HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide
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... upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 Recalibrating the printer for accuracy 6-11 When to recalibrate the printer 6-11 To recalibrate the printer 6-11 7 Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the printer 7-9 8 Front-panel lights and keys Front...
... upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 Recalibrating the printer for accuracy 6-11 When to recalibrate the printer 6-11 To recalibrate the printer 6-11 7 Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the printer 7-9 8 Front-panel lights and keys Front...
HP DesignJet 430/450C/488CA Printer - UserÂ’s Guide
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... the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the printer 7-9 8 Front-panel lights and keys Front-panel lights 8-2 Front-panel keys 8-7 9 Troubleshooting Using the documentation 9-2 Locating the source of your problem 9-3 Solving media...
... the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the printer 7-9 8 Front-panel lights and keys Front-panel lights 8-2 Front-panel keys 8-7 9 Troubleshooting Using the documentation 9-2 Locating the source of your problem 9-3 Solving media...
Service Manual
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...lights Lights All lights off . 3-2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers User Messages The fifteen lights on the printer's front panel. In order to understand the meaning of each combination of this chapter to understand the meaning. The state of lights, you to help you should check the table in this light... group 4: Media type group 5: Media source group This light is ON and FLASHING. Key to Ćday communication" with the printer. This light is not relevant. The sequence of the error. They tell you may have a power problem, or the printer may be ...
...lights Lights All lights off . 3-2 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers User Messages The fifteen lights on the printer's front panel. In order to understand the meaning of each combination of this chapter to understand the meaning. The state of lights, you to help you should check the table in this light... group 4: Media type group 5: Media source group This light is ON and FLASHING. Key to Ćday communication" with the printer. This light is not relevant. The sequence of the error. They tell you may have a power problem, or the printer may be ...
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... four media type group lights flashing. The printer is busy with one of the other lights and look them up in memory, which it seems perfectly aligned. If combined with a task or is waiting to dry. The printer has a file in this table. Load media. User Messages HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 3-3 The printer is ready to print. The printer is...
... four media type group lights flashing. The printer is busy with one of the other lights and look them up in memory, which it seems perfectly aligned. If combined with a task or is waiting to dry. The printer has a file in this table. Load media. User Messages HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 3-3 The printer is ready to print. The printer is...
Service Manual
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...view the information perform the procedure on . Entering Service Mode 1 1 While holding the Reprint key down, switch the Printer ON. 2 Once the the LEDs begin to flash, waiting for a few seconds. Also, the Sensors are any system failures during the Sensors Test. THE COVER SENSOR...to light up one by one, release the Reprint key. Reprint SERVICE MODE 1 + 4-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests Service Mode 1 Service Mode 1 contains tests that do not need a complete initialization of the tests in normal mode, it will not be possible to load media. ...
...view the information perform the procedure on . Entering Service Mode 1 1 While holding the Reprint key down, switch the Printer ON. 2 Once the the LEDs begin to flash, waiting for a few seconds. Also, the Sensors are any system failures during the Sensors Test. THE COVER SENSOR...to light up one by one, release the Reprint key. Reprint SERVICE MODE 1 + 4-6 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests Service Mode 1 Service Mode 1 contains tests that do not need a complete initialization of the tests in normal mode, it will not be possible to load media. ...
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...unless you may try replacing the following component: 1 BailĆlift mechanism ' page 8Ć28. 4-8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests If the bail fails the test, try this test will light up after the first cycle. 5 If there is cleared this test instead. If a system error prevents... press the Cancel and Media Source keys. 4 If the test passes, the Best LED (LED C) will not function. Bail Cycle Test This tests the operation of the Service Station and activate the engaging lever which causes the Bail Assembly to flash. 6 If the Printer does not raise the ...
