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C4699-90031 English User's Guide HP DesignJet 330 and 350C Plotters - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 2
information This User's Guide for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters 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 and an alphabetical - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 3
Connect the plotter. Configure the plotter 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 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 4
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9: Set up the plotter in your application software 1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demo plot 1-26 2 Working with media Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Supported media types and relative costs 2-3 Physical characteristics of media types 2-4 HP DesignJet 350C: Recommended print quality - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 6
the plots' appearance 3-2 Page size 3-3 When do you need to adjust the page size in the plotter? 3-4 To adjust the page size in the Setup Sheet 3-5 Page size and clipped plots 3-6 Rotating plots Their purpose and how to print them 5-2 Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet 5-3 Using the Color - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 7
to replace cartridges 7-2 Using genuine HP supplies 7-3 Before replacing cartridges 7-4 To replace one or more cartridges 7-5 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the plotter 7-9 8 Front-panel lights 9 Troubleshooting Using the documentation 9-2 Locating the source of your problem - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 8
a repair is needed 9-19 10 Reference Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable 10-9 Serial (RS-232-C) Cables 10-10 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films 10-18 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 9
to the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters and their accessories 330 350C 1749a The HP DesignJet 330 and HP DesignJet 350C are large-format inkjet plotters employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 330 prints in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 10
: A roll-feed kit, including a legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules In addition, for the HP DesignJet 330: A color upgrade kit, allowing the plotter to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 350C For the full range of available accessories, see - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 11
width. A large range of media types is supported2: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film In addition, on the HP DesignJet 350C: High-gloss film. For the best-quality plots, use HP media, as your plotter's configuration is - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 12
HP DesignJet 330 and the HP DesignJet 350C, is 600 dpi. To select a print quality option, use either the keys on the plotter's front panel or the printer driver Guide in the pocket at the side of the plotter, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the plotter - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 13
types of HP drivers are supplied with your plotter: AutoCAD™ users, for users of MicrosoftR Windows applications. These drivers come with you use the information they contain as an overall guide to configuring the software for your plotter. Memory Your plotter comes with a basic memory of 4MB. Note - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 14
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SETUP 1 1 Fast track 1-2 Setup checklist 1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1-6 Task 3: Position the plotter 1-8 Task 4: Switch on 1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1-14 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 16
label on the plotter near the carriage and the documentation in the cartridge box. Don't forget to remove the tape from the cartridge(s). 4 Switch off the plotter and your computer, connect the parallel cable, and then switch them on again. 5 Choose your driver disk(s), read the instructions on the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 17
unpacked and assembled the plotter, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in this chapter. Task 1 Check that you have all the items required. 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module. 3 Position the plotter. 4 Switch on. 5 Load the print cartridge(s). 6 (Optional - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 18
, contact your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office. Print cartridge(s): For the HP DesignJet 330: - One black For the HP DesignJet 350C: - One yellow - One cyan - One magenta - One black Software The following two software packs were supplied with the plotter. Whether you need them depends - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 19
memory expansion modules available, see page 10-16. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you intend to connect your plotter directly to a network. For details of the latest HP JetDirect EX products, contact your local HP Sales and Support Office. For configuration details, see page 1-18 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 20
(Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the memory modules available, see page 10-16. You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 21
grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of the plotter with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity from your body could damage the to you 1 Push until it clicks into place 1738a 5 Replace the cover plat and screws. 1-7 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 22
the legs assembly for stability, so this task does not apply. If you have not fitted the optional roll-feed and legs kit, position the plotter as shown enough space above the plotter to open the cover. If the plotter is without legs ... Level surface. Sturdy support. For plotter weights, see page 10 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 23
power cord into the socket at the back of the plotter, and then into your power outlet. 1740a 3 Switch on the plotter, by pushing the power switch. on off 1741 4 If there is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you may have a power problem. For troubleshooting information, see chapter 9. 1-9 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 24
Error lights are flashing. If other lights are on, look up their meaning in Chapter 8. Film Error 2 Open the cover. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the left of the plotter). 330 Cartridge carriage in service station r1752a 1-10 350C - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 25
