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...are used to identify different types of information as follows: Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 330 is designed to be stored in the left margin and shaded backgrounds to both plotters. ii You will notice the use of contents is provided at the back. It is...: setup use maintenance troubleshooting reference material. The accompanying Quick Reference Guide contains: selected information to the HP DesignJet 350C is shown like this . 330 350C Finding information This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters contains the following types of the...
...are used to identify different types of information as follows: Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 330 is designed to be stored in the left margin and shaded backgrounds to both plotters. ii You will notice the use of contents is provided at the back. It is...: setup use maintenance troubleshooting reference material. The accompanying Quick Reference Guide contains: selected information to the HP DesignJet 350C is shown like this . 330 350C Finding information This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters contains the following types of the...
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... ... Solve print quality problems. Order accessories. Set the print quality. Clear a media jam. " Go to the index at the back of this manual. Connect the plotter. Interpret the lights on the front panel. Install the...
... ... Solve print quality problems. Order accessories. Set the print quality. Clear a media jam. " Go to the index at the back of this manual. Connect the plotter. Interpret the lights on the front panel. Install the...
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...(Optional) Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 2 Working with media Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Supported media types and relative costs 2-3 Physical characteristics of media types 2-4 HP DesignJet 350C: Recommended print quality... To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 2-14 Loading roll media 2-17 To change the roll 2-17 To feed roll media into the plotter 2-21 To load a sheet with the roll-feed option installed 2-26 Unloading media 2-27 Drying time 2-27 To unload a sheet at the...
...(Optional) Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 2 Working with media Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Supported media types and relative costs 2-3 Physical characteristics of media types 2-4 HP DesignJet 350C: Recommended print quality... To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 2-14 Loading roll media 2-17 To change the roll 2-17 To feed roll media into the plotter 2-21 To load a sheet with the roll-feed option installed 2-26 Unloading media 2-27 Drying time 2-27 To unload a sheet at the...
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...Page size and clipped plots 3-6 Rotating a plot 3-7 Can you rotate any drawing using the Setup Sheet? 3-7 To rotate a plot using the plotter's Setup Sheet 3-7 Exactly what is rotated? 3-8 The Rotate feature and clipped plots 3-9 How does Rotate interact with your software? 3-9 Plotting a ...mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) 3-11 Changing the plotter's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 To switch from color to monochrome 3-13 Important points about monochrome printing...
...Page size and clipped plots 3-6 Rotating a plot 3-7 Can you rotate any drawing using the Setup Sheet? 3-7 To rotate a plot using the plotter's Setup Sheet 3-7 Exactly what is rotated? 3-8 The Rotate feature and clipped plots 3-9 How does Rotate interact with your software? 3-9 Plotting a ...mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) 3-11 Changing the plotter's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 To switch from color to monochrome 3-13 Important points about monochrome printing...
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... common applications 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with more memory 6-4 File size and memory usage 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with a network interface 6-5 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your plotter Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning...
... common applications 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with more memory 6-4 File size and memory usage 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with a network interface 6-5 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your plotter Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning...
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... 9-16 If the print quality appears to be poor just in one part of the plot Solving miscellaneous problems 9-17 If the plotter does not plot 9-17 If the plotter seems too slow 9-17 Getting help 9-18 What to do before you call 9-18 If a repair is needed 9-19 10 ...Reference Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) Cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films 10-18 HP-GL/2 and HP RTL programming information 10-19...
... 9-16 If the print quality appears to be poor just in one part of the plot Solving miscellaneous problems 9-17 If the plotter does not plot 9-17 If the plotter seems too slow 9-17 Getting help 9-18 What to do before you call 9-18 If a repair is needed 9-19 10 ...Reference Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) Cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films 10-18 HP-GL/2 and HP RTL programming information 10-19...
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... Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters and their accessories 330 350C 1749a The HP DesignJet 330 and HP DesignJet 350C are generated using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your plotter. The HP DesignJet 330 prints in color or monochrome, using these four. 0006 ix r0006 The HP DesignJet 350C prints in monochrome and uses...
... Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters and their accessories 330 350C 1749a The HP DesignJet 330 and HP DesignJet 350C are generated using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your plotter. The HP DesignJet 330 prints in color or monochrome, using these four. 0006 ix r0006 The HP DesignJet 350C prints in monochrome and uses...
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x Welcome Accessories 330 Roll-feed and legs assembly Extra spindles Media deflector with E/A0-size only 1916 You have a large series of accessories available for use with your plotter, including: A roll-feed kit, including a legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules In addition, for the HP DesignJet 330: A color upgrade kit, allowing the plotter to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 350C For the full range of available accessories, see page 10-15.
x Welcome Accessories 330 Roll-feed and legs assembly Extra spindles Media deflector with E/A0-size only 1916 You have a large series of accessories available for use with your plotter, including: A roll-feed kit, including a legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules In addition, for the HP DesignJet 330: A color upgrade kit, allowing the plotter to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 350C For the full range of available accessories, see page 10-15.
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... E/A0 or or D/A1 width. For the best-quality plots, use the plotter's front panel. 1. It is supported2: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film In addition, on the HP DesignJet 350C: High-gloss film. For details of this manual. There may be...
... E/A0 or or D/A1 width. For the best-quality plots, use the plotter's front panel. 1. It is supported2: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film In addition, on the HP DesignJet 350C: High-gloss film. For details of this manual. There may be...
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... the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C, is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of "addressable", see page 10-3. Configuration settings 0.13 0.18 By pressing the Setup key on the front-panel of the plotter, you can do this by simply marking your changes on the plotter's front...for example, line widths) you can print the 0.25 plotter's current configuration in monochrome, for the HP DesignJet 350C, is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and the highest addressable* resolution in a Setup Sheet. The plotter will read your request and re-configure itself automatically. xii ...
