Download - FB500-FB700 Operator Training Checklist
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1HP Scitex FB500 PrinterHP Scitex FB700 PrinterOperator training guidelines and checklist
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2 2010 Hewlett-Packard DevelopmentCompany, L.P.
The information contained herein is subjectto change without notice. The onlywarranties for HP products and services areset forth in the express warranty statementsaccompanying such products and services.Nothing herein should be construed asconstituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errorsor omissions contained herein.
Part number TN4870 Revision A
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31 IntroductionThe objective of this document is to provide a list of topics that must be covered when training aprinter operator. Use this form during the training provided at the time of printer installation or anyother time operator training is provided. Each item is uniquely numbered to facilitate quickreference.
Page numbers for corresponding information in the printers User Guide are provided with each itemon the checklist. These references are to the English language version of the Guide and may differfrom other language localizations of the Guide. HP suggests that the customer print out a copy ofthe User Guide for reference and annotation during the training. HP strongly recommends thatChapter 9, User Cleaning Tasks, be printed for customer reference and reinforcement during thetraining.
When used at installation, mark all applicable checklists, obtain signatures, and return the entirecompleted form to the appropriate HP Customer Care Center for your region.
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42 Operator Training on Printer
Table 1 Hardware Identification
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the names, locations, andfunctions of each component listed below.
1. Familiarize operator with the primaryprinter hardware components and theirfunctions: Control panel UV-filtering windows Exhaust vents Multi-sheet N-Up alignment pins Network connection Power switch Media drive belt Input & output rollers Media alignment bar Rail Media Thickness Sensor Carriage Encoder Strip Off-Head Ink System
Ink profilers docking station Ink cartridge (box) rack Ink connections
White ink shaker (if white ink optionpurchased & installed)
IDS vacuum system Auxiliary power input Set-point adjustment knob
Front cover door switch Carriage
Lamps Cooling fans/air filters Lamp Glass Camera assembly
Service Station Service access door Wiper assembly Wiper blade Light
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, page 4-6.
2. Media tables (standard set) Attachment latches for printer Attachment latches for
accessory tables Slam latch Height adjustment and level
indicators
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 2, page 11
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5Table 2 Preparing for Printing (Rigid Load)
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the process of loading rigidmedia and preparing for printing.
3. Review printhead maintenanceprocedures, both automated servicingand periodic manual cleaning.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 35; Chapter 9, p. 70
4. Demonstrate Media Configuration andLoading of 1st sheet. Do not attempt tocover the Media Wizard full feature setat this time.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 2, p. 9
5. Demonstrate Ejecting media. Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 4, p. 25
6. Demonstrate Loading subsequentsheets of the same media. Show LiveLoad, Quick Load, and New Load.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 34
7. Discuss media thickness sensing andhead height for printing.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 6; Chapter 6, p. 33
8. Demonstrate checking jet health (primebars).
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 35; Appendix C, p. 91
9. Demonstrate and discuss printercalibration. Show manual jet mappingand compare to AutoSet results (usethe AutoJet printed during printerinstallation).
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 7 (all)
10. Setting the print position and auto-ejectfeatures
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 4, p. 25
11. Discuss print modes and refer to ImageQuality Guide section of User Manual.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 4, p. 21
Table 3 Preparing for Printing (Roll-to-roll) applicable only if the RTR option is present
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the process of loading roll-fedmedia and working with the take-up system.
12. Familiarize operator with the roll-fedoption components and their functions: Supply spool and collets Foam-lift and foam-press rollers Dancer bars Take-up spool and collets Take-up motor and switches Take-up motor power connection
13. Refer the operator to the roll-fed mediamaximum supported specificationsfound in the User Guide.
Consult the printers User Guide,Appendix A, p. 83
14. Demonstrate loading roll-fed media.Refer to the control panel and UserGuide for illustrations of the mediapath/web.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 2, p. 15
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6Table 3 Preparing for Printing (Roll-to-roll) applicable only if the RTR option is present
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the process of loading roll-fedmedia and working with the take-up system.
15. Demonstrate and explain the operationof the dancer bars and the take-upmotor and switches
16. Demonstrate restoring a previous roll-fed loaded state
Table 4 Control Panel
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with use of the control panel and thevarious options and settings available to customize the printer output, behavior, and userexperience.
17. Home Page Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 29-30
18. Attention Window Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 30
19. Printing Page Options
Gutters Margins Print White Space Head Height above media Measure Media Type Air Purge Type Sleep Wait Low Ink Warning UV Lamps Idle Time
Turn UV lamps on/off
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 31
20. Review the use of the Stored Jobsfeature. (This item may be deferreduntil after the RIP installation andtraining section has been completed. Spooling setting Printing a single copy Printing multiple copies for N-up Changing print mode on the printer Using the 2-sided printing assistant
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 4, p. 23
21. Media Page The Media Wizard is covered below
in Table 5
22. Ink Options Perform an Air Purge Check Jet Health Printhead Procedures
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 35
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7Table 4 Control Panel
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with use of the control panel and thevarious options and settings available to customize the printer output, behavior, and userexperience.
