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| Product Type | Large Format Printer |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | DesignJet D5800 |
| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Speed (Draft) | Up to 100 sq ft/hr |
| Maximum Print Width | 60 inches (1524 mm) |
| Ink Type | Dye-based (HP 70 series) |
| Number of Ink Cartridges | 6 (CMYKcm) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi (optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Hard Disk | 40 GB |
| Media Handling | Roll feed, cut sheet |
| Media Sizes | Rolls up to 60 in width |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 96 x 47 x 50 in (2440 x 1194 x 1270 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 450 lbs (204 kg) |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 200 W |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80% RH |
| Safety Certifications | CE, FCC, UL |
| Warranty | 1 year on-site |
Frequently Asked Questions - DesignJet D5800 HP
- Check ink levels
- Inspect paper path
- Run a printhead cleaning
- Clean exterior
- Replace maintenance cartridge
- Perform a full diagnostic
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USER MANUAL DesignJet D5800 HP
Your printer is a color inkjet printer designed for fast, high-quality printing, with a resolution of up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from a 1200 x 1200 dpi input (using the Max. resolution for photo papers option).
- Maximum paper width of 1524 mm (60 in). Limited support for backlit paper up to 1550 mm (61 in) wide, using the optional extra-wide spindle.
- A four-ink system that provides a wide color range on polypropylene, matte fine-art papers and glossy photo papers for photographic and graphic arts prints.
Other sources of information
A complete user's guide and further information on your printer are available at HP's support website: www.hp.com/go/D5800/support
The guide provides information on the following topics:
- Introduction to the printer and its software
- Installing the software
- Setting up the printer
- Paper handling
- Handling ink cartridges and printheads
- Printing
- Color management • Practical printing examples
- Maintaining the printer
- Accessories
- Troubleshooting print-quality issues
- Troubleshooting paper issues
- Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues
- Troubleshooting general printer issues
- Front-panel error messages
- Getting help
- Printer specifications • Job-handling scenarios
Legal notices
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statement accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Safety precautions
The following precautions ensure the proper use of the printer and prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow these precautions at all times.
- Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. Avoid overloading the printer's electrical outlet with multiple devices.
- Ensure that the printer is well-grounded. Failure to ground the printer can result in electrical shock, fire, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
- Do not disassemble or repair the printer yourself. Contact your local HP Service Representative for service, see Using your printer.
- Use only the electrical cord supplied by HP with the printer. Do not damage, cut, or repair the power cord. A damaged power cord can cause fire or electric shock. Replace a damaged power cord with an HP-approved power cord. - Do not allow metal or liquids (except those used in HP Cleaning Kits) to touch the internal parts of the printer. Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or other serious hazards.
- Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet in any of the following cases:
- When you place your hands inside the printer
- If there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the printer
- If the printer is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation
- If a piece of metal or a liquid (not part of cleaning and maintenance routines) touches internal parts of the printer • During a thunderstorm • During a power failure
The front panel

