Service Manual
Page 4
... manual contains information necessary to test, calibrate and service: D HP DesignJet 230 plotters (models C4694A and C4695A) D HP DesignJet 250C plotters (models C3190A and C3191A) D HP DesignJet 330 plotters (models C4701A and C4702A) D HP DesignJet 350C plotters (models C4699A and C4700A) For information about using these...refers generically to models C3191A, C4695A, C4700A and C4702A. Part Numbers Part numbers for the monochrome HP DesignJet 230 and 330 plotters and the color HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters. The w symbol is used in this Manual C4699Ć90000 Readership The...
... manual contains information necessary to test, calibrate and service: D HP DesignJet 230 plotters (models C4694A and C4695A) D HP DesignJet 250C plotters (models C3190A and C3191A) D HP DesignJet 330 plotters (models C4701A and C4702A) D HP DesignJet 350C plotters (models C4699A and C4700A) For information about using these...refers generically to models C3191A, C4695A, C4700A and C4702A. Part Numbers Part numbers for the monochrome HP DesignJet 230 and 330 plotters and the color HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters. The w symbol is used in this Manual C4699Ć90000 Readership The...
Service Manual
Page 9
... Keys Together 7Ć5 Software Diagnostics and Hardware Tools 7Ć5 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 230 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 250C 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 330 7Ć7 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 350C 7Ć7 Accuracy Calibrations 7Ć8 Adjusting the CarriageĆtoĆMedia Distance 7... EEROM Model ID Configuration Procedure for the DesignJet 330 and 350C . . . . . 8Ć28 Troubleshooting Tips 8Ć30 Service Tests 8Ć35 Which Service Test to Perform 8Ć35 Viewing Test Output on an HP Palmtop PC 8Ć36 Bail Cycle Test...
... Keys Together 7Ć5 Software Diagnostics and Hardware Tools 7Ć5 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 230 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 250C 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 330 7Ć7 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 350C 7Ć7 Accuracy Calibrations 7Ć8 Adjusting the CarriageĆtoĆMedia Distance 7... EEROM Model ID Configuration Procedure for the DesignJet 330 and 350C . . . . . 8Ć28 Troubleshooting Tips 8Ć30 Service Tests 8Ć35 Which Service Test to Perform 8Ć35 Viewing Test Output on an HP Palmtop PC 8Ć36 Bail Cycle Test...
Service Manual
Page 14
...;GL/2 data, the plotters can recognize and output the KanaĆ8, Kanji, and Roman character sets. Description Applications HP DesignJet 230 and 330 (monochrome) and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C (color) plotters are supplied with the plotters: D AutoCAD for DOS D AutoCAD for the following applications are largeĆformat, inkĆjet ...
...;GL/2 data, the plotters can recognize and output the KanaĆ8, Kanji, and Roman character sets. Description Applications HP DesignJet 230 and 330 (monochrome) and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C (color) plotters are supplied with the plotters: D AutoCAD for DOS D AutoCAD for the following applications are largeĆformat, inkĆjet ...
Service Manual
Page 20
... hazard leading to your computer.) Serial (RSĆ232ĆC) Interface A short cable (less than 2 meters or 6.6 feet) for the plotters. Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal. The table below lists the power requirements for the parallel interface. (Interface descriptions ' Service Manual...
... hazard leading to your computer.) Serial (RSĆ232ĆC) Interface A short cable (less than 2 meters or 6.6 feet) for the plotters. Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal. The table below lists the power requirements for the parallel interface. (Interface descriptions ' Service Manual...
Service Manual
Page 37
... to mark the oval above. Color/ Mono Print color as color Print color as grayscale 7. 230 250C Example of Setup Sheet The following is a scaled version of a DesignJet 250C setup sheet (setup sheet for Designjet 230 is very similar): HP DesignJet 250C Setup Sheet 1. Serial Interface Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Parity None Even... Configuration 3Ć15 I/O Timeout 0.5 min 1 min 5 min 30 min 5. Plot Appearance Rotate off Rotate 90_ Mirror off Mirror on Merge off Merge on 6. Graphics Language HP-GL(7586B) HP-GL/2 4.
