HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... definition, 11-2 Apollo, cables to connect, 10-11 Apple computers, cables to connect, 10-11 application, glossary definition, 11-2 application software, 1-24 area fill problems, 9-14 AutoCAD, 1-24 drivers, 10-17 B bail, glossary definition, 11-2 ...color/monochrome switching, 3-13 communications problems, 9-8 configuration, current, 6-2 configuring the printer, 1-19 reconfiguring, 6-1 connecting printer to computer, 1-17 connector parallel, 1-17 serial, 1-17 copying a print, 4-2 cover, raising, 9-14 cutter, 2-27 cutting the roll, 2-27 D Data, front-panel light, 8-4, 8-5 DEC computers, cables...
... definition, 11-2 Apollo, cables to connect, 10-11 Apple computers, cables to connect, 10-11 application, glossary definition, 11-2 application software, 1-24 area fill problems, 9-14 AutoCAD, 1-24 drivers, 10-17 B bail, glossary definition, 11-2 ...color/monochrome switching, 3-13 communications problems, 9-8 configuration, current, 6-2 configuring the printer, 1-19 reconfiguring, 6-1 connecting printer to computer, 1-17 connector parallel, 1-17 serial, 1-17 copying a print, 4-2 cover, raising, 9-14 cutter, 2-27 cutting the roll, 2-27 D Data, front-panel light, 8-4, 8-5 DEC computers, cables...
Service Manual
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... Nozzle Print Test 6Ć5 Test Pattern 3: Vertical Line Straightness Test 6Ć7 Test Pattern 4: Color Alignment Quality Test 6Ć9 Test Pattern 5: Color Variation Test 6Ć11 Test Pattern 6: Banding Test 6Ć12 No Printing Defects Found in the...Bail and Overdrive Assembly . . . . . 7Ć22 Printer Labels 7Ć24 Users Guide and Quick Reference Guide Bundle 7Ć25 Front Panel Overlays 7Ć25 Compatible Documentation 7Ć26 PlugĆin memory (RAM SIMM 7Ć26 Cartridges 7Ć26 External Print Servers 7Ć27 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers...
... Nozzle Print Test 6Ć5 Test Pattern 3: Vertical Line Straightness Test 6Ć7 Test Pattern 4: Color Alignment Quality Test 6Ć9 Test Pattern 5: Color Variation Test 6Ć11 Test Pattern 6: Banding Test 6Ć12 No Printing Defects Found in the...Bail and Overdrive Assembly . . . . . 7Ć22 Printer Labels 7Ć24 Users Guide and Quick Reference Guide Bundle 7Ć25 Front Panel Overlays 7Ć25 Compatible Documentation 7Ć26 PlugĆin memory (RAM SIMM 7Ć26 Cartridges 7Ć26 External Print Servers 7Ć27 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers...
Service Manual
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... Removing the Service Station 8Ć26 Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism 8Ć28 Removing the EngagingĆLever Support 8Ć32 Removing the Trailing Cable 8Ć34 Removing the TrailingĆCable Guide 8Ć36 Removing the Carriage Assembly 8Ć... Maintenance Moisture on Printer 9Ć2 Level of Printer Usage 9Ć2 Friction on Slider Rod 9Ć2 Noisy Carriage Wheel 9Ć2 Ink Spilling 9Ć3 Belt Swelling 9Ć3 Cleaning the Printer 9Ć4 General Cleaning 9Ć4 Cleaning the Drive Roller 9Ć4 vi Contents HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
... Removing the Service Station 8Ć26 Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism 8Ć28 Removing the EngagingĆLever Support 8Ć32 Removing the Trailing Cable 8Ć34 Removing the TrailingĆCable Guide 8Ć36 Removing the Carriage Assembly 8Ć... Maintenance Moisture on Printer 9Ć2 Level of Printer Usage 9Ć2 Friction on Slider Rod 9Ć2 Noisy Carriage Wheel 9Ć2 Ink Spilling 9Ć3 Belt Swelling 9Ć3 Cleaning the Printer 9Ć4 General Cleaning 9Ć4 Cleaning the Drive Roller 9Ć4 vi Contents HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
Service Manual
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...? 1 Mispositioned trailing cable: The trailing cable may have problems loading some types of the carriage cover, and not above them. 2 The Carriage is correctly positioned on the carriage. Power OFF the Printer and switch it . 1-4 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting Check and, if...Carriage Assembly has problems parking in Service Mode 1 because the Cover sensor is disabled and Printer will have trouble passing over the idler pulley. 4 Check for a faulty bail lever mechanism because the Carriage may be preventing the carriage from reaching the leftĆ...