away from the plotter mechanisms. A set of cartridges was supplied with the plotter: The HP DesignJet 330 is supplied with one black cartridge. The HP DesignJet 350C is supplied with four cartridges: - yellow - cyan - magenta - black For the 350C, each stall in the carriage has a dot indicating - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 26
's label with the color of the dot above the stall. 350C 3 Make sure that the plotter is still switched ON. (Never install cartridges with the plotter switched off.) 4 Insert the cartridge in the stall. Press down lightly and push the cartridge away from you until it snaps into place. If it is - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 27
go off. The Load Media light should then be on (together with Media Type and Print Quality lights). Load Media If you wish, you can now check your cartridge alignment by running the Black Cartridge Alignment Routine (See page 5-3). However, this is normally only required for troubleshooting. 1-13 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 28
language Task 6: (Optional) Change the language All the plotter's internal plots are available in the following languages: English, to task 7. To change from English to any of the other languages, you must use the plotter's Setup Sheet, as explained below. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 29
the front-panel Media Type is set to Plain. If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Plain light is on. Plain 3 Press Setup. Media Type Setup 4 When the plot has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the plotter ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. Load Media 1-15 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 30
English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Português 6 Reload it in the plotter, printed side down and with the large arrow pointing into the plotter. When the Ready light comes on, press Setup again. The plotter will now read your marks and reconfigure itself automatically. Setup Ready 7 When - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 31
simultaneously if you wish: the plotter uses the interface that first receives data. 2 Choose an interface cable. For a list of HP cables for various computers, see the table on page 10-11. If you are making up your own cable, refer to the interface specifications starting on page 10-8. Use - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 32
For the latest information on HP JetDirect EX products, contact your local HP Sales and Support office. PC Unix Macintosh LAN HP JetDirect EX Print Server Parallel cable HP DesignJet 330/350C 0001 For installation of the HP JetDirect EX interface, see the Installation Guide that comes with that - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 33
those settings that affect the appearance of your plots from your application software. The plotter's factory defaults, listed on page 1-22, are acceptable. However, if you do sheet, see page 2-9. When the Ready light is on, you have loaded the sheet correctly. Plot will be on underside. 1750 1-19 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 34
the front-panel Media Type is set to Plain. If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Plain light is on. Plain 3 Press Setup. Media Type Setup 4 When the plot has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the plotter ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. Load Media 1-20 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 35
Setting up your plotter Task 8 (optional): Configure the plotter SETUP 1 HP DesignJet 330/350C Setup Sheet 1. Language English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Português 1 Current setting = Desired setting = Pencil or black pen 350C 2. Serial Interface Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 36
3-10 See page 3-11 See page 3-13 See page 3-5. 350C Pen Settings Use settings from software Note that not all the page size options shown in the example are available on the D-size plotter. See page 3-12. Note that the color pen settings are only available on the HP DesignJet 350C. 350C 1-22 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 37
1 Setting up your plotter Task 8 (optional): Configure the plotter 5 Follow the instructions on the Setup Sheet. Having marked the ovals to change the settings, reload the sheet in the plotter, printed side down, with the large arrow pointing into the plotter When the Ready light comes on, press - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 38
page is a general recommendation as to which device to choose when setting up this plotter. Device lists are not always up to date with the latest plotters, and so with some software you may have to choose a plotter other than the HP DesignJet 330 or the HP DesignJet 350C from the device list. 1-24 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 39
to Preference 8. Preference 9: HP 7586B This plotter supports HP-GL. However, if you choose this device you may not be able to use you plotter'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 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 40
configuration, choose a sample plot in your application and try to print it on the plotter. In case of problems, refer to chapter 9 of this manual, "Troubleshooting". To test whether the source of any problem is in the plotter itself or in the link with your application, it is useful to print the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 41
MEDIA 2 2 Caring for your media 2-2 Choosing media 2-2 Before loading media 2-7 Before sending your file 2-7 Loading sheet media 2-9 Loading roll media 2-17 Loading a sheet with the roll-feed option installed Unloading media 2-27 2-26 Working with media 2-1 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 42
place the ink on the media - for example, in terms of density and number of passes of the cartridges. For more details, see the tables on pages 2-5 and 2-6. For the best-quality plots, use HP media, as your plotter's configuration is optimized for it and tested with it. For details of HP media, see - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 43
available. Up-to-date information is available from your HP dealer or local HP Sales and Support Office. 2 HP Special InkJet paper and HP Heavyweight Special InkJet Paper are not supported on the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters. 3 Glossy media types are not supported on the HP DesignJet 330. 2-3 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 44