23. System System Information Settings
Localization Tools | User Diagnostics Tools |Service Printer
Home Motor Positions Measure Media Width Ink System Tests -> Vacuum
Pump Test
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 37ff.
Table 5 Media Wizard
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the functions of the MediaWizard, including creating a new media type and sorting the list.
24. Demonstrate Media Conguration and Loading of 1st sheet. Include all of thefollowing topics: Media Wizard Creating your own Wizard entries Media roller settings Media Weight Vacuum fans Printing Delay Visible vs. Invisible Flat Media vs. Warped Media Mode Media Thickness Sorting the list of entries
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 2, p. 9ff.
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8Table 6 Cleaning and maintaining the printer
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with the cleaning tasks that arerequired to maintain optimal printer reliability and output quality.The user should also become aware of CQ121A FB500-FB700 User Cleaning Kit that providesthe required consumable items to fulfill the cleaning tasks on a quarterly basis. (CQ168A FB950User Cleaning Kit may be substituted when CQ121A is not available.)
25. Review these required operator-levelcleaning tasks: Cleaning the Rail Cleaning the Encoder Strip &
Reader Cleaning the Carriage Wheels Cleaning the Media Belt Cleaning the Media Hold-Down
Rollers Cleaning the UV Lamp Glass Cleaning the Ionizer Bar Cleaning the UV Lamp Air Filters Cleaning the service station wiper Emptying waste ink container
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 9
26. Review these required operator-levelmaintenance tasks: Changing an Ink Box and Profiler
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 3, p. 19
27. Review extended downtimeprocedures: Emptying heads of ink Refilling heads
Table 7 Embedded web server (EWS)
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with features provided by theembedded web server. A computer, such as the RIP, with a TCP/IP connection to the printer anda web browser are required to view the EWS and complete this training.
28. Review where the printer IP addressinformation may be viewed through thecontrol panel
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 6, p. 33
29. Demonstrate opening a web browsersession to the printers IP address.
30. Review the printer status informationavailable through the EWS.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 7
31. Display the current control panel imagethrough the EWS.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 7
32. Set the date and time through theEWS.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 7
33. Download a log file through the EWS. Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 7
34. Update the printer firmware through theEWS.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 8
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9Table 7 Embedded web server (EWS)
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with features provided by theembedded web server. A computer, such as the RIP, with a TCP/IP connection to the printer anda web browser are required to view the EWS and complete this training.
35. Transfer a custom media definitionthrough the EWS.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 1, p. 7
Table 8 White Ink Option (if applicable)
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with printer-related tasks unique tothe white ink option. If the option has not been purchased, this section may be omitted from thetraining.
36. Review the initial changeover from 6-color to CMYK + white involving thesecurity profiler.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 27
37. Review installation of the white inkprofiler and white ink supply & Y-pigtailonto the printer.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 27
38. Review the required increased manualcleaning of the white printheads.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 28
39. Review the installation and function ofthe white ink shaker.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 27-28
40. Review the available print optionsrelated to white: Overflood Underflood Spot
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 28
41. Review the related print serverconfigurations related to white.
42. Review the changeover from CMYK+White back to 6-color.
Consult the printers User Guide,Chapter 5, p. 27-28
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3 Operator Training on RIPThe printer may be bundled with either Onyx or Caldera. If the customer purchased a printer withthe bundled RIP, use the applicable checklist below to ensure the customer is familiar with thebasics of installation, configuration, and printing. Color profile creation and related advanced topicsare not in the scope of this training guide and checklist.
3.1 Caldera RIP
Table 9 Caldera RIP Basic Training
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with printer-related tasks unique tothe white ink option. If the option has not been purchased, this section may be omitted from thetraining.
43. Install the RIP software on thecustomer-provided computer hardware.
44. Obtain and install the FB500-FB700driver package from Caldera
45. Configure the Caldera RIP for theprinters IP address.
46. Demonstrate how to open an image filefor printing
47. Demonstrate resizing the image
48. Demonstrate selecting or changing themedia type.
49. Demonstrate selecting or changing theprint mode.
50. Show the user where to obtainadditional product information fromCaldera.
3.2 Onyx RIP
Table 10 Onyx RIP Basic Training
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with printer-related tasks unique tothe white ink option. If the option has not been purchased, this section may be omitted from thetraining.
51. Install the RIP software on thecustomer-provided computer hardware.
52. Obtain and install the FB500-FB700driver package from Onyx
53. Configure the Onyx RIP for the printersIP address.
54. Demonstrate how to open an image filefor printing
55. Demonstrate resizing the image
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Table 10 Onyx RIP Basic Training
The objective of this training is make the operator familiar with printer-related tasks unique tothe white ink option. If the option has not been purchased, this section may be omitted from thetraining.
56. Demonstrate selecting or changing themedia type.
57. Demonstrate selecting or changing theprint mode.
58. Show the user where to obtainadditional product information fromOnyx.
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4 Training Sign-OffBy signing below, the Trainer certifies that all applicable training has been completed.
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Installers Signature Date
By signing below, the Primary Operator certies that all applicable initial training has been
completed to his/her satisfaction.
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Primary Operators Signature Date