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...generically to models C3190A, C4694A, C4699A and C4701A. Part Numbers Part numbers for the monochrome HP DesignJet 230 and 330 plotters and the color HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters. Conventions This manual contains information for plotter options, accessories and service ... 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...
...generically to models C3190A, C4694A, C4699A and C4701A. Part Numbers Part numbers for the monochrome HP DesignJet 230 and 330 plotters and the color HP DesignJet 250C and 350C plotters. Conventions This manual contains information for plotter options, accessories and service ... 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...
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... Keys Together 7Ć5 Software Diagnostics and Hardware Tools 7Ć5 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 230 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 250C 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 330 7Ć7 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 350C 7Ć7 Accuracy Calibrations 7Ć8 Adjusting the CarriageĆtoĆMedia Distance 7... 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 8Ć36 Bail Cycle Test...
... Keys Together 7Ć5 Software Diagnostics and Hardware Tools 7Ć5 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 230 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 250C 7Ć6 ServiceĆMode 1 (DesignJet 330 7Ć7 ServiceĆMode 2 (DesignJet 350C 7Ć7 Accuracy Calibrations 7Ć8 Adjusting the CarriageĆtoĆMedia Distance 7... 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 8Ć36 Bail Cycle Test...
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...languages, enabling the user to read certain plotter settings from software applications, on paper and other media. 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 ... graphic languages: D HewlettĆPackard Graphics Language (HPĆGL), a vector language D HPĆGL/2, an enhanced version of HPĆGL D HewlettĆPackard Raster Transfer Language (HPĆRTL), a raster language When receiving HPĆGL/2 data, the plotters can recognize and ...
...languages, enabling the user to read certain plotter settings from software applications, on paper and other media. 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 ... graphic languages: D HewlettĆPackard Graphics Language (HPĆGL), a vector language D HPĆGL/2, an enhanced version of HPĆGL D HewlettĆPackard Raster Transfer Language (HPĆRTL), a raster language When receiving HPĆGL/2 data, the plotters can recognize and ...
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... ' User's Guide, chapter 10, w Interface specifications.) (Cable part numbers ' Service Manual, chapter 10.) 2Ć2 Site Planning and Requirements C4699Ć90000 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. Power Requirements Source Voltage Requirements: Voltage Max current (rms...
... ' User's Guide, chapter 10, w Interface specifications.) (Cable part numbers ' Service Manual, chapter 10.) 2Ć2 Site Planning and Requirements C4699Ć90000 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. Power Requirements Source Voltage Requirements: Voltage Max current (rms...
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... Print color as color Print color as grayscale 7. Graphics Language HP-GL(7586B) HP-GL/2 4. I/O Timeout 0.5 min 1 min 5 min 30 min 5. 230 250C Example of Setup Sheet The following is a scaled version of a DesignJet 250C setup sheet (setup sheet for Designjet 230 is very similar): HP DesignJet 250C Setup Sheet 1. Serial Interface Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600...
... Print color as color Print color as grayscale 7. Graphics Language HP-GL(7586B) HP-GL/2 4. I/O Timeout 0.5 min 1 min 5 min 30 min 5. 230 250C Example of Setup Sheet The following is a scaled version of a DesignJet 250C setup sheet (setup sheet for Designjet 230 is very similar): HP DesignJet 250C Setup Sheet 1. Serial Interface Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600...
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...before using it again. (Other environmental specifications ' chapter 2.) Level of Plotter Usage To achieve good performance and long lifetime of the HP DesignJet 230/250C and HP DesignJet 330/350C plotters, users should use to the bushings if they are made of the carriage, and from the slider rod and ... turned on. (Details ' page 8Ć49/8Ć50.) Friction on Slider Rod The carriage bushings are running dry. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to the slider rod ( 3 drops) and to the following recommendations (duty cycle): Average number of plots per ...
...before using it again. (Other environmental specifications ' chapter 2.) Level of Plotter Usage To achieve good performance and long lifetime of the HP DesignJet 230/250C and HP DesignJet 330/350C plotters, users should use to the bushings if they are made of the carriage, and from the slider rod and ... turned on. (Details ' page 8Ć49/8Ć50.) Friction on Slider Rod The carriage bushings are running dry. Apply oil (Anderol 4068, HP part number: 6040Ć0858) to the slider rod ( 3 drops) and to the following recommendations (duty cycle): Average number of plots per ...
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... C4699Ć90000 Introduction The HP DesignJet 330 and 350C follow on from and replace the DesignJet 230 and 250C. The vertical arrows represent movement of the DesignJet 220. The HP DesignJet 330 and 350C (like the DesignJet 230 and 250C) have inherited much of the system architecture and features of the media. The HP DesignJet 230 and 250C originally replaced the...
... C4699Ć90000 Introduction The HP DesignJet 330 and 350C follow on from and replace the DesignJet 230 and 250C. The vertical arrows represent movement of the DesignJet 220. The HP DesignJet 330 and 350C (like the DesignJet 230 and 250C) have inherited much of the system architecture and features of the media. The HP DesignJet 230 and 250C originally replaced the...
