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Connect the plotter. Check cartridge alignment Replace a cartridge. Solve print quality problems. Order accessories. iii Where to find the most commonly needed information To find any other information ... Clear a media jam. Interpret the lights on the front panel. Go to the index at the back of this manual. " Go to ... Set the print quality. Clean the cartridge nozzles by priming them. Load media. Configure the plotter using the Setup Sheet. " Chapter 1 " Page 1-17 " Page 1-19 " Page 2-9 " Page 3-15 " Chapter 5 " Page 7-2 " Page 7-7 " Chapter 8 " Page 9-5 " ...
Connect the plotter. Check cartridge alignment Replace a cartridge. Solve print quality problems. Order accessories. iii Where to find the most commonly needed information To find any other information ... Clear a media jam. Interpret the lights on the front panel. Go to the index at the back of this manual. " Go to ... Set the print quality. Clean the cartridge nozzles by priming them. Load media. Configure the plotter using the Setup Sheet. " Chapter 1 " Page 1-17 " Page 1-19 " Page 2-9 " Page 3-15 " Chapter 5 " Page 7-2 " Page 7-7 " Chapter 8 " Page 9-5 " ...
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... Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 2 Working with media Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Supported media types and relative costs 2-3 Physical characteristics of media types 2-4 HP DesignJet 350C: Recommended print quality settings and recommended media for color plots 2-5 Typical media-type choices by application 2-6 Before loading media 2-7 Before sending your file 2-7 Loading sheet media 2-9 To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed) 2-9 To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 2-14 Loading roll media...
... Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 2 Working with media Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Supported media types and relative costs 2-3 Physical characteristics of media types 2-4 HP DesignJet 350C: Recommended print quality settings and recommended media for color plots 2-5 Typical media-type choices by application 2-6 Before loading media 2-7 Before sending your file 2-7 Loading sheet media 2-9 To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed) 2-9 To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 2-14 Loading roll media...
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... 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with more memory 6-4 File size and memory usage 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with a network interface 6-5 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your plotter 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 plotter 7-9 8 Front-panel lights 9 Troubleshooting Using the documentation 9-2 Locating the source of your problem 9-3 Solving media...
... 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with more memory 6-4 File size and memory usage 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with a network interface 6-5 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 6-5 7 Maintaining your plotter 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 plotter 7-9 8 Front-panel lights 9 Troubleshooting Using the documentation 9-2 Locating the source of your problem 9-3 Solving media...
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Configuration settings 0.13 0.18 By pressing the Setup key on the plotter's front panel or the printer driver in your Quick Reference Guide in the pocket at the side of "addressable", see page 10-3. Each time you want to change any of the configuration settings (for both the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C, is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of the plotter, so that a service engineer would know the current...
Configuration settings 0.13 0.18 By pressing the Setup key on the plotter's front panel or the printer driver in your Quick Reference Guide in the pocket at the side of "addressable", see page 10-3. Each time you want to change any of the configuration settings (for both the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C, is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of the plotter, so that a service engineer would know the current...
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... of size, position, orientation, color and quality - Two types of HP drivers are supplied with this plotter a set of printing large files - in case you need to configuring the software for your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for -one relationship between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of MicrosoftR Windows applications. Generally, software applications include their own drivers too. WELCOME Welcome Software applications and drivers To make sure that you use the correct driver for advice, see page 9-17...
... of size, position, orientation, color and quality - Two types of HP drivers are supplied with this plotter a set of printing large files - in case you need to configuring the software for your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for -one relationship between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of MicrosoftR Windows applications. Generally, software applications include their own drivers too. WELCOME Welcome Software applications and drivers To make sure that you use the correct driver for advice, see page 9-17...
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... A4-size sheet, portrait orientation is recommended. 2-9 When you are loading an A- If you load a sheet, the plotter checks that it , as you have a chance to load a sheet correctly first time, follow steps 1 through 7. portrait or landscape Unless using the Rotate option (see page 3-7), load the sheet in the same orientation as explained in either portrait or landscape orientation. MEDIA 2 Working with media Loading sheet media Loading sheet media To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed) To...
... A4-size sheet, portrait orientation is recommended. 2-9 When you are loading an A- If you load a sheet, the plotter checks that it , as you have a chance to load a sheet correctly first time, follow steps 1 through 7. portrait or landscape Unless using the Rotate option (see page 3-7), load the sheet in the same orientation as explained in either portrait or landscape orientation. MEDIA 2 Working with media Loading sheet media Loading sheet media To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed) To...
