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... This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters contains the following types of information as follows: Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 330 is shown like this . These are used to both plotters. Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 350C is applicable to identify different types...the front and an alphabetical index is designed to the text. It is provided at the side of the plotter. You will notice the use of the plotter. ii To help with finding specific information, a comprehensive table of symbols in the left margin and shaded ...
... This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters contains the following types of information as follows: Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 330 is shown like this . These are used to both plotters. Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 350C is applicable to identify different types...the front and an alphabetical index is designed to the text. It is provided at the side of the plotter. You will notice the use of the plotter. ii To help with finding specific information, a comprehensive table of symbols in the left margin and shaded ...
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... to the index at the back of this manual. iii Where to find the most commonly needed information To find any other information ... Install the plotter. Set the print quality. Clear a media jam. " 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 " Page 9-12 " Page 10-15...
... to the index at the back of this manual. iii Where to find the most commonly needed information To find any other information ... Install the plotter. Set the print quality. Clear a media jam. " 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 " Page 9-12 " Page 10-15...
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... Task 9: 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...
... Task 9: 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...
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...Page size and clipped plots 3-6 Rotating a plot 3-7 Can you rotate any drawing using the Setup Sheet? 3-7 To rotate a plot using the plotter's Setup Sheet 3-7 Exactly what is rotated? 3-8 The Rotate feature and clipped plots 3-9 How does Rotate interact with your software? 3-9 Plotting ... mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) 3-11 Changing the plotter's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 To switch from color to monochrome 3-13 Important points about monochrome printing 3-14 Choosing an appropriate print quality 3-15...
...Page size and clipped plots 3-6 Rotating a plot 3-7 Can you rotate any drawing using the Setup Sheet? 3-7 To rotate a plot using the plotter's Setup Sheet 3-7 Exactly what is rotated? 3-8 The Rotate feature and clipped plots 3-9 How does Rotate interact with your software? 3-9 Plotting ... mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) 3-11 Changing the plotter's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 To switch from color to monochrome 3-13 Important points about monochrome printing 3-14 Choosing an appropriate print quality 3-15...
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... common applications 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...
... common applications 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...
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... areas or gaps in lines 9-12 If there are jagged vertical or horizontal 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 there are blurred lines (ink "bleeds" from lines) 9-15 If there...needed 9-19 10 Reference Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) Cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films 10-18 HP-GL/2 and HP RTL programming information 10...
... areas or gaps in lines 9-12 If there are jagged vertical or horizontal 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 there are blurred lines (ink "bleeds" from lines) 9-15 If there...needed 9-19 10 Reference Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) Cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films 10-18 HP-GL/2 and HP RTL programming information 10...
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All other supported colors are large-format inkjet plotters employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 330 prints in color or monochrome, using these four. 0006 ix WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters and their accessories 330 350C 1749a The HP DesignJet 330 and HP DesignJet 350C are generated using yellow, cyan, magenta and black...
All other supported colors are large-format inkjet plotters employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 330 prints in color or monochrome, using these four. 0006 ix WELCOME Welcome Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters and their accessories 330 350C 1749a The HP DesignJet 330 and HP DesignJet 350C are generated using yellow, cyan, magenta and black...
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x Welcome Accessories 330 Roll-feed and legs assembly Extra spindles Media deflector with E/A0-size only 1916 You have a large series of accessories available for use with your plotter, including: A roll-feed kit, including a legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules In addition, for the HP DesignJet 330: A color upgrade kit, allowing the plotter to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 350C For the full range of available accessories, see page 10-15.
x Welcome Accessories 330 Roll-feed and legs assembly Extra spindles Media deflector with E/A0-size only 1916 You have a large series of accessories available for use with your plotter, including: A roll-feed kit, including a legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules In addition, for the HP DesignJet 330: A color upgrade kit, allowing the plotter to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 350C For the full range of available accessories, see page 10-15.
