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..., or use of this document may result if you should take the following precautions: D Ensure that is subject to the plotter circuits from electrostatic discharge. Graells, 501 08190 Sant Cugat del Vallès Spain Warranty The information contained in this manual, for...The procedures described in connection with regard to this manual are to performing any maintenance. HP internal order number C4699Ć90000 Second edition, March 1996 Printed in the enclosure. D Disconnect the plotter from running onto electrical components or circuits, or through openings in U.S.A.
..., or use of this document may result if you should take the following precautions: D Ensure that is subject to the plotter circuits from electrostatic discharge. Graells, 501 08190 Sant Cugat del Vallès Spain Warranty The information contained in this manual, for...The procedures described in connection with regard to this manual are to performing any maintenance. HP internal order number C4699Ć90000 Second edition, March 1996 Printed in the enclosure. D Disconnect the plotter from running onto electrical components or circuits, or through openings in U.S.A.
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... Engineers and Authorized Dealers, on servicing the complete HP DesignJet series of a referenced paragraph. 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 about using these...
... Engineers and Authorized Dealers, on servicing the complete HP DesignJet series of a referenced paragraph. 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 about using these...
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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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...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 Third...ĆTests 3Ć14 Demonstration Plot 3Ć14 Example of Setup Sheet (DesignJet 250C 3Ć15 Example of Setup Sheet (DesignJet 350C 3Ć16 4 Preventive Maintenance Moisture on Plotter 4Ć2 Level of Plotter Usage 4Ć2 Friction on Slider Rod 4Ć2 Noisy Carriage Wheel 4Ć...
...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 Third...ĆTests 3Ć14 Demonstration Plot 3Ć14 Example of Setup Sheet (DesignJet 250C 3Ć15 Example of Setup Sheet (DesignJet 350C 3Ć16 4 Preventive Maintenance Moisture on Plotter 4Ć2 Level of Plotter Usage 4Ć2 Friction on Slider Rod 4Ć2 Noisy Carriage Wheel 4Ć...
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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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...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 ...250C Plotters 8Ć19 System Errors 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...
...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 ...250C Plotters 8Ć19 System Errors 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...
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... also be connected to ground before operating the equipment. Frame or chassis terminal. Take care not to cut yourself on the encoder strip inside the plotter. x Safety C4699Ć90000 Protective conductor terminal. Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal that must be marked). Low-noise or noiseless, clean...
... also be connected to ground before operating the equipment. Frame or chassis terminal. Take care not to cut yourself on the encoder strip inside the plotter. x Safety C4699Ć90000 Protective conductor terminal. Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal that must be marked). Low-noise or noiseless, clean...
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...;GL D HewlettĆPackard Raster Transfer Language (HPĆRTL), a raster language When receiving HPĆGL/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...
...;GL D HewlettĆPackard Raster Transfer Language (HPĆRTL), a raster language When receiving HPĆGL/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...
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.... (More on interfaces ' chapter 5, w Input/Output Interfaces.) Network Connections You can connect the plotters to a network through an optional HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. They also have a standard 4 megabytes of on HP Inkjet 0.012Ćcm (0.0048Ćinch) polyester film. C4699Ć90000 Product Information 1Ć3 Memory...
.... (More on interfaces ' chapter 5, w Input/Output Interfaces.) Network Connections You can connect the plotters to a network through an optional HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. They also have a standard 4 megabytes of on HP Inkjet 0.012Ćcm (0.0048Ćinch) polyester film. C4699Ć90000 Product Information 1Ć3 Memory...
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...300 dpi Addressable 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. The D/A1Ćsize legs have no media diverter. 330 350C RollĆfeed and Legs The rollĆfeed ...equivalent non-HP media 330 350C For additional media types available ' User's Guide, chapter 2, w Choosing media. 1Ć4 Product Information C4699Ć90000 Resolution The resolution of the plotter output is measured in dots per inch (dpi). The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to a Designjet 350C. ...
...300 dpi Addressable 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. The D/A1Ćsize legs have no media diverter. 330 350C RollĆfeed and Legs The rollĆfeed ...equivalent non-HP media 330 350C For additional media types available ' User's Guide, chapter 2, w Choosing media. 1Ć4 Product Information C4699Ć90000 Resolution The resolution of the plotter output is measured in dots per inch (dpi). The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to a Designjet 350C. ...
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Media Sizes 230 250C The DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters handle only sheet media, not roll media. 330 350C The DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters handle sheet media and roll media. 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...
Media Sizes 230 250C The DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters handle only sheet media, not roll media. 330 350C The DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters handle sheet media and roll media. 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...
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Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal. Serious shock hazard leading to use. Parallel (BiĆTronics/Centronics) Interface Use a short cable (less than 15 meters or ...
Power Requirements HP DesignJet 230 and 330 and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters have a protective earth (ground) terminal. Serious shock hazard leading to use. Parallel (BiĆTronics/Centronics) Interface Use a short cable (less than 15 meters or ...
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... in) 31 kg (68.2 lb) C4699Ć90000 Site Planning and Requirements 2Ć3 Choosing a Suitable Plotter Environment (Instructions ' User's Guide, chapter 1, w Position the plotter.) Hardware: Operating environment: Plotter With cartridges and media: Environmental Specifications Environmental Class B2 Temperature 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 ...
... in) 31 kg (68.2 lb) C4699Ć90000 Site Planning and Requirements 2Ć3 Choosing a Suitable Plotter Environment (Instructions ' User's Guide, chapter 1, w Position the plotter.) Hardware: Operating environment: Plotter With cartridges and media: Environmental Specifications Environmental Class B2 Temperature 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 ...
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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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... repack the plotter and don't have the shipping container and insulation material. (Part numbers ' chapter 10.) 3Ć4 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 Inspecting the Plotter for Damage Visually inspect the plotter for the repair or replacement of the plotter. Retain the... shipping container and insulation material for the carrier's inspection. If the plotter is damaged in transit, notify the carrier and...
... repack the plotter and don't have the shipping container and insulation material. (Part numbers ' chapter 10.) 3Ć4 Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 Inspecting the Plotter for Damage Visually inspect the plotter for the repair or replacement of the plotter. Retain the... shipping container and insulation material for the carrier's inspection. If the plotter is damaged in transit, notify the carrier and...
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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. C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć5
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∼32Kg (∼71 lb) E/A0Ćsize plotters only. C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć7
∼32Kg (∼71 lb) E/A0Ćsize plotters only. C4699Ć90000 Installation and Configuration 3Ć7
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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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... Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 This plot shows different plotter capabilities including pen line widths and shading. If a failure or damage to such HP products is resident in the Language box of its DesignJet series plotters or printers. You can set the demonstration plot, to ...service the plotter or printer. You can check proper plotter operation by means of the setup sheets are ...
... Installation and Configuration C4699Ć90000 This plot shows different plotter capabilities including pen line widths and shading. If a failure or damage to such HP products is resident in the Language box of its DesignJet series plotters or printers. You can set the demonstration plot, to ...service the plotter or printer. You can check proper plotter operation by means of the setup sheets are ...