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... the Setup Sheet setting is not going to the HP DesignJet 330 and your plot's appearance Printing color drawings in monochrome PLOT 3 APPEARANCE AA 330 350C Printing color drawings in monochrome You can successfully print color drawings in monochrome with the supplied Windows driver), by software. If not, you will have no color information in your plotter is no control over the grayscale levels used. To switch from tables below (see page...
... the Setup Sheet setting is not going to the HP DesignJet 330 and your plot's appearance Printing color drawings in monochrome PLOT 3 APPEARANCE AA 330 350C Printing color drawings in monochrome You can successfully print color drawings in monochrome with the supplied Windows driver), by software. If not, you will have no color information in your plotter is no control over the grayscale levels used. To switch from tables below (see page...
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..., and a suitable media type, you will get draft-quality output in a reasonable time. NNotoetethtahtagtlgolsossysymmedeidaitaytpyepseasraerneontostuspuppoprotertdedononthtehHe HP PDDeseisgingJneJte3t3303.0. Recommended media types for the media type, but also with your specification of your plot from the plotter's front panel. By choosing Best, you will be longer. 3-15 By choosing Fast, you can control the overall print quality of the media type when loading the media (see page 2-3). Resolution Print Quality Speed Ink Used Monochrome Color Fast Normal Best...
..., and a suitable media type, you will get draft-quality output in a reasonable time. NNotoetethtahtagtlgolsossysymmedeidaitaytpyepseasraerneontostuspuppoprotertdedononthtehHe HP PDDeseisgingJneJte3t3303.0. Recommended media types for the media type, but also with your specification of your plot from the plotter's front panel. By choosing Best, you will be longer. 3-15 By choosing Fast, you can control the overall print quality of the media type when loading the media (see page 2-3). Resolution Print Quality Speed Ink Used Monochrome Color Fast Normal Best...
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... plotter sets the print quality level automatically. Note that you have selected Plain as the media type on the right-hand side of the plotter's media-entry slot, or see page 2-26. 5-3 movement to the right and movement to the pictures on the front panel (see page 2-3). Make sure you cannot print the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet on page 2-9. To load a sheet with the the roll-feed option installed, see the section starting on roll media. It tests the alignment between...
... plotter sets the print quality level automatically. Note that you have selected Plain as the media type on the right-hand side of the plotter's media-entry slot, or see page 2-26. 5-3 movement to the right and movement to the pictures on the front panel (see page 2-3). Make sure you cannot print the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet on page 2-9. To load a sheet with the the roll-feed option installed, see the section starting on roll media. It tests the alignment between...
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... Color Cartridge Test Sheet on roll media. Special internal plots Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 350C Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet Some of the circumstances in which cartridge, if any, is useful to use the Color Cartridge Test Sheet are explained in portrait orientation. For this plot, the plotter sets the print quality level automatically. It achieves two objectives: It tells you have selected Plain as the media type on page 2-9. To load a sheet with the the roll-feed option installed, see page 2-3). Make sure you which it . 1 Load a sheet...
... Color Cartridge Test Sheet on roll media. Special internal plots Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 350C Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet Some of the circumstances in which cartridge, if any, is useful to use the Color Cartridge Test Sheet are explained in portrait orientation. For this plot, the plotter sets the print quality level automatically. It achieves two objectives: It tells you have selected Plain as the media type on page 2-9. To load a sheet with the the roll-feed option installed, see page 2-3). Make sure you which it . 1 Load a sheet...
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... print a Setup Sheet, see the section "Configure the plotter" starting on page 1-19. Drivers for AutoCAD and for Microsoft Windows applications are using to indicate that the plotter has correctly read "HP DesignJet 350C". 17 Finally, reconfigure the print driver(s) you removed earlier, install them in the plotter's four vacant cartridge stalls. remember to follow the instructions for the 350C, not the 330! Be sure to match the colors of the cartridges with the black cartridge...
... print a Setup Sheet, see the section "Configure the plotter" starting on page 1-19. Drivers for AutoCAD and for Microsoft Windows applications are using to indicate that the plotter has correctly read "HP DesignJet 350C". 17 Finally, reconfigure the print driver(s) you removed earlier, install them in the plotter's four vacant cartridge stalls. remember to follow the instructions for the 350C, not the 330! Be sure to match the colors of the cartridges with the black cartridge...
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... run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may create the impression in some drawings of the plot, simply try printing it again, by pressing Replot. 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the plotter switched OFF? If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 350C) 1 The problem may have...
... run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, as explained on page 2-2. With lower print-quality levels, the different pattern of ink may create the impression in some drawings of the plot, simply try printing it again, by pressing Replot. 2 Did you did, reseat the cartridge with the plotter switched OFF? If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 350C) 1 The problem may have...
