HP Designjet 5000 series printer - User's Guide

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Index
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Media Roll Media Sheet Media The Ink System
The Ink
Cartridge
The Printhead
The Printhead
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Media
Choosing Media
Your printer supports several types of media. Choosing
the correct media type for your needs is an essential
step in ensuring good image quality.
Physical Characteristics of Media Types
Each media has its own physical characteristics.
Shown in this section are the HP Supported Types of
Media with their characteristics.
Print Speeds and Print Mode Selection
Some typical printing times with a selection of HP
supported types of media.
Printable Area
The figures for all the printable areas for selected
media.
Media Profile Downloading
From time to time new media types will become
available and the printer will not have their media
profiles. You must obtain the profiles and add them to
the printer’s software.
Roll/Sheet Media Information
To obtain information about your roll or sheet of media
you have loaded in the printer, follow the procedure
which is detailed in this section.
Drying Time Settings
The drying time settings are described in this section.
Drying Times with HP Tested Media
Some selected types of media with their drying times.