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Reconfiguring Your Plotter

Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

When to Recalibrate the Plotter

Your plotter was calibrated at the factory using HP Matte Film, with a thickness of

0.12mm (0.0048 in); at 23_C (73_F),

with 50-60% relative humidity.

It will operate with greatest accuracy in similar environmental conditions. If you are operating under significantly different conditions, you should recalibrate the plotter as explained here. The plotter's environmental specifications are given on page 11-4. Also, if you are using a non-standard media type, you should first recalibrate the plotter for that media type. For supported media types, see

page 3-3. You may also need to recalibrate the plotter if you have banding problems, see page 9-20.

A Quick Guide to Whether Recalibration is Necessary

1Make sure E/A0-size or D/A1-size media is loaded.

2Print the Service Configuration plot, by choosing the option shown in the menu graphic on the left.

3Near the top of this plot are a pair of Xs. With a ruler measure the distance between them. It should be 500 mm. If significantly different you will need to recalibrate the plotter as described on the following page

X

 

500mm

 

X

 

 

7 RECONFIG.

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