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The printer's main features
Your printer is a color latex printer designed for printing high-quality images on flexible substrates from
914 mm (36 in) to 3.20 m (126 in) wide. Some major features of the printer are shown below:
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Printing speeds of up to 133 m²/h (1432 ft²/h) for outdoor-quality prints, or 45 m²/h (484 ft²/h) for indoor-quality prints
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Environmentally friendly, odorless, aqueous latex inks in six colors
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No hazardous waste
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Three-liter ink cartridges which can be changed while printing
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Print on a wide range of substrates—including most low-cost, uncoated, low-solvent-compatible substrates, and polyester fabrics including unlined flags (unlined flags only supported on LX850).
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Durable prints with outdoor display permanence up to three years unlaminated, five years laminated
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Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration (built-in spectrophotometer)
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The HP Internal Print Server, see Start the HP Internal Print Server on page 15
, provides an easyto-use interface including:
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Print job management
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Full printer status information
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Printer alerts
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Printer calibrations and adjustments
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Management and installation of substrate presets
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Printer firmware upgrades
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Access to the online HP Printing Knowledge Center
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Documentation
The following documents are provided with your printer, and can also be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/LX820/manuals/ or http://www.hp.com/go/LX850/manuals/ .
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Site preparation guide
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User's guide
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Maintenance and troubleshooting guide
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Legal information
See the Solutions Web site for information about new substrates, at http://www.hp.com/go/LX820/ solutions/ or http://www.hp.com/go/LX850/solutions/ . A new Web-based Media Finder application is being developed to collect available substrate configurations for latex printers.
Main components
The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.
Front view
1.
Ink cartridges
2.
Printhead access door
3.
Front panel
4.
HP Internal Print Server display and keyboard
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Front door to access computer and printhead cleaner roll
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Front Diverter roller
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Emergency stop buttons
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LX850 only: Tension roller
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Substrate output spindle
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Substrate Loading Tool
11.
Spindle Supports
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Rear view
1.
Power switches and lights
2.
Circuit breakers: ACB-1, ACB-2, ACB-3, RCB-1
3.
Printhead access door
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Emergency stop buttons
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Ink cartridges
6.
Substrate pressure handles
7.
LX850 only: Dual-roll spindle with differential hub (LX820 is an accessory, part number
Q6705A)
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Rear Diverter Roller
Ink collector kit (LX850 only)
1.
Ink collector container
2.
8 ink collectors with replaceable foams
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Printer Configuration
Shown below is a table describing the configuration of the HP Scitex family of printers.
Printer config.
Roll-to-
Roll
Roll-to-
Free-Fall
Roll-to-
Collector
Ink
Collector
Dual Roll
HP LX610 Inks *
LX850 LX820 LX800 LX600 L6550
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√
√
√
√
X
X
X
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√
√
√
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X
X
X
0
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X
X
X
HP LX600 Inks **
LX850 LX820 LX800 LX600 L6550
√
√
√
√
√
Accessor y
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Accessor y
Accessor y
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Other Features
Substrate
Loading
Tool
Spindle
Supports
√
√
√
√
X
X
X
X
X
X
Doublesided
Printing
Productivi ty
Improvem ents
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Diverters √ √ √ X X
*Part numbers: CN673A/CN670A/CN671A/CN672A/CN674A
& CN675A refer to
How to order supplies on page 80
√
√
X
X
√
X
X
X
Accessor y
√
√
X
X
√
√
√
√
√
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
Accessor y
X
X
X
X
0
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X
X
X
Accessor y
X
X
X
X
√ √ √ X X
**Part numbers: CC582A/CC583A/CC584A/
CC588A/CC589A & CC590A
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The front panel
Your printer's front panel is located at the front right of the printer. It has the following important functions:
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It assists you in troubleshooting issues.
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It is used when performing certain physical operations, such as raising the carriage beam, moving spindles and rollers, and maintaining the printer.
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It displays information in brief about the status of the printer (more information is available from the HP Internal Print Server).
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It displays warning and error messages, when appropriate, with audio alerts to call attention to a warning or message.
