hp Z6 DesignJet PostScript Printer Instruction Manual

HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript® Printer
HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9+ Printer Series
Introductory Information

Z6 DesignJet PostScript Printer

HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, HP DesignJet Z6dr PostScript Printer, HP DesignJet Z9+ PostScript
Printer, and HP DesignJet Z9+ dr PostScript Printer
Introductory Information
What is it?
Your printer is a pigmented ink color printer and covers a wide range of applications, from POP posters, technical drawings, and GIS maps, to impressive fine art reproductions.

• Compatible with HP Click printing software: see http://www.hp.com/go/designjetclick.
• Compatible with the HP Applications Center: see http://www.hpapplicationcenter.com.
• Improved performance with the Adobe PostScript®/PDF Print Engine.

You can download the software for your printer from:

• HP DesignJet Z6: http://www.hp.com/go/Z6/drivers
• HP DesignJet Z9+ : http://www.hp.com/go/Z9/drivers

This introductory document includes legal notices, safety precautions, front- panel main features, printer specifications, and declaration of conformity.

Resources

You can download the user guide for your printer from:

• HP DesignJet Z6: https://www.hp.com/go/DesignJetZ6dr44in/manuals
• HP DesignJet Z9+ : https://www.hp.com/go/DesignJetZ944in/manuals

Further information is available from:

• HP DesignJet Z6: http://www.hp.com/go/Z6/support
• HP DesignJet Z9+ : http://www.hp.com/go/Z9/support

You can find videos about how to use the printer at:

• http://www.hp.com/supportvideos
• http://www.youtube.com/HPPrinterSupport

Legal notices

© Copyright 2017 HP Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statement accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. You can find the Declaration of Conformity by searching for BCLAA-1702 at http://www.hp.eu/certificates.
PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Safety precautions

Before using your printer, read, understand, and follow these safety precautions, and your local Environmental,
Health, and Safety regulations.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
For any maintenance or part replacement, follow the instructions provided in HP documentation to minimize safety risks and to avoid damaging the printer.

General safety guidelines

There are no operator-serviceable parts inside the printer except those covered by HP’s Customer Self Repair program (see http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair). Refer servicing of other parts to qualified service personnel.
Turn off the printer and call your service representative in any of the following cases:

• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• The printer has been damaged by an impact.
• There is any mechanical or enclosure damage.
• Liquid has entered the printer.
• There is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer.
• The printer has been dropped.
• The printer is not operating normally.

Turn off the printer in either of the following cases:

• During a thunderstorm
• During a power failure

Take special care with zones marked with warning labels.
Ventilation measures for your location, whether office, copy room, or printer room, should meet local environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations.

Electrical shock hazard

WARNING! The internal circuits of the built-in power supplies and power inlet operate at hazardous voltages capable of causing death or serious personal injury.
Unplug the printer’s power cord before servicing the printer.
The printer requires a building installation circuit breaker, which must meet the requirements of the printer and should be in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country in which the equipment is installed.
To avoid the risk of electric shock:

• The printer should be connected to earthed mains outlets only.
• Avoid overloading the printer’s electrical outlet with multiple devices.
• Do not remove or open any closed system covers or plugs.
• Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
• Take care not to trip over the cables when walking behind the printer.
• Insert the power cord securely and completely into the wall socket and printer inlet.
• Never handle the power cord with wet hands.

Fire hazard
To avoid the risk of fire, take the following precautions:

• The customer is responsible for meeting the printer’s requirements and the Electrical Code requirements according to the local jurisdiction of the country where the printer is installed. Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate.
• Use only the power cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not use a damaged power cord. Do not use the power cord with other products.
• Do not insert objects through slots in the printer.
• Take care not to spill liquid on the printer. After cleaning, make sure all components are dry before using the printer again.
• Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer. Do not operate the printer in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not block or cover the openings of the printer.

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.

• Keep your clothing and all parts of your body away from moving parts.
• Avoid wearing necklaces, bracelets, and other hanging objects.
• If your hair is long, try to secure it so that it will not fall into the printer.
• Take care that sleeves or gloves do not get caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate the printer with covers bypassed.
• If you need to replace the cutter assembly, remember that the cutter has a sharp cutting edge, and take care not to cut yourself.
• Internal fan blades are hazardous moving parts. Disconnect the printer before servicing.
• Never insert your hands into the printer while it is printing, due to the moving parts inside.

Heavy paper hazard

Special care must be taken to avoid personal injury when handling heavy papers.

• Handling heavy paper rolls may require more than one person. Care must be taken to avoid back strain and/or injury.
• When handling heavy paper rolls, wear personal protective equipment, including boots and gloves.
• Follow your local Environmental Health and Safety regulations for handling heavy paper rolls.

Ink handling

HP recommends that you wear gloves when handling ink supplies.
Front panel
The front panel is a touch-sensitive screen with a graphical user interface, located on the front right of the printer.
It gives you complete control of your printer: from the front panel, you can view information about the printer, change printer settings, monitor printer status, and perform tasks such as supplies replacement and calibrations.
The front panel displays alerts (warning and error messages) when necessary.
Below 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 sleep mode.

The all-apps page shows a list of all apps available in your printer, and the status of each of them:

If you swipe left to the widget page, you can see at a glance the status of ink and paper supplies.

