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HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Wide-Format Printers
Getting Started Guide
HP DesignJet ColorPro CAD (C7777A)
HP DesignJet ColorPro GA (C7778A)
HP DesignJet ColorPro Series: Getting Started Guide
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Contents Contents Step 1 – Unpack the Printer 4 Step 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer 5 Step 3 – Connect Cables 5 Step 4 – Install Ink Cartridges 5 Step 5 – Install Printheads 6 Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2 7 Step 7 – Insert Paper in Tray 3 9 Step 8 – Install the Printer Software 10 Step 9 – Change the Language Displayed on the Printer’s Control Panel 11 Step 10 – Install Additional Memory 11 About HP Customer Care 13 What to Do Before You Call 13 HP Supplies 14 Printer Specifications
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Step 1 – Unpack the Printer Step 1 – Unpack the Printer 1. Check that the following items are included with the printer: a. Power Cord d b. Four HP No. 10 Ink Cartridges g (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) f c. Four HP No. 10 Printheads e (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) h,i d. Extended Tray Cover b a e. Setup Poster c f. Getting Started Guide g. Quick Reference Guide h. Connectivity software (drivers, etc. on CD or diskettes) i. HP JetDirect CD (HP DesignJet ColorPro GA printer only). 2. Prep
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Step 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer Step 2 – Remove All Tapes from the Printer 1. Remove the four tapes securing the printer. Open the top cover and remove the fifth tape from the inside of the printer. Step 3 – Connect Cables 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2. Plug the power connector firmly into the printer’s power socket. 3. Plug the power plug into an electrical outlet. 4. Connect the printer end of the parallel cable firmly to the parallel port on the printer. 5. Sna
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Step 5 – Install Printheads 3. Remove all four ink cartridges from their packaging and insert each ink cartridge into its own color-coded slots. Make sure that each cartridge is pressed firmly into place. Step 5 – Install Printheads In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure: 1. Make sure that the Ink Cartridge Door is open. Grasp the side of the Printhead Access Cover and lift up firmly to snap the cover open and completely remove it from the printer. Yo
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Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2 Insert each printhead into its own color-coded socket. Push the printheads down firmly. 4. Close the printhead latch. Be sure that the hook on the printhead latch catches the carriage lock. Note: You may have to use some force to close the printhead latch. 5. Ensure that the Ink Cartridge Door is lifted. Align the tabs of the cover with the tabs on the printer. 6. Lower and snap to close the cover. 7. Close the Ink Cartridge Door. Step 6 – Insert Paper in T
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2 Step 6 – Insert Paper in Tray 2 2. If you are loading A3-size or Tabloid-size paper, unlock the tray lock, extend the tray and re-lock the tray. 3. Unpack the Paper Length and Width guides. 4. Insert the Paper Length guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load. 5. Insert the Paper Width guide into the slot of the paper size you 2 wish to load. 6. Insert paper, print side down into the printer. 7. Tap the left side of the stack of paper to ensure that it is flush to the right sid
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Step 7 – Insert Paper in Tray 3 8. Replace Tray 1. If Tray 2 is extended, place the Extended Tray Cover over the tray. 9. On the Control Panel, press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears. 10.Press [Item] to select TRAY 2 TYPE= 11.Press [Value] to select the media type you have loaded into the tray and press [Select]. Step 7 – Insert Paper in Tray 3 In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure: 1. Grasp the sides of Tray 3 and pull it out of the printer.