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The front panel has the following components:
1. Power key - To turn the printer off. See
Turn the printer on and off on page 12 .
2. Power light - Indicates the printer's power status. If the light is off, the printer is off. If it is solid green, the printer is on. If it is flashing green, the printer is in transition between on and off.
3. Status light - Indicates the printer's operational status. If the light is off, the printer is not ready. If it is solid green, the printer is ready and idle. If it is flashing green, the printer is busy: receiving data, processing or printing. If it is flashing amber, your intervention is required. If it is solid amber, a serious error has occurred.
4. Front-panel display - Displays error, warnings and information on using your printer.
5. Back key - To go to the previous step in a procedure or interaction. To go to the upper level, or leave the option in the menu, or when given an option.
6. Up key - To go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value.
7. OK key - To confirm an action while in a procedure or interaction. To enter in a submenu in the menu. To select a value when given an option.
8. Down key - To go down in a menu or option, or to decrease a value.
9. Cancel key - To cancel a procedure or interaction.
10. Move substrate key - To move the loaded substrate forwards or backwards, or rewind the whole roll.
To highlight an item in the front-panel display, press the Up or Down key until the item is highlighted.
To select an item in the front-panel display, first highlight it and then press the OK key.
When this guide shows a series of front-panel display items like this: Item1 > Item2 > Item3, it means that you should select Item1, then select Item2, then select Item3.
Information about specific uses of the front panel can be found throughout this guide.
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Printer software
Your printer requires the following software:
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The HP Internal Print Server is provided with your printer and runs in a computer inside the printer.
You can use it to perform the following tasks.
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Load and unload substrate
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Select a substrate load configuration (online help is provided)
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Manage print jobs
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Display printer status information
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Display printer alerts
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Perform printer calibrations and adjustments
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Install and manage substrate presets
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Upgrade the printer's firmware
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Access the Solutions Web site for information about new substrates
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A Raster Image Processor (RIP) should be run on a separate computer; it cannot be installed on the same computer as the HP Internal Print Server.
Safety precautions
Before using your printer, read the following safety precautions to make sure you use the equipment safely.
Users are expected to have appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which that person may be exposed to in performing a task and to take appropriate measures to minimize the risks to that person or other persons.
General safety guidelines
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Refer to installation instructions before connecting the printer to the supply.
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There are no operator-serviceable parts inside the printer. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Turn off the printer, using both Branch Circuit Breakers located in the building's Power Distribution
Unit (PDU), and call your service representative in any of the following cases:
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The power cord is damaged.
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Liquid has entered the printer.
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There is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer.
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The printer has been dropped or the drying or curing module damaged.
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The printer's built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) has been repeatedly tripped.
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Fuses have blown.
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The printer is not operating normally.
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Turn off the printer using both Branch Circuit Breakers in either of the following cases:
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During a thunderstorm
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During a power failure
Electrical shock hazard
WARNING!
The internal circuits and drying and curing modules operate at hazardous voltages capable of causing death or serious personal injury.
Turn off the printer using both Branch Circuit Breakers located in the building's Power Distribution Unit
(PDU) before servicing the printer. The printer must be connected to earthed mains outlets only.
To avoid the risk of electric shock:
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Do not attempt to dismantle the drying and curing modules or the electrical control cabinet.
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Do not remove or open any other closed system covers or plugs.
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Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
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Test the functionality of the Residual Circuit Breaker (RCCB) every year (refer to the procedure below).
NOTE:
A blown fuse may indicate malfunctioning electrical circuits within the system. Call your service representative, and do not attempt to replace the fuse yourself.
Checking the functionality of the Residual Circuit Breaker (RCCB
Following standard Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) recommendations, it is recommended that the RCCB is test on a yearly basis. The procedure is as follows:
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Switch off the printer from the Front Panel (do not switch off the printer from the mains switch or the circuit breakers).
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When the printer is switched off, test that the RCCB functions correctly by pressing the test button.
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If the RCCB does not trip when the test button is pressed, this indicates that the component has failed. The device must be replaced for safety reasons, call HP Support to remove and replace the RCCB.
