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Ioline FlexJet E User Guide
Printing Quality
Good printing quality is dependent upon a number of different fac- tors. The type of paper, environmental conditions, and operator hab- its are only a few of the variables that can affect the quality of a plot. It is important that the printer is loaded and maintained according to the guidelines under the Operation chapter.
If the scans (printing from a single pass) do not line up, see the sec- tions on calibrating the printer in the Routine Maintenance chapter.
Line Quality
If the line quality is uneven try the follow- ing, in the order listed below:
1.Press Start/Stop then the Clean keys on the keypad to automatically clean the cartridges.
2.Inspect the ink level window on cartridge. If it is black, then the cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new one.
3.Remove the cartridge(s) and manu- ally clean the print head with a (de- ionized)
Black means empty
Figure 36. HP cartridges have an ink level indicator.
iNote
Use the Page Advance and Power Switch key combination to reset baud rate:
+ 10
Hint
Use the Control Center to change the baud rate to match the design software.
4.Plot on undamaged or higher quality paper that is free of wrinkles and bubbles.
5.Use genuine HP 45 cartridges as recommended by Ioline.
6.Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service if you need further help.
Serial Communication
The serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available speeds are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. It is critical that the Control Center, FlexPlot or design software use the same baud rate that the printer is using.
If there is ever any doubt about what baud rate the printer is using, Ioline recommends resetting it to the default of 38400. To reset the baud rate:
1.Turn off the power to the printer.
2.Press and hold the Page Advance key while turning power on.