media 350C Physical characteristics of media types HP media Base HP Opaque Bond Wood-pulp HP Translucent Bond Wood-pulp HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum Cotton-fiber HP Coated Paper Wood-pulp HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Matte Film Polyester HP Clear Film Polyester HP High - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 45
MEDIA 2 350C Working with media Choosing media Recommended print-quality settings and recommended media for color plots Print quality (set either on the front panel or in the software) HP media Fast Normal Best HP Opaque Bond HP Translucent Bond HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum OK for - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 46
media-type choices by application Application Use Typical choice of media CAD* monochrome CAD* and GIS* color 350C Imaging and graphics packages color 350C Drafts Final versions Archives Diazo reproductions Drafts Final versions Archives Overlays Matte Gloss Clear film Opaque bond Translucent - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 47
roll On the front panel, if the Roll light on, the plotter believes you are loading a roll. If it supported media type, see the table on page 2-3. Media Type 350C To select Glossy, press the Media Type key until both the Film and Coated lights are on. Note that, if your software printer driver - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 48
key until the light comes on against the print quality setting you require. For details of each print quality setting, see the table on page 3-15. Print Quality Alternatively, you can specify the print quality setting from your software printer driver. In this case, the driver's setting is used - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 49
To learn how to load a sheet correctly first time, follow steps 1 through 7. When you load a sheet, the plotter checks that it is correctly aligned. If it is very badly aligned, the plotter flashes an error on the front panel, as explained in step 8 below, and you must try again. If your alignment - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 50
media Loading sheet media 350C 3 Which side down? As you load the sheet, it is the underside on which the plotter will print. With most sheet is curled, load with the curl up. Load with the coated side down. On HP Coated Paper and Heavyweight Coated Paper, look for the small notch in the corner: D - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 51
as you would have to adjust your grip as you push the sheet into the plotter, and this would probably make you misalign it. X Don't place your hands flat of the sheet (as is normal when loading a sheet into some old pen plotters), as this would make step 7 very difficult for you. 5 Align the right- - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 52
will feel the sheet come up against the media stops. 2 The sheet may buckle slightly, as you are still pushing it. This is normal. 3 The plotter will start to take the sheet from you. At this point, let go! 1750 Don't touch the sheet while the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 53
Ready or the Error and Load Media lights start flashing: Load Media Error Alignment good - ready to plot! Alignment close. Either realign the sheet manually, as explained in the next section, or press Cancel to start again from step 4 on page 2-11. * Alignment bad. The plotter has rejected the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 54
Working with media Loading sheet media To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 1 If the Load Media light is flashing without the Error light flashing, the plotter is inviting you to realign the media manually. Load Media 2 1 Raise the cover. The bail (the black metal bar) is raised - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 55
Working with media Loading sheet media 3 Align the edges of the media coming out of the plotter with the same edges going into the plotter, by pulling them taut and aligning them by eye. For A3 sized media, if the roll-feed deflectors are fitted, you may find it easier - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 56
good - ready to plot! or the Error and Load Media lights start flashing: Load Media Error Alignment bad. The plotter has rejected the sheet. Simply remove it and start again from step 4 on page 2-11. Notice that you have only one chance to realign the media manually. If it's still not right after - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 57
wheels are locked (the brake lever pressed down) to prevent the plotter from moving. In the next step (see next page): Don't touch the stainless steel strip that runs the length of the plotter behind the cartridge carriage; its edge is very sharp. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 58
(the black metal bar) should automatically rise when you raise the cover. 4 Turn the roll on the spindle to wind the media out of the plotter and onto the roll. 1 3 2 4 1920 5 Raise the green media lever and then lower the cover. 2-18 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 59
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 the spindle. 2 If the new roll is on a different spindle, then you can - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 60
the graphic below). Then insert the left media stop on the left end of the spindle. 2 3 1930 1 1922b 6 Put the loaded spindle back in the plotter, pushing first the right side into place and then the left. WARNING 2 1 1921a Make sure that each end of the spindle slots firmly into place - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 61
find it easier to load if you trim it now, for example with scissors. However, once it is successfully loaded, you can use the plotter's built-in cutter to trim it, as explained in step 10 below. 2 Wind the media around the upper roller and hold it ready to load into the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 62
will feel the media come up against the media stops. 2 The media may buckle slightly, as you are still pushing it. This is normal. 3 The plotter will start to take the media from you. At this point, let go! Don't touch the media while the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 63
6 Realigning the media is an essential, not optional, part of the roll-loading procedure. So, even if you align the media perfectly when loading it, you must still go through the motions of realigning it. When the Load Media light is flashing, the plotter is waiting for you to realign the media, as - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 64
