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HP internal order number C4699Ć90000 Second edition, March 1996 Printed in the enclosure. WARNING The procedures described in this manual are to the plotter circuits from electrostatic discharge. HewlettĆPackard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for ...of this material. For HP Internal Use Only E Copyright HewlettĆ Packard Company 1996 This document contains proprietary information that the ac power outlet (mains) has a protective earth (ground) terminal. No part of safety symbols are reserved. D Disconnect the plotter from running onto electrical...
HP internal order number C4699Ć90000 Second edition, March 1996 Printed in the enclosure. WARNING The procedures described in this manual are to the plotter circuits from electrostatic discharge. HewlettĆPackard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for ...of this material. For HP Internal Use Only E Copyright HewlettĆ Packard Company 1996 This document contains proprietary information that the ac power outlet (mains) has a protective earth (ground) terminal. No part of safety symbols are reserved. D Disconnect the plotter from running onto electrical...
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... Authorized Dealers, on servicing the complete HP DesignJet series of largeĆformat, thermalĆinkjet plotters. ii Using this Manual Purpose 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...
... Authorized Dealers, on servicing the complete HP DesignJet series of largeĆformat, thermalĆinkjet plotters. ii Using this Manual Purpose 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...
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... Languages 1Ć2 DeviceĆControl Languages 1Ć2 Interfaces 1Ć3 Network Connections 1Ć3 Memory 1Ć3 Accuracy 1Ć3 Resolution 1Ć4 Legs 1Ć4 RollĆfeed 1Ć4 Upgrading a DesignJet 330 1Ć4 Media 1Ć4 2 Site Planning and Requirements Power Requirements 2Ć2 Choosing an Interface Cable (more ' User's Guide 2Ć2 Choosing a Suitable...
... Languages 1Ć2 DeviceĆControl Languages 1Ć2 Interfaces 1Ć3 Network Connections 1Ć3 Memory 1Ć3 Accuracy 1Ć3 Resolution 1Ć4 Legs 1Ć4 RollĆfeed 1Ć4 Upgrading a DesignJet 330 1Ć4 Media 1Ć4 2 Site Planning and Requirements Power Requirements 2Ć2 Choosing an Interface Cable (more ' User's Guide 2Ć2 Choosing a Suitable...
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... 3Ć5 Assembling the RollĆFeed Assembly (Optional 3Ć8 Installing the Plotter (more ' User's Guide 3Ć12 Using the Plotter (more ' Quick Reference Guide 3Ć12 DesignJet 230 Front Panel 3Ć12 DesignJet 250C Front Panel 3Ć12 DesignJet 330 Front Panel 3Ć13 DesignJet 350C Front Panel 3Ć13 ThirdĆParty Inks and OffĆ...
... 3Ć5 Assembling the RollĆFeed Assembly (Optional 3Ć8 Installing the Plotter (more ' User's Guide 3Ć12 Using the Plotter (more ' Quick Reference Guide 3Ć12 DesignJet 230 Front Panel 3Ć12 DesignJet 250C Front Panel 3Ć12 DesignJet 330 Front Panel 3Ć13 DesignJet 350C Front Panel 3Ć13 ThirdĆParty Inks and OffĆ...
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5 Functional Overview (more ' HP DesignJet 200/220 Service Manual) Introduction 5Ć2 Loading Sheet Media 5Ć2 Loading Roll Media on the DesignJet 330 and 350C 5Ć4 Roll Media 5Ć5 Removing Static Charge from the Media 5Ć5 Gripping the Media 5Ć5 PinchĆ...Image 5Ć8 PrintĆMode Characteristics 5Ć8 Servicing the Cartridges 5Ć11 Service Station 5Ć11 Spittoon 5Ć11 Primer 5Ć11 Plotter Architecture 5Ć12 Electronics Module 5Ć13 MainĆPCA Connections 5Ć13 Sensors 5Ć13 ROM 5Ć14 RAM 5Ć14 EEROM...
5 Functional Overview (more ' HP DesignJet 200/220 Service Manual) Introduction 5Ć2 Loading Sheet Media 5Ć2 Loading Roll Media on the DesignJet 330 and 350C 5Ć4 Roll Media 5Ć5 Removing Static Charge from the Media 5Ć5 Gripping the Media 5Ć5 PinchĆ...Image 5Ć8 PrintĆMode Characteristics 5Ć8 Servicing the Cartridges 5Ć11 Service Station 5Ć11 Spittoon 5Ć11 Primer 5Ć11 Plotter Architecture 5Ć12 Electronics Module 5Ć13 MainĆPCA Connections 5Ć13 Sensors 5Ć13 ROM 5Ć14 RAM 5Ć14 EEROM...
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...;2 Self Test and Initialization 8Ć2 What You Should See and Hear 8Ć3 FrontĆPanel LEDs 8Ć5 Error Codes for the DesignJet 230 and 250C Plotters 8Ć6 No LEDs On 8Ć6 LEDs On (Error Off 8Ć6 LEDs Flashing 8Ć7 Error LED On 8Ć9 Error Codes for the... for the DesignJet 330 and 350C Plotters 8Ć23 EEROM Errors 8Ć27 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 ...