...? 1 Mispositioned trailing cable: The trailing cable may have problems loading some types of the carriage cover, and not above them. 2 The Carriage is correctly positioned on the carriage. Power OFF the Printer and switch it . 1-4 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting Check and, if...Carriage Assembly has problems parking in Service Mode 1 because the Cover sensor is disabled and Printer will have trouble passing over the idler pulley. 4 Check for a faulty bail lever mechanism because the Carriage may be preventing the carriage from reaching the leftĆ...
Service Manual
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...on the bail assembly are correctly installed and turn free in both directions, creating bubbles in relation to power ON the Printer again. If the Printer does Power On with the cables disconnected, then the problem must be with another component of the cables and power... (located under the entry platen) is connected, it will not allow the Printer to disconnect all the starwheels on the Printer, otherwise there could be replaced. 1-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting Make sure that the Clutch assembly is installed correctly and is installed incorrectly...
...on the bail assembly are correctly installed and turn free in both directions, creating bubbles in relation to power ON the Printer again. If the Printer does Power On with the cables disconnected, then the problem must be with another component of the cables and power... (located under the entry platen) is connected, it will not allow the Printer to disconnect all the starwheels on the Printer, otherwise there could be replaced. 1-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting Make sure that the Clutch assembly is installed correctly and is installed incorrectly...
Service Manual
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... the information that had previously been written there, or that the bail cable has broken. 3 Carriage motor control: The carriage may need to adjust the carriage angle on the cam, used to the intermittent character of the failure modes. 1-8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting The notch on the slider rod. (Details ' page 5Ć...
... the information that had previously been written there, or that the bail cable has broken. 3 Carriage motor control: The carriage may need to adjust the carriage angle on the cam, used to the intermittent character of the failure modes. 1-8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Troubleshooting The notch on the slider rod. (Details ' page 5Ć...
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... Possible causes: D Check the Bail Assembly. Possible causes: D Obstacle or friction in the correct position and orientation, and make sure that you load the Accuracy Calibration print in XĆaxis. D Faulty media motor, or motor cable pinched. Add extra memory by installing... cartridge or replace it will have problems reading the accuracy calibration print. D Faulty Trailing Cable. D Faulty Electronics Module. System Error Codes HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 2-5 D K E L F M A G N B H O C I J Steady DFK Ready + Load Media + Cartridges: Mechanical Problem...
... Possible causes: D Check the Bail Assembly. Possible causes: D Obstacle or friction in the correct position and orientation, and make sure that you load the Accuracy Calibration print in XĆaxis. D Faulty media motor, or motor cable pinched. Add extra memory by installing... cartridge or replace it will have problems reading the accuracy calibration print. D Faulty Trailing Cable. D Faulty Electronics Module. System Error Codes HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 2-5 D K E L F M A G N B H O C I J Steady DFK Ready + Load Media + Cartridges: Mechanical Problem...
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...N B H O C I J Steady FK Load Media + Cartridges: Electronics Module Failure. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to slip. D Reconnect or replace the trailing cable ' page 8Ć8. D Remove dirt from the pulley that the encoder strip is not working order. D Clear any areas... the slider rod and chassis beam. D The carriage touches the bail as it moves. D Replace the carriage assembly ' page 8Ć37. System Error Codes HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 2-9 Manually move the carriage along the carriage axis. D Ensure ...