eye. Make sure that the right-hand side of the media is aligned with the line of holes on the plotter (A), the top roller (B) and the roll (C). You may need to manually unroll a small amount of the media from its roll, to align the sheet satisfactorily. 9 Raise the green media lever. 2-24 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 65
10 While the cover is open, the plotter will pause, waiting for you to trim the front edge of the roll. Trim the roll, as follows. Holding the front edge of the media taut, on the left adjacent the cutter, slide the cutter from left to right and then back again. MEDIA 2 11 Lower the cover. 2-25 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 66
example, to use the setup sheet. 1 If a roll is currently loaded in the plotter, unload it as explained on page 2-18, remembering to raise the green media lever again when it's done. 2 On the front panel, make sure the Roll light OFF, to indicate that you are going to load a sheet. Roll (OFF) - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 67
media 350C Unloading media Drying time On some media types, the ink needs to dry before the plot is unloaded. Since the plotter knows which media type you are using, it allows the appropriate drying time to elapse before the plotting process is complete - for example, before the Load Media light - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 68
unload a sheet at the end of a plot 1 When the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the plot is finished. Working with media Unloading media Load Media 2 Then simply pull the sheet downwards to remove it from the plotter. 1751 To unload a sheet under any other circumstances Press Form Feed - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 69
cut and unload a plot from a roll If the roll-feed option is installed, your plotter includes a built-in cutter. You may choose to cut the roll between plots, or at the end of a plot from the roll. While the plotter is in Continuous Plotting mode, the Roll light flashes. Continue Plotting Roll 2-29 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 70
mode This mode is the default, and is indicated by the Roll light not flashing. 1 When the plot is finished, the Ready light stops flashing and goes off. Holding the media taut on the left, adjacent to the cutter, slide the cutter from left to right and then back again, to cut the plots - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 71
MEDIA 2 Working with media Unloading media 2 Press Continue Plotting to confirm that you've cut it. The Ready light comes on to confirm that the plotter is ready for the next plot. Continue Plotting Ready Roll To cut and unload a plot from a roll in Continuous Plotting mode This mode is - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 72
media. Before cutting the roll (as explained next), make sure that no other plot has been sent to the plotter. 2 Holding the media taut on the left, adjacent to the cutter, slide the cutter from left to right and then back again, to cut the plots from the roll. Form Feed 3 There's no - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 73
3-2 Page size 3-3 Rotating a plot 3-7 Plotting a mirror image 3-10 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) Changing the plotter's logical pen characteristics 3-12 Printing color drawings in monochrome 3-13 Choosing an appropriate print quality 3-15 3-11 PLOT 3 APPEARANCE - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 74
". The pens referred to are not the plotter's physical print cartridges, but "logical" pens used in a drivers. In some cases, the plotter is in control, in some cases the application or software driver is in control, and in other cases, the plotter interacts with the application or software driver - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 75
, etc. Alternatively, it can be set by the plotter. By default, the plotted page size is set to the inked area (plus the margins). In AutoCAD for DOS, however, the "User Size" is the plotting area. These are fixed for the HP DesignJet 330 and 350C. The values are 17 mm on the leading and - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 76
or ISO A3. In this case you should specify Best within the ISO options. With this setting, the plotter 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 plots on the same size paper - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 77
Comments The plotted page size is the inked area plus margins. For a definition of "inked area", see page 3-3. The plotter looks to your software for a page size instruction in HP-GL/2 (the plotter's graphics language instruction set). If it is there, the plotter uses that page size plus margins - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 78
be aware that with some combinations of page size and plot size, the plotter may print what it can, but may clip your plot: If you specify is larger than the physical size of the media loaded in the plotter. A2 media in the plotter Clipped area A1 page size in software If you specify in software - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 79
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 plotter, your files do contain raster data and therefore you cannot use this Rotate option. To rotate a plot using the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 80
Controlling your plot's appearance Rotating a plot Exactly what is rotated? With roll media, both the drawing and the page orientation are rotated. Rotate off Rotate 90_ A A Notice that the narrow margins are always at the side, regardless of the orientation. 0025 With sheet media, the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 81
landscape a plot whose original orientation was portrait, the media may not be wide enough for the drawing, which may be clipped. For example, rotating by 90_ specify in your software. For software applications which, like the plotter, rotate counterclockwise (for example, CorelDRAW!) the result is - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 82
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 plotter will print your plot as requested by your software, without adding any mirroring. This is the default. Mirror on. With this setting, the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 83
350C Controlling your plot's appearance Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) The Merge feature provides two - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 84
Blue, Magenta, Cyan For the HP DesignJet 330, only pen Width and driver has an option for this, choose Use settings from tables below and set all 8 pens to Black/100% Grayscale. If you are using one of the Windows drivers supplied with the plotter, you must set this in the driver since the driver - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 85