... to mark the oval above. Color/ Mono Print color as color Print color as grayscale 7. 230 250C Example of Setup Sheet The following is a scaled version of a DesignJet 250C setup sheet (setup sheet for Designjet 230 is very similar): HP DesignJet 250C Setup Sheet 1. Serial Interface Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Parity None Even... Configuration 3Ć15 I/O Timeout 0.5 min 1 min 5 min 30 min 5. Plot Appearance Rotate off Rotate 90_ Mirror off Mirror on Merge off Merge on 6. Graphics Language HP-GL(7586B) HP-GL/2 4.
Service Manual
Page 40
... using it again. (Other environmental specifications ' chapter 2.) Level of Plotter Usage To achieve good performance and long lifetime of the HP DesignJet 230/250C and HP DesignJet 330/350C plotters, users should use to the bushings if they are made of the carriage, and from the slider path along... limit use the plotter in an environment between 5% and 95% relative humidity. To prevent friction of capillary action. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to the slider rod ( 3 drops) and to the following recommendations (duty cycle): Average number of plots ...
... using it again. (Other environmental specifications ' chapter 2.) Level of Plotter Usage To achieve good performance and long lifetime of the HP DesignJet 230/250C and HP DesignJet 330/350C plotters, users should use to the bushings if they are made of the carriage, and from the slider path along... limit use the plotter in an environment between 5% and 95% relative humidity. To prevent friction of capillary action. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to the slider rod ( 3 drops) and to the following recommendations (duty cycle): Average number of plots ...
Service Manual
Page 44
.... Loading Sheet Media The actions performed by the plotters in loading sheet media are similar to those of the DesignJet 220. (There are now no longer produced. The HP DesignJet 230 and 250C originally replaced the DesignJet 220 but are some differences due to sense the media edges. 0 1 2 3 15 4 7 56 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...
.... Loading Sheet Media The actions performed by the plotters in loading sheet media are similar to those of the DesignJet 220. (There are now no longer produced. The HP DesignJet 230 and 250C originally replaced the DesignJet 220 but are some differences due to sense the media edges. 0 1 2 3 15 4 7 56 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...
Service Manual
Page 56
... of ink in the innerĆmost one RAMĆ expansion socket, which can connect the plotters to a network by means of an HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. (See also ' chapter 1, w Network Connections, and chapter 10, w Accessories.) BiĆTronics In...or new EEROM is printed on Ćboard RAM. Useful information from the EEROM is 0%. Unlike the DesignJet 650C, they have a standard four megabytes of the DesignJet 230 and 250C and DesignJet 330 and 350C feature the extendedĆcapabilityĆport (ECP) forward and reverse operating modes, providing ...
... of ink in the innerĆmost one RAMĆ expansion socket, which can connect the plotters to a network by means of an HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. (See also ' chapter 1, w Network Connections, and chapter 10, w Accessories.) BiĆTronics In...or new EEROM is printed on Ćboard RAM. Useful information from the EEROM is 0%. Unlike the DesignJet 650C, they have a standard four megabytes of the DesignJet 230 and 250C and DesignJet 330 and 350C feature the extendedĆcapabilityĆport (ECP) forward and reverse operating modes, providing ...
Service Manual
Page 117
...environmental conditions. Film 4 Load the film, with the following procedure. 230 250C Performing the Accuracy Calibration on the DesignJet 230 and 250C 1 Read w Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration above. 2 Place a sheet of HP inkjet polyester film over the top of media. 3 In service mode... this line C4699Ć90000 Calibrations and Adjustments 7Ć9 Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Under normal environmental conditions and on HP inkjet polyester D/A1Ćsize media, plot a drawing that contains two X" marks nominally positioned 500 mm (19.69 in...
...environmental conditions. Film 4 Load the film, with the following procedure. 230 250C Performing the Accuracy Calibration on the DesignJet 230 and 250C 1 Read w Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration above. 2 Place a sheet of HP inkjet polyester film over the top of media. 3 In service mode... this line C4699Ć90000 Calibrations and Adjustments 7Ć9 Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Under normal environmental conditions and on HP inkjet polyester D/A1Ćsize media, plot a drawing that contains two X" marks nominally positioned 500 mm (19.69 in...
