HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series - User's Guide

Calibration and image quality
The list below highlights some of the features and functionality built into the Z6100 series to ensure the
highest possible image quality.
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Greater print resolution (when photo paper is used, print quality is set to Best and the Maximum
resolution feature is enabled)
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Automatic paper advance calibration
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Automatic color calibration
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Automatic paper profiling including ICC profiles (except for unknown papers, which require
downloading from the Internet)
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Embedded spectrophotometer: a precision instrument that determines the exact composition of light
reflected from a color patch to help ensure consistent and accurate color
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Variety of color emulations. You can even emulate the color palette from your 5000 series printer.
See the following sections for more detailed information:
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Select print quality on page 80
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Perform paper advance calibration on page 46
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A summary of the color-management process on page 109
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Color calibration on page 110
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Color profiling on page 111
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Color-management options on page 114
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Color emulation modes on page 118
Efficient use of paper and consumables
The Z6100 series printers help you to economize paper and consumables usage by providing:
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Printer usage statistics
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Nesting options
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Tips on using paper and inks economically
See the following sections for more detailed information:
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Nest jobs to save paper on page 98
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Use paper economically on page 102
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Use ink economically on page 102
Maintenance and troubleshooting
See the following chapters and sections for information on maintaining the printer and troubleshooting
issues:
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Maintain the printer on page 135
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Troubleshoot print-quality issues on page 148
214 Appendix C Replace your HP Designjet 5000 series printer with an HP Designjet Z6100 printer
scenario
Appendix C