HP Designjet 4000 Printer Series - User Guide

How do I download media profiles?

Each supported paper type has its own characteristics. For optimum print quality, the

printer changes the way it prints on each different paper type. For example, some may

need more ink and some may require a longer drying time. So the printer must be

given a description of the requirements of each paper type. This description is called

the “media profile”. The media profile contains the ICC profile, which describes the

color characteristics of the paper; it also contains information on other characteristics

and requirements of the paper that are not directly related to color. Existing media

profiles for your printer are already installed in the printer's software.

However, you would find it inconvenient to scroll through a list of all paper types

available for your printer, so your printer contains media profiles for only the most

commonly used paper types. If you buy a paper type for which your printer has no

media profile, you will find that you cannot select that paper type in the front panel. To

download the correct media profile, go to http://www.hp.com/support/designjet-

downloads/, select the name of your printer, then select Media profiles.

If you do not find the media profile you want on the Web, you may find that it has been

added to the latest firmware for your printer. You can check the firmware release

notes for information. See “How do I update my printer's firmware?” on page 173.

How do I use non-HP paper?

HP's own paper types have been fully tested with the printer and can be expected to

give the best print quality.

However, you can print on paper from any manufacturer. In that case, you should

select (in the front panel) the HP paper type that is most similar to the paper you will

be using. If in doubt, try several different HP paper type settings, and choose the one

that provides you with the best print quality. If results are not entirely satisfactory with

any paper type setting, see “General advice” on page 189.

How do I cancel the drying time?

Press the Form Feed and Cut key (1) on the front panel.

Caution A print that has had insufficient time to dry can suffer from quality

problems.

Chapter 5

How do I handle paper?