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Step 8 – Install the Printer Software 3. Unpack the Paper Length and Width guides. 4. Insert the Paper Length guide into the slot of the paper size you wish to load. 3 5. Insert the Paper Width guide into the slot of the paper size you 3 wish to load. A3 3 6. Load paper by aligning the paper edge to the Paper Length guide first. Tap the other end of the paper to ensure that the paper is properly loaded. A3 3 7. Re-insert Tray 3 back into the printer. 8. On the Control Panel, press [Menu] un
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Step 9 – Change the Language Displayed on the Printer’s Control Panel For the HP DesignJet ColorPro CAD printer, software supplied includes: • ADI driver for AutoCAD • HP-GL/2 driver for Windows applications Follow the instructions supplied with the printer software. Step 9 – Change the Language Displayed on the Printer’s Control Panel You can change the printer’s control panel display to the following languages: • English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Dutch, Portuguese, Fin
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Step 10 – Install Additional Memory • Leave the memory expansion module in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. • If possible, use an antistatic wrist strap and a grounding mat. • Before you remove the memory expansion module from the antistatic bag, touch a grounded, unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity. In the online edition, click to see a video clip of the following procedure: 1. Switch the printer off at the front of the printer and disconnect the po
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About HP Customer Care About HP Customer Care As your strategic support partner, we make it our business to help keep your business running smoothly. HP Customer Care offers award-winning support to ensure you get the most from your HP DesignJet. HP Customer Care provides comprehensive, proven support expertise and leverages new technologies to give customers unique end-to-end support. Services include setup and installation, troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades, repair and exchange
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HP Supplies - The cable you are using (by part number) and where you purchased it. - The type of interface used on your printer (parallel, or network). - The software name and version you are currently using. - The information (base firmware version, and so on) displayed in the Information Menu. - If possible print out the Diagnostic Test and FAX it to the support center helping you. HP Supplies Number Description Accessories C2950A IEEE 1284-compliant A-B parallel cable 2m C2951A IEEE 1284-
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HP Supplies HP Premium Inkjet C1855A U.S. 11x17, 100 sheets Paper C1856A European A3, 100 sheets 51634Y U.S. Letter size, 200 sheets 51634Z European A4 size, 200 sheets HP Premium C1852A U.S. Letter size, 100 sheets Heavyweight Inkjet C1853A European A4 size, 100 sheets Paper HP Premium Photo C6058A U.S. 11x17, 20 sheets Paper C6059A European A3, 20 sheets C6039A U.S. Letter size, 15 sheets C6040A European A4 size, 15 sheets C6043A Asian A4 size, 15 sheets HP Premium C3834A U.S. Letter size,
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Printer Specifications Addressing Labels 92296L 99.1 x 38.1mm Addressing Labels 92296M 99.1 x 33.8mm Addressing Labels 92296N 63.5 x 38.1mm Addressing Labels 92296P 100 x 51mm Addressing Labels 92296R 199.6 x 289mm, Full Sheet Labels C4296A 99.1 x 67.7mm, Parcel Labels C4297A 63.5 x 46.6mm Addressing Labels Printer Specifications Print Method Plain paper drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing Print Speed Black Black Text Letter / A4 11x17 / A3 Econofast Mode 9 ppm 5 ppm Approximate figures. Nor
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Printer Specifications Memory 4 Mbytes on main board Two 72-pin SIMM slots for additional memory (EDO, 60ns) expansion up to a total of 76 Mbytes Paper Handling Standard input capacity of 400 sheets through two trays of 150 sheet and 250 sheet capacity. Standard output capacity of 150 sheets (face-up) Rear Manual feed – single sheet only Tray 1 (Input / Output Tray) – Sheets: up to 10, Cards: up to 4 Tray 2 (Upper Tray) – Sheets: up to 150, Cards: up to 60 Tray 3 (lower Tray) – Sheets: up to
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Printer Specifications Connectivity / Network HP DesignJet ColorPro CAD: Management Network-capable printer for DOS and Windows environments HP-GL/2 and AutoCAD Driver Support for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x/95/98 Centronics parallel, IEEE 1284 compliant One network interface slot accepts optional HP MIO Print Servers with support for Novell Netware, Microsoft LAN Manager, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, IBM LAN Server, Unix environment and AppleTalk (EtherTalk and LocalTalk) HP Design
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Printer Specifications Media Size/Type Paper: Super B 13 x 19 in., U.S. Tabloid 11 x 17 in., U.S. Legal 8.5 x 14 in., U.S. Letter 8.5 x 11 in., European A3 297 x 420 mm, A4 210 x 297 mm, B4 257 x 364 mm Transparencies: U.S. Letter 8.5 x 11 in., European A4 210 x 297 mm Envelope: U.S. No. 10, 4.12 x 9.5 in.; European DL 220 x 110 mm, C6 114 x 162 mm; Japanese #2 111.1 x 146 mm, #3 120 x 235 mm Cards: U.S. Index card 4 x 6 in., Index card 5 x 8 in.; European A6 card 105 x 148.5 mm; Postcar
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Printer Specifications System Requirements HP DesignJet ColorPro GA Minimum: Macintosh System 7.6.1 or later: Power PC – 48Mb RAM Windows 95/98: Pentium, 48Mb RAM Windows NT 4.0: Pentium, 64Mb RAM 150Mb free hard disk space for 11"x17" (279mm x 432mm) or A3 size printing. CD-ROM drive. Recommended: Macintosh System 8 or later:Power PC – 64Mb RAM Windows 95/98, Pentium 150/166, 64 Mb RAM Windows NT 4.0, Pentium 150/166 64Mb RAM Graphics intensive files may require more disk space. HP DesignJet C