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... service configuration plot. They also have a standard four megabytes of on the service configuration plot may greatly underestimate the amount of an HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. (See also ' chapter 1, w Network Connections, and chapter 10, w Accessories.) BiĆ...Ć or 32Ć megabyte DRAM SIMM. The EEROM is the outerĆmost socket at the back of the DesignJet 230 and 250C and DesignJet 330 and 350C feature the extendedĆcapabilityĆport (ECP) forward and reverse operating modes, providing for calibration and configuration...
... service configuration plot. They also have a standard four megabytes of on the service configuration plot may greatly underestimate the amount of an HP JetDirect EX or HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. (See also ' chapter 1, w Network Connections, and chapter 10, w Accessories.) BiĆ...Ć or 32Ć megabyte DRAM SIMM. The EEROM is the outerĆmost socket at the back of the DesignJet 230 and 250C and DesignJet 330 and 350C feature the extendedĆcapabilityĆport (ECP) forward and reverse operating modes, providing for calibration and configuration...
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...on the plot. Film 4 Load the film, with the following procedure. 230 250C Performing the Accuracy Calibration on the DesignJet 230 and 250C 1 Read w Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration above. 2 Place a sheet of HP inkjet polyester film over the top of approximate size A1 or D. The ...panel to flash and the plotter plots a calibration plot. Print. Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Under normal environmental conditions and on HP inkjet polyester D/A1Ćsize media, plot a drawing that contains two X" marks nominally positioned 500 mm (19.69 in portrait ...
...on the plot. Film 4 Load the film, with the following procedure. 230 250C Performing the Accuracy Calibration on the DesignJet 230 and 250C 1 Read w Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration above. 2 Place a sheet of HP inkjet polyester film over the top of approximate size A1 or D. The ...panel to flash and the plotter plots a calibration plot. Print. Before Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Under normal environmental conditions and on HP inkjet polyester D/A1Ćsize media, plot a drawing that contains two X" marks nominally positioned 500 mm (19.69 in portrait ...
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... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test Setup [Einstellung] [Deutsch] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Read Settings [Einstellungen einlesen] Align Cartridges [Patronen ausrichten] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Neuplotten] Paper [Papier] or vellum or translucent [od. Velin od. Panel Key...
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test Setup [Einstellung] [Deutsch] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Read Settings [Einstellungen einlesen] Align Cartridges [Patronen ausrichten] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Neuplotten] Paper [Papier] or vellum or translucent [od. Velin od. Panel Key...
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... (+ ALT) SHIFT Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [English] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot Paper or vellum or translucent 1 Carriage Axis Film 4 Media Axis Special paper for color (7) Media...
... (+ ALT) SHIFT Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [English] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup Read Settings Align Cartridges Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot Paper or vellum or translucent 1 Carriage Axis Film 4 Media Axis Special paper for color (7) Media...
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... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [Français] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup [Configurer] Read Settings [Lire Paramètres] Align Cartridges [Aligner Cartouches] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Retracer] Paper [Papier traceur] or vellum or translucent...
... Stop the Test Bail Cycle Test Bench Run (+ ALT) Front-Panel Test Modular Test (+ ALT) Carriage-Axis Test SHIFT Stop the Test [Français] [HP DesignJet 230/250C] Setup [Configurer] Read Settings [Lire Paramètres] Align Cartridges [Aligner Cartouches] Service Mode 1 (+ ON) Replot [Retracer] Paper [Papier traceur] or vellum or translucent...
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The figures should vary from 255 to your HP Response Center, if the problem cannot be fixed. During the test... = Yellow; Pen 3 = Black. Carriage Test Status. Failure occurs when the sensitivity does not vary (for the DesignJet 230 and 250C This tests the operation of the carriage sensor and the connection between the carriage flex circuit and the cartridges....Serial Port (Viewing Output ' 8-36) Error code: If an error has occurred in the report to 0. 230 250C Carriage Test for example, it stays at 255). The plotter varies the LED intensity between the carriage ...
The figures should vary from 255 to your HP Response Center, if the problem cannot be fixed. During the test... = Yellow; Pen 3 = Black. Carriage Test Status. Failure occurs when the sensitivity does not vary (for the DesignJet 230 and 250C This tests the operation of the carriage sensor and the connection between the carriage flex circuit and the cartridges....Serial Port (Viewing Output ' 8-36) Error code: If an error has occurred in the report to 0. 230 250C Carriage Test for example, it stays at 255). The plotter varies the LED intensity between the carriage ...
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... 8Ć56 Troubleshooting - PrintĆQuality Troubleshooting PrintĆQuality Plot The printĆquality plot for the HP DesignJet 250C/350C is represented below. (Printing it ' page 8Ć46.) The plot for the HP DesignJet 230/330 is similar, but only the patterns relevant to help identify plotĆquality problems. 1. - Nozzle Checkout. 3. - Vertical...
