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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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... using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your printer. All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 430 prints in color or monochrome, using these four cartridges. ix The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with...
... using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your printer. All other supported colors are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 430 prints in color or monochrome, using these four cartridges. ix The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with...
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...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 and 455CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements...ink-level indicator is out of the print cartridge. Maintaining your pen cartridges, you are troubleshooting print quality problems. See the section starting on the cartridge indicates that suffer the greatest wear and tear. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges...
...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 and 455CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements...ink-level indicator is out of the print cartridge. Maintaining your pen cartridges, you are troubleshooting print quality problems. See the section starting on the cartridge indicates that suffer the greatest wear and tear. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges...
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... tape from your software application to the printer. See also "If the print is out of ink, see page 7-2. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - Increase the setting and print again. The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. If the print is completely blank Check the print cartridges to be sure you have to send...
... tape from your software application to the printer. See also "If the print is out of ink, see page 7-2. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - Increase the setting and print again. The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. If the print is completely blank Check the print cartridges to be sure you have to send...
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...unless the problem occurs repeatedly all the way to the end of ink. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. 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... 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the printer switched OFF? For an explanation of how to prime a cartridge, see the section starting on page 5-8. 9-12 If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment procedure (see page 5-4). 5 ...
...unless the problem occurs repeatedly all the way to the end of ink. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. 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... 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the printer switched OFF? For an explanation of how to prime a cartridge, see the section starting on page 5-8. 9-12 If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment procedure (see page 5-4). 5 ...
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..., a measure of the printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. application The software you use to create your entry platen The exterior part of the printer. front panel The control panel on one side for inkjet printing. HP-GL One of Hewlett-Packard...HP-GL/2. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. clear film See-through, polyester media type. grayscale Shades of a drawing at the edges. clipping Losing part of gray to output graphic data. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. CAD Computer-aided design. Your HP DesignJet...
..., a measure of the printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. application The software you use to create your entry platen The exterior part of the printer. front panel The control panel on one side for inkjet printing. HP-GL One of Hewlett-Packard...HP-GL/2. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. clear film See-through, polyester media type. grayscale Shades of a drawing at the edges. clipping Losing part of gray to output graphic data. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. CAD Computer-aided design. Your HP DesignJet...
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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...-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. 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. The HP DesignJet 430 prints in color or monochrome, using these four cartridges. 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...
...-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. 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. The HP DesignJet 430 prints in color or monochrome, using these four cartridges. 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...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 488CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements, as these are the components that the cartridge is not an exact gauge of the specific quantity of ink available over the life of ink. Maintaining your pen cartridges,... on the cartridge indicates that suffer the greatest wear and tear. When to have a replacement cartridge available. The ink-level indicator is out of the print cartridge. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used ...
... cartridges Replace cartridges in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 488CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements, as these are the components that the cartridge is not an exact gauge of the specific quantity of ink available over the life of ink. Maintaining your pen cartridges,... on the cartridge indicates that suffer the greatest wear and tear. When to have a replacement cartridge available. The ink-level indicator is out of the print cartridge. To achieve the best lifetime for your printer Replacing cartridges Replacing cartridges Replaceable print cartridges are used ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... output from all the data was received by the printer? The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 488CA software RIP. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - For an explanation of how to check if a cartridge is completely blank Check the print cartridges to be out of them. Increase the setting and...Setup Sheet may be sure you press Form Feed before all of ink. The documentation supplied with your software application to unload a sheet.) The I/O Timeout setting in the following two drivers supplied with your printer: - If the output contains only a partial print Did you ...
... output from all the data was received by the printer? The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 488CA software RIP. HP printer driver for AutoCAD - For an explanation of how to check if a cartridge is completely blank Check the print cartridges to be out of them. Increase the setting and...Setup Sheet may be sure you press Form Feed before all of ink. The documentation supplied with your software application to unload a sheet.) The I/O Timeout setting in the following two drivers supplied with your printer: - If the output contains only a partial print Did you ...
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...an explanation of ink. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4). 5 If the problem still occurs, then prime the cartridge again, this...good electrical connection. With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 450C/488CA) 1 The problem may have cleared themselves ), and so, ...
...an explanation of ink. Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. If you replace or reseat a cartridge with the printer switched ON, and then run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4). 5 If the problem still occurs, then prime the cartridge again, this...good electrical connection. With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 450C/488CA) 1 The problem may have cleared themselves ), and so, ...
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... your software's settings are overridden. A If ink smears after you remove a print Be sure the ink is dry before you are printing in color, see page 7-2). For environmental specifications, see page 10-5. Use better quality media. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature...the print quality recommendations on page 10-20. If banding is recommended and details are given on page 3-18. For the HP DesignJet 450C or 488CA, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure (see page 2-25. When loading media, select the appropriate Media Type on page 2-5 for a note about which...
