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HP Designjet Z5400 PostScript ePrinter Series - The printer's main components

The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components.

Front view

Figure : Front view of the printer
  1. Ink cartridge
  2. Ink cartridge slots
  3. Blue lever
  4. Window
  5. Front panel
  6. Printhead carriage
  7. Printhead
  8. Output tray
  9. Paper alignment lines
  10. Basket

Rear view

  1. Roll cover
  2. Communication ports
  3. Power switch
  4. Power socket
  5. Spindle
  6. Spindle stop
  7. Paper roll

Communication ports

  1. Hi-Speed USB device port, to connect a computer
  2. Gigabit Ethernet port, to connect to a network
  3. Diagnostic LEDs, to be used by service engineers
  4. Hi-Speed USB host port, intended for connecting an accessory
There is another Hi-Speed USB host port on the other side of the printer, beside the front panel, intended for connecting a USB flash drive.

The wall spacers

If you place the printer with its back against a wall, lower the two wall spacers at the rear of the printer to ensure that the rear of the printer is a minimum distance from the wall. Otherwise, you may experience paper advance problems.