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This is perhaps the most classic example of an incorrectly configured color management system that I have ever seen. I first experienced this same issue in the late 90s, and seen it repeatedly over the past 15 years or so. Within the visible spectrum, blue is directly adjacent to violet (and...

Could the carriage be touching the the metal cover in that spot? there is not a lot of clearance and a slight inward bow of the cover will cause friction and noise. If that is the case, simply pull the metal cover forward (toward the front of the machine) and upwards, to allow more clearance for...

Some manufacturers (3M for example) will publish documentation about the their products' flammability and resistance to fire and heat. Attached is one such document for 3M IJ180cV3

I have never heard of a fire rating on vinyl, though FR certifications are common on woven and textile wall covering products that are designed to go into public spaces. To my knowledge, vinyl is non-combustible (though it can melt).

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The HP Latex 300 series machines are built for somewhat different user situations. The 310 is an entry-level machine with a max 54-inch wide media width, and print speed (throughput) on that machine is fairly comparable to the previous model machine, the Latex 260. It does come with very good...

HP Latex ink printers range in size from 54 inch wide, up to 126 inches in width. There are currently two machines in the 120 inch (10 foot) wide HP Latex portfolio, the LX850 and the Latex 3000. For banner applications, the 3000 may be a better fit, as it uses less heat in general, and does...

On the control panel (Position Keys): Press the UP arrow when the message is visible. Up or Down arrows will toggle the setting.

Make sure that the instructions read ROLL x REAR SET and not ROLL x FRONT SET. If it reads the latter, press the plotter's UP arrow to change the instruction to REAR SET.

Understanding the basics of the ICC-based (open architecture) workflow is the key to this. Most large-format RIPs rely on ICC standard architecture, and the International Color Consortium is responsible for this. The place to start is the ICC web site: www.color.org The attached drawing is...

We have successfully test printed using HP Latex on coated and un-coated polyesters for various applications ranging from engine turn vinyls to backlit films. I find the ink to be highly compatible with a tremendous range of medias, more so than any solvent ink that I am aware of. The 300...

Vertical banding can be a chore to resolve, and I would echo Frank's recommendations above. Softer and thinner medias (cast medias for example) will tend to deform in the print zone more readily than a stiffer media might (calendared media perhaps), and this non-flatness can cause vertical...

You can try to use the Full Page Conversion Mode preset in the Color Management area on the Quality Tab in the Job Settings dialog. Sometimes this works, other times not.

Depending on the RIP that you are using, you might have access to color replacement tools, special colors, or other tools. In addition, the media profile (ICC profile) that you are using to print with will define the black point that can be achieved on that media product.

In order to answer the original poster's questions adequately, we need to understand a few basics: 1) Large-format CMYK printers that are driven from a RIP are considered CMYK devices in the color management arena. By way of contrast, desktop color printers are usually considered RGB devices...

Using the on-board i1 on the Latex 260/ L26500 can be done, but in my experience, the patch set is rather large, and certainly uses more media than an external spectro does. It also takes a long time to take the readings, and can be a bit wonky in sending the linearization/ calibration data back...

The on-board spectro would need to be defined in the RIP in order to run any calibration or re-linearization for the Latex 260 (l26500). .

I agree. There is almost no way that the printer can be responsible for this type of print defect.

Pass counts are different on the 300 series than the 200 series. This is due to the addition of the Optimizer into the new inkset, which allows for reduced pass counts. On the Latex 360, 8 pass is the equivalent of 10-12 pass on the 260. Print speed is rated at 183 sfph at 8 pass on the Latex...

It is without a doubt a color management problem. Choosing an existing media profile (or installing a canned media profile) is very different than creating a new one from scratch, or even re-linearizing an existing media profile. The latter requires that the RIP software include the...