... the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C, is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of "addressable", see page 10-3. Configuration settings 0.13 0.18 By pressing the Setup key on the front-panel of the plotter, you can do this by simply marking your changes on the plotter's front...for example, line widths) you can print the 0.25 plotter's current configuration in monochrome, for the HP DesignJet 350C, is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and the highest addressable* resolution in a Setup Sheet. The plotter will read your request and re-configure itself automatically. xii ...
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Note that there is not a one relationship between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of file that it is configured correctly. Two types of HP drivers are supplied with this plotter a set of printing large files - For some drivers, there are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. If... you find your own application in these notes, we have provided with your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for -...
Note that there is not a one relationship between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of file that it is configured correctly. Two types of HP drivers are supplied with this plotter a set of printing large files - For some drivers, there are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. If... you find your own application in these notes, we have provided with your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for -...
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SETUP 1 1 Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1-6 Task 3: Position the plotter 1-8 Task 4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 Task 7: Connect the plotter to your computer 1-17 Task 8: Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 Setting up your plotter 1-1
SETUP 1 1 Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1-6 Task 3: Position the plotter 1-8 Task 4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 Task 7: Connect the plotter to your computer 1-17 Task 8: Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 Setting up your plotter 1-1
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... are happy with the driver. If you are experienced at the edge of a stable platform (see page 1-10). 2 Connect the power cord and switch the plotter on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the left of this page, and skip the rest of the... plotter. Don't forget to a PC. That's all the following requirements: If you are going to add extra memory. Setting up your driver disk(s), read the instructions ...
... are happy with the driver. If you are experienced at the edge of a stable platform (see page 1-10). 2 Connect the power cord and switch the plotter on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the left of this page, and skip the rest of the... plotter. Don't forget to a PC. That's all the following requirements: If you are going to add extra memory. Setting up your driver disk(s), read the instructions ...
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SETUP 1 Setting up the plotter in your plotter Setup checklist Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the plotter, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in this chapter. Task 1 Check that you have all the items required. 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module. 3 Position the plotter. 4 Switch on. 5 Load the print cartridge(s). 6 (Optional) Change the language. 7 Connect the plotter to your computer. 8 (Optional) Configure the plotter. 9 Set up your application software. 10 Send a sample or demo plot. Done? (n) 1-3
SETUP 1 Setting up the plotter in your plotter Setup checklist Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the plotter, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in this chapter. Task 1 Check that you have all the items required. 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module. 3 Position the plotter. 4 Switch on. 5 Load the print cartridge(s). 6 (Optional) Change the language. 7 Connect the plotter to your computer. 8 (Optional) Configure the plotter. 9 Set up your application software. 10 Send a sample or demo plot. Done? (n) 1-3
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Print cartridge(s): For the HP DesignJet 330: - One black For the HP DesignJet 350C: - One cyan - Power cord The power cord supplied with your plotter should meet the plug requirements for your plotter Task 1: Check that you have all the items required Supplied 330 350C Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1 You will need them depends...
Print cartridge(s): For the HP DesignJet 330: - One black For the HP DesignJet 350C: - One cyan - Power cord The power cord supplied with your plotter should meet the plug requirements for your plotter Task 1: Check that you have all the items required Supplied 330 350C Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1 You will need them depends...
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... one, you prefer for a sample plot. if not, you may need up your plotter directly to three A-size or A4-size sheets, plus whatever size sheet you will also need your local HP Sales and Support Office. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you intend to connect your... plotter Task 1: Check that you can use either roll media or cut sheets. For details of supported...
... one, you prefer for a sample plot. if not, you may need up your plotter directly to three A-size or A4-size sheets, plus whatever size sheet you will also need your local HP Sales and Support Office. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you intend to connect your... plotter Task 1: Check that you can use either roll media or cut sheets. For details of supported...
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You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the memory modules available, see page 10-16. Setting up your plotter Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the plotter, and remove it. 1737 1-6
You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the memory modules available, see page 10-16. Setting up your plotter Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the plotter, and remove it. 1737 1-6
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... CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of the plotter with your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of its bag, holding the module only by...
... CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of the plotter with your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of its bag, holding the module only by...
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..., so this task does not apply. Allow enough space above the plotter to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground. 1-8 1739 Place the plotter at the edge of the support. For plotter weights, see page 10-5. Level surface. Sturdy support. If you ...must also fit the legs assembly for your plotter Task 3: Position the plotter Task 3: Position the plotter If you have fitted the optional roll-...
..., so this task does not apply. Allow enough space above the plotter to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground. 1-8 1739 Place the plotter at the edge of the support. For plotter weights, see page 10-5. Level surface. Sturdy support. If you ...must also fit the legs assembly for your plotter Task 3: Position the plotter Task 3: Position the plotter If you have fitted the optional roll-...
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...ac power connection requirements. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords with your plotter matches your power outlet. 1740a 3 Switch on the front panel, you may have a power problem. SETUP 1 Setting up your plotter Task 4: Switch on WARNING Task 4: Switch on Be sure that the power cord ...supplied with this plotter. 1 Make sure that the power switch on the front of the plotter, and then into the socket at the back of the plotter is no sound, nor any light on the plotter, by pushing the power switch. For troubleshooting information, ...
...ac power connection requirements. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords with your plotter matches your power outlet. 1740a 3 Switch on the front panel, you may have a power problem. SETUP 1 Setting up your plotter Task 4: Switch on WARNING Task 4: Switch on Be sure that the power cord ...supplied with this plotter. 1 Make sure that the power switch on the front of the plotter, and then into the socket at the back of the plotter is no sound, nor any light on the plotter, by pushing the power switch. For troubleshooting information, ...