...unless you may try replacing the following component: 1 BailĆlift mechanism ' page 8Ć28. 4-8 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests If the bail fails the test, try this test will light up after the first cycle. 5 If there is cleared this test instead. If a system error prevents... press the Cancel and Media Source keys. 4 If the test passes, the Best LED (LED C) will not function. Bail Cycle Test This tests the operation of the Service Station and activate the engaging lever which causes the Bail Assembly to flash. 6 If the Printer does not raise the ...
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..., it will hit the rightĆhand side of the Printer when the test begins, and the test will light up after the first cycle. It then begins cycles of ...drive roller. 4 If the test passes, the Fast LED (LED A) will fail. HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests If you are viewing information via the serial port, you will start and...Media Source keys. 4-10 The test is parked in the service station before starting this test is parked in the service station. 2 In service mode 1, press CarriageĆAxis Test (Reprint Key). 3 The test will see output similar to flash...
..., it will hit the rightĆhand side of the Printer when the test begins, and the test will light up after the first cycle. It then begins cycles of ...drive roller. 4 If the test passes, the Fast LED (LED A) will fail. HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests If you are viewing information via the serial port, you will start and...Media Source keys. 4-10 The test is parked in the service station before starting this test is parked in the service station. 2 In service mode 1, press CarriageĆAxis Test (Reprint Key). 3 The test will see output similar to flash...
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... Cancel and Media Source keys. 4-16 The test is a shutdown, the Glossy LED (LED J) will see output similar to flash after the ...Media Axis. X-AXIS TEST Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 79 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 115 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 127 pwm Test Mode Error: 1 on the next page. HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers... Service Tests X-AXIS TEST Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 92 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 65 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 66 pwm 4 If there is continued on X-axis test 5 The test continuously repeats itself until you will light...
... Cancel and Media Source keys. 4-16 The test is a shutdown, the Glossy LED (LED J) will see output similar to flash after the ...Media Axis. X-AXIS TEST Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 79 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 115 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 127 pwm Test Mode Error: 1 on the next page. HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers... Service Tests X-AXIS TEST Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 92 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 65 pwm Test Mode X-Axis Cycle: 66 pwm 4 If there is continued on X-axis test 5 The test continuously repeats itself until you will light...
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Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-21 THIS TEST HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE VERY UNSTABLE DUE TO SOME INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SOME OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRONICS MODULE. There will be no movement in the Printer and you must wait for the FrontĆPanel to indicate if the test has ..., the Sheet LED (LED O) will light up. 4 If the test fails, the Sheet LED (LED O) will start and all the LEDs will start to verify the operation of this test is to flash. 5 The test continuously repeats itself until you press the Cancel and Media Source keys. If the bail fails the...
Service Tests HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 4-21 THIS TEST HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE VERY UNSTABLE DUE TO SOME INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SOME OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRONICS MODULE. There will be no movement in the Printer and you must wait for the FrontĆPanel to indicate if the test has ..., the Sheet LED (LED O) will light up. 4 If the test fails, the Sheet LED (LED O) will start and all the LEDs will start to verify the operation of this test is to flash. 5 The test continuously repeats itself until you press the Cancel and Media Source keys. If the bail fails the...
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... the electrical powerĆon tests and initializes the mechanics as in service mode 2 DO NOT send test information to the printer's serial port. This means if there is NOT possible to check the results. To exit a test, press any of the tests you are... all the LEDs, except for the LEDs in Service Mode 2, All the LEDs will begin to flash. + Media Source SERVICE MODE 2 4-22 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests Entering Service Mode 2 1 While holding the Media Source key down, switch the printer ON. 2 Once the the LEDs begin to light up one by one, release the...
... the electrical powerĆon tests and initializes the mechanics as in service mode 2 DO NOT send test information to the printer's serial port. This means if there is NOT possible to check the results. To exit a test, press any of the tests you are... all the LEDs, except for the LEDs in Service Mode 2, All the LEDs will begin to flash. + Media Source SERVICE MODE 2 4-22 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests Entering Service Mode 2 1 While holding the Media Source key down, switch the printer ON. 2 Once the the LEDs begin to light up one by one, release the...
