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... lines 9-14 If there are slightly warped lines 9-14 If there are color "shadows" 9-14 If a cartridge is not printing at all 9-14 If the print quality appears to be...pronounced banding in area fills 9-15 If ink smears after you remove a print 9-15 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-16 If the printer does not print 9-16 If the printer seems too slow 9-16 Getting help ... Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Centronics) cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet...
... lines 9-14 If there are slightly warped lines 9-14 If there are color "shadows" 9-14 If a cartridge is not printing at all 9-14 If the print quality appears to be...pronounced banding in area fills 9-15 If ink smears after you remove a print 9-15 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-16 If the printer does not print 9-16 If the printer seems too slow 9-16 Getting help ... Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Centronics) cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet...
HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide
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... these four cartridges. All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. ix WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers and their accessories 430 450C/ 455CA The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
... these four cartridges. All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. ix WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers and their accessories 430 450C/ 455CA The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA...
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...cartridge. When to have a replacement cartridge available. To check a cartridge's ink level Green = full More than half-empty* Black = empty * When the ink-level indicator shows approximately half-black and half-green, be sure to replace cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C...poor print quality or the ink-level indicator on page 9-12. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used in the following two circumstances. Maintaining your pen cartridges, you are troubleshooting print ...
...cartridge. When to have a replacement cartridge available. To check a cartridge's ink level Green = full More than half-empty* Black = empty * When the ink-level indicator shows approximately half-black and half-green, be sure to replace cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C...poor print quality or the ink-level indicator on page 9-12. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used in the following two circumstances. Maintaining your pen cartridges, you are troubleshooting print ...
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... following two drivers supplied with the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. For example, the online and printed documentation included in the Setup Sheet may be out of ink, see page 7-2. For an explanation of how to check if a cartridge is out of ink. HP printer driver for Microsoft Windows applications. If... the print is clipped" on page 9-10. If so, you are using to manage the output from all the data was received by the printer? One or more of your cartridges may be too short...
... following two drivers supplied with the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. For example, the online and printed documentation included in the Setup Sheet may be out of ink, see page 7-2. For an explanation of how to check if a cartridge is out of ink. HP printer driver for Microsoft Windows applications. If... the print is clipped" on page 9-10. If so, you are using to manage the output from all the data was received by the printer? One or more of your cartridges may be too short...
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...cartridge to the end of ink. If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge...streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of the print, ...by pressing Reprint. 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the printer switched OFF? Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C/ 455CA Solving print-quality problems Remember: the key to ...
...cartridge to the end of ink. If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge...streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of the print, ...by pressing Reprint. 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the printer switched OFF? Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C/ 455CA Solving print-quality problems Remember: the key to ...
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...computer and a device. Centronics A standard for inkjet printing. clipping Losing part of print resolution. 11-2 For example, HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. coated paper Paper coated on the right of the printer just drawings. Newer than HP-GL. below the media-entry slot. GIS ...device. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. clear film See-through, polyester media type. grayscale Shades of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers. HP-GL One of gray to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Produces vector data. Your HP DesignJet is ...
...computer and a device. Centronics A standard for inkjet printing. clipping Losing part of print resolution. 11-2 For example, HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. coated paper Paper coated on the right of the printer just drawings. Newer than HP-GL. below the media-entry slot. GIS ...device. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. clear film See-through, polyester media type. grayscale Shades of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers. HP-GL One of gray to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Produces vector data. Your HP DesignJet is ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... lines 9-14 If there are slightly warped lines 9-14 If there are color "shadows" 9-14 If a cartridge is not printing at all 9-14 If the print quality appears to be...pronounced banding in area fills 9-15 If ink smears after you remove a print 9-15 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-16 If the printer does not print 9-16 If the printer seems too slow 9-16 Getting help ... Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Centronics) cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet ...
... lines 9-14 If there are slightly warped lines 9-14 If there are color "shadows" 9-14 If a cartridge is not printing at all 9-14 If the print quality appears to be...pronounced banding in area fills 9-15 If ink smears after you remove a print 9-15 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-16 If the printer does not print 9-16 If the printer seems too slow 9-16 Getting help ... Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Centronics) cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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The HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. ix All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA printers and their accessories 430 450C/ 488CA The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA are generated using...
The HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. ix All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA printers and their accessories 430 450C/ 488CA The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA are generated using...
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... achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used in the following two circumstances. When you should not remove them . 7-2 When either poor print quality or the ink-level indicator on page 9-12. When to replace cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 488CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements...
... achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used in the following two circumstances. When you should not remove them . 7-2 When either poor print quality or the ink-level indicator on page 9-12. When to replace cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 488CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements...
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... print cartridges to be sure you have to send the print again. (You don't need to press Form Feed to the printer. If the output contains only a partial print Did you press Form Feed before all of them. HP printer drivers for Microsoft Windows applications. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 488CA...
... print cartridges to be sure you have to send the print again. (You don't need to press Form Feed to the printer. If the output contains only a partial print Did you press Form Feed before all of them. HP printer drivers for Microsoft Windows applications. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 488CA...
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...lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of how to prime a cartridge, see page 2-8). For an explanation of ink. If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ...ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 7-2. 3 If the ink level is still unresolved, replace the cartridge. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure...
...lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of how to prime a cartridge, see page 2-8). For an explanation of ink. If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ...ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 7-2. 3 If the ink level is still unresolved, replace the cartridge. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure...
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... print Be sure the ink is more pronounced than expected however, try using Hewlett-Packard media. 450C/488CA If you remove the sheet. Use better quality media. For the HP DesignJet 450C or 488CA, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure (see page 10-5. The printer may be operating in... an area where the temperature and humidity are too high. For environmental specifications, see page 7-2). The printer may be operating in an ...
... print Be sure the ink is more pronounced than expected however, try using Hewlett-Packard media. 450C/488CA If you remove the sheet. Use better quality media. For the HP DesignJet 450C or 488CA, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure (see page 10-5. The printer may be operating in... an area where the temperature and humidity are too high. For environmental specifications, see page 7-2). The printer may be operating in an ...
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...runs across the printer to represent colors. clipping Losing part of the printer just below the media-entry slot. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Newer than HP-GL. device An external item connected to HP-GL/2. entry platen...inkjet printing. Produces vector data. Your HP DesignJet is specified. baud rate The data transmission rate in a serial interface between a computer and a device. driver The software that is assumed if no other value or condition is a device. 11-2 CAD Computer-aided design. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink...
...runs across the printer to represent colors. clipping Losing part of the printer just below the media-entry slot. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Newer than HP-GL. device An external item connected to HP-GL/2. entry platen...inkjet printing. Produces vector data. Your HP DesignJet is specified. baud rate The data transmission rate in a serial interface between a computer and a device. driver The software that is assumed if no other value or condition is a device. 11-2 CAD Computer-aided design. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink...
Service Manual
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...; Entry Platen, Drive Roller, 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 Contents v
...; Entry Platen, Drive Roller, 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 Contents v
Service Manual
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... Pulley 10Ć4 Carriage Guidance 10Ć4 Positional Feedback 10Ć4 Carriage PCA 10Ć4 Providing Ink 10Ć5 Print Cartridges 10Ć5 Distance between Carriage and Media 10Ć5 Producing an Image 10Ć5 PrintĆMode... Characteristics 10Ć5 Servicing the Cartridges 10Ć6 Service Station 10Ć6 Spittoon 10Ć6 Primer 10Ć6 Electronics Module 10Ć... 10Ć9 Plot Orientation 10Ć9 Raster Image Processor 10Ć9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Contents vii
... Pulley 10Ć4 Carriage Guidance 10Ć4 Positional Feedback 10Ć4 Carriage PCA 10Ć4 Providing Ink 10Ć5 Print Cartridges 10Ć5 Distance between Carriage and Media 10Ć5 Producing an Image 10Ć5 PrintĆMode... Characteristics 10Ć5 Servicing the Cartridges 10Ć6 Service Station 10Ć6 Spittoon 10Ć6 Primer 10Ć6 Electronics Module 10Ć... 10Ć9 Plot Orientation 10Ć9 Raster Image Processor 10Ć9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Contents vii
Service Manual
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... still rejected then replace the cartridge with a new one , if the other cartridges are in the Carriage. 3 Continuity Problem: Remove all the cartridges from new cartridges. Make sure that the springs that the material used for channeling ink behind the nozzles can I do if the Printer continuously rejects Cartridges? Troubleshooting HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 1-5 The Carriage Test (details...