monochrome. To switch from color to monochrome With the HP DesignJet 350C, 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 plotter to print in monochrome by selecting Print color as - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 86
the HP DesignJet 350C, 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 330, glossy media is not supported. 3-14 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 87
plot, the front-panel setting changes temporarily to that from the driver, and then resumes its previous setting again. The exact printing process used by the plotter varies not only with your print quality setting, but also with your specification of the media type when loading the media (see page - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 88
details of each print quality level, see the table on the previous page. Fast Normal Both ON = Best Print Quality The setting also impacts the plotter's internal demonstration plots. You cannot change the print quality setting for a plot already received by the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 89
PLOT 4 MANAGEMENT 4 To cancel a plot 4-2 To copy a plot 4-2 To advance the media 4-3 Managing your plots 4-1 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 90
copy, even if you've changed them on the front panel. Replot Replot does not work if: another file has already been sent to the plotter (including internal plots, for example the Setup Sheet), or you have switched the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 91
page 9-5). There is no need to use Form Feed to unload a plotted sheet from the plotter - see page 2-28. Don't press Form Feed while a file is being received by the plotter, as this terminates the data transmission (unless you are doing this as part of a troubleshooting routine - see page 9-9). 4-3 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 92
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INTERNAL 5 PLOTS 5 Their purpose and how to print them 5-2 Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet 5-3 Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 5-7 Special internal plots 5-1 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 94
plotter To print it, press ... Setup See page ... 1-19 and chapter 3 Demonstration Plot To test the plotter Continue 1-26 Setup + Plotting simultaneously Black Cartridge plots are essentially for use by a qualified service engineer, if troubleshooting the plotter. You may be asked to print one - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 95
the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet are explained in chapter 9,"Troubleshooting". It tests the alignment between the two horizontal cartridge movements - type on the front panel (see page 2-3). For this plot, the plotter sets the print quality level automatically. Plot will be on underside. 1750 For - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 96
and Replot keys simultaneously. The Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet is printed. An example is shown on page 5-5. Setup + Replot 3 When the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the plot is finished. Simply remove the sheet from the plotter. 4 Follow the instructions on the sheet itself. As you - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 97
Sheet HP DesignJet 330/350C Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet 1 In each of the two large boxes, mark the best set of lines by filling in the oval. Pencil or black pen Jagged lines = bad Straight lines = good Current Best INTERNAL 5 PLOTS 2 Setup 3 Ready R 7 When the Load Media light - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 98
important points concerning the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure: Always use the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet immediately after printing it. Never re-use a Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet. Any plot that was in the plotter's memory before you printed the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet has been - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 99
internal plots Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet 350C Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet Some of the circumstances in which it is useful to use the Color Cartridge Test Sheet are explained in chapter 9,"Troubleshooting". It achieves two objectives: It tells you which cartridge, if any, is not - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 100
3 When the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the plot is finished. Simply remove the sheet from the plotter. 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 is not printing correctly. It - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 101
plots Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet HP DesignJet 350C Color Cartridge Test Sheet To check the nozzles Examine the patterns below. If any color has gaps or streaks, then that cartridge is either out of ink or needs priming (see User's Guide). To check the cartridge alignment 1 In each of - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 102
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 reload it. 6 When the Ready light comes on, press Setup. The plotter now reads your marks and adjusts itself automatically. - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 103
settings 6-3 To change the graphics language setting for less common applications 6-3 To change the I/O timeout setting 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with more memory 6-4 To upgrade your plotter with a network interface 6-5 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 6-5 Reconfiguring your - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 104
on page 6-4. D This is the total RAM, not the RAM currently free. This tells you if an optional memory expansion module is installed in the plotter, and its size. This is the revision number of the plotter's internal code. 6-2 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 105
setting for less common applications Your software application communicates with the plotter by a graphics language. The HP DesignJets 330 and 350C support HP-GL (7586B), HP-GL/2 and HP RTL. The plotter's default setting, HP-GL (7586B), is designed to work successfully with most applications - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 106
19. To upgrade your plotter with more memory Your plotter comes with a basic memory of 4MB. In case you need to print particularly large files, the following memory expansion modules are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. The maximum total memory is 36MB (4 + 32). For HP part numbers, see page 10 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 107