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...2 When the Ready LED lights up, press the Print Quality and Media Type keys. 3 The Ready light begins to flash and then remains on the Service Configuration Plot can be given the following instructions to plot it without the need to troubleshoot the Printer more effectively. This is ... The service configuration plot can help you to enter the service mode. Number of Black Plots How many color plots have been produced since the EEROM was last erased. 4-30 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests In normal mode, load a sheet in portrait orientation.
...2 When the Ready LED lights up, press the Print Quality and Media Type keys. 3 The Ready light begins to flash and then remains on the Service Configuration Plot can be given the following instructions to plot it without the need to troubleshoot the Printer more effectively. This is ... The service configuration plot can help you to enter the service mode. Number of Black Plots How many color plots have been produced since the EEROM was last erased. 4-30 HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers Service Tests In normal mode, load a sheet in portrait orientation.
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...The Printer takes less than 10 minutes to flash. calculate the calibration data; save the data in ). Use a sheet of the X" marks on the plot. Service Calibrations HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 5-3 Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Place a sheet of HP Matte Film over the top of media. 2... (dull) side down, in portrait orientation into the Printer, in the direction indicated by continuing with the following procedure. You must use HP Matte Film. The Printer ejects the sheet, and the Load Media LED lights up , press Reprint key. Accuracy calibration is needed ...
...The Printer takes less than 10 minutes to flash. calculate the calibration data; save the data in ). Use a sheet of the X" marks on the plot. Service Calibrations HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 5-3 Performing the Accuracy Calibration 1 Place a sheet of HP Matte Film over the top of media. 2... (dull) side down, in portrait orientation into the Printer, in the direction indicated by continuing with the following procedure. You must use HP Matte Film. The Printer ejects the sheet, and the Load Media LED lights up , press Reprint key. Accuracy calibration is needed ...
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The carriage moves to the right side of media in portrait orientation. 3 When the Ready LED lights up, press the Form Feed and Media Source keys together. Print Quality HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 6-3 The PrintĆQuality Plot will help diagnose the problem. PrintĆ...to help you want to use genuine HP accessories and supplies, whose reliability and performance have been thoroughly tested to flash, and the media moves slightly forward. The Printer plots the print-quality plot and ejects the media. 4 Unload the media. Printing the PrintĆQuality Plot...
The carriage moves to the right side of media in portrait orientation. 3 When the Ready LED lights up, press the Form Feed and Media Source keys together. Print Quality HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 6-3 The PrintĆQuality Plot will help diagnose the problem. PrintĆ...to help you want to use genuine HP accessories and supplies, whose reliability and performance have been thoroughly tested to flash, and the media moves slightly forward. The Printer plots the print-quality plot and ejects the media. 4 Unload the media. Printing the PrintĆQuality Plot...
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... 16Ć or 32Ć megabyte DRAM SIMM. D The media sensor detects the presence of the Printer). ROM The Printer firmware code is different to light up from a ROM SIMM. If the LEDs begin to the one installed on the HP DesignJets 330 and 350C. It is using , print a user setup ...firmwareĆcode revision level that the Printer is used to the main PCA) or a flash ROM SIMM (installed in Ćbuilt masked ROM (soldered to determine media width. Functional Overview HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 10-7 If the LEDs begin to light up from the old module to ...
... 16Ć or 32Ć megabyte DRAM SIMM. D The media sensor detects the presence of the Printer). ROM The Printer firmware code is different to light up from a ROM SIMM. If the LEDs begin to the one installed on the HP DesignJets 330 and 350C. It is using , print a user setup ...firmwareĆcode revision level that the Printer is used to the main PCA) or a flash ROM SIMM (installed in Ćbuilt masked ROM (soldered to determine media width. Functional Overview HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers 10-7 If the LEDs begin to light up from the old module to ...