KB66 · 12-08-2006, 02:49 PM

I have a question about Onyx and a HP5500.

I want to use the Varware mode in Onyx, so I can determine print settings, but when I start a profile with varware mode, the printer blinks recieving, then nothing happens, and the file being sent over ends up in the "printed" que with no error or anything like that.

If I use any any of the modes the printer offeres (productivity for instance), everything prints fine and there is no problem. I have used the "varware mode" before without problems... just wondering what could be causing this.

Has anyone seen issues like this from Onyx/HP before?

bigbly · 12-08-2006, 04:40 PM

I think it can happen if you choose pigment and you are actually printing with dye inks.. something like that rings a bell
I think you get less banding with the non varware modes anyway

eye4clr · 12-09-2006, 01:30 PM

Bug in ONyx. Just use the non-varware mode and don't obsess about the settings. How you do the profiling process is more important than tweaking the nozzle's heat settings and the other relatively unimportant bits.

MassiveGraphics · 12-11-2006, 11:12 AM

I'm not using Vareware with out HP, never had a problem but then again I'm not using it.

print_master · 01-26-2007, 04:37 PM

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I think it can happen if you choose pigment and you are actually printing with dye inks..

This statement is 100% accurate. Not necessarily your problem but it is true(ask how I know

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I used both standard and varware modes with no problems so I won't be much help though.

DOM360 · 01-31-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbly

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I think you get less banding with the non varware modes anyway

Definitely

ScottyDoo · 02-01-2008, 11:06 AM

What version are you running?

If it truly is a bug, let me make sure it's logged already and in their issue database.

DOM360 · 02-01-2008, 01:01 PM

I'm running version 7.x

I believe running in Varware modes can work effectively if you've got a great profile. I noticed that subtle changes in our shop's humidity affected the quality to a greater degree when running in Varware. But not with all my profiles.

12-08-2006, 02:49 PM	#1
KB66 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 43 Printer: Mutoh ValueJet / Toucan LT	HP5500 - Onyx Varware mode... I have a question about Onyx and a HP5500. I want to use the Varware mode in Onyx, so I can determine print settings, but when I start a profile with varware mode, the printer blinks recieving, then nothing happens, and the file being sent over ends up in the "printed" que with no error or anything like that. If I use any any of the modes the printer offeres (productivity for instance), everything prints fine and there is no problem. I have used the "varware mode" before without problems... just wondering what could be causing this. Has anyone seen issues like this from Onyx/HP before? __________________ Kirk Bishopp \| Director of Technical Services kirkb@ivivid.net \| 888.794.8109 x16 www.ivivid.net 14532 169th Dr SE Suite 134 Monroe, WA 98272

12-09-2006, 01:30 PM	#3
eye4clr Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,406 Printer: HP9000, HP45500, JV3, Onyx	Bug in ONyx. Just use the non-varware mode and don't obsess about the settings. How you do the profiling process is more important than tweaking the nozzle's heat settings and the other relatively unimportant bits. __________________ -- Pacific Print Works "For every big problem there is a simple answer, and it's wrong." - Author unknown

02-01-2008, 11:06 AM	#7
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 540 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	What version are you running? If it truly is a bug, let me make sure it's logged already and in their issue database. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

02-01-2008, 01:01 PM	#8
DOM360 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36 Printer: OCE: CS6060 & Arizona 250GT; HP5500/5000; IGen3	Is it worth the hassle? I'm running version 7.x I believe running in Varware modes can work effectively if you've got a great profile. I noticed that subtle changes in our shop's humidity affected the quality to a greater degree when running in Varware. But not with all my profiles.

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12-08-2006, 04:40 PM	#2
bigbly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 303 Printer: SJ-745EX, hp5000/5500, epson4000, summa d120se	I think it can happen if you choose pigment and you are actually printing with dye inks.. something like that rings a bell I think you get less banding with the non varware modes anyway

12-11-2006, 11:12 AM	#4
MassiveGraphics Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 590 Printer: JV3 160sp, JV3 130SPII, HP Desingjet 5500	I'm not using Vareware with out HP, never had a problem but then again I'm not using it.

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