the code for the HP DesignJet 350C. A set of four print cartridges: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. A color label for installation on the plotter's cartridge carriage. An new overlay for the plotter's front panel. A manual kit, comprising this User's Guide and the Quick Reference Guide. Drivers for - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 108
Reconfiguring the plotter To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 1 Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. X X 1736a 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the plotter, and remove it. 1737 6-6 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 109
Reconfiguring your plotter To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 with color CAUTION Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the plotter, or touch the outer metal surface of the plotter with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 110
Reconfiguring the plotter To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 4 Temporarily place Replace the cover plate and screws. In steps 9, 10 and 11, pay special attention to this warning. Don't touch the stainless steel strip that runs the length of the plotter behind the cartridge carriage - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 111
Reconfiguring your plotter To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 with color 9 1 With the plotter still switched OFF, raise the cover to access the cartridge carriage on the left. 2 Remove the black cartridge. RECONFIG- 6 URATION 1911 10 Move the cartridge carriage out of the service station. Then remove - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 112
Reconfiguring the plotter To upgrade the HP DesignJet 330 plotter with color 11 Remove the cover from the three left-hand cartridge selectors. 1 Release the clip on the right side of the cover, at the bottom. This is easiest to see when looking down into the plotter. 2 Lift the cover off. 2 1913 1 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 113
should now read "HP DesignJet 350C". 17 Finally, reconfigure the print driver(s) you are using to indicate that your device is no longer an HP DesignJet 330 plotter, but now an HP DesignJet 350C plotter. Drivers for AutoCAD and for Microsoft Windows applications are supplied as part of your upgrade - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 114
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MAINTENANCE 7 7 Replacing cartridges 7-2 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 7-7 Cleaning the plotter 7-9 Maintaining your plotter 7-1 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 116
in the HP DesignJets 330 and 350C, 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 the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 117
problems may occur with the print cartridge. If ink from a refilled cartridge leaks onto the electrical components in your plotter, severe plotter damage can occur, causing downtime and repair costs. Damage resulting from the modification of or refilling of HP cartridges is specifically excluded - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 118
HP DesignJet 350C plotter, it is absolutely essential to load the cartridges in the correct stalls, otherwise not only will your colors be wrong, but also print quality may be impacted. WARNING Don't touch the stainless steel strip that runs the length of the plotter behind the cartridge carriage - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 119
the cartridge carriage. 1 Leave the plotter switched ON. 2 Open the cover and push it right back. 3 If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station on the left. Cartridge carriage in service station 1749b 2 Remove the cartridge to be replaced. 1 Press down lightly and - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 120
your plotter Replacing cartridges 3 350C 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 10-17. 1 Take the new cartridge out - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 121
. 2 Open the cover. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the left of the plotter). Cover open WARNING r1752 Cartridge carriage in service station 330 Plunger Selectors (350C only) 350C 1752 Don't touch the stainless steel strip that runs - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 122
350C Maintaining your plotter Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 3 Press the small green selector in front of the cartridge which you want to prime. 1745 4 Firmly press the large green plunger fully down once, and then release it. The plunger should return to its original position. 350C - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 123
. 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 plotter, use a damp sponge or soft cloth and household cleaner. To avoid electrical shock, make sure that the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 124
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8 Front-panel lights 8-1 FRONT-PANEL 8 LIGHTS - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 126
the error. In order to understand the meaning of each combination of lights, you must use the table in this chapter, as in most cases you would not be able to guess the meaning. You will therefore find this table invaluable in troubleshooting. This graphic Means ... The nine lights on the plotter - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 127
+ Error Coated Either the black print cartridge is faulty, misplaced or missing. Reseat or replace the cartridge as explained from page 7-2. Or you have loaded a print cartridge of the wrong type for this plotter. For the correct part numbers of the four cartridges supported by this plotter, see - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 128
lights Pattern of lights Explanation and Action Load Media The plotter is ready, but you need to load media. Load Media Load Media Load Media + Error Fast The plotter media starts on page 2-9. Or it is an invalid size. For supported media sizes, see page 10-3. Or the media lever is lowered. - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 129
and refer to "Getting Help" on page 9-18. Error. If the Error light is flashing, there is an error which you can correct. Check which other light is flashing and look up the pattern in this table. There is a problem with the serial interface. The plotter's settings for baud rate and parity must be - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 130
