HP Designjet Z3100 Photo Printer Series - Users Guide

7. Close the window.
8. Plug in and switch on the printer.
9. Power the printer on at the front panel.
Align the printheads
Precise alignment between printheads is essential for accurate colors, smooth color transitions, and
sharp edges in graphical elements. Your printer has an automatic printhead alignment process which
runs whenever a printhead has been accessed or replaced.
In cases where the paper has jammed, you have used a custom paper, or are experiencing problems
with color accuracy (see
Color management on page 53); you may need to align the printheads.
NOTE If the paper has jammed, it is recommended that you reinsert the printheads and initiate
the realignment procedure with the Image Quality Maintenance menu
.
Tip Photo paper is recommended for the best quality; plain, bond and thin coated papers
provide acceptable but marginal results.
WARNING! Do not use transparent or semi-transparent paper to align the printheads.
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Troubleshooting ink
cartridge and printhead
issues