Maintenance cartridge, Ink system tips – HP Designjet T7100 Printer series User Manual
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To maintain optimum print quality, the printheads are automatically tested at regular intervals, and
automatically serviced when necessary. This takes a little time and can occasionally delay printing.
When a printhead eventually needs to be replaced, the front panel will display a message.
To check the status of the printheads:
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Press the key repeatedly until you see the printheads' status, or
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Select the
icon, then Printhead information.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry when handling ink cartridges because these
elements are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Such devices are called ESD-sensitive devices. See
. Electrostatic discharges are one of the main hazards to electronics products.
This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Maintenance cartridge
Use the maintenance cartridge to clean and maintain the printheads, ensure the best possible print
quality, and seal the printheads when they are not in use to prevent them from drying out.
NOTE:
The maintenance cartridge contains liquid. Therefore, store any maintenance cartridges
upright and on a flat surface.
Ink system tips
For best results, always follow these guidelines:
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Install the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge before the install-by date, which
is printed on the packaging. The expiration for the ink cartridges is the manufacturing date
marked on the cartridge plus 30 months.
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Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.
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Allow the printer and the maintenance cartridge to clean the printheads automatically.
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Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.
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The ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should be removed
only when the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel guides you through the
removal and installation procedures (or see
Remove an ink cartridge on page 48
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Make sure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations when disposing of ink system
consumables.
NOTE:
Shake the ink cartridges vigorously before installing them. See
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