Solving Problems with Printing or Plotting

If you encounter a problem when you are printing or plotting, check the following list for possible causes:

nLook in the analyzer display message area. The analyzer may show a message that will identify the problem. Refer to the “Error Messages” chapter if a message appears.

nIf necessary, refer to the configuration procedures in this chapter to check that you have done the following:

qconnected an interface cable between the peripheral and the analyzer

qconnected the peripheral to ac power

qswitched on the power

qswitched the peripheral on line

qselected the correct printer or plotter type

nIf you are using a laser printer for plotting, and the printer is outputting partial plots, the printer may require more memory and/or the page protection activated.

Note

Consult your printer manual for information on upgrading memory and how to

 

activate page protection.

 

 

n Make sure that the analyzer address setting for the peripheral corresponds to the actual HP-IB address of the peripheral. The procedure is explained earlier in this chapter.

n Make sure that the analyzer is in system controller mode, by pressing m ;~p”~.~ .:,,..::ii::;..:;.,,:,,<<:<..: ,,,::.:g.:,::;:.w,:<$::<<<; :.:.:,;$p>:.z .,,.: ./

~~~~;~~~~~~, if the analyzer is not connected to an external controller. Otherwise, ,... . . . . .w...a ..^_.... ..A........ :;...;;.;...... .._............

the analyzer must be in the pass control mode.

nSubstitute the interface cable.

nSubstitute a different printer or plotter.

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