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..., so that sheets exit without touching the ground 2 Connect the power cord and switch the printer on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the printer near the carriage and the documentation in the cartridge box. For help, use a parallel connection ... Don't... forget to a PC If you are experienced at the edge of the printer. just follow these five steps, and skip...
..., so that sheets exit without touching the ground 2 Connect the power cord and switch the printer on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the printer near the carriage and the documentation in the cartridge box. For help, use a parallel connection ... Don't... forget to a PC If you are experienced at the edge of the printer. just follow these five steps, and skip...
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...450C/ 455CA WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that , on the front panel, the Cartridges light is flashing. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 1-10 CARTRIDGES 2 Open the cover using the small handle at the center front. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage... to move to the service station (the area on , look up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1 Make sure that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. If other lights are on...
...450C/ 455CA WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that , on the front panel, the Cartridges light is flashing. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 1-10 CARTRIDGES 2 Open the cover using the small handle at the center front. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage... to move to the service station (the area on , look up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1 Make sure that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. If other lights are on...
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... printer: The HP DesignJet 430 is supplied with one black cartridge. 450C/455CA The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA are supplied with color-vision deficiencies. Yellow Cyan Magenta Black For users with four cartridges: - You can also identify the colors of the cartridge that should be installed: you must put the correct cartridge in the carriage has a dot indicating the color...
... printer: The HP DesignJet 430 is supplied with one black cartridge. 450C/455CA The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA are supplied with color-vision deficiencies. Yellow Cyan Magenta Black For users with four cartridges: - You can also identify the colors of the cartridge that should be installed: you must put the correct cartridge in the carriage has a dot indicating the color...
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... the roll on different spindles and make this section assumes that runs the length of the printer and onto the roll. a Lower the media lever to wind the media out of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. a b 2-16 Working with media Loading roll media Loading roll media WARNING To change the ... spindle for both the old and the new roll. 1 If you are using the legs option, be sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever pressed down) to prevent the printer from the media path, as accessories-see page 10-18. c Raise the media lever. However, except where noted,...
... the roll on different spindles and make this section assumes that runs the length of the printer and onto the roll. a Lower the media lever to wind the media out of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. a b 2-16 Working with media Loading roll media Loading roll media WARNING To change the ... spindle for both the old and the new roll. 1 If you are using the legs option, be sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever pressed down) to prevent the printer from the media path, as accessories-see page 10-18. c Raise the media lever. However, except where noted,...
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...up) This pattern warms up the cartridges, leaving them in what should try the following diagram): Nozzles not printing or weak. For each color there are 96 diagonally stepped lines, with every fifth or seventh identified by this size or larger. If the diagonally stepped lines are not...in every step, it indicates that you were using genuine HP media. The size of media in the order listed to determine the type of print quality problem. 6 If you encounter problems of the printer. There are not printing. The carriage moves to flash, and the media moves slightly forward....
...up) This pattern warms up the cartridges, leaving them in what should try the following diagram): Nozzles not printing or weak. For each color there are 96 diagonally stepped lines, with every fifth or seventh identified by this size or larger. If the diagonally stepped lines are not...in every step, it indicates that you were using genuine HP media. The size of media in the order listed to determine the type of print quality problem. 6 If you encounter problems of the printer. There are not printing. The carriage moves to flash, and the media moves slightly forward....
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Test 3 (Verticals) Incorrect Vertical-line straightness is causing the belt to the carriage axis (Y-axis). If the printer is working correctly, this test: Bidirectional error (the lines are vertical but are two types of a vertical line printed in two consecutive ... print the same print using a unidirectional print mode, the error should be shown by this distance should not appear. Incorrect distance between carriage bushings and slider rod. Encoder-strip slots are not perpendicular to slip - Inclined lines error. Correct - There are not correctly aligned). Faulty...
Test 3 (Verticals) Incorrect Vertical-line straightness is causing the belt to the carriage axis (Y-axis). If the printer is working correctly, this test: Bidirectional error (the lines are vertical but are two types of a vertical line printed in two consecutive ... print the same print using a unidirectional print mode, the error should be shown by this distance should not appear. Incorrect distance between carriage bushings and slider rod. Encoder-strip slots are not perpendicular to slip - Inclined lines error. Correct - There are not correctly aligned). Faulty...
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Special internal prints Using the Print Quality Test Print Correct Incorrect If there is still present, replace the cartridges and print the Print Quality Test Print again. 5-18 Reseat the cartridges and try the test again. 3 If the error is negative or positive banding in the test image, try the following: 1 Perform the Accuracy Calibration (see page 6-11) and print the Print Quality Test Print again to see if there has been any improvement. 2 Remove the all cartridges and clean the flex contacts on the carriage and the cartridges.
