HP DesignJet 500 / 500PS / 800 / 800PS Series Service Manual

Technical Documentation for HP DesignJet 500 and 800 Series

• Covers the 2000 HP DesignJet 500 and 800 Series large-format printers, including 24-inch and 42-inch variants of the 500, 500PS, 800, and 800PS models
• Official Hewlett-Packard publication, first edition August 2000
• Contains 96 system error code definitions, 18 internal diagnostic service tests, and a detailed usage-counter configuration guide
• 286 pages of technical specifications, diagnostic flowcharts, and component-specific maintenance requirements
• File resolution preserved for high-detail printing of schematics and diagrams
• OCR text layer lets you jump to a torque spec by keyword
• Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing
• This 2000 first edition is the primary factory reference for the launch-build HP DesignJet 500/800 hardware and electronics modules

Component Maintenance and Diagnostics

This HP DesignJet 500 and 800 Series service manual provides deep-level technical documentation for qualified personnel managing the entire printer range. The document details the boot-up sequence and error logging utilities, covering error categories ranging from system communication to printhead firing and paper-axis control. Chapter sections walk through the ink delivery system, including start-up printhead priming, and the functional overview of the power supply unit, formatter boards, and service stations.

Specification and Calibration Data

Calibration and System Specs

Service data includes detailed instructions for calibrating printheads, accuracy, and factory advance settings. The printer firmware provides diagnostic output on scan-axis usage, paper-axis load, and cutter cycle percentages for preventive maintenance. The 2000 HP DesignJet 500 and 800 service manual also defines technical parameters for electronics, including the 64 MB formatter board requirement and the 450 W active power consumption rating. How factory workshop documentation is structured for these printers simplifies the management of component replacements and error-code resolutions.

All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. An official 286-page HP OEM service manual covering the 2000 HP DesignJet 500 and 800, documenting error codes, service tests, calibration procedures, and electronics module diagnostics for the entire printer series.