At the top of the all-apps page there is a dashboard that displays alerts related to the main functions of the printer. Swipe down the dashboard to access the Status Center.

The front panel has a large central area to display dynamic information and icons. On the left side you can see three fixed icons at different times. Normally they are not all displayed at the same time.

Left fixed icons

| Return to the home page.
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| Go back to the previous page without discarding changes.
| View help about the current page.

All-apps page dynamic icons

| Print a file from USB.
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| Perform paper operations, such as loading paper.
| View and configure the printer’s network settings.
| View information about the printer’s usage of paper and ink.
| Find information about the printer.
| View and manage the job queue.
| View ink levels and perform ink-supply operations.
| Perform operations to improve the print quality.
| View and change specific printer settings.
| Access to the user guide.

If the printer is left idle for some time, it goes into sleep mode and switches off the front-panel display.
To change the time that elapses before sleep mode, tap , then System > Power options > Printer sleep. You can set a time between 5 and 240 minutes; the default time is 20 minutes. This time includes 5 minutes in dim mode.
The printer can be woken from sleep mode by the power button, by sending a print job, by opening a cover, or by tapping the front panel.
You can use the printer’s auto-off feature to turn the printer off automatically. For example, setting it to 2 hours turns the printer off after 2 hours of inactivity. In this way, you can save more energy.
The auto-off feature is automatically disabled when the printer is connected to the network, to avoid inconveniencing network users. Auto-off can be re- enabled if required.
Front-panel error codes
The printer may occasionally display a system error, consisting of a numerical code of 12 digits followed by the recommended action that you should take.
In most cases you will be asked to restart the printer, because when the printer starts it can diagnose the issue better and may be able to fix it automatically. If the problem persists after restarting, you should contact your HP support representative and be ready to give the numerical code from the error message.
If the error message contains some other recommended action, follow the printer’s instructions.
Mobile Printing
With HP Mobile Printing Solutions, you can print straight from your smartphone or tablet in just a few simple steps wherever you are, by using your mobile device OS or by sending an email message to your printer with a PDF, TIFF, or
JPEG attachment.

• Apple iOS printing is enabled through AirPrint, which comes pre-installed in iOS devices.

• For Android printing, install the HP Print Service app from Google Play. If you have have already installed it, check that it is up to date. You can obtain the latest version from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hp.android.printservice.

• You can also download the HP Smart App to enhance your printing capabilities from a smartphone or tablet:
  – Latest iOS version from https://itunes.apple.com/app/id469284907
  – Latest Android version from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hp.printercontrol

• To enable email printing, ensure the service is enabled and retrieve the printer’s email address from the front panel.

For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/designjetmobility.
Enable email printing

1. Make sure that your printer is correctly connected to the Internet.

2. At the front panel, tap , then Services.
   ● If HP ePrint is enabled, the status and assigned printer email address will appear in the Connectivity application.
   ● If HP ePrint is not enabled, tap , then Services > HP ePrint > HP ePrint connectivity > Enable.

3. This is an optional step: If you are the printer administrator, log in at HP Connected (http://www.hpconnected.com) to customize your printer’s email address or manage the printer’s security for remote printing.

For the latest information, support, and terms of use of HP Connected see http://www.hpconnected.com (check your region’s availability).

Power specifications

Environmental specifications

type
Storage temperature| −25 to 55°C (−13 to 131°F)
Recommended operating humidity| 20 to 80% RH, depending on paper type
Storage humidity| 0 to 95% RH

Acoustic specifications

Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1

Camí de Can Graells, 1–21
08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona, Spain

Declares, under its sole responsibility, that the product:

Conforms to the following product specifications and regulations:

EMC:| EN 55032:2012 Class B
CISPR 32:2012 Class B
EN 55024:2010
CISPR 24:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2014
IEC 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
IEC 61000-3-3:2013
FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B
ICES-003, Issue 6 Class B
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Safety:| IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1:2009 + A2:2013
EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013 /+ AC:2011
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 + A1:2011 + A2:2014 / UL 60950-1 (Second Edition)

• A1:2011 + A2:2014
  EN 62479:2010
  RoHS:| EN 50581:2012
  Other:| ENERGY STAR Qualified Imaging Equipment Operational Mode (OM) Test Procedure

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, and carries the **** marking accordingly.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Additional information

1. The product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number which stays with the regulatory aspects of the design.
   The Regulatory Model Number is the main product identifier in the regulatory documentation and test reports; this number should not be confused with the marketing name or the product numbers.

2. This product was tested in a typical HP environment.

Jordi Gorchs, Manager
Large Format Printing Division
August 10, 2017

Legal notices
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP Products and services are set forth in the express warranty statement accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

© Copyright 2022. Edition 2
HP Development Company, L.P. Large Format Division
Camí de Can Graells 1-21 · 08174
Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona · Spain
All rights reserved
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References

• hp.com/go/designjetclick
• HP DesignJet large-format printing - HP mobile printing solutions for businesses | HP® Official Site
• Print On Demand process for HP product documents | HP® Support
• hp.com/go/selfrepair
• hp.com/supportvideos
• Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers, Ink & Toner | HP® Official Site
• Regulations Certificates | HP® United Kingdom
• HP Applications Center
• HP Smart
• ‎HP Smart on the App Store
• hp.com/go/DesignJetZ944in/manuals

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