Variquest Perfecta 3600STP User manual

VariQuest® Perfecta™ 3600STP
www.variquest.com
User’s Guide
Scan-to-Print Poster Design System
Contact VariQuest @ 800-328-0585 or local authorized Dealer

Copyright
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be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Varitronics,
LLC.
While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document,
Varitronics assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by
errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident or any
other cause. Varitronics further assumes no liability for incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use of this document. Varitronics disclaims all
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Varitronics reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any
product or system herein to improve reliability, function or design.
This software and documentation are based in part on software and
documentation under license from Hewlett-Packard Company. Copyright (c) 2016
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Reproduction of this material, in part or whole, is strictly prohibited without the
written permission of Varitronics, LLC. For more information contact: Varitronics®
at 7200 93rd Ave. N., Suite 120, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 USA
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VariQuest is a registered trademark of Varitronics, LLC.
Perfecta is a trademark of Varitronics, LLC.
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All other brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks or
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Standard Warranty
Standard Warranty
Varitronics, LLC warrants the equipment and accessories comprising the
VariQuest®Perfecta™ 3600STP Poster Design System will be free from defects
in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of customer purchase.
Original serial number must appear on product. Removal of serial numbers will
void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been altered or
modified in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty.
Varitronics will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any
accessories, supplies or equipment found to be defective under this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
In the event of breach of this expressed warranty, or any other warranty, whether
expressed or implied, Varitronics liability shall be limited to the remedy provided
by the preceding paragraph. IN NO EVENT WILL VARITRONICS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, NOR
WILL VARITRONICS EVER BE LIABLE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, IN AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BY THIS
EXPRESSED WARRANTY. No agent, distributor, salesperson, wholesaler or
retail dealer has authority to bind Varitronics to any other affirmation,
representation or warranty concerning these goods.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material
broilleur du Canada.

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Technical Support
Technical Support
For technical assistance, please contact your authorized VariQuest dealer or the
VariQuest Technical Support team:
• Email : [email protected]
•
Phone : [phone]
Safety Information
Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Follow these
precautions to ensure proper use and handling of the printer:
• Use the power-supply voltage specified on the label. Avoid overloading the
printer’s electrical outlet with multiple devices.
• Do not disassemble or repair the printer. Contact your authorized
VariQuest®
Dealer or the VariQuest Technical Support team for service.
• Use only the electrical cord supplied with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair
the power cord. A damaged power cord can cause fire or electric shock. Replace a
damaged power cord with an approved power cord.
• Do not allow metal or liquids (except those used in Cleaning Kits) to touch internal
printer parts. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other serious hazards.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock
hazard.
• Do not set heavy objects on the power cord; do not bend the cables or force them
into contorted positions.
• Insert the power cord securely and completely into the wall socket and equipment
inlet. A poor connection can cause a fire or an electric shock hazard.
• Power off the
printer and unplug the power cord 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 from the
printer . or if the
printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation.
• If a piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance
routines) touches internal parts of the
printer .
• During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm or during a power failure.
• The power cord or plug is damaged, the equipment has been dropped or
the equipment is not operating normally.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Two people are required whenever handling the printer. Take care to avoid back strain
and/or injury. Use of personal protective equipment is recommended.

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Other
Other
Varitronics and Hewlett-Packard (HP) worked together to create the VariQuest®
Perfecta™ 3600STP Poster Design System. Perfecta is a compact and friendly
printer designed specifically for schools. Some features have been optimized for
school use. For additional features, contact our Technical Support team.
The information in this manual is from the HP User Guide. Not all features are
available with the VariQuest®Perfecta™ 3600STP Poster Design System.

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Contents
Note: The information in this manual is from the HP User Guide. Not all features
are available with the VariQuest®Perfecta™ 3600STP Poster Design System.
Copyright ...........................................................................................................................ii
Technical Support ............................................................................................................iv
Other ................................................................................................................................vii
1 - Introduction
Features ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Main Components ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Front View................................................................................................................. 1-3
Rear View ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Communication Port ................................................................................................. 1-5
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 1-6
Printer Software ............................................................................................................ 1-8
Mobile Printing and Web Services .............................................................................. 1-9
Mobile Printing .......................................................................................................... 1-9
Enable eMail Printing ................................................................................................ 1-9
Turn Printer On and Off .............................................................................................. 1-11
Internal Prints .............................................................................................................. 1-12
2 - Printer Setup
Choosing Connection Method ..................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting Printer to Network .................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting a Networked Computer to the Printer .................................................... 2-4
Install Printer Software ............................................................................................. 2-4
Uninstall Printer Software ........................................................................................ 2-4
Connecting Design Center 2300 Software to
Perfecta 3600STP Printer ...................................................................................... 2-5
Configure DC2300 & Perfecta 3600STP via Wi-Fi Direct ........................................ 2-5
Configuring DC2300 & Perfecta 3600STP via a Network ........................................ 2-6
Connect DC2300 & Perfecta 3600STP without a Network ...................................... 2-7
Configuring Design Center 2300 .................................................................2-7
Configuring Perfecta 3600STP Printer ........................................................2-8
Connect Perfecta 3600STP to DC2300 via Ethernet Cable .................................. 2-11
Mobile Printing from an iOS Device .......................................................................... 2-12
Print via Wireless Internet using iOS Device ......................................................... 2-12
Print without Wireless Network using iOS Device .................................................. 2-13