The front panel has the following components, starting with the four direct-access keys:
- Trigger media loading.
- View information key. By pressing this key repeatedly, you can see information about all loaded papers, about the printer's connection to the computer, about the printer's ink level, and about the printhead status.
- Pause printing key pauses printing after the current job is finished (not immediately). Press the key again to restart printing. This can be useful, for instance, when you want to change or load a roll, or change cartridges and/or printheads.
- Form feed and cut key.
- Front-panel display: displays errors, warnings, and information on using your printer.
- Back key: to go to the previous step in a procedure or interaction. To go to the upper level, or leave the option in the menu, or when given an option.
- Menu key: press to return to the main menu of the front-panel display. If you are already on the main menu it will display the status screen.
- Down key: to go down in a menu or option, or to decrease a value, for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast or the IP address.
- Power key: to turn the printer off or on, it also has a light to indicate the printer's status. If the power key light is off the printer is off. If the power key light is blinking green, the printer is starting up. If the power key light is green on, the printer is on. If the power key light is amber on, the printer is in standby. If the power key light is blinking amber, the printer needs attention.
- Cancel key: to abort a procedure or interaction.
- Up key: to go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for example when configuring the front-panel display contrast or the IP address.
- OK key: to confirm an action while in a procedure or interaction. To enter in a submenu in the menu. To select a value when given an option. If the status screen is displayed, this key takes you to the main menu.
- Status light: indicates the printer's status. If the status light is solid green, the printer is ready. If it is flashing green, the printer is busy. If it is solid amber, there is a system error. If it is flashing amber, the printer needs attention.
Front-panel error messages and codes
If an error message appears on the front panel that is not included in this list, and you are in doubt about the correct response, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See Using your printer.
| Error message or code Recommendation | |
| [Color] cartridge has expired Replace the cartridge. | |
| [Color] cartridge is missing Insert a cartridge of the correct color. | |
| [Color] cartridge is out of ink Replace the cartridge. | |
| [Color] printhead #[n] error: please remove Remove the incorrect printhead and insert a new printhead of the correct type (color and number). | |
| [Color] printhead #[n] error: replace Remove the non-functional printhead and insert a new printhead. | |
| Faulty cartridge. Replace [color] cartridge Replace the cartridge. | |
| PDL Error: Ink system not ready Clean the printheads. | |
| Replace [color] cartridge Replace the cartridge. | |
| Reseat [color] cartridge Remove and reinsert the same cartridge. | |
| 26.n.01 (where n = the ink cartridge number) Remove ink cartridge n and reinstall it in the printer. If the error persists, replace the ink cartridge. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. | |
| 29.01 | The maintenance cartridge is not inserted correctly. Open the maintenance cartridge door on the right side of the printer, make sure that the maintenance cartridge is correctly seated, and then close the door. If the problem persists, replace the maintenance cartridge. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. |
| 32.1.01 | A take-up reel error has occurred. Make sure that the paper is adequately taped to the take-up reel spindle core, and then make sure that the winding direction is correctly set. |
| 32.2.01 | The take-up reel cannot be detected. Make sure that the take-up reel sensor cable is correctly connected. |
| 63.04 | An input/output problem has occurred with the network card. Try the following remedies:Make sure that the network cable is correctly connected to the network card.Verify that your printer rmware is up to date.If the problem persists, contact HP Support. |
| 81.01, 81.03, 86.01 | Open the printer window and make sure that there are no obstacles restricting the movement of the drive roller. If the paper has jammed and is restricting the movement of the drive roller, lift the paper load lever and clear the obstruction. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. |
Power specifications
| Auto-ranging input voltage and current 100–127 V AC (±10%), 5 A | |
| 220–240 V AC (±10%), 3 A | |
| Frequency 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) | |
| Power 420 W maximum | |
| 270 W printing | |
| < 48 W ready | |
| < 5 W asleep | |
| < 0.3 W off | |
Declaration of conformity
Declarations
According to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1
| DoC #: BCLAA-1003-R16 Original/ | |
| Manufacturer's name: HP Inc. | |
| Manufacturer's address: HP Printing and Computing Solutions S.L.U. | |
| Camí de Can Graells, 1–21 | |
| 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès | |
| Barcelona, Spain | |
declares, under its sole responsibility, that the product:
| Product name and model(2): | HP DesignJet Z6800 Photo Production Printer series |
| HP DesignJet Z6600 Production Printer series | |
| HP DesignJet Z6200 Photo Printer series | |
| HP DesignJet T7200 Printer series | |
| HP DesignJet T7100 Printer series | |
| HP DesignJet D5800 Production Printer series | |
| Regulatory Model Number(1): | BCLAA-1003 |
| Product options: All | |
conforms to the following product specifications and regulations:
| Safety: IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1:2009 + A2:2013 | EMC: EN 55032:2012 Class A |
| EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013 / + AC:2011 | CISPR 32:2012 Class A |
| CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-07 + A1:2011 + A2:2014 | EN 55022:2010 Class A |
| UL 60950-1 (Second Edition) + A1:2011 + A2:2014 | CISPR 22:2008 Class A |
| EN 62479:2010 | EN 55024:2010 |
| CISPR 24:2010 | |
| EN 61000-3-2:2014 | |
| IEC 61000-3-2:2014 | |
| EN 61000-3-3:2013 | |
| IEC 61000-3-3:2013 | |
| FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A | |
| ICES-003, Issue 5 Class A |
RoHS: EN 50581:2012 Other: ENERGY STAR Qualified Imaging Equipment Operational Mode (OM) Test Procedure
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (until 19.4.2016), the Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (from 20.4.2016), the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (until 19.4.2016), the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (from 20.4.2016), the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, and carries the C€ marking accordingly.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Additional information
- This product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number which stays with the regulatory aspects of the design. The Regulatory Model Number is the main product identifier in the regulatory documentation and test reports; this number should not be confused with the marketing name or the product numbers.
- This product was tested in a typical HP environment.

Jordi Gorchs, Manager
October 4, 2016
Large Format Printing Division
Local contact for regulatory topics only:
EU: HP Deutschland GmbH, HP HQ-TRE, 71025 Böblingen, Germany
U.S.: HP Inc., 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto 94304, U.S.A. 650-857-1501
http://www.hp.eu/certificates
Product Introduction
Barcelona October 4, 2016

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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