...N B H O C I J Steady FK Load Media + Cartridges: Electronics Module Failure. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to slip. D Reconnect or replace the trailing cable ' page 8Ć8. D Remove dirt from the pulley that the encoder strip is not working order. D Clear any areas... the slider rod and chassis beam. D The carriage touches the bail as it moves. D Replace the carriage assembly ' page 8Ć37. System Error Codes HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 2-9 Manually move the carriage along the carriage axis. D Ensure ...
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... test Electrical test, Power-on tests, Bench run Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-3 Service Tests Which Service Test to Perform Use the following table as a rough guide: Assembly/Feature Bail system Carriage Carriage motor and drive system (including belt, pulley ...and slider rod) Cartridge identification Cartridge nozzles Communication between computer and Printer Cover sensor DRAM SIMM EEROM Electronics module Encoder strip Front-panel keys and LEDs Media-axis encoder and cable ...
... test Electrical test, Power-on tests, Bench run Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-3 Service Tests Which Service Test to Perform Use the following table as a rough guide: Assembly/Feature Bail system Carriage Carriage motor and drive system (including belt, pulley ...and slider rod) Cartridge identification Cartridge nozzles Communication between computer and Printer Cover sensor DRAM SIMM EEROM Electronics module Encoder strip Front-panel keys and LEDs Media-axis encoder and cable ...
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...0026 1 Washer 13 C1633Ć40027 1 Engaging Gear 14 C3190Ć40020 1 BailĆLift Cam 15 C3190Ć60007 1 Bail Cable 16 C3190Ć80013 1 Cable Spring 17 C3190Ć40021 1 Gear Support 18 C2847Ć20017 1 Shoulder ...Screw 19 C1633Ć40019 1 Overdrive Gear 20 0515Ć0083 1 Ring Net .250 OD 21 C3190Ć60131 1 Clutch Assembly 22 C4713Ć40030 1 Sideplate Bushing 7-18 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers...
...0026 1 Washer 13 C1633Ć40027 1 Engaging Gear 14 C3190Ć40020 1 BailĆLift Cam 15 C3190Ć60007 1 Bail Cable 16 C3190Ć80013 1 Cable Spring 17 C3190Ć40021 1 Gear Support 18 C2847Ć20017 1 Shoulder ...Screw 19 C1633Ć40019 1 Overdrive Gear 20 0515Ć0083 1 Ring Net .250 OD 21 C3190Ć60131 1 Clutch Assembly 22 C4713Ć40030 1 Sideplate Bushing 7-18 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers...
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... Discharge (ESD) Precautions 8Ć4 Required Tools 8Ć5 Installing a RAM or ROM SIMM 8Ć6 Removing the Bail Assembly 8Ć7 Removing the Top Cover 8Ć8 Removing the Rollfeed Assembly 8Ć9 Removing the Left EndĆCover...Station 8Ć26 Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism 8Ć28 Removing the EngagingĆLever Support 8Ć32 Removing the Trailing Cable 8Ć34 Removing the TrailingĆCable Guide 8Ć36 Removing the...50 Removing the Entry Platen 8Ć52 8-2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Removal and Installation
... Discharge (ESD) Precautions 8Ć4 Required Tools 8Ć5 Installing a RAM or ROM SIMM 8Ć6 Removing the Bail Assembly 8Ć7 Removing the Top Cover 8Ć8 Removing the Rollfeed Assembly 8Ć9 Removing the Left EndĆCover...Station 8Ć26 Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism 8Ć28 Removing the EngagingĆLever Support 8Ć32 Removing the Trailing Cable 8Ć34 Removing the TrailingĆCable Guide 8Ć36 Removing the...50 Removing the Entry Platen 8Ć52 8-2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Removal and Installation
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While pushing the top of the bailĆgear assembly towards the left of the Printer, so that the cable comes free of the lever. 8-28 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Removal and Installation Remove the Service Station ' page 8Ć26. 4. Allow the engaging lever to move the cable ball slightly towards the back of the Printer, do the following: 1. Remove the Primer Assembly ' page 8Ć25. 3. Remove the Bail Assembly ' page 8Ć7. 2. Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism Removal 1. On the engaging lever, move towards the front of the Printer. 2.