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Setting Up the Printer ................................................................................................. 2-15
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-15
Automatic Firmware Update ................................................................................... 2-15
Turn Email Notifications On and Off ....................................................................... 2-15
Turn Alerts On and Off ........................................................................................... 2-16
Control Access to Embedded Web Server ............................................................. 2-17
Set Windows Driver Preferences ........................................................................... 2-17
Setup Web Services ............................................................................................... 2-17
Personalizing the Printer ............................................................................................ 2-18
Change Front-Panel Display Language ................................................................. 2-18
Access the Embedded Web Server ....................................................................... 2-18
Change Embedded Web Server Language ........................................................... 2-19
Access the Printer Utility ........................................................................................ 2-20
Change the Language of the Printer Utility ............................................... 2-20
Change Sleep Mode Setting .................................................................................. 2-20
Change Auto-Off Setting ........................................................................................ 2-21
Change Front-Panel Display Brightness ................................................................ 2-21
Configure Network Settings ................................................................................... 2-22
Configure Firewall Settings .................................................................................... 2-23
Creating and Using Firewall Rules ........................................................... 2-23
Limitations to Rules, Templates, and Services ......................................... 2-24
Reset Network Settings .......................................................................................... 2-25
Change Printer Email Address ............................................................................... 2-25
Manage Perfecta 3600STP Printer Security .............................................................. 2-26
Advanced Security Options .................................................................................... 2-26
Connect via Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................... 2-26
Turn off Broadcast Mode .......................................................................... 2-26
Connect via a Private Network ................................................................. 2-29
Manually Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................................... 2-30
3 - Paper Handling
General Paper Loading Tips ........................................................................................ 3-2
Loading Paper ............................................................................................................... 3-3
Load Roll onto Spindle .............................................................................................. 3-3
Load a roll into the Printer ......................................................................................... 3-6
Unload a Roll............................................................................................................. 3-9
Load a Single Sheet.................................................................................................. 3-9
Unload a Single Sheet ............................................................................................ 3-11
Use the Multi-Sheet Tray ........................................................................................ 3-12
Paper Details ............................................................................................................... 3-13
View Paper Information........................................................................................... 3-13
Maintain Paper Quality............................................................................................ 3-13
Change Drying Time ............................................................................................... 3-14
Change Cutter Settings .............................................................................................. 3-15
Turn Automatic Cutter On and Off .......................................................................... 3-15
Use Form Feed With or Without Cutting ................................................................. 3-16

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4 - Printing
Print from USB .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Print settings ............................................................................................................. 4-3
Mobile printing........................................................................................................... 4-3
Print from a Computer .................................................................................................. 4-4
Advanced Print Settings .............................................................................................. 4-4
Select Print Quality ................................................................................................... 4-5
Select Paper Size ..................................................................................................... 4-6
Custom Paper Sizes ................................................................................................. 4-6
Choose Margins Options .......................................................................................... 4-8
Rescale a Print.......................................................................................................... 4-9
Print Draft-Quality Output.......................................................................................... 4-9
Print High-Quality Output ........................................................................................ 4-10
Print High-Resolution Images ................................................................................. 4-10
Paper Economy ...................................................................................................... 4-10
Ink Economy ........................................................................................................... 4-10
Color Management ..................................................................................................... 4-11
Color Management Options.................................................................................... 4-11
Printer Emulation .................................................................................................... 4-12
Printing Greyscale or Black-and-White ................................................................... 4-12
Scanning ......................................................................................................................4-13
Suitable Paper Types.............................................................................................. 4-13
Scan to File ............................................................................................................. 4-14
Scan Settings Available .......................................................................................... 4-21
Scan Options Setup Process .................................................................................. 4-22
Scan to Network Setup Process ............................................................................. 4-24
Scan to computer.................................................................................................... 4-29
Mobile scanning ...................................................................................................... 4-31
Copying .......................................................................................................................4-32
Copy Settings.......................................................................................................... 4-34
Mobile Printing ............................................................................................................ 4-35
Print from Mobile Device......................................................................................... 4-35
Mobile Specifications .............................................................................................. 4-36
Printing Examples ...................................................................................................... 4-37
Adobe Acrobat ........................................................................................................ 4-37
Print from Autodesk AutoCAD ................................................................................ 4-40
Using Printer Emulation .......................................................................................... 4-44
Using Clip Contents by Margins.............................................................................. 4-44
Print from Adobe Photoshop................................................................................... 4-45
Print and Scale from Microsoft Office ..................................................................... 4-47

