HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide
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... create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of ink. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C/ 455CA Solving print-quality problems Remember: the key to good print ... 6 If the problem still occurs, try your print again. 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 2-8). For an explanation of the print...
... create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the print (for example, the cartridge nozzles may be out of ink. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C/ 455CA Solving print-quality problems Remember: the key to good print ... 6 If the problem still occurs, try your print again. 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 2-8). For an explanation of the print...
HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide
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... run both the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4) and the Color Cartridge Test Procedure (see page 5-8). 8 If the Color Cartridge Test Procedure still shows gaps or streaks in one of the printer's seven "primary" colors (yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green, blue and black),...ink may be out of ink. Then prime the appropriate cartridge(s), as explained on page 7-7. 7 If the problem still occurs after priming, try choosing a higher print-quality level (see page 7-7. 6 If you can eliminate one or more of your print again. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 450C...
... run both the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4) and the Color Cartridge Test Procedure (see page 5-8). 8 If the Color Cartridge Test Procedure still shows gaps or streaks in one of the printer's seven "primary" colors (yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green, blue and black),...ink may be out of ink. Then prime the appropriate cartridge(s), as explained on page 7-7. 7 If the problem still occurs after priming, try choosing a higher print-quality level (see page 7-7. 6 If you can eliminate one or more of your print again. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 450C...
HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide
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...the cartridge is not printing at all environmental specifications, see page 10-5. 450C/455CA If there are color "shadows" In the example on the left, a magenta "shadow", which is with vertical black or gray lines, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, explained on page 5-8. If a cartridge is out of... or horizontal lines If problem is only with any other color or orientation, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 5-4. 450C/455CA If problem is not part of the drawing, appears at the edge of ink. If there are slightly warped lines The media itself may...
...the cartridge is not printing at all environmental specifications, see page 10-5. 450C/455CA If there are color "shadows" In the example on the left, a magenta "shadow", which is with vertical black or gray lines, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, explained on page 5-8. If a cartridge is out of... or horizontal lines If problem is only with any other color or orientation, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 5-4. 450C/455CA If problem is not part of the drawing, appears at the edge of ink. If there are slightly warped lines The media itself may...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. For an explanation of how to prime a cartridge, see page 2-8). With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself...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 . If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in some drawings of ink. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C...
Then run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. For an explanation of how to prime a cartridge, see page 2-8). With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may create the impression in lines (HP DesignJet 430) 1 The problem may have resolved itself...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 . If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in some drawings of ink. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 430 450C...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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...problem still occurs, try reseating each cartridge to assess which cartridge has the problem, run both the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4) and the Color Cartridge Test Procedure (see page 7-2. 4 If the ink levels are made up as explained on page 7-7. 7 If the problem still occurs...nozzles, and try to ensure good electrical connections. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 450C 488CA 3 One or more of the cartridges. Remember that the printer's cartridges are yellow, cyan, magenta and black, and that "pure" red, green and blue are OK, try your ...
...problem still occurs, try reseating each cartridge to assess which cartridge has the problem, run both the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure (see page 5-4) and the Color Cartridge Test Procedure (see page 7-2. 4 If the ink levels are made up as explained on page 7-7. 7 If the problem still occurs...nozzles, and try to ensure good electrical connections. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 450C 488CA 3 One or more of the cartridges. Remember that the printer's cartridges are yellow, cyan, magenta and black, and that "pure" red, green and blue are OK, try your ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... of ink. See page 7-7. Although the print continues after the interruption, the print quality in an extreme environment. Try priming the cartridge to be re-aligned. If problem is only with vertical black or gray lines, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 5-4. 450C/488CA ...If problem is with black or gray lines, check that you are using the correct settings to be poor just in one part of the print Did you raise the cover during printing? Run the Color Cartridge Test...
... of ink. See page 7-7. Although the print continues after the interruption, the print quality in an extreme environment. Try priming the cartridge to be re-aligned. If problem is only with vertical black or gray lines, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 5-4. 450C/488CA ...If problem is with black or gray lines, check that you are using the correct settings to be poor just in one part of the print Did you raise the cover during printing? Run the Color Cartridge Test...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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...so, try the following: Check the print quality recommendations on the front panel. For recommended ink-drying times, see page 5-8). If there are too high. 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...Settings/Grayscale %. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature and humidity are set to "Use settings from lines) Try a higher Print Quality level. If there is other pronounced banding in area fills 450C/488CA Some banding is in a black or gray area, ...
...so, try the following: Check the print quality recommendations on the front panel. For recommended ink-drying times, see page 5-8). If there are too high. 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...Settings/Grayscale %. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature and humidity are set to "Use settings from lines) Try a higher Print Quality level. If there is other pronounced banding in area fills 450C/488CA Some banding is in a black or gray area, ...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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...printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. front panel The control panel on one side for plotters and printers. Your HP DesignJet is specified. HP-GL One of the printer just below the media-entry slot. entry platen The exterior part of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for inkjet... printing. application The software you use to output graphic data. GIS Geographical information system (mapping software). cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. ...
...printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. front panel The control panel on one side for plotters and printers. Your HP DesignJet is specified. HP-GL One of the printer just below the media-entry slot. entry platen The exterior part of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for inkjet... printing. application The software you use to output graphic data. GIS Geographical information system (mapping software). cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. ...
Service Manual
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...of Bail Errors How many System Errors have been because of an escalation in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 This information might be requested in the event of the firmware the error occurred in. This information might be ...should be less than 144. XĆaxis Calibration This shows the information related to right): Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. Number of Pens The number of ink in the spittoon. Bench Run Maximum YĆAxis (CarriageĆAxis) PWM This Value should be less than 144. Typical Value = 60 &#...
...of Bail Errors How many System Errors have been because of an escalation in order to understand any problems. Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-31 This information might be requested in the event of the firmware the error occurred in. This information might be ...should be less than 144. XĆaxis Calibration This shows the information related to right): Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. Number of Pens The number of ink in the spittoon. Bench Run Maximum YĆAxis (CarriageĆAxis) PWM This Value should be less than 144. Typical Value = 60 &#...
Service Manual
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A absorption, ink, 6Ć17 AC power outlet, 8Ć3 Accuracy Calibration, 1Ć3, 5Ć2 before performing, 5Ć3 performing, 5Ć3 adjust ..., 10Ć4 removing, 8Ć41 Index-2 slipping, 6Ć8 swelling, 9Ć3 bench run, 4Ć18, 4Ć29 parameters, clearing, 4Ć32 BiĆTronics, interface, 10Ć8 cables, 7Ć27 black area fills, 6Ć16 number of plots, service configuration plot, 4Ć29 bleeding, ..., 1Ć4 Carriage Axis, Service Test, 4Ć10, 4Ć12 carriageĆtoĆmedia distance, 6Ć8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
