HP V8.5 manual Installing rolled film

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CAUTION: Before plotting or testing on any print media, make sure thatthemediasettingiscorrect. Incorrectsettingsmayresultindamage to the printhead and warranty. The media may also be damaged.

VORSICHT: Bevor Sie mit dem Plotten oder Testdrucken auf einem Druckmedium beginnen, versichern Sie sich, dass die Einstellungen für das Druckmedium korrekt sind. Falsche Einstellungen können zu einer Beschädigung des Druckkopfes und zum Verlust der Garantie führen. Außerdem kann hierdurch auch das Druckmedium beschädigt werden.

Installing rolled film

1.Loosen the rackmount thumbscrews and pull the plotter forward on the rails.

2.Release the lid assembly by grasping underneath the black latch bar and pulling it upwards (Figure 3-5). Open the plotter lid by lifting it straight upwards.

2.Remove the fan-fold guide by grasping the two stainless steel rails and lifting it straight upwards.

3.Place the spindle hubs onto each end of the roll of film with the spacer on the left hand side spindle.

4.Orient the roll so that the film feeds off of the top of the roll.

5.Place the roll in the plotter so that the pins on the spindle hubs snap into the slots on the spindle blocks.

6.Guide the film over the blue platen roller and under the black cutter bar as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Contents V8.5 Thermal Plotter Disclaimer Copyright NoticeTrademarks 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 Interface TransportElectrical 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 settingsContrast Default SettingsTestplot Speed Media Scaling Form feed length Emulation vertical resolutionMenusettingsareF2, F4, F8, tF,PF 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 Introduction Plotter Functions and FeaturesPower supplies T I O N Interface Interface timing and signalsStepper motor 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