the supplies comprise of three components: printheads, with their printhead cleaners, and the ink cartridges.
what are the supplies?
this section describes the ink components of your printer.
component identification
this section shows you what the components look like and where each one is installed in the printer.
precautions
a list of precautions and guidelines to follow when using the supplies.
when to replace
when to change your hp no. 81 or hp no. 83 supplies is mostly determined by you with guidance from the front panel.
switching ink types
if you have purchased the optional hp ink upgrade kit you can switch the between dye based ink system or the pigment-based uv ink system whenever you like.
what are the supplies?
for each of the six ink colors used in the printer, there are three separate components. the printhead and the printhead cleaner are supplied together, the ink cartridge is supplied separately. two types of ink supplies are available, dye based ink and pigmentbased uv ink. the components of the normal dye based ink are called the hp no. 81 supplies and the components of the pigment-based uv ink are called the hp no. 83 uv ink supplies. the ink supplies are coded with an hp no. 81/hp no. 83 selection number to help you reorder the correct replacement supplies.
they also each have a distinctive icon to aid identification. see identifying ink supplies
ink cartridges
the ink cartridges for your printer require no maintenance or cleaning. as long as each ink cartridge is inserted correctly into its slot, the ink will flow to the printheads. because the printheads control the amount of ink transferred to the page, you will continue to see high-quality printing results, even when the ink levels are getting low.
the front panel notifies you when an ink cartridge"s ink level is low. you can also check the ink levels of all the ink cartridges to determine if an ink cartridge needs to be replaced, see ink cartridge statistics. if the ink cartridge is empty, the printer stops printing. see the ink system.
printheads
the printheads are extremely durable and do not need to be replaced every time an ink cartridge is replaced.
they are independent of the ink cartridges and will continue giving excellent image quality results even if the ink cartridges are low in ink. see the ink system.
if you notice a decline in print quality, refer to image quality problems located in the "solutions" tab.
printhead cleaners
the printhead cleaners keep the printheads in good condition and they prevent them from being damaged when the printer is not active. they service the printhead, making sure it is always ready to be used and prevent them from drying out when not in use.
printhead cleaners come with the printheads when you purchase them. when you replace a printhead always replace the printhead cleaner. leaving the old printhead cleaner in the printer will shorten the new printhead"s life and possibly damage the printer.
hp no. 83 uv ink supplies
hp no. 83 uv ink supplies are the pigment-based printheads, cleaners and ink cartridges for the hp designjet 5000 series printers. like the hp no. 81 dye ink supplies, the hp no. 83 uv ink supplies feature hp's jetexpress printhead technology, smart chips and six colors, with the same speed, performance and image quality advantages of these technologies. the difference is that they are pigmentbased and therefore can be weather-durable outdoors and fade-resistant indoors for extended periods when used with selected printing material.
hp ink upgrade kit
there is an accessory available from your hewlett packard dealer see hp ink upgrade kit. this is accessory is needed to switch from one ink system to the other.
hp printhead storage container
there is a storage container available from your hewlett-packard dealer see hp printhead storage container. this is to store partially used ink system components when switching between ink systems.
identifying ink supplies
the appearance of both types of ink supplies, hp no. 81 dye based and hp no. 83 uv is very similar.
to help you easily identify each type of ink supply the each component is marked with one of the following symbols.
hp no. 81 dye based ink supplies symbol:
hp no. 83 uv ink supplies symbol:
component identification
the following illustration will help you identify the components of the hp no. 81/hp no. 83 supplies and where they are installed in the printer.
· the selection number hp no. 81 or hp no. 83 on the ink cartridges, printheads and printhead cleaners makes it easy for you to find the correct hp printing supplies for your printer. determine the color of the printhead or ink cartridge you need, then make sure you purchase or order an hp no. 81 or hp no. 83 printhead with printhead cleaner or ink cartridge. each ink cartridge and printhead with printhead cleaner can be purchased separately from your usual hp retailer. see ordering accessories and the ink system.
ink supply guidelines
for optimum results from your printer and the ink system, always follow these guidelines when handling the hp supplies:
· install the ink cartridges, printheads and printhead cleaners before the install by date, which is printed on the packaging.
· install a new printhead cleaner every time you change a printhead.
· allow the printer and printhead cleaners to automatically clean the printheads.
· install ink cartridges, printheads and printhead cleaners in their color-coded slots.
· follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.
· avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.
· when turning off your printer always use the power off button on the front panel. the printheads are then stored correctly which prevents them from drying out.
· the ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. they should only be removed when the printer is ready for you to replace them.
the front panel will guide you through the removal and installation procedure. see the ink cartridge.
when you first received your printer it was supplied with a set of six setup printheads installed in the printhead carriage. these setup printheads are used for the priming of the tubes in the modular ink delivery system. do not remove the setup printheads from the carriage without following the procedures in the setup instructions.
precautions
do not touch, wipe or attempt to clean the printhead nozzles. this can damage the printhead.
handle the hp no. 81/hp no. 83 supplies with care. in particular the printhead, which is a high precision device and must be handled carefully.
· do not touch the printhead nozzles.
· do not put the printhead down on the nozzles.
· do not be rough when handling the printheads. always set them down gently.
· do not drop the printheads.
· proper handling will assure optimum performance throughout the printhead life.
· the printhead cleaner should always be handled and stored upright to avoid a potential spillage of ink.
· do not touch the end of the ink cartridge which is inserted into the printer as there may be a small amount of ink on the connection.
· avoid storing partially used ink cartridges on their ends.
support bar
the support bar at the left side of the printer, shown below, is for use when you are working in a confined space and the window will not open fully so that it rests at the back of the printer.
when to replace
· when to change your hp no. 81/hp no. 83 supplies is mostly determined by you with guidance from the front panel. in conjunction with the messages displayed in the front panel and the message explanations in message descriptions, you will be able to choose for yourself when is the right time (for your particular case) to change the hp no. 81/hp no. 83 supplies.
· the front panel will also display the ink level and will tell you when your ink supply is low, very low or empty.
this means you have constantly updated information about your hp no. 81/hp no. 83 supplies.
· printhead life is warranted to 700ml of ink consumed. however, on average the anticipated life expectancy of the printheads is two or three times this. this is provided that the printhead is used under normal operating conditions (using hp ink cartridges only) and its "install before date" has not lapsed. however results vary depending on the print mode setting you use.
· when you replace the printhead always replace the corresponding printhead cleaner.
switching ink types
switching between the dye based ink system (hp no. 81) and the pigment-based uv ink system (hp no. 83) involves the following steps:
· ink system removal
· ink system installation
· storing ink supplies and ink tubes
ink system removal
either click on movie icon opposite to run the animation sequence for the complete removal procedure (this takes several minutes) or click on the movie icons below to see the individual procedures.
1. removal of the ink supplies:
printheads, printhead cleaners and cartridges.
2. removal of the ink tubes.
3. storing ink supplies and ink tubes
ink system installation
click on movie icon opposite to run the animation sequence for the complete installation procedure (this takes several minutes) or click on the movie icons below to see the individual procedures.
1. installation of ink tubes.
2. installation of the ink supplies for the type of ink tubes installed.
3. storing ink supplies and ink tubes
storing ink supplies and ink tubes
whenever you change the ink system you must store the ink tubes and ink supplies you have removed from the printer in their respective storage containers. the ink cartridges do not have a specific storage container so they should be stored in accordance with instructions given on their packaging.
1. click on movie icon opposite to run animation sequence for storing hp no. 81/hp no. 83 ink supplies.
2. click on movie icon opposite to run animation sequence for storing hp no. 81/hp no. 83 ink tubes storage.