Service Manual
Page 123
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test Setup [Einstellung] [Deutsch] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Read Settings [Einstellungen einlesen] Align Cartridges [Patronen ausrichten] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Neuplotten] Paper [Papier] or vellum or translucent [od. Velin od...
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test Setup [Einstellung] [Deutsch] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Read Settings [Einstellungen einlesen] Align Cartridges [Patronen ausrichten] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Neuplotten] Paper [Papier] or vellum or translucent [od. Velin od...
Service Manual
Page 125
... (+ ALT) SHIFT Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [English] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot Paper or vellum or translucent 1 Carriage Axis Film 4 Media Axis Special paper for color (7) Media...
... (+ ALT) SHIFT Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [English] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot Paper or vellum or translucent 1 Carriage Axis Film 4 Media Axis Special paper for color (7) Media...
Service Manual
Page 131
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [Français] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup [Configurer] Read Settings [Lire Paramètres] Align Cartridges [Aligner Cartouches] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Retracer] Paper [Papier traceur] or vellum or translucent...
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [Français] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup [Configurer] Read Settings [Lire Paramètres] Align Cartridges [Aligner Cartouches] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Retracer] Paper [Papier traceur] or vellum or translucent...
Service Manual
Page 173
... place a piece of white paper under the sensor.) 2 In service mode 1, press Carriage Test. The figures should vary from 255 to your HP Response Center, if the problem cannot be fixed. C4699Ć90000 Troubleshooting 8Ć39 During the test, the Cartridges and Error LEDs turn on ...outputs the pen ID. 3 The test continuously repeats itself until you Shift press the Shift key. Carriage Test Status. 230 250C Carriage Test for the DesignJet 230 and 250C This tests the operation of the carriage sensor and the connection between the carriage flex circuit and the cartridges ...
... place a piece of white paper under the sensor.) 2 In service mode 1, press Carriage Test. The figures should vary from 255 to your HP Response Center, if the problem cannot be fixed. C4699Ć90000 Troubleshooting 8Ć39 During the test, the Cartridges and Error LEDs turn on ...outputs the pen ID. 3 The test continuously repeats itself until you Shift press the Shift key. Carriage Test Status. 230 250C Carriage Test for the DesignJet 230 and 250C This tests the operation of the carriage sensor and the connection between the carriage flex circuit and the cartridges ...
Service Manual
Page 190
... to the black cartridge are printed. PrintĆQuality Troubleshooting PrintĆQuality Plot The printĆquality plot for the HP DesignJet 250C/350C is represented below. (Printing it ' page 8Ć46.) The plot for the HP DesignJet 230/330 is similar, but only the patterns relevant to help identify plotĆquality problems. 1. -
... to the black cartridge are printed. PrintĆQuality Troubleshooting PrintĆQuality Plot The printĆquality plot for the HP DesignJet 250C/350C is represented below. (Printing it ' page 8Ć46.) The plot for the HP DesignJet 230/330 is similar, but only the patterns relevant to help identify plotĆquality problems. 1. -
Service Manual
Page 192
...majority of the following actions may be appropriate to light. D Laminated and under office light: After about 20 days. Solutions One or both of HP DesignJet 250C customers, but it will become less vivid and less bright, and change over time: D Under direct sunlight: After between 3 and 10 ...hours. The use Best printĆquality mode instead. 230 250C Lightfastness Drawings plotted with the media and does not spread uniformly through the area fill. Media Fault The ink is incompatible with the color...
...majority of the following actions may be appropriate to light. D Laminated and under office light: After about 20 days. Solutions One or both of HP DesignJet 250C customers, but it will become less vivid and less bright, and change over time: D Under direct sunlight: After between 3 and 10 ...hours. The use Best printĆquality mode instead. 230 250C Lightfastness Drawings plotted with the media and does not spread uniformly through the area fill. Media Fault The ink is incompatible with the color...