... 8Ć56 Troubleshooting - PrintĆQuality Troubleshooting PrintĆQuality Plot The printĆquality plot for the HP DesignJet 250C/350C is represented below. (Printing it ' page 8Ć46.) The plot for the HP DesignJet 230/330 is similar, but only the patterns relevant to help identify plotĆquality problems. 1. - Nozzle Checkout. 3. - Vertical...
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...page 8Ć56 1. - D If the problem is placed. D Under office light: After about 24 days. The use Best printĆquality mode instead. 230 250C Lightfastness Drawings plotted with the media and does not spread uniformly through the area fill. Solutions One or both of some nonĆ... when exposed to solve an unevenĆfillĆdensity problem: D Change the mediaĆtype setting on the development of a new set of HP DesignJet 250C customers, but it will become less vivid and less bright, and change over time: D Under direct sunlight: After between 3 and 10 hours...
...page 8Ć56 1. - D If the problem is placed. D Under office light: After about 24 days. The use Best printĆquality mode instead. 230 250C Lightfastness Drawings plotted with the media and does not spread uniformly through the area fill. Solutions One or both of some nonĆ... when exposed to solve an unevenĆfillĆdensity problem: D Change the mediaĆtype setting on the development of a new set of HP DesignJet 250C customers, but it will become less vivid and less bright, and change over time: D Under direct sunlight: After between 3 and 10 hours...
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... second swaths are overprinted (there is a print quality defect in order to determine which sheet has been loaded. 5 The plotter fails to the Drive Roller. 230 250C Problem Reading the Setup Sheet Several HP DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters have failed with Error and Load Media LEDs flashing.
... second swaths are overprinted (there is a print quality defect in order to determine which sheet has been loaded. 5 The plotter fails to the Drive Roller. 230 250C Problem Reading the Setup Sheet Several HP DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters have failed with Error and Load Media LEDs flashing.
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... cluster halfĆtoning, 3Ć14 coated, LED, 3Ć13 coating, media, 8Ć57 code, firmware revision, 8Ć30, 9Ć3 codes, error HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 to 8Ć12 HP DesignJet 330 and 350C, 8Ć13 to Ćmedia distance, 8Ć59 cartridge, GlossaryĆ2 caps, removing, 6Ć6 carriage, removing, 6Ć37 part...
... cluster halfĆtoning, 3Ć14 coated, LED, 3Ć13 coating, media, 8Ć57 code, firmware revision, 8Ć30, 9Ć3 codes, error HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 to 8Ć12 HP DesignJet 330 and 350C, 8Ć13 to Ćmedia distance, 8Ć59 cartridge, GlossaryĆ2 caps, removing, 6Ć6 carriage, removing, 6Ć37 part...
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.../350C, 8Ć14 servo XĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć9 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć15 YĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć10 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 XĆaxis calibration DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć11 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 error codes HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 flashing 13, 8Ć7 flashing 23..., 8Ć17 steady 38, 8Ć15 steady 6, 8Ć13 error LED, 8Ć15 errors EEROM, 8Ć27 system DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć19 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć23 ESD, GlossaryĆ3 precautions, 6Ć2 Ethernet, 1Ć3, 10Ć28 EtherTalk, 1Ć3 exchange ...
.../350C, 8Ć14 servo XĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć9 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć15 YĆaxis DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć10 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 XĆaxis calibration DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć11 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć16 error codes HP DesignJet 230 and 250C, 8Ć6 flashing 13, 8Ć7 flashing 23..., 8Ć17 steady 38, 8Ć15 steady 6, 8Ć13 error LED, 8Ć15 errors EEROM, 8Ć27 system DesignJet 230/250C, 8Ć19 DesignJet 330/350C, 8Ć23 ESD, GlossaryĆ3 precautions, 6Ć2 Ethernet, 1Ć3, 10Ć28 EtherTalk, 1Ć3 exchange ...
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About This Edition This is the second edition of this service manual. It updates information in respect to the HP DesignJet 230 and 250C and introduces the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C. 1st edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A HP DesignJet 230/250C Service Manual, June 1995 2nd edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A/ C4701A/C4702A/C4699A/C4700A HP DesignJet 230/250C/330/350C Service Manual, March 1996
About This Edition This is the second edition of this service manual. It updates information in respect to the HP DesignJet 230 and 250C and introduces the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C. 1st edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A HP DesignJet 230/250C Service Manual, June 1995 2nd edition, titled HP C4694A/C4695A/C3190A/C3191A/ C4701A/C4702A/C4699A/C4700A HP DesignJet 230/250C/330/350C Service Manual, March 1996
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... 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 plotters, refer to be performed by HPĆqualified service personnel only. Recycled paper Printed...
... 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 plotters, refer to be performed by HPĆqualified service personnel only. Recycled paper Printed...