HP V8.5 manual Plot contrast is weak

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Plot contrast is weak

Possible causes: Lid is not securely closed Latch pins need adjustment Media setting is incorrect Contrast setting is too low

24 V power supply is malfunctioning

Solutions:

7

1.Check that the media is installed correctly and the plotter lid is securely closed. The top of the lid should be flush with the top of the side panels.

2.If the lid does not close securely, or if the head pressure is too low, contact your authorized service center.

3.Check that the media setting is correct. See Chapter 4, page 4-8.

4.Adjust the contrast setting as described in Chapter 4, page 4-6.

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Contents V8.5 Thermal Plotter Trademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer HaftungsausschlussPage Iii V8.5eRev2.2.2002 Limitation of Liability Contents Operation Appendices MaintenanceV8.5eRev2.2.2002 Media Description General DescriptionAbout this Manual Operation FunctionalSpecification S Media Interface TransportElectrical Environmental PhysicalUnpacking InstallationMounting and Positioning Media Installation Interface SetupInstalling rolled paper Back Panel Roll paper and film path Opening the plotter Lid Installing fan-fold paper Installing rolled film Spindle blocks E R a T I O N Power Supply PrecautionsControl panel Using the Control PanelControl panel button functions Rev2.2.2002 Changing function settings Control Panel Functions and SettingsContrast Default SettingsTestplot Speed Media Scaling Form feed length Emulation vertical resolutionMenusettingsareF2, F4, F8, tF,PF E R a T I O N Bytes per scan Menusettingsare b1, b2, g1, g2, g3, and g4Grayscale media table number Setup headers for programming the V8.5eSA=4B E R a T I O N Byte Line feed Error MessagesFehlermeldungen Introduction Plotter Functions and FeaturesPower supplies T I O N Interface Interface timing and signalsStepper motor Data Transfer Clear Minimum data rates Data ratesScan width VerticalresolutionMode signals Print modeThermal Printhead Automatic Head Temperature FeedbackMedia Sensors Film mediaMaintenance I N T E N a N C E Maintenance GuidelinesRegular Maintenance Cleaning the thermal printhead Cleaningtheplatenroller Replacing the fuse Troubleshooting Plotter does not plot ProblemsPlotwithverticalwhitestripes Plot has vertical white stripesPlot is blotchy or faded Plot contrast is weak Plothasblackverticallines SolutionPaper is wrinkling or tearing along one edge Plot is wrong lengthCan’t make changes to control panel settings Plotter has no powerPlot output speed is erratic Bloomingplot Form feed does not stop at top-of-form marks Form feed stops before desired lengthSkewedplot Plot is skewed or unreadableR 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