Special internal prints Using the Print Quality Test Print Correct Incorrect If there is still present, replace the cartridges and print the Print Quality Test Print again. 5-18 Reseat the cartridges and try the test again. 3 If the error is negative or positive banding in the test image, try the following: 1 Perform the Accuracy Calibration (see page 6-11) and print the Print Quality Test Print again to see if there has been any improvement. 2 Remove the all cartridges and clean the flex contacts on the carriage and the cartridges.
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..., magenta, yellow and black A color label for the HP DesignJet 450C A set of the upgrade kit, see page 10-16. The upgrade kit comprises: A ROM SIMM, containing the code for installation on the printer's cartridge carriage. Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 430 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color The HP DesignJet 430 monochrome printer can be upgraded to...
..., magenta, yellow and black A color label for the HP DesignJet 450C A set of the upgrade kit, see page 10-16. The upgrade kit comprises: A ROM SIMM, containing the code for installation on the printer's cartridge carriage. Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 430 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color The HP DesignJet 430 monochrome printer can be upgraded to...
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Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage; Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 9 a With the printer still switched OFF, raise the cover to this warning. b Remove the black cartridge. 6-8 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 430 WARNING 8 Replace the cover plate and screws. In steps 9, 10 and 11, pay special attention to access the cartridge carriage on the left. its edge is very sharp.
Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage; Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 9 a With the printer still switched OFF, raise the cover to this warning. b Remove the black cartridge. 6-8 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 430 WARNING 8 Replace the cover plate and screws. In steps 9, 10 and 11, pay special attention to access the cartridge carriage on the left. its edge is very sharp.
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a Release the clip on both sides, and then lifting it off . 2 1 RECONFIG- 6 URATION 6-9 This is easiest to see when looking down into the printer. b Lift the cover off . 1 2 1 11 Remove the cover from the three left -hand cartridge slots by first squeezing on the right side of the service station. Then remove the cover from the three left -hand cartridge selectors. 430 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 10 Move the cartridge carriage out of the cover, at the bottom.
a Release the clip on both sides, and then lifting it off . 2 1 RECONFIG- 6 URATION 6-9 This is easiest to see when looking down into the printer. b Lift the cover off . 1 2 1 11 Remove the cover from the three left -hand cartridge slots by first squeezing on the right side of the service station. Then remove the cover from the three left -hand cartridge selectors. 430 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 10 Move the cartridge carriage out of the cover, at the bottom.
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... the correct stalls, otherwise not only will your cartridges will be impaired. 450C/ With the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA printers, it is designed to operate only with the printer switched ON, otherwise you will get poor print quality and the reliability of your colors be impacted. Taking care Make sure you access the cartridges for more... may be wrong, but also print quality may clog and damage the cartridge. WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage.
... the correct stalls, otherwise not only will your cartridges will be impaired. 450C/ With the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA printers, it is designed to operate only with the printer switched ON, otherwise you will get poor print quality and the reliability of your colors be impacted. Taking care Make sure you access the cartridges for more... may be wrong, but also print quality may clog and damage the cartridge. WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage.
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c If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to be replaced. Discard it if it right back. MAINTENANCE 7 1 2 430 1 2 450C 455CA 7-5 b Open the cover and push it is empty or defective. b Remove the cartridge from its stall. Cover open Cartridge carriage in service station 2 Remove the cartridge to the service station on . a Press down lightly and then pull the cartridge towards you. Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges To replace one or more cartridges 1 Access the cartridge carriage. a Leave the printer switched on the left.
c If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to be replaced. Discard it if it right back. MAINTENANCE 7 1 2 430 1 2 450C 455CA 7-5 b Open the cover and push it is empty or defective. b Remove the cartridge from its stall. Cover open Cartridge carriage in service station 2 Remove the cartridge to the service station on . a Press down lightly and then pull the cartridge towards you. Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges To replace one or more cartridges 1 Access the cartridge carriage. a Leave the printer switched on the left.
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... cartridge are explained in service station 430 Plunger Selectors (450C and 455CA only) 450C/ 455CA Don't touch the plastic strip that the nozzles of a cartridge are clogged, try to prime a cartridge while the printer is switched off, you will be able to interrupt the... N Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) To prime a cartridge is to clear clogged print nozzles manually, by using the colored plunger at the left of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Some of the circumstances in which you noticed the problem is still being printed, you could damage the cartridges. 2 Open...
... cartridge are explained in service station 430 Plunger Selectors (450C and 455CA only) 450C/ 455CA Don't touch the plastic strip that the nozzles of a cartridge are clogged, try to prime a cartridge while the printer is switched off, you will be able to interrupt the... N Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) To prime a cartridge is to clear clogged print nozzles manually, by using the colored plunger at the left of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Some of the circumstances in which you noticed the problem is still being printed, you could damage the cartridges. 2 Open...