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... on page 2-5 for a note about which print-quality/media-type combinations are not recommended. At the same time, make sure that Pen Settings are set to "Use settings from lines) Try a higher Print Quality level. If there are too high. The plotter may be operating in dark or dense area fills. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems If there are blurred lines (ink "bleeds" from tables below," so that your software's settings are overridden. HP media is...
... on page 2-5 for a note about which print-quality/media-type combinations are not recommended. At the same time, make sure that Pen Settings are set to "Use settings from lines) Try a higher Print Quality level. If there are too high. The plotter may be operating in dark or dense area fills. Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems If there are blurred lines (ink "bleeds" from tables below," so that your software's settings are overridden. HP media is...
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... panel The control panel on one side for plotters and printers. HP-GL/2 One of gray to represent colors. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Newer than HP-GL. device An external item connected to HP-GL/2. Your HP DesignJet is specified. grayscale Shades of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for inkjet printing. CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. coated paper Paper coated...
... panel The control panel on one side for plotters and printers. HP-GL/2 One of gray to represent colors. high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type. Forerunner to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Newer than HP-GL. device An external item connected to HP-GL/2. Your HP DesignJet is specified. grayscale Shades of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for inkjet printing. CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. coated paper Paper coated...
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... language that controls jobs going to provide upgrades. parallel interface A type of the plotter to a printer or relative dimensions. Raster data typically needs more memory than a standard page size. RGB Red, green and blue. A standard color model. ROM SIMM A physical module containing read-only data, that contains PJL Printer Job Language. opaque bond Good-quality matte paper. palette A set of interface between computer and device. serial interface A type of logical...
... language that controls jobs going to provide upgrades. parallel interface A type of the plotter to a printer or relative dimensions. Raster data typically needs more memory than a standard page size. RGB Red, green and blue. A standard color model. ROM SIMM A physical module containing read-only data, that contains PJL Printer Job Language. opaque bond Good-quality matte paper. palette A set of interface between computer and device. serial interface A type of logical...
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... specifications, 10-4 addressable resolution, 10-3 aligning cartridges, 5-3-5-10 aligning roll media, 2-23 aligning sheet media, 2-13 Apollo, cables to connect, 10-11 Apple, cables to connect, 10-11 application software, 1-24 area fill problems, 9-15 AutoCAD, 1-24 drivers, 10-16 B banding problems, 9-15 Bi-Tronics interface, 10-8 Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet how to print, 5-2 sample, 5-5 using , 5-7-5-10 color upgrade, 6-5-6-12 part number, 10-15 color-vision deficiencies, advice for , 2-5 of pens in palette, 3-12 problems, 9-12-9-17 switching on/off, 3-13-3-15 Color Cartridge Test Sheet...
... specifications, 10-4 addressable resolution, 10-3 aligning cartridges, 5-3-5-10 aligning roll media, 2-23 aligning sheet media, 2-13 Apollo, cables to connect, 10-11 Apple, cables to connect, 10-11 application software, 1-24 area fill problems, 9-15 AutoCAD, 1-24 drivers, 10-16 B banding problems, 9-15 Bi-Tronics interface, 10-8 Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet how to print, 5-2 sample, 5-5 using , 5-7-5-10 color upgrade, 6-5-6-12 part number, 10-15 color-vision deficiencies, advice for , 2-5 of pens in palette, 3-12 problems, 9-12-9-17 switching on/off, 3-13-3-15 Color Cartridge Test Sheet...
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...See setting up , 1-5 roll or sheet, 2-7 sheet orientation, 2-9, 2-10 sizes and plotting areas, 10-7 sizes supported, 10-3 supplies, 10-16 type for media jam, 9-5-9-8 lights Coated, 8-3 Error, 8-2 Fast, 8-4 Film, 8-3 front-panel, 8-2 Load Media, 8-4 Normal, 8-5 Plain, 8-2 Ready, 8-5 Roll, 8-6 line quality problems, 9-12-9-17 Load Media, light, 8-4 I /O timeout, changing, 6-4 ink levels, checking, 7-2 ink problems, 9-12-9-17 ink-drying time, 2-27 installation. See interface, parallel choosing serial or parallel, 1-17-1-18 network, 1-5 parallel, 1-17-1-19 parallel specifications, 10-8 problems...