Front-panel lights Pattern of lights Explanation and Action Ready The plotter is ready to plot. Send your plot from your computer or, for a special internal plot, press the appropriate key combination - see page 5-2. Ready Busy. The plotter is busy with a task or is receiving a file. Wait. - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 131
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 plot position or content 9-9 Solving print-quality problems 9-12 Solving miscellaneous problems 9-17 Getting help 9-18 Troubleshooting 9-1 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 132
Troubleshooting Using the documentation Using the documentation For the meanings of the lights on the front panel, see chapter 8. If you know the problem is related to a certain task, first check the relevant section in this manual for the step-by-step procedures. Use this manual's index. For - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 133
Troubleshooting Locating the source of your problem Locating the source of your problem 1 Check the status of the front-panel lights. For an explanation, see chapter 8. 2 Test the plotter, as follows: a Switch the plotter off. b Ensure that the power cord is firmly inserted in the plotter and - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 134
Troubleshooting Solving media-handling problems Solving media-handling problems If the plotter will not accept your media Is the power on? No lights on the front panel = no power. If the plotter continually rejects your media, with the Error and Load Media lights flashing You may have: Loaded the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 135
cover. Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam Media jammed WARNING Off 1746 Don't touch the stainless steel strip that runs the length of the plotter behind the cartridge carriage; its edge is very sharp. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the plotter mechanisms. TROUBLE - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 136
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-jam lever and raise the bail (the black metal bar). Bar raised. Media-jam lever lowered. 1 3 2 1747 3 Carefully pull the main part - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 137
Troubleshooting Clearing a media jam 4 Carefully remove any torn pieces from inside the plotter. Be careful not to touch the stainless steel strip that runs the length of the plotter behind the cartridge carriage; its edge is very sharp. Media torn TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING 1748 5 Lower the bail, raise - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 138
Troubleshooting Solving communication problems ? Solving communication problems If there seems to be some problem related to the communication between your computer and the plotter Some symptoms of a communication problem are: The front-panel Ready light does not start flashing. Your computer - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 139
following two drivers supplied with your plotter: - HP plotter drivers for AutoCAD - HP plotter driver for Microsoft Windows applications The documentation supplied with your application software, for example the AutoCAD Reference Manual. If the plot is completely blank Check the print cartridges to - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 140
Troubleshooting Solving problems with plot position or content If the plot is clipped This indicates and the plotter: Is your software configured for this plotter? For general advice, see page 1-24. For advice specific to your software, see either the documentation supplied with the driver or any - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 141
Troubleshooting Solving problems with plot 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 plotter and your computer, make sure the plotter TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING 9-11 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 142
levels, 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 350C) 1 The problem may have resolved itself during the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 143
Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems 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 plotter's seven "primary" colors ( - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 144
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 5-3. 350C If problem is with any other color or orientation, run the Color Cartridge - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 145
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 10-18. The plotter may be operating in an area where the temperature and humidity are - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 146
A Troubleshooting Solving print quality problems If ink smears after you remove a plot Be sure the ink is dry before you remove the sheet. For recommended ink-drying times, see page 2-27. When loading media, select the appropriate Media Type on the front panel. The plotter may be operating in an - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 147
to your application software" on page 1-24. For advice specific to your software, see either the documentation supplied with the driver or a relevant Software Application Note supplied with your plotter. Are the Plain and Error lights flashing on the plotter's front panel? If so, the file is too - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 148
Packard has support services available to help you in case you have a problem with your plotter. What to do before you call 1 Review the troubleshooting suggestions in: This chapter. The relevant driver documentation supplied with your plotter (for users of AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows applications - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 149
of various plotter parameters. See page 6-2 and the section starting on page 1-19. The media type you are using. If a repair is needed Contact the Hewlett-Packard dealer or HP Sales and Support Office where you purchased the plotter for complete service information. 9-19 TROUBLE- 9 SHOOTING - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 150
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10 Plotter specifications 10-2 Interface specifications 10-8 Interface cables 10-11 Regulatory notices 10-12 Ordering accessories 10-15 Reference 10-1 REFERENCE 10 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 152
size C4700A = E/A0-size Functional specifications Cartridges Supported media types HP DesignJet 330: one: black HP DesignJet 350C: four: yellow, cyan, magenta and black. For part numbers, see page 10-17. Monochrome Plain paper Opaque bond Color (HP DesignJet 350C only) Plain paper 1 Opaque bond - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 153