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Clearing a media jam 1 Switch off the printer and open the cover. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING 9-5 Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam Media jammed OFF WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage.
Clearing a media jam 1 Switch off the printer and open the cover. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING 9-5 Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam Media jammed OFF WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage.
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Lower the media-lever and raise the bail (the black metal bar) Bail raised Media lever lowered 3 Carefully pull the main part of the jammed sheet down and out of the carriage. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 2 Push the cartridge carriage all the way to the left, touching only the solid plastic parts of the media-entry slot. 9-6
Lower the media-lever and raise the bail (the black metal bar) Bail raised Media lever lowered 3 Carefully pull the main part of the jammed sheet down and out of the carriage. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 2 Push the cartridge carriage all the way to the left, touching only the solid plastic parts of the media-entry slot. 9-6
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its edge is very sharp. Media torn 5 Lower the bail, raise the media-lever, lower the cover, and switch on the printer. 3 Bar lowered Media lever raised 6 On the front panel, press Form Feed to touch the plastic strip that are still in the media path. 9-7 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING Be careful not to eject any torn pieces from inside the printer. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 4 Carefully remove any pieces of media that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage;
its edge is very sharp. Media torn 5 Lower the bail, raise the media-lever, lower the cover, and switch on the printer. 3 Bar lowered Media lever raised 6 On the front panel, press Form Feed to touch the plastic strip that are still in the media path. 9-7 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING Be careful not to eject any torn pieces from inside the printer. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 4 Carefully remove any pieces of media that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage;
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...HP-GL (7586B), HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PJL 1 The 600 dpi resolution specified is addressable resolution, that is, it refers to the smallest movement the print head can make between dots rather than to : Print color as color 450C/455CA All print qualities: 300 x 300 dpi.3 Accuracy 0.38 mm (0.015 in ). Reference Printer... specifications Functional specifications (continued) Supported media sizes Width (carriage axis) Minimum Maximum Length (paper axis...
...HP-GL (7586B), HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PJL 1 The 600 dpi resolution specified is addressable resolution, that is, it refers to the smallest movement the print head can make between dots rather than to : Print color as color 450C/455CA All print qualities: 300 x 300 dpi.3 Accuracy 0.38 mm (0.015 in ). Reference Printer... specifications Functional specifications (continued) Supported media sizes Width (carriage axis) Minimum Maximum Length (paper axis...
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Index A accessories, 1-4 list, 10-16 ordering, 10-16, 10-20 using genuine HP, 7-3 accuracy specifications, 10-3 acoustic specifications, 10-4 addressable resolution, xii, 10-3 Align Media, front-panel light, 8-3 ... 10-10 supplied/not supplied, 1-5 CAD, glossary definition, 11-2 calibrating the printer, 6-11 Cancel key, 4-2 cancelling a print, 4-2 Cartridges, front-panel light, 8-4, 8-5 cartridges, 5-14 aligning, 5-4 before replacing, 7-4 carriage, 1-10 cleaning the nozzles, 7-7 clogged, 7-7 colors, 1-4, 1-11 environmental specifications, 10-5 glossary definition, 11-2 initial installation, ...
Index A accessories, 1-4 list, 10-16 ordering, 10-16, 10-20 using genuine HP, 7-3 accuracy specifications, 10-3 acoustic specifications, 10-4 addressable resolution, xii, 10-3 Align Media, front-panel light, 8-3 ... 10-10 supplied/not supplied, 1-5 CAD, glossary definition, 11-2 calibrating the printer, 6-11 Cancel key, 4-2 cancelling a print, 4-2 Cartridges, front-panel light, 8-4, 8-5 cartridges, 5-14 aligning, 5-4 before replacing, 7-4 carriage, 1-10 cleaning the nozzles, 7-7 clogged, 7-7 colors, 1-4, 1-11 environmental specifications, 10-5 glossary definition, 11-2 initial installation, ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... the following requirements: If you are happy with the cable clip, and then switch the printer on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the printer near the carriage and the documentation in the Printer unpacking and assembly instructions). 1-2 Don't forget to use the label on the left of...
... the following requirements: If you are happy with the cable clip, and then switch the printer on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the printer near the carriage and the documentation in the Printer unpacking and assembly instructions). 1-2 Don't forget to use the label on the left of...
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...at the center front. Setting up their meaning in service station 450C/ 488CA WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that , on the left of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the ...front panel, the Cartridges light is flashing. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 1-10 CARTRIDGES ...
...at the center front. Setting up their meaning in service station 450C/ 488CA WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that , on the left of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the ...front panel, the Cartridges light is flashing. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 1-10 CARTRIDGES ...