... your software's settings are overridden. A If ink smears after you remove a print Be sure the ink is dry before you are printing in color, see page 7-2). For environmental specifications, see page 10-5. Use better quality media. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature...the print quality recommendations on page 10-20. If banding is recommended and details are given on page 3-18. For the HP DesignJet 450C or 488CA, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure (see page 2-25. When loading media, select the appropriate Media Type on page 2-5 for a note about which...
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... the printer to represent colors. device An external item connected to create your drawings. driver The software that controls the communication between computer and device. For example, HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. Your HP DesignJet is ...inkjet printing. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. HP-GL/2 One of a drawing at the edges. application The software you use to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. front panel The control panel on one side for the parallel interface between a computer and a device. cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink...
... the printer to represent colors. device An external item connected to create your drawings. driver The software that controls the communication between computer and device. For example, HP-GL/2 or HP RTL. Your HP DesignJet is ...inkjet printing. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. HP-GL/2 One of a drawing at the edges. application The software you use to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. front panel The control panel on one side for the parallel interface between a computer and a device. 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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.... The Carriage Test (details ' page 4Ć12) includes a test of this happens, ink seepage may have thinĆfilm damage. When this connection. If the cartridge is disabled. If the new cartridge is made by one . Troubleshooting HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 1-5 What can crack with USE BEFORE dates of April '96 and earlier may...
.... The Carriage Test (details ' page 4Ć12) includes a test of this happens, ink seepage may have thinĆfilm damage. When this connection. If the cartridge is disabled. If the new cartridge is made by one . Troubleshooting HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 1-5 What can crack with USE BEFORE dates of April '96 and earlier may...
Service Manual
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... which line of the firmware the error occurred in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 Typical Value = 60 Ć 70. Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. ... the event of the BailĆlife mechanism. Number of Pens The number of ink in order to understand any problems. Bench Run Whether the Bench Run has been performed...;Axis) PWM This Value should be less than 100. Factory Spittoon The estimated level of times each cartridge has been replaced. Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. XĆaxis Calibration This shows the information...
... which line of the firmware the error occurred in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 Typical Value = 60 Ć 70. Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. ... the event of the BailĆlife mechanism. Number of Pens The number of ink in order to understand any problems. Bench Run Whether the Bench Run has been performed...;Axis) PWM This Value should be less than 100. Factory Spittoon The estimated level of times each cartridge has been replaced. Typical Value = 90 Ć 100. XĆaxis Calibration This shows the information...
Service Manual
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... allowed. If the distance 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 Use this gauge to check the carriageĆtoĆmedia distance ... reinstall them correctly. Incorrect installation may also prevent the carriage from actuating the bail lever.) Whenever you remove the Drive Roller or the Cartridge Carriage, take care to determine the GO and NO GO sides: NO GO GO 5 Place the gauge on the drive roller on the...
... allowed. If the distance 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 Use this gauge to check the carriageĆtoĆmedia distance ... reinstall them correctly. Incorrect installation may also prevent the carriage from actuating the bail lever.) Whenever you remove the Drive Roller or the Cartridge Carriage, take care to determine the GO and NO GO sides: NO GO GO 5 Place the gauge on the drive roller on the...
Service Manual
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... Module ' page 8Ć13. 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 Print Quality Nozzles not printing (Nozzles Out) 1 If the diagonally stepped lines... are broken in any one color, are not printing. However the nozzles could still be misdirected, possibly due to some dried ink around the nozzles...
... Module ' page 8Ć13. 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 Print Quality Nozzles not printing (Nozzles Out) 1 If the diagonally stepped lines... are broken in any one color, are not printing. However the nozzles could still be misdirected, possibly due to some dried ink around the nozzles...
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D Replace the Carriage Assembly ' page 8Ć37. This then causes white (or lighter) bands. 6-12 Figure 9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Print Quality Using this procedure you will be found on the PrintĆQuality plot. Symptoms Random dark or light bands in...producing incorrect size ink drops (see Figure 8). D Positive Banding Ć This means that consecutive swaths do not touch, thus leaving a small gap between each other, creating dark bands. There are two types of the other test patterns. Try the following steps: 1 Replace the failing cartridge and print the...
D Replace the Carriage Assembly ' page 8Ć37. This then causes white (or lighter) bands. 6-12 Figure 9 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Print Quality Using this procedure you will be found on the PrintĆQuality plot. Symptoms Random dark or light bands in...producing incorrect size ink drops (see Figure 8). D Positive Banding Ć This means that consecutive swaths do not touch, thus leaving a small gap between each other, creating dark bands. There are two types of the other test patterns. Try the following steps: 1 Replace the failing cartridge and print the...