hints and tips on loading the media. including how to install three inch adapters.
installing roll media into the printer
this section shows you how to:
- install media onto a spindle.
- install the roll of media in the correct orientation into the printer.
trimming the media
before loading media into the printer, make sure the edge is straight. the animation shows you how to trim manually the media.
loading roll media
this section shows you how to load media into the printer and the take up reel.
printing of both sides of the media
this section shows you how to print on both sides of the media.
unload media from take up reel
this section shows you how to unload the media from the take up reel.
unloading roll media
this section shows you how to unload the media from the printers" internal media path.
change the core tube
this section shows you how to unload the media from the core tube. the core tube is the tube which the take up reel winds media onto as it prints.
media length tracking
this section describes how to turn on and off the media length tracking function.
loading roll media guidelines
there are three steps to loading media into the printer.
1. load media onto the media spindle and install the loaded spindle into the printer.
2. insert the media into the printers" media path and set the media type in the front panel.
3. install the media onto the take up reel (if you have one).
into the printer
in the initial stages of loading media you may want to open the window, but this is optional. if you are an experienced user for example, you can leave the window closed, thus saving time.
always start the procedure through the front panel.
when loading media into the printer check:
· the media is wound onto the spindle tightly.
· ensure the media spindle is loaded correctly, with the media guides installed firmly onto the spindle.
· if you are using a three-inch cardboard core, make sure the core adaptors supplied with the printer, have been installed. see below
the spindles
if you are a regular user of different types of media, you can change the media over quicker if you have more than one spindle loaded with media. perform the following:
· pre-load the different types of media onto the spindles.
· remove and replace the spindle with the new type of media.
· extra spindles are available from hp see ordering accessories
onto the take up reel
when loading media onto the take up reel:
· check the leading edge as it unwinds from the spool. if it is not evenly cut or if it is skewed, trim the media as shown in the animation.
· check the media is straight when it is attached to the take up reel, otherwise the media will skew as it is wound onto the core.
· the core tube on the take-up reel must be the same width as the media you are using.
· make sure the take-up core is pushed firmly into both media guides.
· if you need to feed more media from the printer and the "move media" screen is no longer displayed, go to the media menu and press enter. then select "move media".
· if you are using a three-inch cardboard core, make sure the core adaptors supplied with the printer, have been installed. see below.
the take up reel as an accessory
for the hp designjet 60inch/1.57m printer the take up reel is supplied as standard. for the hp designjet 42inch/1.07m printer it is an optional accessory which you can order, see ordering accessories.
help with loading
when loading media there is information available from:
· the pocket guide installed at the back of the printer.
· the labels located on the printer and on the spindles.
· the front panel which will guide you through all the procedures step-by-step.
installing roll media into the printer
this procedure shows you how to load media onto the spindle and into the printer"s spindle hubs.
make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer from moving.
the media roll may be very wide, rest the spindle horizontally on a table and load the media on the table.
the media should hang down from the roll exactly as shown.
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
trimming the media
1、the knife used in the animation is sharp.
2、keep fingers clear of the cutting path.
3、keep the knife away from children.
you can also trim the media automatically when you have loaded the media. go to the media setup menu/form feed & cut. click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
loading roll media
this procedure shows you how to install media onto the printer. it includes references to the take up reel.
· front panel messages which are only applicable if you have a take up reel installed are highlighted in green.
· if your printer is the hp designjet 42inch/ 1.07m the take up reel is an optional accessory. see ordering accessories.
· to start this procedure you need to have a roll of media installed on to the printer spindle. see installing roll media into the printer.
· the animation shows the media length tracking function turned on. to switch off the tracking, see media length tracking.
read loading roll media guidelines and then click on
this icon to run the animation sequence. a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.printing of both sides of the media
this procedure shows you how to install media so you can print on both sides.
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.
unload media from take up reel
ensure that the ink is dry.
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
unloading roll media
if you have a take up reel
you must first unload media from the take up reel before performing this procedure. see unload media from take up reel.
if media length tracking is switched on, the printer will first print the remaining media onto the roll before the printer unloads.
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
change the core tube
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
media length tracking
media length tracking is a function which enables the printer to keep track of how much media remains on the roll.
the remaining length is displayed on the front panel and printed on the end of the roll whenever you unload the roll.
click on
this icon to run the animation sequence.a printable version of the sequence is also available so that you can take the key illustrations to the printer, if it is remote from your computer.