...;2 Self Test and Initialization 8Ć2 What You Should See and Hear 8Ć3 FrontĆPanel LEDs 8Ć5 Error Codes for the DesignJet 230 and 250C Plotters 8Ć6 No LEDs On 8Ć6 LEDs On (Error Off 8Ć6 LEDs Flashing 8Ć7 Error LED On 8Ć9 Error Codes for the... for the DesignJet 330 and 350C Plotters 8Ć23 EEROM Errors 8Ć27 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 ...
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... attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like , which , if not correctly performed or adhered to cut yourself on the encoder strip inside the plotter. x Safety C4699Ć90000 A connection to ground before operating the equipment. A terminal marked with this symbol must also be connected to the frame (chassis) of...
... attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like , which , if not correctly performed or adhered to cut yourself on the encoder strip inside the plotter. x Safety C4699Ć90000 A connection to ground before operating the equipment. A terminal marked with this symbol must also be connected to the frame (chassis) of...
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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 Windows D MicroSoft Windows Applications (Other application software ' User's Guide, chapter 1.) Graphic Languages The plotters accept drawing data in the following graphic languages: D HewlettĆPackard Graphics Language (HPĆGL), a vector language D HPĆGL...
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 Windows D MicroSoft Windows Applications (Other application software ' User's Guide, chapter 1.) Graphic Languages The plotters accept drawing data in the following graphic languages: D HewlettĆPackard Graphics Language (HPĆGL), a vector language D HPĆGL...
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...Information 1Ć3 Accuracy The accuracy of the plotters in drawing a vector is"0.38 mm (0.015 in Ćline memory module (SIMM). Interfaces The plotters operate with a variety of computer systems through an optional HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. An ...autoswitching feature enables the plotter to change the interface settings. The range of network operating ...
...Information 1Ć3 Accuracy The accuracy of the plotters in drawing a vector is"0.38 mm (0.015 in Ćline memory module (SIMM). Interfaces The plotters operate with a variety of computer systems through an optional HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. An ...autoswitching feature enables the plotter to change the interface settings. The range of network operating ...
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...DesignJet 330 to prevent large media sizes from hitting the ground. The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to prevent large media sizes from hitting the ground. Media Types (See also ' HP Media Reference Guide) Monochrome Plotting Color Plotting Plain paper and plotter paper Plain vellum (HP preferred) Plain translucent paper (HP preferred) HP... 600 x 600 dpi Addressable 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 230 250C Legs The plotter legs are optional. Resolution The resolution of the plotter output is measured in dots per inch (dpi).
...DesignJet 330 to prevent large media sizes from hitting the ground. The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to prevent large media sizes from hitting the ground. Media Types (See also ' HP Media Reference Guide) Monochrome Plotting Color Plotting Plain paper and plotter paper Plain vellum (HP preferred) Plain translucent paper (HP preferred) HP... 600 x 600 dpi Addressable 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 230 250C Legs The plotter legs are optional. Resolution The resolution of the plotter output is measured in dots per inch (dpi).
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Sheet media must not exceed the maxima and minima shown here: 210 - 1625 mm 8.3 - 64 in D/A1-size plotters 210 - 625 mm 8.3 - 24.6 in 210 - 1625 mm 8.3 - 64 in E/A0-size plotters 210 - 917 mm 8.3 - 36.1 in 17 mm 17 mm Media Margins The media margins define the real available plotting area on... 5 mm = 0.2 in All measurements +/- 2mm (0.08 in) portrait 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm landscape 5 mm 17 mm 17 mm C4699Ć90000 Product Information 1Ć5 Media Sizes 230 250C The DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters handle only sheet media, not roll media. 330 350C The...
Sheet media must not exceed the maxima and minima shown here: 210 - 1625 mm 8.3 - 64 in D/A1-size plotters 210 - 625 mm 8.3 - 24.6 in 210 - 1625 mm 8.3 - 64 in E/A0-size plotters 210 - 917 mm 8.3 - 36.1 in 17 mm 17 mm Media Margins The media margins define the real available plotting area on... 5 mm = 0.2 in All measurements +/- 2mm (0.08 in) portrait 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm landscape 5 mm 17 mm 17 mm C4699Ć90000 Product Information 1Ć5 Media Sizes 230 250C The DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters handle only sheet media, not roll media. 330 350C The...
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... Service Manual, chapter 10.) 2Ć2 Site Planning and Requirements C4699Ć90000 The table below lists the power requirements for the plotters. A longer cable is not properly grounded. Power Requirements Source Voltage Requirements: Voltage Max current (rms) Normal Operating Range: Frequency: ... or switch settings prior to death or injury may result if the plotter is permissible, provided the load capacitance does not exceed 2500 picofarads. Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal.
... Service Manual, chapter 10.) 2Ć2 Site Planning and Requirements C4699Ć90000 The table below lists the power requirements for the plotters. A longer cable is not properly grounded. Power Requirements Source Voltage Requirements: Voltage Max current (rms) Normal Operating Range: Frequency: ... or switch settings prior to death or injury may result if the plotter is permissible, provided the load capacitance does not exceed 2500 picofarads. Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal.