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5 - Printer Maintenance
Ink Cartridge Maintenance ........................................................................................... 5-2
Storing Anonymous Usage Information..................................................................... 5-2
Ink Cartridge Status .................................................................................................. 5-3
Replace Ink Cartridge ............................................................................................... 5-3
About the Printhead .................................................................................................. 5-4
Printer Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 5-5
Checking Printer Status ............................................................................................ 5-5
Cleaning Printer Exterior ........................................................................................... 5-5
Print Quality Diagnostic Report ................................................................................. 5-6
Corrective Actions ..................................................................................................... 5-7
Cleaning the Printhead.............................................................................................. 5-7
Aligning the Printhead ............................................................................................... 5-8
Replacing the Printhead............................................................................................ 5-9
Calibrating the Paper Advance ............................................................................... 5-12
Move or Store the Printer ........................................................................................ 5-13
Software and Firmware Updates............................................................................. 5-14
Printer Maintenance Kits ......................................................................................... 5-15
Scanner Maintenance ................................................................................................. 5-16
Clean the Scan Bars ............................................................................................... 5-16
Calibrate the Scanner ............................................................................................. 5-18
6 - Troubleshooting............................................................................... 6-1
7- Specifications.................................................................................... 7-1
A- Glossary

VariQuest® Perfecta™ 3600STP User’s Guide 1-1
1Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the VariQuest®Perfecta™ 3600STP Poster Design
System. The following information is contained in this chapter:
• “Features” on page 1-2
• “Main Components” on page 1-3
• “Printer Software” on page 1-8
• “Mobile Printing and Web Services” on page 1-9
• “Turn Printer On and Off” on page 1-10
• “Internal Prints” on page 1-11

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Features
Features
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for printing high-quality images on
paper up to 36 inches wide. It also has an integrated color scanner capable of
scanning images up to 36 inches wide.
Some major features of the printer are:
• Print resolution of up to 2400 × 1200 dpi, using the Best print-quality option, the
Maximum Detail option and photo paper.
• Scan resolution of up to 600 dpi, in RGB color with 24 bits per pixel, or
grayscale with 8 bits per pixel, or black and white with 1 bit per pixel.
• The printer can be controlled from its front panel or from a remote computer
using the Embedded Web Server or the HP Utility.
Note: Throughout this manual, “HP Utility” refers to the HP Utility for Windows.
• Touch-sensitive front panel in color, with an intuitive graphical user interface.
• Supports USB, Ethernet, or WiFi connection.
• Mobile Printing and scanning includes Web-connected features such as
automatic firmware upgrades and HP ePrint.
• Hi-Speed USB host port for connecting a USB flash drive.
• Handles roll and cut-sheet paper, with a multi-sheet tray.
• Color emulations, see
“Printer Emulation” on page 4-12 .
• Economode for printing economically.
• Ink and paper usage information available from the Embedded Web Server,
see
“Access the Embedded Web Server” on page 2-18 .
• Supplies information, troubleshooting, and firmware updates available from the
HP Utility, see
“Access the Printer Utility” on page 2-20
• Access to the online HP Support Center.

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Main Components
Front View
Main Components
Front View
1Multi-sheet tray extenders 7Bin
2Ink Cartridges 8Output Platen
3Ink Cartridge Cover 9Front Panel
4Printhead Door 10 Scanner Cover
5Printhead 11 Front Window
6Output Tray Extender

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Main Components
Rear View
Rear View
1Roll Cover 3Multi-sheet Tray
2Communication Ports

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Main Components
Communication Port
Communication Port
1Ethernet Port

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Main Components
Front Panel
Front Panel
The front panel, located on the front left of the printer, is a touch-sensitive screen
with a graphical user interface. It gives you complete control of your printer: from
the front panel, you can print, scan, view information about the printer, change
printer settings, perform calibrations and tests, and so on. The front panel also
displays alerts (warning and error messages) when needed.
The front panel has a large central area to display dynamic information and icons.
At the top of the central area there is a dashboard that displays the Home screen
icons. To interact with these icons swipe down the dashboard status to access the
Dashboard.
On the left and right sides of the screen you can see up to four fixed icons at
different times. Normally they are not all displayed at the same time.
Close to the front panel is the Power key , with which you can turn the printer
on or off. The key is illuminated when the printer is on. It flashes when the printer
is in transition between on and off.
Note: Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout
this guide.
Left and Right Fixed Icons
Shows wireless connection status: If
the blue light is shining, the wireless
connection is active.
Help: Press to view help about the
current screen.
Home: Press to return to the home
screen.
Back: Press to go back to the previous
screen.