While pushing the top of the bailĆgear assembly towards the left of the Printer, so that the cable comes free of the lever. 8-28 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Removal and Installation Remove the Service Station ' page 8Ć26. 4. Allow the engaging lever to move the cable ball slightly towards the back of the Printer, do the following: 1. Remove the Primer Assembly ' page 8Ć25. 3. Remove the Bail Assembly ' page 8Ć7. 2. Removing the BailĆLift Mechanism Removal 1. On the engaging lever, move towards the front of the Printer. 2.
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5. Release the cable from the engagingĆlever support. 6. Removal and Installation HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 8-29 Release the cable from the bailĆgear assembly.
5. Release the cable from the engagingĆlever support. 6. Removal and Installation HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 8-29 Release the cable from the bailĆgear assembly.
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...axle of the bailĆlift cam and thus improves reliability. There is no bail sensor on the Printer to detect if the bail is electrically connected to the main PCA. D Scan the setup and alignment sheets. Functional Overview HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 10-3 It ...cableĆbased design eliminates the torque on media when performing accuracy calibration. Providing a Force on Top of the media. This mechanism is also more accessible. (Removal ' page 8Ć28.) Detecting the Lines and Media Edges Line Sensor The line sensor on top of the Media Bail The bail...
...axle of the bailĆlift cam and thus improves reliability. There is no bail sensor on the Printer to detect if the bail is electrically connected to the main PCA. D Scan the setup and alignment sheets. Functional Overview HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 10-3 It ...cableĆbased design eliminates the torque on media when performing accuracy calibration. Providing a Force on Top of the media. This mechanism is also more accessible. (Removal ' page 8Ć28.) Detecting the Lines and Media Edges Line Sensor The line sensor on top of the Media Bail The bail...
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...;3 bench run, 4Ć18, 4Ć29 parameters, clearing, 4Ć32 BiĆTronics, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 black area fills, 6Ć16 number of plots, service configuration plot, 4Ć29 bleeding, 6Ć17... carriage guidance, 10Ć4 friction, 6Ć8 C Calibration, Accuracy, 1Ć3 calibration, clearing parameters, 4Ć32 cam gear wearing, bail, 1Ć8 Carriage, noisy, 1Ć4 carriage, 4Ć3, 6Ć8 axis, encoder test, 4Ć5, 4Ć25 bushings, 9Ć2...262;12 carriageĆtoĆmedia distance, 6Ć8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
...;3 bench run, 4Ć18, 4Ć29 parameters, clearing, 4Ć32 BiĆTronics, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 black area fills, 6Ć16 number of plots, service configuration plot, 4Ć29 bleeding, 6Ć17... carriage guidance, 10Ć4 friction, 6Ć8 C Calibration, Accuracy, 1Ć3 calibration, clearing parameters, 4Ć32 cam gear wearing, bail, 1Ć8 Carriage, noisy, 1Ć4 carriage, 4Ć3, 6Ć8 axis, encoder test, 4Ć5, 4Ć25 bushings, 9Ć2...262;12 carriageĆtoĆmedia distance, 6Ć8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
