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An optional fan-fold paper guide and feeder trays (which attach to the back of the plotter, and below the rackmount plotter) are available from The Imaging Systems Group which stabilizes the paper for smooth intake of fanfold papers. These options are useful in field situations or where vibration is a problem.

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Please read this manual before using the plotter, in particular the Installation and Operation Chapters, and the “Regular Maintenance” section in the Maintenance Chapter.

Pay special attention to warnings, cautions and notes. The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION: Indicates possible equipment damage unless procedure isfollowedcorrectly.

VORSICHT: Verweist auf die Gefahr der Beschädigung des Gerätes, fallsdieVorschriftennichtgenaubefolgtwerden.

NOTE: Indicates a general rule for a procedure, or an exception to a rule.

WICHTIGER HINWEIS: Verweist auf allgemeine Verfahrensvorschriften oder eine Ausnahme zu einer Vorschrift.

This symbol indicates an area of possible concern due to static dischargeintothecircuitry. Whenthissymbolap- pears in the manual, please observe proper static precau- tionstominimize damagetothecircuitry.

Dieses Symbol warnt davor, dass es in diesen Bereichen möglicherweise zu statischen Entladungen an den Schaltkreisen kommen kann. Wenn dieses Symbol im Handbuch erscheint, sind die entsprechenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zu treffen, um eine Beschädigung der Schaltkreise so weit wie möglich zu vermeiden.

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Contents V8.5 Thermal Plotter Copyright Notice TrademarksDisclaimer HaftungsausschlussPage Iii V8.5eRev2.2.2002 Limitation of Liability Contents Operation Maintenance AppendicesV8.5eRev2.2.2002 General Description Media DescriptionAbout this Manual Functional OperationSpecification S Media Transport ElectricalInterface Physical EnvironmentalInstallation UnpackingMounting and Positioning Interface Setup Media InstallationInstalling rolled paper Back Panel Roll paper and film path Opening the plotter Lid Installing fan-fold paper Installing rolled film Spindle blocks Power Supply Precautions E R a T I O NUsing the Control Panel Control panelControl panel button functions Rev2.2.2002 Control Panel Functions and Settings Changing function settingsDefault Settings TestplotContrast Speed Media Scaling Emulation vertical resolution MenusettingsareF2, F4, F8, tF,PFForm feed length E R a T I O N Menusettingsare b1, b2, g1, g2, g3, and g4 Bytes per scanSetup headers for programming the V8.5e Grayscale media table numberSA=4B E R a T I O N Error Messages Byte Line feedFehlermeldungen Plotter Functions and Features Power suppliesIntroduction T I O N Interface timing and signals Stepper motorInterface Data Transfer Clear Data rates Minimum data ratesVerticalresolution Scan widthPrint mode Mode signalsAutomatic Head Temperature Feedback Thermal PrintheadFilm media Media SensorsMaintenance Maintenance Guidelines I N T E N a N C ERegular Maintenance Cleaning the thermal printhead Cleaningtheplatenroller Replacing the fuse Troubleshooting Problems Plotter does not plotPlot has vertical white stripes PlotwithverticalwhitestripesPlot is blotchy or faded Plot contrast is weak Solution PlothasblackverticallinesPlot is wrong length Paper is wrinkling or tearing along one edgePlotter has no power Can’t make changes to control panel settingsPlot output speed is erratic Bloomingplot Form feed stops before desired length Form feed does not stop at top-of-form marksPlot is skewed or unreadable SkewedplotR R a N T Y R R a N T Y C I I T a B L E S Interface Connector PIN Assignment TableB-2. Centronicscablepinoutsstraightthrough Centronics Interface Board Centronics Interface Board Centronics Interface Board