ThirdParty Inks and OffAxis Ink Systems
HP does not support third:party inks or off:axis ink systems for use with any of its DesignJet series plotters or printers. If a failure or damage to such HP products is found to be directly attributed to the use of third:party inks or off:axis ink systems (or any other non:supported HP supply or accessory), the repair will NOT be covered under HP's warranty or maintenance contract. In such cases, standard time and material charges will be applied to service the plotter or printer.
Configuring the Plotter
The User's Guide describes how to configure the following settings using a setup sheet :
DLanguage of demonstration plot, setup sheet and cartridge:alignment sheet
DBaud rate and parity of serial interface
DGraphics language
DInput/output timeout period
DPlot orientation (rotate and mirror) and line merging
DColor/monochrome
DPage size
DPen:palette settings (width and density)
Examples of the setup sheets are given on the following pages.
You can change between pattern, scatter and cluster half:toning by means of a software driver.
Verifying Plotter Operation
The plotters contain several types of internal operational checks and tests to ensure that the plotter is properly functioning and to help identify problems if any are detected.
PowerOn SelfTests
Whenever you switch the plotter on, it automatically performs a series of internal self:tests and mechanical initialization sequences. If a failure occurs, an error is indicated on the front:panel LEDs. You can perform a failure analysis by interpreting the LED error code. (Details ' chapter 8.)
Demonstration Plot
You can check proper plotter operation by plotting and examining the demonstration plot, which is resident in the plotters. This plot shows different plotter capabilities including pen line widths and shading. You can set the demonstration plot, to plot in any of the languages listed in the Language box of the setup sheet on the following page.
(Instructions ' User's Guide, chapter 1, w Change the language,
'User's Guide, chapter 1, w Send a sample plot or demo plot.)
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