Working With Thick Media - HP Designjet 5500mfp Color Manual

3.6 Working with Thick Media

Scanning thick media may require enlarging the insertion slot (see "How do I change
the insertion slot height?" in the On-line Help or in the Users reference guide).
To facilitate the scanning of thick originals in the extended media thickness positions it is
important to insert the original aligned in the center, as the scanner transport rollers grip
more evenly with central loading. Bulky thick media need to be supported with both
hands. This should be done at both the entrance and exit side of the scanner. Specially
designed support tables can be attached behind the scanner for users who perform
many thick media scans.
Normally, only stiff media will affect stitching. Flexible media will usually be stitched
correctly regardless of thickness.
Thick stiff originals will rest on top of the scanner rollers and thus raise a small distance
over the glass plate, which will lead to changes in the stitching of the image at some
points between the two cameras (overlapping pixels). The stitching parameters will need
to be modified in order to correct this. Stitching errors are more evident on an image
with one or more clear diagonal lines.
If the lines are uneven, do the following:
1. Select the Setup tab and press the Scan
Options button.
2. Press the Scanner button.
Color Reproduction for the HP Large Format Color Copiers family: cc800ps, 815mfp, 5500mfp and 4200 scanner
56/56