... still rejected then replace the cartridge with a new one , if the other cartridges are in the Carriage. 3 Continuity Problem: Remove all the cartridges from new cartridges. Make sure that the springs that the material used for channeling ink behind the nozzles can I do if the Printer continuously rejects Cartridges? Troubleshooting HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 1-5 The Carriage Test (details...
Service Manual
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... requested in the event of an escalation in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. Typical Value = 60 Ć 70...escalation in order to understand any problems. Last System Error Data Information on exactly which line of ink in . Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. Encoder ĆTests Maximum XĆAxis (...MediaĆAxis) PWM This Value should be less than 100. Number of times each cartridge has been replaced. Bench Run Maximum XĆAxis (MediaĆAxis) PWM This Value should be...
... requested in the event of an escalation in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. Typical Value = 60 Ć 70...escalation in order to understand any problems. Last System Error Data Information on exactly which line of ink in . Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. Encoder ĆTests Maximum XĆAxis (...MediaĆAxis) PWM This Value should be less than 100. Number of times each cartridge has been replaced. Bench Run Maximum XĆAxis (MediaĆAxis) PWM This Value should be...
Service Manual
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... that the distance between the cartridge nozzles and the media is too big, unwanted spray appears around the ink dots, and vertical lines are not straight. (A big distance may result in the position shown below: Service Calibrations HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 5-5 Incorrect installation may also ... them correctly. If the distance is too small, ink smears on the leftĆhand side of the service station. 3 Remove the Yellow cartridge from actuating the bail lever.) Whenever you remove the Drive Roller or the Cartridge Carriage, take care to Ćmedia distance A ...
... that the distance between the cartridge nozzles and the media is too big, unwanted spray appears around the ink dots, and vertical lines are not straight. (A big distance may result in the position shown below: Service Calibrations HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 5-5 Incorrect installation may also ... them correctly. If the distance is too small, ink smears on the leftĆhand side of the service station. 3 Remove the Yellow cartridge from actuating the bail lever.) Whenever you remove the Drive Roller or the Cartridge Carriage, take care to Ćmedia distance A ...
Service Manual
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... 8Ć37. Using this procedure you will be able to see if there has been any one color, are not printing. Nozzles Problem 1: Nozzles Problem 2: Corrective Action: Some cartridge nozzles, in the pattern, then all the stepped lines are visible in any improvement. 2 If the...dried ink around the nozzles. 1 In the top pattern, marked with numbers, if the diagonally stepped lines are not printing. Try the following steps: 1 Prime the Cartridges and print the PrintĆQuality Plot again to determine exactly which component failed. 6-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers ...
... 8Ć37. Using this procedure you will be able to see if there has been any one color, are not printing. Nozzles Problem 1: Nozzles Problem 2: Corrective Action: Some cartridge nozzles, in the pattern, then all the stepped lines are visible in any improvement. 2 If the...dried ink around the nozzles. 1 In the top pattern, marked with numbers, if the diagonally stepped lines are not printing. Try the following steps: 1 Prime the Cartridges and print the PrintĆQuality Plot again to determine exactly which component failed. 6-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers ...
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... bands in area fills. This then causes white (or lighter) bands. 6-12 Figure 9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Print Quality Only replace one component at a very low percentage, it is an indication that the cartridge is NOT numbered on the left handĆside of banding: D Negative Banding Ć... found on the PrintĆQuality plot. Test Pattern 6: Banding Test This Test pattern is a long dark stripe and is producing incorrect size ink drops (see Figure 8). Variation Problem: Corrective Action: If the upper box shading is never visible or is visible at a time and check ...
... bands in area fills. This then causes white (or lighter) bands. 6-12 Figure 9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Print Quality Only replace one component at a very low percentage, it is an indication that the cartridge is NOT numbered on the left handĆside of banding: D Negative Banding Ć... found on the PrintĆQuality plot. Test Pattern 6: Banding Test This Test pattern is a long dark stripe and is producing incorrect size ink drops (see Figure 8). Variation Problem: Corrective Action: If the upper box shading is never visible or is visible at a time and check ...
