HP manual Grayscale media table number, Setup headers for programming the V8.5e

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O P E R A T I O N

Grayscale media table number

t1 - media calibration table for media 1.

t2 - media calibration table for media 2.

These tables have preset values for imaging on two different medias while in grayscale mode. These medias can be changed for different medias by uploading new tables.

Setup headers for programming the V8.5e

NOTE: The V8.5E must be in PRINT mode for the setup header string to work. Numeric values shown below are hexadecimal, not ASCII.

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NOTE:

All menu functions can be remotely configured by

 

sending a setup header string from the host to the

 

V8.5E through the interface. The programmable

 

advance past TOF can be programmed in a similar

 

fashion.

 

 

NOTE:

Sending a 00 hex in any of the setup string positions

 

listed below allows the menu item to remain

 

unchanged.

 

 

The format is as follows:

 

 

Byte 1:

escape code

=99

 

Byte 2:

contrast

C1=11

Lightest

 

 

C2=12

 

 

 

C3=13

 

 

 

C4=14

 

 

 

C5=15

 

 

 

C6=16

 

 

 

C7=17

 

 

 

C8=18

Darkest

 

 

No Change=00

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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 Electrical TransportInterface 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 settingsTestplot Default SettingsContrast Speed Media Scaling MenusettingsareF2, F4, F8, tF,PF Emulation vertical resolutionForm 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 Power supplies Plotter Functions and FeaturesIntroduction T I O N Stepper motor Interface timing and signalsInterface 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