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If the RCCB trips, this indicates it is working correctly, return the printer to the original status and switch the printer on.
Heat hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures and can cause burns if touched. To avoid personal injury, take the following precautions.
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Do not touch the internal enclosures of the printer's drying and curing modules.
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Take special care when accessing the substrate path.
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Fire hazard
The drying and curing subsystems of the printer operate at high temperatures. Call your service representative if the printer's built-in Residual Current Circuit Breaker (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is repeatedly tripped.
To avoid the risk of fire, take the following precautions.
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Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
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Connect the power cords to dedicated lines, each protected by a branch circuit breaker according to the information detailed in the Site Preparations documentation.
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Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
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Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.
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Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer.
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Do not block or cover the openings of the printer.
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Do not attempt to dismantle the drying or curing module, or the electrical control cabinet.
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Ensure that the operating temperature of the substrate loaded recommended by the manufacturer is not exceeded. If this information is not available by the manufacturer, do not load substrates that cannot be used at an operating temperature under 125°C (257°F).
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Do not load substrates with auto-ignition temperatures below 250°C (482°F). See note below.
NOTE:
Test method based on EN ISO 6942:2002; Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat, method B. The test conditions, to determine the temperature when the substrate starts ignition (either flame or glow) were: Heat flux density:
30 kW/m2, Copper calorimeter, K type thermocouple.
Mechanical hazard
The printer has moving parts that could cause injury. To avoid personal injury, take the following precautions when working close to the printer.
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Keep your clothing and all parts of your body away from the printer's moving parts.
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Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets and other hanging objects.
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If your hair is long, try to secure it so that it will not fall into the printer.
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Take care that sleeves or gloves do not get caught in the printer's moving parts.
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Avoid standing close to the fans, which could cause injury and could also affect print quality (by obstructing the air flow).
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Do not touch gears or moving rolls during printing.
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Heavy substrate hazard
Special care must be taken to avoid personal injury when handling heavy substrates.
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Handling heavy substrate rolls always requires two people. Care must be taken to avoid back strain and/or injury.
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Always use a forklift, pallet truck or other handling equipment to lift substrates.
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Always wear personal protective equipment including boots and gloves.
Ink handling
Your printer does not use solvent inks and does not have the traditional problems associated with them.
However, HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink system components.
Warnings and cautions
The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
WARNING!
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor personal injury or damage to the product.
Warning labels
Label Explanation
Current leakage may exceed 3.5 mA.
See installation instructions before connecting to the supply.
Ensure that the input voltage is within the printer's rated voltage range. The printer requires two dedicated lines, each protected by a branch circuit breaker according to site
Preparation Requirements The printer must be connected to earthed mains outlets only.
Identifies the Protective Earth (PE) terminal. It is located inside the electrical control cabinet.
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Explanation
Electric shock hazard. The printer has two mains supplies.
There are no operator-serviceable parts inside the printer. In case of operation of the fuse, parts of the printer that remain energized may represent a hazard during servicing. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Turn off the printer using both Branch Circuit Breakers located in the building's
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) before servicing. See installation instructions before connecting to the supply.
Danger of electric shock. In case of operation of the fuse, parts of the printer that remain energized may represent a hazard during servicing. Therefore, ensure that the printer is completely turned off before servicing.
Risk of burns. Do not touch the internal enclosures of the printer's drying and curing modules.
You are recommended to wear gloves when handling ink cartridges, printhead cleaning cartridges and the printhead cleaning container.
When substrate has been loaded, the carriage descends into its normal position, and could crush your hand or anything else left underneath it.
Danger that your hands may become trapped between gearwheels
When the printer is printing, the printhead carriage travels back and forth across the substrate.
Beware of this moving part.
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Emergency stop buttons
There are four emergency stop buttons distributed around the printer. If an emergency occurs, simply push one of the emergency stop buttons to stop all printing processes. A system error message is displayed on the front panel, and the fans turn at maximum speed. Ensure that all emergency stop buttons are released before restarting the printer.
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