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...0 to 55_C (32 to 131_F) 15 to 35_C (59 to 95_F) Relative Humidity 5-25% 20-80% Storage environment: Temperature Relative Humidity Plotter/media -40 to +70_C (-40 to +158_F) 5-95% Cartridges -40 to +40_C (-40 to +104_F) Acoustics:* Sound Pressure Sound Power Operating D/...6.0 bels (A) Idle < 20 dB (A) < 3.6 bels (A) *These specifications are typical sound pressures at a oneĆmeter bystander position. Plotter Model: Length Depth Height (window closed) Weight Plotter Dimensions and Weight D/A1-size plotters 1028 mm (40.5 in) 237 mm (9.3 in) 327 mm (12.9 in) 26 kg (57.2 lb) E/A0-size...
...0 to 55_C (32 to 131_F) 15 to 35_C (59 to 95_F) Relative Humidity 5-25% 20-80% Storage environment: Temperature Relative Humidity Plotter/media -40 to +70_C (-40 to +158_F) 5-95% Cartridges -40 to +40_C (-40 to +104_F) Acoustics:* Sound Pressure Sound Power Operating D/...6.0 bels (A) Idle < 20 dB (A) < 3.6 bels (A) *These specifications are typical sound pressures at a oneĆmeter bystander position. Plotter Model: Length Depth Height (window closed) Weight Plotter Dimensions and Weight D/A1-size plotters 1028 mm (40.5 in) 237 mm (9.3 in) 327 mm (12.9 in) 26 kg (57.2 lb) E/A0-size...
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If the shipping container shows signs of damage, retain it until you have checked the contents of the shipment and verified the performance of the plotter. 2 Unpack and assemble the plotter, following the series of illustrations below. ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) 3Ć2 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 Unpacking and Assembling the Plotter When the plotter arrives at the user site: 1 Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If the shipping container shows signs of damage, retain it until you have checked the contents of the shipment and verified the performance of the plotter. 2 Unpack and assemble the plotter, following the series of illustrations below. ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) 3Ć2 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 Unpacking and Assembling the Plotter When the plotter arrives at the user site: 1 Inspect the shipping container for damage.
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...the carrier's inspection. Inspecting the Plotter for Damage Visually inspect the plotter for damage, scratches, dents, or other mechanical defects. If the plotter is damaged in transit, notify the carrier and the nearest HP Sales and Support Office. Repacking the Plotter You can order a repacking ...kit if you need to repack the plotter and don't have the shipping container and insulation material...
...the carrier's inspection. Inspecting the Plotter for Damage Visually inspect the plotter for damage, scratches, dents, or other mechanical defects. If the plotter is damaged in transit, notify the carrier and the nearest HP Sales and Support Office. Repacking the Plotter You can order a repacking ...kit if you need to repack the plotter and don't have the shipping container and insulation material...
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C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć5 Assembling the Legs (Optional) If the user has purchased the optional legs for the plotter, assemble them following the series of illustrations below: E/A0Ćsize plotters only.
C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć5 Assembling the Legs (Optional) If the user has purchased the optional legs for the plotter, assemble them following the series of illustrations below: E/A0Ćsize plotters only.
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C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć7 ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) E/A0Ćsize plotters only.
C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć7 ∼32Kg (∼71 lb) E/A0Ćsize plotters only.
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330 350C Assembling the RollĆFeed Assembly (Optional) If the user has purchased the optional rollĆfeed assembly for the plotter, assemble it following the series of illustrations below: 3Ć8 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000
330 350C Assembling the RollĆFeed Assembly (Optional) If the user has purchased the optional rollĆfeed assembly for the plotter, assemble it following the series of illustrations below: 3Ć8 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000
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... ' User's Guide, chapter 1, Setting up the plotter.) Using the Plotter (Instructions ' Quick Reference Guide.) DesignJet 230 Front Panel Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Replot Paper or vellum or translucent Film Cartridge Fast Normal Both ON = Best Error Load Media Ready DesignJet 250C Front Panel Form Feed Media Type Print Quality Cancel Setup Read Settings Align...
... ' User's Guide, chapter 1, Setting up the plotter.) Using the Plotter (Instructions ' Quick Reference Guide.) DesignJet 230 Front Panel Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Replot Paper or vellum or translucent Film Cartridge Fast Normal Both ON = Best Error Load Media Ready DesignJet 250C Front Panel Form Feed Media Type Print Quality Cancel Setup Read Settings Align...
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... is properly functioning and to help identify problems if any other nonĆsupported HP supply or accessory), the repair will be directly attributed to ensure that the plotter is resident in the Language box of its DesignJet series plotters or printers. You can perform a failure analysis by interpreting the LED error code. (Details...
... is properly functioning and to help identify problems if any other nonĆsupported HP supply or accessory), the repair will be directly attributed to ensure that the plotter is resident in the Language box of its DesignJet series plotters or printers. You can perform a failure analysis by interpreting the LED error code. (Details...