Service Manual
Page 201
... is pressed. The screws aren't tight enough. Solution Remove the Spittoon (Instructions ' page 6Ć23) and gently tighten the two screws. 230 250C Problem Reading the Setup Sheet Several HP DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters have failed with Error and Load Media LEDs flashing. C4699Ć90000 Product History and Service Notes 9Ć5 If...
... is pressed. The screws aren't tight enough. Solution Remove the Spittoon (Instructions ' page 6Ć23) and gently tighten the two screws. 230 250C Problem Reading the Setup Sheet Several HP DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters have failed with Error and Load Media LEDs flashing. C4699Ć90000 Product History and Service Notes 9Ć5 If...
Service Manual
Page 252
... cluster halfĆtoning, 3Ć14 coated, LED, 3Ć13 coating, media, 8Ć57 code, firmware revision, 8Ć30, 9Ć3 codes, error HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 to 8Ć12 HP DesignJet 330 and 350C, 8Ć13 to Ćmedia distance, 8Ć59 cartridge, GlossaryĆ2 caps, removing, 6Ć6 carriage, removing, 6Ć37 part...
... cluster halfĆtoning, 3Ć14 coated, LED, 3Ć13 coating, media, 8Ć57 code, firmware revision, 8Ć30, 9Ć3 codes, error HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 to 8Ć12 HP DesignJet 330 and 350C, 8Ć13 to Ćmedia distance, 8Ć59 cartridge, GlossaryĆ2 caps, removing, 6Ć6 carriage, removing, 6Ć37 part...
Service Manual
Page 255
.../350C, 8Ć14 servo XĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć9 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć15 YĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć10 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 XĆaxis calibration DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć11 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 error codes HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 flashing 13, 8Ć7 flashing 23..., 8Ć17 steady 38, 8Ć15 steady 6, 8Ć13 error LED, 8Ć15 errors EEROM, 8Ć27 system DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć19 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć23 ESD, GlossaryĆ3 precautions, 6Ć2 Ethernet, 1Ć3, 10Ć28 EtherTalk, 1Ć3 exchange ...
.../350C, 8Ć14 servo XĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć9 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć15 YĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć10 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 XĆaxis calibration DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć11 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 error codes HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 flashing 13, 8Ć7 flashing 23..., 8Ć17 steady 38, 8Ć15 steady 6, 8Ć13 error LED, 8Ć15 errors EEROM, 8Ć27 system DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć19 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć23 ESD, GlossaryĆ3 precautions, 6Ć2 Ethernet, 1Ć3, 10Ć28 EtherTalk, 1Ć3 exchange ...
Service Manual
Page 267
It updates information in respect to the HP DesignJet 230 and 250C and introduces the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C. 1st edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A HP DesignJet 230/250C Service Manual, June 1995 2nd edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A/ C4701A/C4702A/C4699A/C4700A HP DesignJet 230/250C/330/350C Service Manual, March 1996 About This Edition This is the second edition of this service manual.
It updates information in respect to the HP DesignJet 230 and 250C and introduces the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C. 1st edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A HP DesignJet 230/250C Service Manual, June 1995 2nd edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A/ C4701A/C4702A/C4699A/C4700A HP DesignJet 230/250C/330/350C Service Manual, March 1996 About This Edition This is the second edition of this service manual.
Service Manual
Page 268
.... Recycled paper Printed in This Book This manual contains information necessary to test, calibrate and service D HP DesignJet 230 plotters (models C4694A and C4695A) D HP DesignJet 250C plotters (models C3190A and C3191A) D HP DesignJet 330 plotters (models C4701A and C4702A) D HP DesignJet 350C plotters (models C4699A and C4700A) For information about using these plotters, refer to be performed by...
.... Recycled paper Printed in This Book This manual contains information necessary to test, calibrate and service D HP DesignJet 230 plotters (models C4694A and C4695A) D HP DesignJet 250C plotters (models C3190A and C3191A) D HP DesignJet 330 plotters (models C4701A and C4702A) D HP DesignJet 350C plotters (models C4699A and C4700A) For information about using these plotters, refer to be performed by...