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... number, 7Ć22 Overdrive Mechanisms, part number, 7Ć18 P Panel Assembly, part number, 7Ć10 parallel, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 parity, 10Ć8 Part Numbers Bail, 7Ć22 Bail Mechanisms, 7Ć18 Carriage Assembly, 7Ć16 Cartridges, 7Ć26 Covers, 7Ć8 documentation, 7Ć26 DRAM SIMM, 7Ć26 Drive...;2 Troubleshooting Checklist, 6Ć2 print quality, 1Ć8 plot, 6Ć4 Print Quality Plot Analyzing, 6Ć5 no defects found, 6Ć15 printĆmode characteristics, 10Ć5 Printer Configuration, 6Ć2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
... number, 7Ć22 Overdrive Mechanisms, part number, 7Ć18 P Panel Assembly, part number, 7Ć10 parallel, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 parity, 10Ć8 Part Numbers Bail, 7Ć22 Bail Mechanisms, 7Ć18 Carriage Assembly, 7Ć16 Cartridges, 7Ć26 Covers, 7Ć8 documentation, 7Ć26 DRAM SIMM, 7Ć26 Drive...;2 Troubleshooting Checklist, 6Ć2 print quality, 1Ć8 plot, 6Ć4 Print Quality Plot Analyzing, 6Ć5 no defects found, 6Ć15 printĆmode characteristics, 10Ć5 Printer Configuration, 6Ć2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
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..., 6Ć17, 9Ć2 bleeding/blooming/wicking, 6Ć17 water on main PCA, 10Ć8 release, firmware, 4Ć29 Removal and Installation, Bail Assembly and Star Wheel Assembly, 8Ć7 removing bailĆlift mechanism, 8Ć28 belt, 8Ć41 carriage motor, 8Ć18 cartridge carriage, 8Ć37 drive belt, 8Ć41 drive roller...;feed, assembly, 10Ć2 Rollfeed Assembly part numbers, 7Ć6 removing, 8Ć9 ROM, 4Ć3, 10Ć7 SIMM, installing, 8Ć6 RSĆ232ĆC, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Index-7
..., 6Ć17, 9Ć2 bleeding/blooming/wicking, 6Ć17 water on main PCA, 10Ć8 release, firmware, 4Ć29 Removal and Installation, Bail Assembly and Star Wheel Assembly, 8Ć7 removing bailĆlift mechanism, 8Ć28 belt, 8Ć41 carriage motor, 8Ć18 cartridge carriage, 8Ć37 drive belt, 8Ć41 drive roller...;feed, assembly, 10Ć2 Rollfeed Assembly part numbers, 7Ć6 removing, 8Ć9 ROM, 4Ć3, 10Ć7 SIMM, installing, 8Ć6 RSĆ232ĆC, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Index-7
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... 4Ć22 Service Station, part number, 7Ć14 service station, 10Ć6 removing, 8Ć26 Service Test, sensors, 4Ć15 Service Tests, 4Ć1, 4Ć4 Bail, 4Ć23 Bail Cycle, 4Ć8 Carriage, 4Ć12 Carriage Axis, 4Ć10 electrical, 4Ć24 Electronics, 4Ć21 Front Panel, 4Ć9 media axis, 4Ć16 modular, ..., 4Ć3 Tests, Service, 1Ć3 thermistor circuit, 10Ć4 thetaĆZ error, 6Ć8 thinĆfilm damage, 1Ć5 Tools, 8Ć5 top cover, removing, 8Ć8 Trailing Cable mispositioned, 1Ć4 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
... 4Ć22 Service Station, part number, 7Ć14 service station, 10Ć6 removing, 8Ć26 Service Test, sensors, 4Ć15 Service Tests, 4Ć1, 4Ć4 Bail, 4Ć23 Bail Cycle, 4Ć8 Carriage, 4Ć12 Carriage Axis, 4Ć10 electrical, 4Ć24 Electronics, 4Ć21 Front Panel, 4Ć9 media axis, 4Ć16 modular, ..., 4Ć3 Tests, Service, 1Ć3 thermistor circuit, 10Ć4 thetaĆZ error, 6Ć8 thinĆfilm damage, 1Ć5 Tools, 8Ć5 top cover, removing, 8Ć8 Trailing Cable mispositioned, 1Ć4 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers