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- HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 1
R HP DesignJet 430 Printer HP DesignJet 450C Printer HP DesignJet 455CA Printer User's Guide Setup instructions - see chapter 1 Upgrade instructions - see chapter 6 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 2
part of the document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. AutoCAD™ is a trademark of Autodesk Inc. HP-GL and HP is necessary for you to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 3
C4713-90021 English User's Guide HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 4
430 Finding information This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers contains the following types of information: Setup Use Maintenance Troubleshooting Reference material. To help with finding specific information, a comprehensive table of contents is provided at the front - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 5
Connect the printer Configure the printer using the Setup Sheet Load media Set the print quality Check cartridge alignment Replace a cartridge Clean the cartridge nozzles by priming them Interpret the lights on the front panel Clear a media jam Solve print quality problems Order accessories Go - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 6
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Contents Finding information ii Welcome ix Accessories x Media xi Print quality xii Configuration settings xii Software applications and drivers xiii Memory xiii 1 Setting up your printer Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 8
software? 3-9 Printing a mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) 3-11 Changing the printer's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 To switch from color Cartridge Alignment Sheet 5-4 Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 5-8 Using - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 9
memory usage 6-4 To upgrade your printer with a network interface 6-4 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 Recalibrating the printer for accuracy 6-11 When to recalibrate the printer 6-11 To recalibrate the printer 6-11 7 Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges 7-2 When to - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 10
is needed 9-18 10 Reference Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Centronics) cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films How to order supplies - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 11
and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in color or monochrome, using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your printer. All other supported colors are generated using - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 12
have a large series of accessories available for use with your printer, including: A roll-feed kit A separate legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules. In addition, for the HP DesignJet 430: A color upgrade kit, allowing the printer to be - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 13
bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film. 450C/455CA In addition, on the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA: High-gloss film. High-gloss photo. For best quality prints, use HP media, as your printer's configuration is optimized for it - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 14
HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA, is 600 dpi. To select a print quality option, use either the keys on the printer's front panel or the printer driver in your software Guide in the pocket at the side of the printer, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the printer - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 15
, color and quality-the key is to use the correct driver for the combination of your application software and your printer, and to be confident that it is configured correctly. Two types of HP drivers are supplied with your printer: For users of AutoCAD™ For users of MicrosoftR Windows applications - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 16
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4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer 1-17 Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer 1-19 Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 18
connection ... just follow these five steps, and skip the rest of this chapter. 1 If the printer is without legs, place it at the edge of a stable platform. Place the printer at the edge of the support, so that sheets exit without hitting the top of the stable platform Level surface Leave enough - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 19
SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Setup checklist 5 Choose your driver disk(s), read the instructions on the label and follow the printed instructions that were shipped with the driver. That's all! Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the printer, you can use the checklist below as you - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 20
, contact your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office. Print cartridge(s) For the HP DesignJet 430: - One black. For the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA: - One yellow - One cyan - One magenta - One black. Software The following two software packs were supplied with the printer. Whether you need them - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 21
Not supplied 3 You will also need the following items, which were not supplied with the printer: Interface cable For details of suitable cables, see page 10-11. Media For details of supported media types, see page 2-3. As part of the setup routine, you may need up to three A-size or A4-size sheets - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 22
2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the memory modules available, see page 10-17. You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the printer is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 23
Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the printer, or touch the outer metal surface of the printer with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity from your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 24
as shown below. For operating temperature and humidity, see page 10-5. Allow enough space above the printer to open the cover. If the printer is without legs ... Level surface and sturdy support. For printer weights, see page 10-4. Leave enough space for your largest sheet size to hang freely from - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 25
switch on, the printer will execute a self diagnostic test while flashing each of the lights for a few moments. The lights will stop and you will be ready for the next step. 4 If there is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you may have a power problem. For troubleshooting information, see - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 26
Open the cover using the small handle at the center front. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the left of the printer). 430 Cartridge carriage in service station 450C/ 455CA WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 27
with the printer: The HP DesignJet 430 is supplied with one black cartridge. 450C/455CA The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA are supplied with four cartridges: - yellow - cyan - magenta - black. For the 450C and 455CA, each stall in the carriage has a dot indicating the color of the cartridge that - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 28
450C/455CA c For the 450C and 455CA, match the color of the cartridge's label with the color of the dot above the stall. d Make sure that the printer is still switched ON. (Never install cartridges with the printer switched off.) e Insert the cartridge in the stall. Press down lightly and push the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 29
SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 4 When all the cartridges are installed, lower the cover. can now check your cartridge alignment by running the Black Cartridge Alignment Routine (see page 5-4). However, this is normally only required for troubleshooting. 1-13 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 30
task and go to task 7. To change from English to any of the other languages, you must use the printer's Setup Sheet, as explained below. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. For help on how to load a sheet, either refer to the pictures on the right - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 31
sure the front-panel Media Type is set to Paper. If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Paper light is on. 3 Press Setup. PAPER MEDIA TYPE SETUP 4 When the print has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the printer ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. LOAD MEDIA 1-15 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 32
ais Deutsch Español Italiano Português 6 Reload the Setup Sheet into the printer, printed side down and with the large arrow pointing into the printer. When the Ready light comes on, press Setup again. The printer now reads your marks and reconfigures itself automatically. SETUP READY 7 When the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 33
parallel or serial interface. If your computer and your application software support it, use the parallel interface, as it is faster. You may connect both the parallel and the serial interface simultaneously if you wish: the printer uses the interface that first receives data. 2 Choose an interface - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 34
. For installation of the DesignJet 455CA with the supplied HP JetDirect EX interface, refer to the HP DesignJet 455CA Software RIP set-up guide. In order to be able to print from your Macintosh to the HP DesignJet 430, 450 or 455CA you should contact your local HP Sales and Support office. 1-18 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 35
that affect the appearance of your prints from your application software. The printer's factory defaults, listed on page 1-22, are acceptable. -size plain paper, in portrait orientation. For help on how to load a sheet, either refer to the pictures on the right-hand side of the printer's media-entry - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 36
sure the front-panel Media Type is set to Paper. If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Paper light is on. 3 Press Setup. PAPER MEDIA TYPE SETUP 4 When the print has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the printer ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. LOAD MEDIA 1-20 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 37
SETUP 1 4xx Software Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer For an explanation of all the parameters on this sheet, see the User's Guide. RAM: 4MB Standard + 14MB SIMM Firmware Revision: A.69.69 (LD) 450C/455CA 7. Cutter Enabled Disabled 450C/455CA 1-21 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 38
page 3-13. See page 3-5. 450C/455CA Pen Settings Use settings from software Note that not all the page-size options shown in the example are available on the D-size printer. See page 3-12. Note that the color pen settings are only available 450C/455CA on the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA. 1-22 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 39
the sheet and make sure that the printer has marked your selection with a check mark. LOAD MEDIA 7 Please store this latest copy of the Setup Sheet with the Quick Reference Guide in the plastic pocket at the side of the printer, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 40
as part of the application software, but they are also available separately. If they are supplied separately, you need to install them separately. AutoCAD Supplied with the HP DesignJet 430 and DesignJet 450C printers is a pack containing drivers for AutoCAD for DOS and AutoCAD for Windows. Please - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 41
Preference 10. Preference 10: HP 7586B This printer supports HP-GL. However, if you choose this device you may not be able to use your printer's parallel connection-depending on the application software. Getting help If in doubt, or if you have problems with your driver, refer to the section at - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 42
configuration, choose a sample print in your application and try to print it on the printer. In case of problems, refer in this manual to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". To test whether the source of any problem is in the printer itself or in the link with your application, it is useful to print the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 43
MEDIA 2 2 Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Before loading media 2-7 Before sending your file 2-8 Loading sheet media 2-9 Loading roll media 2-16 Loading a sheet with the roll-feed option installed Unloading media 2-25 2-24 Working with media 2-1 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 44
on the floor. Handle film and glossy media by the edges or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can interact with ink and cause it to smear. Choosing media Your printer supports many types of paper and other media types, and can operate both with sheets and, if the roll-feed option is installed, with - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 45
on the front panel Paper Supported HP media 1 HP Opaque Bond HP Translucent Bond HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum Non-HP media also known as ... Plain paper Printer paper Tracing paper Extra translucent bond Coated 2 HP Coated Paper Color inkjet paper Matte paper Relative cost Low Low - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 46
sheet is curled, load with the curl up. Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum Cotton- Semi- Matte fiber opaque HP Coated Wood- Opaque Matte Paper pulp Yes. Load with the coated side down. On HP Coated Paper and Heavyweight Coated Paper, look for the small notch in the corner: Heavyweight Coated - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 47
or in the software) HP media Fast Normal Best HP Opaque Bond OK for monochrome, but color for CAD drawings only1 HP Translucent Bond OK for monochrome, not recommended for color HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum OK for monochrome, but color for CAD drawings only1 HP Coated Paper OK HP - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 48
Vellum Matte film Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) color Drafts Final versions Opaque bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper (for durability) Matte film Clear film Archives Matte film Clear film Overlays - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 49
media Before loading media Specify whether you are going to load a sheet or a roll On the front panel, if the Roll light is on, the printer believes you are loading a roll. If the Sheet light is on, it believes you are loading a sheet. ROLL SHEET MEDIA SOURCE To toggle between the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 50
For an explanation of which media type category on the front panel should be used for each supported media type, see the table on page 2-3. PAPER FILM COATED GLOSSY MEDIA TYPE Note that, if your software printer driver allows you to specify the media type, you must specify it correctly there as well - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 51
, and you must try again. If your alignment is almost correct, you have a chance to re-align it, as explained on page 2-14. 1 If your printer has no legs, you'll find it easier if it is positioned at the edge of the table. 2 Make sure that the cover is closed - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 52
3-7), load the sheet in the same orientation as you have specified in your software. If you are loading an A- or A4-size sheet, portrait orientation is down? As you load the sheet, it is the underside on which the printer will print. With most media types, the two sides are different and so it - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 53
MEDIA 2 Working with media Loading sheet media 8 Align the right-hand side of the sheet with the dashed line on the printer. 9 Make sure the entire top edge of the sheet-left and right-is placed inside the entry slot and under the deflectors, especially if the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 54
start to take the sheet from you. At this point, let go! Don't touch the sheet while the printer feeds it out again a short way, as this would probably misalign it. 11 The printer takes about a minute to check the alignment. While it's doing this, the Ready light on the front panel - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 55
option above: unless the alignment is good, you have to remove the sheet and start again. To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 1 If the Align Media light is flashing, the printer is inviting you to realign the media manually. ALIGN MEDIA 2 Lower the media lever to release the media. 2-13 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 56
Working with media Realigning sheet media 3 Align the edges of the media coming out of the printer with the same edges going into the printer, by pulling them taut and aligning them by eye. 4 Raise the media lever. media lever 2-14 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 57
2 Working with media Realigning sheet media 5 The printer checks the alignment again. While it's doing this Alignment good-ready to print! READY Or the Media light starts flashing: MEDIA Alignment bad. The printer has rejected the sheet. Simply remove it and start again from step 7 on page 2-10. - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 58
moving. In the next step: Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 2 If the old roll is not used up, then remove the media from the media path, as explained - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 59
MEDIA 2 Working with media Loading roll media 3 Remove the old roll by pulling firmly first on the left end of the spindle and then on the right. You may find that you have to push your thumbs against the cover of the roll-feed assembly while pulling the roll with your fingers to be able to release - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 60
roll (2 in the illustration below). Then insert the left media stop on the left end of the spindle. 2 3 1 6 Put the loaded spindle back in the printer, pushing first the right side into place and then the left. WARNING Make sure that each end of the spindle slots firmly into place with - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 61
Working with media Loading roll media To feed roll media into the printer 1 Make sure that the cover is closed and that the SOURCE 3 Which side down? As you load the roll, it is the underside on which the printer will print. With most media types, the two sides are different and so it is important - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 62
6 Wind the media from the roll and hold it ready to load into the printer. Hold the media near its edges, about 18 cm (7 in) from the top top, as you would have to adjust your grip as you push it into the printer, and this would probably make you misalign it. 7 Align the right-hand side of the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 63
into the entry slot. You will feel the media come up against the media stops. 9 Using your right thumb, press the Load Media button. The printer will start to take the media from you. At this point, let go! 2-21 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 64
again a short way, as this would probably misalign it. 10 Realigning the media is an essential, not optional, part of the roll-loading procedure. When the Align Media light is flashing, the printer is waiting for you to realign the media, as explained below. ALIGN MEDIA 11 Lower the media lever to - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 65
aligning them by eye. Make sure that the right-hand side of the media is aligned with the line of holes on the printer, and the roll. You may need to manually unroll a small amount of the media from its roll, to align the sheet satisfactorily. 13 Raise the media lever. 2-23 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 66
want to load a separate sheet even though you normally use a roll-for example, to use the Setup Sheet. 1 If a roll is currently loaded in the printer, unload it as explained on page 2-16, step 2a-c, remembering to raise the media lever again when it's done. 2 On the front panel, make sure - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 67
HP Opaque Bond 0 1.5 HP Translucent Bond 0 1.0 HP Natural Tracing Paper 0 1.0 HP Vellum 0 3.0 HP Coated Paper 0 0.25 HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 0 0.25 HP Matte Film Not recom- 4.5 HP Clear Film mended 4.5 HP High-Gloss White Film Not recom- 3.0 HP High-Gloss Photo Paper - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 68
the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the print is finished. LOAD MEDIA 2 Then simply pull the sheet downwards to remove it from the printer. To unload a sheet under any other circumstances Press Form Feed, wait for the sheet to be ejected and then simply pull it downwards to remove - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 69
When the print is finished, the Ready light stops flashing and goes off. Your printer includes a built-in cutter. The cutter automatically cuts the roll between prints, unless you have disabled it through software or the setup sheet. While the cutter is operating, keep your fingers away from the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 70
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Rotating a print 3-7 Printing a mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) Changing the printer's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 Choosing an appropriate print quality 3-15 Print quality recommendations 3-18 3-11 PRINT - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 72
not the printer's physical print cartridges, but "logical" pens used in a software palette. This software drivers. In some cases the printer is in control, in some cases the application or software driver is in control, and in other cases the printer interacts with the application or software driver - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 73
used. Any other software setting overrides the front panel setting, unless the latter is Inked area and you are sending a file: in this case the front panel setting takes precedence. In AutoCAD for DOS, however, the "User Size" is the printing area. These are fixed for the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 74
this setting, the printer interacts with your application, or software driver, and uses the smallest standard page size into which the inked area, plus margins, will fit. If you want all your prints on the same size paper, regardless of your print size and software/driver - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 75
Comments The printed page size is the inked area plus margins. For a definition of "inked area", see page 3-3. The printer looks to your software for a page size instruction in HP-GL/2 (the printer's graphics language instruction set). If it is there, the printer uses that page size plus margins - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 76
a page/print size that is larger than the physical size of the media loaded in the printer. A2 media in the printer Clipped area A1 page size in software If you specify in software a page size setting that is too small for the print, the print will be clipped, even though the physical media - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 77
contains no raster data. The normal line drawings of most CAD software do not contain raster data, and therefore you can use this Rotate option. However, if you are using one of the Microsoft Windows drivers supplied with this printer, your files do contain raster data and therefore you cannot use - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 78
narrow margins are always at the side, regardless of the orientation. With sheet media, the drawing is rotated, but the page orientation specified in your software is retained. (You should always load sheet media in the same orientation as you have specified in the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 79
Rotate interact with your software? The printer adds the rotation setting to any rotation angle you specify in your software. For software applications which, like the printer, rotate counterclockwise (for effects may not be what you expect. Note that the Windows driver deactivates rotation. 3-9 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 80
a mirror image of a drawing, using the Setup Sheet, without changing the drawing in your software. The available options are: Mirror off. With this setting, the printer will print as requested by your software, without adding any mirroring. This is the default. Mirror on. With this setting, the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 81
off. A subsequent line hides a previous line where they overlap. Merge on. Overlapping lines and area fills are merged. You can set this feature from your software in some applications, for example in AutoCAD. 3-11 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 82
, 0.50, 0.70, 1.00 Note that 0.13 mm is a one-pixel line width and renders some colors as a dot pattern. 100, 80, 60, 40, 20, 10, 5 Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Magenta, Cyan 430 For the HP DesignJet 430, only pen Width and Grayscale are available. Once you have chosen your pen settings, you - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 83
. 450C/455CA To switch from color to monochrome With the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA, if your application or software driver has a color/mono setting, use this, since the Setup Sheet setting is normally overridden by software. If not, you can set the printer to print in monochrome by selecting - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 84
HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA, the resolution on glossy media is always 300 dpi. This is because, with the Glossy media type selected, all printing is performed using the cyan, yellow and magenta cartridges; the black cartridge is not used. - With the HP DesignJet 430, glossy media is not supported - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 85
from the printer's front panel. Print Quality Fast Normal Best Speed Highest Normal Lowest Ink Used Least Most Resolution Monochrome Color 300 x HP PDDeseisgingJneJte4t3303.0. Alternatively, you can specify the print quality setting from your software printer driver. In this case, the driver - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 86
three print quality settings. PRINT QUALITY For details of each print quality level, see the table on the previous page. The setting also affects the printer's internal demonstration prints. You cannot change the print quality setting for a print already received by the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 87
600 600 x 600 The setting of the following parametersin the HP DesignJet 450 and 455CA define the printed output quality you get: Driver setting Actual plot in software content Color Color Color Grayscale Color Grayscale Grayscale Grayscale Grayscale Grayscale Resolution Quality Level - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 88
. This can cause cockle. In Glossy media use Best to obtain good quality. Cartridges almost empty of ink can cause some kind of banding in imaging prints. When printing renders or GIS files in Best - Paper - Mono use the driver setting Ret=Off in case you get banding in the printout. For printing - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 89
PRINT 4 MANAGEMENT 4 To cancel a print 4-2 To copy a print 4-2 To advance the media 4-3 Managing your prints 4-1 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 90
copy, even if you've changed them on the front panel. The following prevents Reprint from working: Another file has already been sent to the printer (including internal prints, for example the Setup Sheet), or You have switched the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 91
media exit slot, and if roll-feed paper is loaded, cuts the paper. FORM FEED You may want to do this: When the printer is in continuous printing mode (that is, the automatic cutter has been disabled through the software), you have reached the end of a series of prints and want to cut the roll - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 92
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INTERNAL 5 PRINTS 5 Their purpose and how to print them 5-2 Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet 5-4 Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 5-8 Using the Print Quality Test Print 5-12 Special internal prints 5-1 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 94
it, press ... See page... 1-19 and chapter 3 Demonstration To test the printer Print the Setup key 1-26 Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet To test the alignment between the two horizontal cartridge movements. 450C/455CA Color Cartridge Test Sheet To test the performance and alignment of all - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 95
Configuration Print Print Quality Test Print Purpose To print it, press ... These prints are essentially for use by a qualified service engineer, if troubleshooting the printer. You may be asked to print one and read out some details over the telephone. the Print Quality and Media Type keys - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 96
Sheet are explained in chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". It tests the alignment between the two horizontal cartridge movements-movement to the right and movement to the left-and allows you to correct any misalignment. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. Make sure - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 97
. SETUP FORM FEED REPLOT CANCEL The Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet is printed. An example is shown on page 5-7. 3 When the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the print is finished. Simply remove the sheet from the printer. LOAD MEDIA 4 Follow the instructions on the sheet itself. As you will - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 98
light comes on again, remove the sheet and make sure that the printer has marked your selections with a check mark. LOAD MEDIA Three important points concerning the Black Cartridge Alignment procedure: Always use the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet immediately after printing it. Never re-use a Black - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 99
INTERNAL 5 PRINTS Special internal prints Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet 4xx Setup 5-7 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 100
after printing it. Never re-use a Color Cartridge Test Sheet. Any print that was in the printer's memory before you printed the Color Cartridge Test Sheet has been lost and so, to print it, you must resend it. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. Make sure you - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 101
keys simultaneously. READY REPRINT CANCEL INTERNAL 5 PRINTS The Color Cartridge Test Sheet is printed. An example is shown on printer. LOAD MEDIA Notice that there are two parts, related to two quite distinct tasks: The part headed To check the nozzles lets you see if any of the cartridges - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 102
Special internal prints Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 4xx 5-10 Setup - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 103
cartridges, in response to a print quality problem-see page 9-12. You don't need to use both parts of the Color Cartridge Test Sheet each time you print it. 4 Follow the instructions Ready light comes on, press Setup. SETUP READY The printer now reads your marks and adjusts itself automatically. 7 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 104
may need to call HP for service. Normally you should only replace one component at a time and check if the problem has gone before you replace another component. Then you will be able to determine exactly which component failed. The Print Quality Test Print for the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 105
when the print quality problem was discovered. 2 HP Media. Test 1 (Warm-up) This pattern warms up the cartridges, leaving them in what should be a perfect operating condition; you can ignore this pattern. Test 2 (Nozzles) This tests all 96 nozzles of each cartridge of the printer. For each color - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 106
segments of a vertical line printed in two consecutive swaths. If the printer is working correctly, this distance should be less than 2 mils. causing the belt to slip - Friction between carriage bushings and slider rod. Inclined lines error. This occurs when the rows of nozzles on a cartridge are - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 107
again to see if there has been any improvement. 2 If the error is still present, replace the failing cartridge and print the Print Quality Test Print again. Test 4 (Color Alignment Quality) is in two parts: The first of the patterns (in the upper line) tests alignment between the cyan and magenta - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 108
of the two. Correct Incorrect If either set of patterns shows an alignment problem (a third color is present or there is misalignment in the boxes or the circles of the test image, try the following: 1 Replace the failing cartridge and print the Print Quality Test Print again. 2 If the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 109
Test Print Test 5 (Color Variation) This test produces is to cover the box with a piece of paper and slide the paper horizontally across the box. Stop as soon as indication that the cartridge is producing incorrect size ink drops. Try the following: 1 Replace the failing cartridge and print the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 110
Calibration (see page 6-11) and print the Print Quality Test Print again to see if there has been any improvement. 2 Remove the all cartridges and clean the flex contacts on the carriage and the cartridges. Reseat the cartridges and try the test again. 3 If the error is still present, replace the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 111
setting for less common applications 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your printer with more memory 6-4 To upgrade your printer with a network interface 6-4 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 6-5 Recalibrating the printer for accuracy 6-11 Reconfiguring your - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 112
relevant chapters of this manual, for example Page Size in chapter 3 and Graphics Language in this chapter. The following three items, which appear near the top right-hand corner of the Setup Sheet, tell you the overall configuration of the printer. Item RAM SIMM Firmware Revision Comments This is - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 113
graphics language setting for less common applications Your software application communicates with the printer by a graphics language. The HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 455CA support HP-GL (7586B), HP-GL/2 and HP RTL. The printer's default setting, HP-GL (7586B), is designed to work successfully with - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 114
), complex objects (such as polylines) and fills will all use significantly more memory. To upgrade your printer with a network interface You can connect your printer directly to a LAN using an HP JetDirect EX print server, connected to the printer's parallel port. See page 1-18 and page 10-18. 6-4 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 115
430 printer with color The HP DesignJet 430 monochrome printer can be upgraded to become an HP DesignJet 450C color printer. For the HP part number of the upgrade kit, see page 10-16. The upgrade kit comprises: A ROM SIMM, containing the code for the HP DesignJet 450C A set of four print cartridges - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 116
430 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the printer, and remove it. CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the printer, or touch the outer - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 117
430 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color b Holding it only by the edges, carefully pull the top of the module toward you and lift it out. 1 2 RECONFIG- 6 URATION 4 Temporarily place the module - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 118
Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 430 WARNING 8 Replace the cover plate and screws. In steps 9, 10 and 11, pay special attention to this warning. Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage; its edge is very - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 119
430 Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color 10 Move the cartridge carriage out of the service station. Then remove the cover from the three left-hand cartridge slots by first squeezing on both sides, and then lifting it off. 1 2 1 11 Remove the cover from the three - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 120
read "HP DesignJet 4xx". 16 Finally, reconfigure the print driver(s) you are using to indicate that your device is no longer an HP DesignJet 430 printer, but now an HP DesignJet 450C printer. Drivers for AutoCAD and for Microsoft Windows applications are supplied as part of your upgrade kit. 6-10 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 121
printer 1 Set the media type to Sheet. If recalibrating for a non-standard media type, use that type. Otherwise use only HP-Matte Film. Plastic-based media is more dimensionally stable than paper-based media. 2 Your media must be either E/A0 or D/A1 size. Load the media following the instructions - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 122
Reconfiguring your printer Recalibrating the printer for accuracy 1 2 3 6 When the ink is dry, cut the sheet along the dotted line, rotate it 90° counterclockwise (2) and reload it printed-side down, so that the black arrows go into the printer first (3). When the printer has finished measuring - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 123
MAINTENANCE 7 7 Replacing cartridges 7-2 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the printer 7-9 Maintaining your printer 7-1 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 124
in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 455CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements, as these are the components that suffer the greatest wear and tear. When to replace cartridges Replace cartridges in the following two circumstances. When you are troubleshooting print quality problems. See - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 125
to the service station that caps the cartridge while not in use. Because this service station maintains the health of the cartridge, quality problems may occur with the print cartridge. If ink from a refilled cartridge leaks onto the electrical components in your printer, severe printer damage can - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 126
get poor print quality and the reliability of your cartridges will be impaired. 450C/ With the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA printers, it is absolutely essential to 455CA load the cartridges in the correct stalls, otherwise not only will your colors be wrong, but also print quality may be impacted - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 127
one or more cartridges 1 Access the cartridge carriage. a Leave the printer switched on. b Open the cover and push it right back. c If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station on the left. Cover open Cartridge carriage in service station 2 Remove the cartridge to be - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 128
printer Replacing cartridges 450C/ 455CA 3 Match the color of the cartridge's label with the color of the dot above the empty stall. For users with color-vision deficiencies: you can identify the colors of the cartridges by the part numbers on the boxes-see page 10-18. a Take the new cartridge - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 129
nozzles (priming) To prime a cartridge is to clear clogged print nozzles manually, by using the colored plunger at the left side of the printer. Some of the circumstances in which it is useful to prime a cartridge are explained in Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting", but essentially, if you suspect - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 130
450C/455CA 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other cartridges to be primed. Note. It is not necessary to return the selectors to their original positions. 6 Lower the cover. 7 If you interrupted the print, the printer now resumes it. Ignoring that part of the drawing immediately after the interruption - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 131
. Any internal cleaning and any maintenance and repairs beyond the tasks described in this chapter should be done only by a trained service technician. When cleaning the outside of the printer, use a damp sponge or soft cloth and household cleaner. To avoid electrical shock, make sure that the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 132
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8 Front-panel lights 8-2 Front-panel keys 8-7 Front-panel lights and keys 8-1 FRONT-PANEL 8 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 134
state of this light is not relevant. No lights Lights All lights off Explanation and Action If no lights are on, you may have a power problem, or the printer may be switched off. See Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". 8-2 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 135
Status group Lights READY light off READY READY PAPER ALIGN MEDIA LOAD MEDIA Front-panel lights Explanation and Action The printer is not ready to print. Check the state of the other lights and look them up in this table. The printer is ready to print. Send your print from your computer or, for - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 136
for this printer. For the correct part numbers of the cartridges supported by this printer, see page 10-18. Either: the current print is too large for the DATA printer's memory. Look on your computer screen for any error message: some drivers, for example the Microsoft Windows driver supplied with - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 137
Group CARTRIDGES DATA MEDIA Error Group You need to contact Hewlett-Packard for support. Refer to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". If all the Error Group lights are on but not flashing on the front panel, there is a recoverable error. The way to resolve this problem is to switch the printer off - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 138
of these lights is on. See page 2-8. The current media selection is Paper, Film, Coated, or Glossy, depending on which of these lights is on. The printer is currently set for roll media, rather than sheet media. ROLL See page 2-7 for more information. If the Ready light is off, the printer is - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 139
By pressing pairs of these keys, you can produce special-purpose prints. They are explained in Chapter 5. Key Setup key Purpose To configure the printer To access this function, press ... SETUP See pages... 1-19 and 1-21 Form Feed key Reprint key To cut roll media when the internal automatic - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 140
Key Media Type key Media Source key Purpose To identify to the printer the type of media loaded (plain paper, film, coated paper, or glossy paper) To select the type of media (sheet or roll) loaded in the printer To access this function, press ... MEDIA TYPE See pages... 2-8 2-7 MEDIA SOURCE - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 141
of your problem 9-3 Solving media-handling problems 9-4 Clearing a media jam 9-5 Solving communication problems 9-8 Solving problems with print position or content 9-9 Solving print-quality problems 9-12 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-16 Getting help 9-17 Troubleshooting 9-1 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 142
content (page 9-9) - Solving print quality problems (page 9-12) - Solving miscellaneous problems (page 9-16). If the problem could be related to your software driver, and you are using an HP driver, refer to the driver's own documentation and on-line help. If the problem has no obvious cause, read - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 143
the printer and that it is firmly connected to the correct ports (see pages 1-17 and 10-11). b Serial interface users only. Check that the serial interface settings on the Setup Sheet match the requirements of your computer hardware and application software (see page 1-19). 9-3 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 144
Troubleshooting Solving media-handling problems Solving media-handling problems If the printer will not accept your media Is the power on? No lights on the front panel indicates no power. If the printer continually rejects your media, with the Load Media light flashing You may have: Loaded the media - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 145
the printer and open the cover. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam Media jammed OFF WARNING Don't touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 146
Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 2 Push the cartridge carriage all the way to the left, touching only the solid plastic parts of the carriage. Lower the media-lever and raise the bail (the black metal bar) Bail raised Media lever lowered 3 Carefully pull the main part of the jammed sheet down - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 147
Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 4 Carefully remove any torn pieces from inside the printer. Be careful not to touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage; its edge is very sharp. Media torn 5 Lower the bail, raise the media-lever, lower the cover, - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 148
Troubleshooting Solving communication problems ? Solving communication problems If there seems to be some problem related to the communication between your computer and the printer Some symptoms of a communication problem are: The front-panel Ready light does not start flashing. Your computer - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 149
AutoCAD - HP printer driver for Microsoft Windows applications. The documentation supplied with your application software, for example the AutoCAD Reference Manual. The documentation supplied with the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. If the print is completely blank Check the print cartridges to be - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 150
standard printing areas larger than those used in this printer. Ensure that the sheet is loaded in the orientation assumed by your software. If necessary, change the printing area in your software. For example, in AutoCAD, specify User Sizes (see the AutoCAD documentation). If the entire print - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 151
Troubleshooting Solving problems with print position or content If the output is distorted or unintelligible There is a possible explanation if the serial interface is in use: If you are using a serial interface between the printer and your computer, make sure the printer's serial interface - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 152
, the different pattern of ink may create the impression in some drawings of white streaks or gaps. 7 If the problem is still unresolved, replace the cartridge. If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines (HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 153
Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 450C/ 455CA 3 One or more of your cartridges may be out of ink. For an explanation of how to check, see page 7-2. 4 If the ink levels are OK, try to assess which cartridge has the problem. If the problem occurs only in one of the printer's seven " - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 154
Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems If there are jagged vertical or horizontal lines If problem is only with vertical black or gray lines, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 5-4. 450C/455CA If problem is with any other color or orientation, run the Color - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 155
Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems If there are blurred lines (ink "bleeds" from lines) Try a higher Print Quality level. Use better quality media. HP media is recommended and details are given on page 10-19. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature and humidity are - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 156
problem with your application driver. Is your software configured for this printer? For general advice, see "Connecting to your application software" on page 1-24. For advice specific to your software If you are using the Microsoft Windows 95 driver shipped with the printer, search for help on "Print - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 157
Packard has support services available to help you in case you have a problem with your printer. What to do before you call 1 Review the troubleshooting suggestions in: This chapter. The relevant driver documentation supplied with your printer (for users of AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows applications - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 158
you are using (for example, spoolers, networks, switch-boxes, modems, or special software drivers). The cable you are using (by part number) and where you purchased it. The type of interface used on your printer (RS-232-C or parallel). The software name and version you are currently using. The - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 159
10 Printer specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-16 Reference 10-1 REFERENCE 10 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 160
E/A0-size LFP Functional specifications Cartridges Supported media types HP DesignJet 430: one: black HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA: four: yellow, cyan, magenta and black. For part numbers, see page 10-18. Monochrome Plain paper Opaque bond Translucent bond Color Plain paper 1 Opaque bond 1 450C - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 161
specifications Functional specifications (continued) Supported media sizes Width (carriage axis) Minimum Maximum Length (paper axis) Minimum Maximum 210 mm (8.3 in) E/A0-size printer: 210 mm (8.3 in) 917 mm (36.1 in) Sheet: 1.625 m (64 in) D/A1-size printer: 625 mm (24.6 in) Maximum - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 162
(Medium density E/A0 CAD prints) The printer keeps an internal count of the number of prints printed. The current total is included as part of the information in the Service Configuration Print-see page 5-3. The relevant fields are called "Number of Color Prints" and "Number of Black Prints." 10 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 163
: With cartridges and media: Storage Printer and media: Cartridges: For optimal Inks used for printing do not contain heavy metals. User documentation Majority recyclable, not bleached with chlorine, and printed with inks that do not contain heavy metals. For specification of this User's Guide - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 164
Reference Printer specifications EMC specifications (electromagnetic compatibility) Canada Canadian Department licensed. USA Federal Communications Commission certified. Class B1 computing device. CFR 47 Part 15 Australia New Zealand Meets AS/NZS 3548 1 Product exhibits Class A operation - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 165
Reference Printer specifications Printing area (= media size minus margins). 829 x 548 548 x 829 D (landscape) 33.6 x 20.7 20.7 x 33.6 854 x 525 525 x 854 E (portrait) 42.7 x 33.6 33.6 x 42.7 1084 x 854 854 x 1084 Architectural media A (portrait) A (landscape) 10.7 x 8.60 8.6 x 10.7 11.6 x 7. - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 166
specifications. On the following page are the pin configurations for the most common HP cables referenced on page 10-11. Parallel (Centronics) Interface The connector on the printer is 36-pin female. Most existing parallel cables support IEEE-1284-compatible communication, but, for use with this - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 167
Parallel (Centronics) cable HP part number: C2950A (2m) C2951A (3m) Parallel cable for Centronics Printer End Computer End Male (36-pin) Male (25-pin) 1 1 .... ... 14. 14 32 15 31 16 36 17 19 18 20 21 19 22 23 20 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 168
specifications Serial (RS-232-C) cables HP part number: 24542G Serial cable for printers Printer End Computer End Male (25-pin) Female (9-pin) 4 1 2 2 3 3 5 4 6 7 5 20 6 8 8 7 HP part no: 17255M or 13242G* Modem eliminator cable Printer End Computer End Male (25-pin - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 169
cables Parallel (Centronics) Interface (IEEE-1284-compatible) Computer HP Part Number HP Vectra PC with HP 24540A/B serial/parallel interface card using the parallel connector HP 9000 workstations: series 300, 400, 700 C2950A C2951A IBM AT, IBM PS/2, IBM PC/XT and compatibles Serial (RS-232 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 170
can obtain current Material Safety Data Sheets for the print cartridges used in the printer (HP Part numbers 51644C [cyan], 51644M [magenta], 51644Y [yellow] help. The user may find useful the following booklet prepared by the FCC: "How to Identify and Resolve RadioĆTV Interference Problems." This - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 171
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Normes de - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 172
< 70 dB, am Arbeitsplatz, im Normalbetrieb, nach DIN 45635 T. 19. Telecommunications statement Telecommunications General Approval (UK) The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers, Models C4713A, C4714A, C4715A, C4716A, C6080A and C6081A, are approved under Approval Number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 173
Guide HP DesignJet 430 and 450C and 400 and 455CA Inkjet Printers Model Number (s): HP C4713A, HP C4714A, HP C4715A, HP C4716A, HP C4722A, HP C6080A, HP C6081A Product Accesory: HP Lines, 0.5KV Signal Lines FCC Part 15 - Class B/DOC-B/VCCI-2/ -Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett- - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 174
Reference Ordering accessories Ordering accessories Cables HP Part Number See p. 10-11 Color Upgrade kit Upgrade kit to convert an HP DesignJet 430 to a 450C C4718A Documentation User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide English Korean Taiwanese German French Spanish Italian Japanese Portuguese - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 175
Reference Ordering accessories HP Part Number Drivers Latest versions of the following were shipped with your HP DesignJet 430, 450C or 455CA printer: HP printer drivers for AutoCAD for DOS and AutoCAD for Windows HP printer drivers for Microsoft Windows These items are updated regularly. For - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 176
external print servers (for LAN connection): For Ethernet: HP JetDirect EX Plus For Token Ring: HP JetDirect EX Plus 3 HP Part Number J2591A J2594A Print cartridges Although other cartridges may appear to fit in the stalls, use only these part numbers. Roll-feed kit Yellow Cyan Magenta Black D/A1 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 177
accessories HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films Rolls Sheets (ISO) Width A0 A1 A3 in: 24 36 mm: 841 x 1189 594 x 841 297 x 420 HP Opaque Bond C3851A C3850A C3856A C3857A HP Translucent Bond C3860A C3859A C3892A C3893A HP Vellum C3862A C3861A HP Natural Tracing Paper - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 178
and accessories in any of the following ways: By calling your local authorized HP dealer. By contacting your local HP Sales and Support office. By contact one of the addresses given in Hewlett-Packard Support Services booklet. In the United States, the Direct Ordering number is 1-800-538-8787 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 179
11 Glossary 11-1 GLOSSARY 11 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 180
CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The colors of the printer's four inks, and also a standard color model. HP-GL One of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers. Produces vector data. Forerunner to HP-GL/2. coated paper Paper coated on one side for inkjet printing - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 181
paper. palette A set of logical pens defined by color and width. PJL Printer Job Language. A programming language that controls jobs going to a printer or plotter A standard color model. media The material, usually paper, onto which the device prints. media deflector The metal part situated between - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 182
only data, that can be installed in the back of the printer to provide upgrades. vector A line. An image may be defined in terms . tracing paper A semi-opaque matte paper type. vellum Cotton-fiber-based, semi-opaque matte media type. X-axis The vertical axis, as you look at the printer from the - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 183
12 Index I-1 INDEX - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 184
2-5 of pens in palette, 3-12 problems, 9-12 switching on/off, 3-13 Color Cartridge Test Sheet, 5-11 how to print, 5-2 sample, 5-10 using, 5-8 color upgrade, 6-5 part number, 10-16 color variation, testing, 5-17 color-vision deficiencies, advice for users with, 1-11 color/monochrome switching, 3-13 - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 185
area problems, 9-15 Film, front-panel light, 8-6 film, 10-2 firmware supported, 10-3 grayscales glossary definition, 11-2 of pens in palette, 3-12 printing color, 3-13 H heavyweight media, 10-2 help, 9-17 high-gloss film, glossary definition, 11-2 HP computers, cables to connect, 10-11 HP DesignJets - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 186
application, 2-6 types supported, 2-3, 10-2 unloading, 2-25 using HP, 2-2 Media Source key, 2-7 Media Type key, 2-8 memory, xiii, 6-2, 10-17 and file size, 6-4 expansion modules, 1-5, 10-17 installation, 1-6 upgrading, 6-4 Merge, 3-11 I-4 Microsoft Windows applications, 1-24 driver, 10-17 minimum - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 187
supplies. See accessories support, 9-17 Support services documentation, 10-16 T temperature, 10-5 termination of files, 1-22 testing the printer, 5-4, 5-8, 9-3 throughput, 10-4 tracing paper, glossary definition, 11-4 translucent bond, 10-2 glossary definition, 11-4 troubleshooting, 9-1 front-panel - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 188
, 2-27 sheet, 2-26 upgrade color, 6-5 legs, 10-18 memory, 6-4 network, 6-4 roll-feed, 10-18 V vector, glossary definition, 11-4 Vectra computers, cables to connect, 10-11 vellum, 10-2 glossary definition, 11-4 W warped lines, 9-14 weights, 10-4 Windows applications, 1-24 driver, 10-17 workstation - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 189
-90011) (Part of kit C4713-60041) Using application software HP CAD Printers: Software/Hardware Guide Software Application Notes AutoCAD Drivers for HP Plotters and Printers Microsoft Windows Driver for HP DesignJet Printers: Installer's Guide Getting support Hewlett-Packard Support Services - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 190
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tape the ends together B BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 24343 SAN DIEGO, CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE R HP DesignJet Marketing Center Hewlett-Packard Company Building #7 16399 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 193
to: Spain (34) 3 582 1400, Attn: Learning Products Dept. Phone: Circle the appropriate score Overall ease of use of this manual Overall ease of use of the Quick Reference Guide Use of language in both documents Use of graphics in both documents Please explain any low score: Poor " " " Excellent - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 194
A A A Any comments? B Fold here and then staple or tape the ends together B R Hewlett-Packard Company Barcelona Division Attn: Learning Products Dept. Avda. Graells, 501 08190 Sant Cugat del Vallès Spain - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 195
hardware should fail during the warranty period, read the Troubleshooting" section in this guide, then contact your local HewlettĆPackard Sales and Support Office or an Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair Center and arrange for servicing of the product. Retain proof of purchase in order - HP 450c | HP DesignJet 430, 450C, and 455CA Printer - User's Guide - Page 196
R Customer re-order number: C4713-60041 Manual Part Number: C4713-90021 Edition 2, October 1997 English Printed in Europe This manual has been printed on chlorine-free bleached paper
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Setup instructions - see chapter 1
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