HP FlexJet E, StudioJet manual Cable Connections, Serial Configuration, COM Port

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18 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide

Cable Connections

When connecting the printer to the computer by serial cable:

1.Make sure that power to the printer is off. Power is off when the switch is in the “0” position, and is turned on when placed in the “1” position.

2.Connect the supplied serial cable and power cord to the panel on the back right end cover of the printer. Lock the serial cable to the port on the printer with the thumb screws.

COM

Ports

Figure 8. The serial cable and power	Figure 9. PCs typically have two 9-pin
cord plug into the sockets in the back	serial ports, COM 1 and COM 2.
of the right end cover.

3.Plug the printer power cable into a wall socket or a surge pro- tector.

4.Make sure that power is off to the computer.

5.Connect the serial cable to a 9-pin male serial port on the back of the computer. (If your computer has a 25-pin connector, acquire a 25-pin to 9-pin serial adapter to make the connection.) Tighten the thumbscrews.

Serial Configuration

It is critical that the Control Center, FlexPlot software, and any other software that send data to the printer use the same COM port and baud rate that the printer is using.

COM Port

A PC typically has two external 9-pin male serial connections. These ports are often listed in the system settings as COM 1 and COM 2. Determine which port is connected to the printer, then select that port in all the software as instructed in the respective software user guides. (See Figure 10.)

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Contents User Guide User Notice Ioline Flexjet E Printers Table of Contents Routine Maintenance Glossary Index Page Page Safety & Cautions Visual Reference Guide KM N AB C D E F Chapter Getting StartedHow The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers Work Ioline FlexJet E User GuidePrinter Assembly Unpacking the PrinterAssembling the Stand Attaching the Printer to the StandCable Connections Serial ConfigurationCOM Port Other Serial Port Settings Software Setup OptionsInstallation Baud RateCAD Power On Installing FlexPlot and the Control CenterThis page intentionally left blank Keypad Controls Start/StopQuality CleanSet Origin Special Key Combinations Changing System Settings Variety of settings are adjustable to fit specific needsControl Center OverviewControl Center Menu Bar Features FileCommunications ToolsControl Center Menu Options Consumables General Guidelines Printing a MarkerSend marker/plot files Loading Paper on the StudioJet Loading Paper on the FlexJet EInstalling the Take-up Shaft FlexJet E onlyFeeding Paper 2H+ FlexJet ETape Paper to theTake-up Shaft Positioning the PinchwheelsInsert Front Dancer Bar Positioning the pinchwheelsPausing a Marker Plot Insert Rear Dancer Bar2H+ FJE Models OnlySet an Origin Sending Plot FilesCanceling a Marker Plot Removing Markers from the Take-up ShaftManually Freeing Take-up Shaft Manually freeing the take-up shaftAutomatically Freeing the Take-Up Shaft Reattach Paper To the Take-up ShaftPrinting to the Floor Cleaning the Drive Shaft Cleaning the Platen and TraverseSize Calibration Cleaning the Support BlocksPrepare the Printer See the Operation chapter Use the Control Center to Gather the Calibration Data Click on Done when finished Routine MaintenanceEnter the Calibration Data Cartridge Calibration Prepare the PrinterClick on Done when finished Motion Adjust Carriage Scan AlignmentFrame Gap Paper Scan Alignment Automatic Cleaning Procedure Cartridge Maintenance and HandlingCheck Cartridges Soft, fiberless, and moistened with deionized water Manual Cleaning ProcedureOpen the latch for the first cartridge and remove it Print Cartridge Storage Update the Firmware Reset Calibration Values General Troubleshooting Media TrackingLine Quality Printing QualitySerial Communication Keypad Error Codes TroubleshootingCommon Issues Printer does not complete the marker CauseQuick Start Guide to level Regular or intermittent paper tearing Cause FlexJet E Models only This page intentionally left blank Service & Support Getting HelpYour Comments Are Requested Customer Service700 A.M. 500 P.M. U.S. Pacific Time Before you contact Support… End NotesFCC WantsYou to Know This booklet is available fromGlossary Panel See Frame Glossary This page intentionally left blank Arrow keys ix, 23, 24, 25, 37, 42, 44 Clean ix, 24, 33, 41, 46Calibration 27, 42-46, 49 Design software 15, 17, 19, 24, 28, 36, 51, 52, 54, 57, 61 Baud rate 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 44, 52DM/PL 15, 19, 20 Feed shaft x, 30, 31, 35, 42, 55, 63 File formats 15, 19, 20EPS 27 PLT 27 PLX 27 IndexStalls xii, 29 Set origin 24, 36, 37, 42, 44, 54, 56Media 15, 16, 51 Origin 16, 21, 24, 36, 37, 42, 44, 53, 54, 56Power cord xiv, 18, 21, 41 Power switch xi, xiv, 21Platen xi, xii, xiii, 33, 41, 55, 56 Frame 16, 28, 54Service Station ix, xii, 21, 24, 33, 36, 46, 48, 50, 53 Stop mode 23, 24, 25, 29, 37, 50Sensor xii, 25 Serial port xi, xiv, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25, 52Unroll v, 23, 25, 32, 37, 39, 50 Traverse xii, 41USB xi Index