...See setting up , 1-5 roll or sheet, 2-7 sheet orientation, 2-9, 2-10 sizes and plotting areas, 10-7 sizes supported, 10-3 supplies, 10-16 type for media jam, 9-5-9-8 lights Coated, 8-3 Error, 8-2 Fast, 8-4 Film, 8-3 front-panel, 8-2 Load Media, 8-4 Normal, 8-5 Plain, 8-2 Ready, 8-5 Roll, 8-6 line quality problems, 9-12-9-17 Load Media, light, 8-4 I /O timeout, changing, 6-4 ink levels, checking, 7-2 ink problems, 9-12-9-17 ink-drying time, 2-27 installation. See interface, parallel choosing serial or parallel, 1-17-1-18 network, 1-5 parallel, 1-17-1-19 parallel specifications, 10-8 problems...
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Index memory, 6-2, 10-16 and file size, 6-4 expansion modules, 1-5, 10-16 installation, 1-6-1-8 upgrading, 6-4-6-5 Merge, 3-11 Microsoft Windows, driver, 10-16 Microsoft Windows applications, 1-24 minimum media sizes, 10-3 Mirroring an image, 3-10 monochrome, printing color as, 3-13-3-14 monochrome/color switching, 3-13-3-14 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), 10-12 N network, 6-5 connections, 1-18 interface, 1-5 interface, ordering, 10-17 Normal, light, 8-5 nozzles, checking, 5-8 O options See also accessories color upgrade, 10-15 memory, 1-5 network interface, 1-5 roll-feed and legs, 10...
Index memory, 6-2, 10-16 and file size, 6-4 expansion modules, 1-5, 10-16 installation, 1-6-1-8 upgrading, 6-4-6-5 Merge, 3-11 Microsoft Windows, driver, 10-16 Microsoft Windows applications, 1-24 minimum media sizes, 10-3 Mirroring an image, 3-10 monochrome, printing color as, 3-13-3-14 monochrome/color switching, 3-13-3-14 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), 10-12 N network, 6-5 connections, 1-18 interface, 1-5 interface, ordering, 10-17 Normal, light, 8-5 nozzles, checking, 5-8 O options See also accessories color upgrade, 10-15 memory, 1-5 network interface, 1-5 roll-feed and legs, 10...
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... roll-feed and legs Sun, cables to print, 5-2 items in, 1-22 sample, 1-21 shadows of color, 9-14 sheet loading, 2-9-2-13 loading, with roll-feed option installed, 2-26 specifying, 2-7 unloading, 2-28 unloading at end of plot, 2-28 sheet media, orientation, 2-9, 2-10 sheet sizes supported, 10-3 signal specifications, 10-8 SIMM, slots, 6-7 Size, item in Setup Sheet, 3-5 size, plotter, 10-4 sizes of files, 1-22 testing the plotter, 5-3-5-10, 9-3 throughput. See interface, serial service station, 1-10 setting up checklist, 1-3 fast track (quick setup), 1-2 full instructions, 1-3-1-26 Setup Sheet...
... roll-feed and legs Sun, cables to print, 5-2 items in, 1-22 sample, 1-21 shadows of color, 9-14 sheet loading, 2-9-2-13 loading, with roll-feed option installed, 2-26 specifying, 2-7 unloading, 2-28 unloading at end of plot, 2-28 sheet media, orientation, 2-9, 2-10 sheet sizes supported, 10-3 signal specifications, 10-8 SIMM, slots, 6-7 Size, item in Setup Sheet, 3-5 size, plotter, 10-4 sizes of files, 1-22 testing the plotter, 5-3-5-10, 9-3 throughput. See interface, serial service station, 1-10 setting up checklist, 1-3 fast track (quick setup), 1-2 full instructions, 1-3-1-26 Setup Sheet...
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...Printed Documentation for Users of the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C Plotters Setting up and using the plotter Plotter Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions for Legs and Roll-feed (Supplied with roll-feed kit) User's Guide (C4699-90031) (Part of kit C4699-90091) Quick Reference Guide (C4699-90021) (Part of kit C4699-90091) Using application software HP CAD Plotters: Software/Hardware Guide CAD Software Application Notes (C4699-90080) AutoCAD Drivers for HP Plotters document Microsoft Windows Driver for HP Plotters: Installer's Guide Getting support Hewlett-Packard Support Services...
...Printed Documentation for Users of the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C Plotters Setting up and using the plotter Plotter Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions for Legs and Roll-feed (Supplied with roll-feed kit) User's Guide (C4699-90031) (Part of kit C4699-90091) Quick Reference Guide (C4699-90021) (Part of kit C4699-90091) Using application software HP CAD Plotters: Software/Hardware Guide CAD Software Application Notes (C4699-90080) AutoCAD Drivers for HP Plotters document Microsoft Windows Driver for HP Plotters: Installer's Guide Getting support Hewlett-Packard Support Services...
