HP ColorPro CAD manual Pen-to-Paper Calibration PPC, Pre-requisites and Tools Required

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Chapter 11 Calibration

Pen-to-Paper Calibration (PPC)

Pre-requisites and Tools Required

Note

The PPC equipment and procedures are similar for HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Printer and HP 2000C/2500C Printer. The PPC technology is based on the Zaphod pen and applies to these platforms.

1.A Pentium or 486 PC installed with Windows 95. The PC must have one ISA slot free for inserting the Data Acquisition Card. A desk top model is preferred.

2.Install the Data Acquisition Card in the PC’s ISA slot and tighten the screws to secure. Make sure the printer is off when the card is added.

3.HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Printer driver version 1 should be installed in the PC.

If it is not, HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Printer driver is available from the web, http:// www.designjet-online.hp.com. At the web page, go to drivers download and select the driver for Windows 95.

4.The tools required are:

i)PPC Zaphod sensor pen.

ii)Calibration Stand

iii)PPC special media.

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HP ColorPro CAD manual Pen-to-Paper Calibration PPC, Pre-requisites and Tools Required

ColorPro CAD specifications

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