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Main Components
Front Panel
Home Screen Dynamic Icons
The following icons are displayed only on the Home screen.
If the printer is left idle for some time, it goes into sleep mode and switches off the
front-panel display.
To change the elapse time before sleep mode:
1. Swipe down the dashboard and touch .
2. Touch Printer Setup > Sleep Mode.
3. Set a time between 5 and 180 minutes.
TIP
The printer wakes from sleep mode and switches on the front-panel display
whenever there is some external interaction with it.
Paper Tab Icons
Roll Paper: Touch to load, unload, and
change options for roll paper
Single Sheet Paper: Press to load, unload,
and change options for single sheets.
Multi-Sheet Tray: Press to change
options for the multi-sheet tray, or to
activate it.
Note: Active paper source is indicated by a larger icon, with a white tick in a blue circle .
Dashboard Icons
Tools: Touch to change printer settings. Scan: Touch to eject scanned original.
Ink: Touch to view ink formation. Printhead: Touch to view printhead
information.
Mobile Printing: Touch to view
information and configure ePrint to print
from a computer or mobile device sending
an email to the printer.
WiFi Direct: Touch to view information
about wi-fi direct.
Connectivity: Touch to view connectivity
status information and to perform network
configuration. If a network cable is
connected, is displayed instead.
Note: You cannot use wireless and wired
network connections simultaneously.

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Printer Software
Front Panel
Printer Software
The following software is provided with your printer:
• The GL/2 and RTL driver for Windows
• The Embedded Web Server (see
“Access the Embedded Web Server” on
page 2-18
). Allows you to:
- Manage printer from a remote computer.
- View status of ink cartridges, printhead, and paper.
- Access the Support Center.
- Update printer's firmware.
- Perform alignments and troubleshooting.
- Change various printer settings.
- Manage e-mail notifications.
• Utility (see
“Access the Printer Utility” on page 2-20 .). Allows you to:
- Manage printer from a remote computer.
- View status of ink cartridges, printhead, and paper.
- Access the Support Center.
- Update the printer's firmware, see
“Software and Firmware Updates” on
page 5-14
.
- Launch the Embedded Web Server.
Note: New versions of all printer software can be expected to appear from time to
time. In some cases, when you receive your printer there may already be later
versions available.

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Mobile Printing and Web Services
Enable eMail Printing
Mobile Printing and Web Services
Your printer can be connected to the Internet and the Web, providing various
benefits:
• Automatic firmware updates (see “Software and Firmware Updates” on page 5-
14
).
• Print on ePrinters from almost anywhere.
• Print on ePrinters from almost any device, including smart phones and tablet
computers.
Note: To take advantage of these benefits, your printer must be connected to the
Internet.
Mobile Printing
Mobile printing lets you print straight from your smartphone or tablet in just a few
simple steps wherever you are; using your mobile device OS or sending an email
to your printer with PDF, TIFF and JPEG attachments.
• iOS-Apple printing is enabled through Airprint.
• For Android printing, install the
HP Print Service App from Google Play (if not
already installed on your mobile device). Go to:
https://play.google.com/store/
apps/details?id=com.hp.android.printservice&hl=en
• You can also download HP All-in-One Remote for enhancing printing capabilities
and enabling Scanning and Sharing from the smartphone or tablet. Go to:
mailto:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hp-all-in-one-printer-
remote/id469284907%3Fmt=8
• To print by email go to HP ePrint , enable the service and retrieve the printer’s
email address.
Enable eMail Printing
1. Make sure that your printer is correctly connected to the Internet.
2. Enable Web Services during initial setup of the printer, or later by
touching on the home screen and following the instructions on the front
panel. The printer may need to restart if it has updated its firmware.
3. Optional: Activate your account by clicking the activation link that you will
receive by email.
Note: If you don’t see the message, remember to check your junk email folder.
4. Optional: If you are the printer administrator, log in at HP Connected
(http://www.hpconnected.com) to customize your printer’s email address or
manage printer security for remote printing.

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Turn Printer On and Off
Enable eMail Printing
Turn Printer On and Off
1. To turn the printer on or off, press the Power key on the front panel.
2. To store the printer for a long period, or the Power key does not work, unplug
the power cord.
3. To reapply power, plug in the power cord.
When the printer is powered back on, it takes about three minutes to initialize
and check and prepare the printhead. Preparing the printhead takes about 75
seconds.
Note: When the printer has been idle for a certain period of time, it saves power by
going into sleep mode. However, any interaction with the printer's front-panel
display, or sending a new job to print, returns it to active mode and it can resume
printing immediately. To change the sleep mode time, see “Change Sleep Mode
Setting” on page 2-20.
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