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... are now supported for your plotter. xi It is supported2: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film In addition, on the HP DesignJet 350C: High-gloss film. For details of this manual. WELCOME 350C Welcome Media1 You can also... plot on roll media up to E/A0 size or D/A1 size, depending on the plotter model you have been tested and are used for color and for monochrome printing....
... are now supported for your plotter. xi It is supported2: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film In addition, on the HP DesignJet 350C: High-gloss film. For details of this manual. WELCOME 350C Welcome Media1 You can also... plot on roll media up to E/A0 size or D/A1 size, depending on the plotter model you have been tested and are used for color and for monochrome printing....
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...the plotter's front panel or the printer driver in your Quick Reference Guide in the pocket at the side of the plotter, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the plotter is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of the configuration settings (for both the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C,... can choose between three print quality options: Best Normal Fast In general, the better the print quality you can print the 0.25 plotter's current configuration in a Setup Sheet. The highest resolution in color, for the HP DesignJet 350C, is 600 dpi.
...the plotter's front panel or the printer driver in your Quick Reference Guide in the pocket at the side of the plotter, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the plotter is temporarily inoperable. * For a definition of the configuration settings (for both the HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C,... can choose between three print quality options: Best Normal Fast In general, the better the print quality you can print the 0.25 plotter's current configuration in a Setup Sheet. The highest resolution in color, for the HP DesignJet 350C, is 600 dpi.
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...plotter a set of printing large files - xiii However, in these notes, we have provided with your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for the combination of 4MB. for your plotter.... These drivers come with a basic memory of your application software and your plotter...between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of MicrosoftR Windows applications. Memory Your plotter comes ...HP drivers are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. WELCOME Welcome Software applications and drivers To make sure that your plotter...
...plotter a set of printing large files - xiii However, in these notes, we have provided with your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for the combination of 4MB. for your plotter.... These drivers come with a basic memory of your application software and your plotter...between the plotter's memory and the maximum size of MicrosoftR Windows applications. Memory Your plotter comes ...HP drivers are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. WELCOME Welcome Software applications and drivers To make sure that your plotter...
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SETUP 1 1 Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1-6 Task 3: Position the plotter 1-8 Task 4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 Task 7: Connect the plotter to your computer 1-17 Task 8: Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 Setting up your plotter 1-1
SETUP 1 1 Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1-6 Task 3: Position the plotter 1-8 Task 4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 Task 7: Connect the plotter to your computer 1-17 Task 8: Configure the plotter 1-19 Task 9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 Setting up your plotter 1-1
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... steps on this page, and skip the rest of this chapter. 1 If the plotter is without legs, place it at installing printers or plotters. Don't forget to remove the tape from the cartridge(s). 4 Switch off the plotter and your computer, connect the parallel cable, and then switch them on again. 5... Choose your plotter Fast track Fast track If you meet all ! 1-2 If you are ...
... steps on this page, and skip the rest of this chapter. 1 If the plotter is without legs, place it at installing printers or plotters. Don't forget to remove the tape from the cartridge(s). 4 Switch off the plotter and your computer, connect the parallel cable, and then switch them on again. 5... Choose your plotter Fast track Fast track If you meet all ! 1-2 If you are ...
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Task 1 Check that you have all the items required. 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module. 3 Position the plotter. 4 Switch on. 5 Load the print cartridge(s). 6 (Optional) Change the language. 7 Connect the plotter to your computer. 8 (Optional) Configure the plotter. 9 Set up your plotter Setup checklist Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the plotter, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in your application software. 10 Send a sample or demo plot. Done? (n) 1-3 SETUP 1 Setting up the plotter in this chapter.
Task 1 Check that you have all the items required. 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module. 3 Position the plotter. 4 Switch on. 5 Load the print cartridge(s). 6 (Optional) Change the language. 7 Connect the plotter to your computer. 8 (Optional) Configure the plotter. 9 Set up your plotter Setup checklist Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the plotter, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in your application software. 10 Send a sample or demo plot. Done? (n) 1-3 SETUP 1 Setting up the plotter in this chapter.
