If printing a PostScript file,
always load the sheet with the short edge first, even if the width of your image is
greater than its length.
Which side up? As you load the sheet, it is the side facing down on which the printer prints. With
most media types, the two sides are different and so it is important to load the sheet
correctly.
Loading a sheet
1You cannot load sheet media if roll media is loaded. If roll media is loaded refer to
3-31, Removing a Roll from the Printer.
2Make sure the media lever is in the raised position and the roll cover is closed.
(short edge first)
always use this orientation for PostScript files
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Working with Media
Loading sheet media
3-41
3Holding the media at its sides, align the right edge with the perforated line on the
entry platen. When the media is fed into the printer as far possible the media button
light comes on.
4When you are satisfied that the media is positioned straight, press the media button.
Only let go of the media when the printer begins to pull it in.
5Press ↑next to the front-panel display to indicate you are loading a sheet.
12'' / 305mm
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm=
+ 36''/915mm=
+ 50''/1270mm=
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Sheet load --------->
Roll load ------------>
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Loading sheet media
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6Using the ↑and ↓keys until the display shows the type of media you are loading*.
Then press the Enter key.
*For information on media types, see page 3-2, Choosing Media.
7The printer moves the sheet in and out to check its size and alignment, and then
advances it to the start of the page.
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SELECT MEDIA
Coated paper
Enter
Previous

Working with Media
Unloading Sheet Media
3-43
Unloading Sheet Media
1Wait until the appropriate drying time has passed (see page 3-45, Drying Time (Take
Up Reel =off)). No drying time is necessary for some combinations of media types
and print modes).
2Press the Form Feed and Cut button
3Gently pull the sheet from the printer.
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Form Feed
and CutCancel
12'' / 305mm
42'' / 1067mm
+ 54''/1372mm=
+ 36''/915mm=
+ 50''/1270mm=
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Controlling the Overall appearance of a Print
Printing Speeds and Print Quality
6-12
Printing Speeds and Print Quality
The printing time varies with the Print mode setting, and with the media type
specified. Recommended combinations of Print mode and media types are given on
page 3-10, Combinations of Media Type and Print Mode. The table below shows
the effects of combinations of Print mode and media type on print speed and the
amount of ink used when printing an image.
NOTE:*Printing on Backlit media takes the same time as Glossy or Vinyl media.
However it uses twice as much ink.
Print mode Coated Media Glossy, *Backlit,
and Vinyl Media
Printing Time Ink Used Printing Time Ink Used
Economy
Productivity
Photo

Controlling the Overall appearance of a Print
Printing Speeds and Print Quality
6-14
Print mode settings
You can set the overall Print mode from the front panel. In general:
■Choose Economy to print your images in the shortest time.
■Choose Productivity to get a good combination of image quality and
productivity.
■Choose Photo to get the highest possible quality.
You should print images in different modes to see which mode gives the best
combination of throughput and quality for your application.
The resolution at which your print will be printed is summarized in the table below.
NOTE:The Economy setting enables you to print faster and so therefore is more
economical in time. However the amount of ink used is the same as Productivity.
Print Mode Resolution in dpi
Monochrome Color
Economy 300 x 300 300 x 300
Productivity 300 x 300 300 x 300
Photo 600 x 600 600 x 600
Note:If you send an RTL file processed as 600 dpi to the printer in Productivity or
Economy mode, it will be printed in Productivity or Economy mode, but with a
resolution of 600 dpi.
Economy and Productivity print modes are identical for Backlit media.