Area 49

These printers are used for plotter prints, such as posters. We have two types of paper. Bright White is similar to computer paper and is used for quick prints. Instant Dry Satin is coated with a glossy finish, and is thicker. The length of the print can be as long as the roll, but the maximum width is 36 inches. Note: Any prints 36 inches wide will have a .25 inch margin of white on either side, with a total printed area 35.5 inches wide.

HP DesignJet T650 A1

Location: Makerspace

Use options:

• Training
• Request a print

Cost:

• $1.80/ft (B&W)
• $6.00/ft (Color)

Checking Ink Levels

1. On touchscreen on the printer, click the Droplet icon at the top.
2. If a cartridge is extreme low or shows as out, ask a Makerspace Monitor for assistance changing the cartridge.

If the screen indicates that ink is out.

1. Hide the video showing how to change a  cartridge.
2. Click on the Droplet icon at the top of the touchscreen.
3. Tell a Makerspace Monitor what ink color is low so they can retrieve and install a replacement. 

Changing Paper Roll

If you have change or reloaded a paper roll, always check that the correct paper type is selected

1. On touchscreen on the printer, click the Paper icon at the top.
   1. For thicker, glossy paper (like poster paper) select "Photo/Satin Finish Paper"
      1. Note: Any new Insta-Dry Satin rolls will need to be reduced by about half their size. When new paper rolls come in, roll half the paper onto an old tube and rubber band it.
   2. For plain paper (like regular printer paper) select "Bright White"

Printing Using the PC

1. Open any PDF or JPG in Adobe Illustrator (open > select file > enter desired length and width > Ok). Open any PowerPoint in the PowerPoint program
2. File > Print
3. Select the correct printer in dropdown: "HP DesignJet T650 35-in V4(copy1)" 

• Ensure that the media size and the document size are the exact same and not reversed.
  • I.e. Correct:
    • Document: 24 x 36
    • Media: 24 x 36
  • I.e. Incorrect:
    • Document: 24 x 36
    • Media 36 x 24
• Ensure that Autorotate is unchecked

1. Click Setup.
2. On next screen, select the correct printer again in dropdown: "HP DesignJet T650 35-in V4(copy1)"
3. Click More Settings
4. On next screen
   1. Always click "Show preview before printing". Preview will appear once you have clicked print from the main print screen and before the print is sent to the printer.
   2. Change the print paper size. Select or correct size or create new one by going to Custom > enter width and length (name as dimensions entered) > Save > Ok. Remember that the maximum width is 36”.
   3. Paper Source choose Roll 1
   4. Margins Layout select Oversized. This will ensure the paper is cut once the print finishes.
   5. Color Mode choose color even if image is only black & white
   6. Print Quality > Normal or Best. Note: Printing using Fast setting can cause issues with color accuracy.
   7. Advanced Document select Rotation > Rotate by 0 degrees
   8. Color Management > Application-managed color
   9. Click OK
5. The preview should change to the correct dimensions on the main screen. Click print to see full preview.
   Note: If the preview orientation is not correct, do not print. Return to main screen and select Orientation > Landscape then repeat steps 1-8 above. 
   • If the print is 36 inches wide in the preview pane, change the scale to "fit to roll width."
6. Bring your print to the Makerspace Monitor, who will measure it and take down the information for payment. Head down to the Circulation Desk on the first floor to pay for your print.
7. Troubleshooting:
   • In Illustrator, if the print preview orientation does not look correct, choose "Landscape" on the first print dialog box before sending it to the printer. It should look correct in the print preview.
   • If print's color is off, and it is not a low-ink issue, check Illustrator's first print dialog box and ensure that it says "Colors Managed by Printer," rather than by Illustrator.

Click here for video instructions.

1. From the front panel, press the info button, then the roll icon, then Load roll 1 or Load roll 2. You should stand behind the printer when loading the rolls. If you start to load one roll when another is already loaded, the preloaded roll is withdrawn to the standby position, so reloading is not necessary.
2. Open the roll cover.
3. Take the spindle from the printer and load a new roll onto it. Make sure it is the correct type of paper.
4. Rest the spindle’s black end on the left roll holder and the blue end on the right holder.
5. Feed the edge of the paper into the printer. Do not feed the paper into the cut-sheet slot (shown below). WARNING: Do not push your fingers inside the printer's paper path. 

6. Roll the paper into the printer until you feel resistance. The printer will feed it automatically once detected. The printer will cancel the load if there are curved or bent edges. Ensure the paper is cut in a straight line before feeding.
7. On the front panel, select the paper category and type. Instant Dry Satin is Photo Paper > HP Premium Satin Photo Paper. Bright White is Bond and Coated Paper > HP Bright White IJ Paper.
8. Close roll cover.

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