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... have all the items required Supplied 330 350C Task 1: Check that you purchased the plotter, and file a claim with the carrier. 1-4 Power cord The power cord supplied with your plotter should meet the plug requirements for your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office. One magenta -...depends on what application(s) you intend to use. - One black For the HP DesignJet 350C: - Print cartridge(s): For the HP DesignJet 330: - Whether you need the following two software packs were supplied with the plotter. Drivers for AutoCAD - One black Software The following items, which were ...
... have all the items required Supplied 330 350C Task 1: Check that you purchased the plotter, and file a claim with the carrier. 1-4 Power cord The power cord supplied with your plotter should meet the plug requirements for your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office. One magenta -...depends on what application(s) you intend to use. - One black For the HP DesignJet 350C: - Print cartridge(s): For the HP DesignJet 330: - Whether you need the following two software packs were supplied with the plotter. Drivers for AutoCAD - One black Software The following items, which were ...
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If you have fitted the optional roll-feed assembly, you intend to connect your plotter Task 1: Check that you have bought one, you will also need the following items, which were not supplied with the plotter. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you can use either roll media or ...cut sheets. As part of the setup routine, you may need up your plotter directly to three A-size or A4-size sheets, plus whatever...
If you have fitted the optional roll-feed assembly, you intend to connect your plotter Task 1: Check that you have bought one, you will also need the following items, which were not supplied with the plotter. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you can use either roll media or ...cut sheets. As part of the setup routine, you may need up your plotter directly to three A-size or A4-size sheets, plus whatever...
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You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the memory modules available, see page 10-16. Setting up your plotter Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the plotter, and remove it. 1737 1-6
You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the memory modules available, see page 10-16. Setting up your plotter Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the plotter, and remove it. 1737 1-6
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...) Install a memory expansion module CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of its bag, holding the module only by the edges. 4 With the module's small notch on the left and... the metallic edge away from your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of the plotter with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity from you, load the module into the slot nearest to you . (The other slot is not for memory modules...
...) Install a memory expansion module CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of its bag, holding the module only by the edges. 4 With the module's small notch on the left and... the metallic edge away from your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of the plotter with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity from you, load the module into the slot nearest to you . (The other slot is not for memory modules...
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...the support, so that sheets exit without legs ... Level surface. If you must also fit the legs assembly for your plotter Task 3: Position the plotter Task 3: Position the plotter If you have fitted the optional roll-feed kit, you have not fitted the optional roll-feed and legs kit, ... Setting up your largest sheet size to open the cover. For plotter weights, see page 10-5. Allow enough space above the plotter to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground. 1-8 1739 Place the plotter at the edge of the support. Sturdy support. For operating temperature...
...the support, so that sheets exit without legs ... Level surface. If you must also fit the legs assembly for your plotter Task 3: Position the plotter Task 3: Position the plotter If you have fitted the optional roll-feed kit, you have not fitted the optional roll-feed and legs kit, ... Setting up your largest sheet size to open the cover. For plotter weights, see page 10-5. Allow enough space above the plotter to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground. 1-8 1739 Place the plotter at the edge of the support. Sturdy support. For operating temperature...
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For troubleshooting information, see chapter 9. 1-9 SETUP 1 Setting up your plotter Task 4: Switch on WARNING Task 4: Switch on the plotter, by pushing the power switch. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords with this plotter. 1 Make sure that the power cord supplied with your plotter matches your power outlet. 1740a 3 Switch on Be sure that... the power switch on the front of the plotter is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you may have a power problem. on off 1741 4 If there is in the OFF position (...
For troubleshooting information, see chapter 9. 1-9 SETUP 1 Setting up your plotter Task 4: Switch on WARNING Task 4: Switch on the plotter, by pushing the power switch. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords with this plotter. 1 Make sure that the power cord supplied with your plotter matches your power outlet. 1740a 3 Switch on Be sure that... the power switch on the front of the plotter is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you may have a power problem. on off 1741 4 If there is in the OFF position (...