Reference Plotter 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 plotter: 210 mm (8.3 in) 917 mm (36.1 in) Sheet: 1.32 m (52 in) D/A1-size plotter: 625 mm (24.6 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 154
(Medium density E/A0 CAD plots) The plotter keeps an internal count of the number of plots printed. The current total is included as part of the information in the Service Configuration Plot - see page 5-2. The relevant fields are called "Number of Color Plots" and "Number of Black Plots." 10-4 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 155
Reference Plotter specifications Environmental specifications Operational Mechanical and electrical: With cartridges and media: Storage Plotter and media: Cartridges: with inks that do not contain heavy metals. For specification of this User's Guide, see back cover. Batteries Not used - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 156
Reference Plotter specifications EMC specifications (electromagnetic compatibility) Canada Canadian Department of Communications, Radio Commission certified. Class B computing device. CFR 47 Part 15 Safety specifications Information Technology Equipment (ITE), Movable, Class I, Plugable - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 157
Reference Plotter specifications Plotting area (= media size minus margins). For margins, see page 10-3. ANSI media Media size (and orientation of media) A (portrait) Plotting area (width x height) by - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 158
for the most common HP cables referenced on page 10-11. Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Interface The connector on the plotter is 36-pin female. Most existing parallel cables support Bi-Tronics communication, but, for use with this plotter, the cable must meet the specification in this table. IEEE - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 159
Reference Interface specifications Parallel (Bi-Tronics/Centronics) Cable HP part number: C2950A (2m) C2951A (3m) Parallel cable for Bi-Tronics/Centronics Plotter 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 Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 160
Reference Interface specifications Serial (RS-232-C) Cables HP part number: 24542G Serial cable for printers or plotters Plotter 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 Plotter End - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 161
DEC BC22D, BC03M, or equivalent Apple Macintosh Plus, SE, II Series, Classic, LC family, Quadra family, PowerBook, PowerMac HP Part Number 24542G 17255M C2913A 17355M 17302A Cable length 3.0 m (9.8 ft) 1.2 m (3.9 ft) 1.2 m (3.9 ft) 3.0 m (9.8 ft) 1.5 m (4.9 ft) Connector type at computer end of - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 162
Sheets for the print cartridges used in the plotter (HP Part numbers 51644C [cyan], 51644M in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Problems." This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004Ć000Ć00345Ć4. Pursuant to Part - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 163
nach DIN 45635 T. 19 Telecommunications General Approval (UK) Telecommunications statement The HP DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters, Models C4699A, C4700A, C4701A, and C4702A, are approved under Approval Number NS/G/1234/5/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunications systems within - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 164
ès Barcelona, Spain declares that the product Product Name: Model Numbers: Product Accessory: InkJet Plotter HP C4699A, HP C4700A, HP C4701A, HP C4702A HP JetDirect EX external network servers 1 conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950: 1991 + A1, A2 / EN 60950 (1992 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 165
Ordering accessories Cables Color Upgrade kit Upgrade kit to convert an HP DesignJet 330 to an HP DesignJet 350C Cutter New cutter for roll-feed assembly Documentation User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide: HP Part Number See page 10-11 C3178A C3174-60004 Chinese C4699-90100 English - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 166
Large-Format Printers (See note on page 10-19) English English PJL Technical Reference Manual (part number includes PCL reference information too). English Drivers Latest versions of the following were shipped with your plotter: HP plotter drivers for AutoCAD for DOS and AutoCAD for Windows HP - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 167
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 and legs kit Yellow Cyan Magenta Black 51644Y 51644C 51644M 51640A D/A1-size C3176A E/A0-size C3177A Spindle assembly The - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 168
Ordering accessories HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films Rolls Sheets (ISO) Width A0 A1 A3 in: 24 36 mm: 841 x 594 x 297 x 1189 841 420 HP Opaque Bond C3851A C3850A C3856A C3857A HP Translucent Bond C3860A C3859A C3892A C3893A HP Vellum C3862A C3861A HP Natural - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 169
order it through most book stores (ISBN 0-201-56308-8). For specific parameter information, refer to The Product Comparison Guide for HP Languages on HP Plotters and Large-Format Printers, which you can order through your HP Sales office. How to order supplies and accessories You can order supplies - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 170
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11 Glossary 11-1 GLOSSARY 11 - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 172
use to create your drawings. device An external item connected to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Your HP DesignJet is a device. dpi Dots per inch, a measure of print resolution. baud rate The data transmission rate in a serial interface between a computer and a device, in bits per - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 173
a serial interface. plotting area Page size minus margins. parity An error-checking method in a serial interface between a computer and a device. -Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers. Produces raster data. media deflector The metal part situated between the optional E/A0- - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 174
typically needs less memory than raster data. vellum Cotton-fiber-based, semi-opaque matte media type. X-axis The vertical axis, as you look at the plotter from the front. Y-axis The horizontal axis, as you look at the - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 175
-11 parallel specification, 10-9 part numbers, 10-11 power, 1-4 problems, 9-8 serial specifications, 10-10 supplied/not supplied, 1-5 Cancel key, 4-2 cancelling a plot, 4-2 cartridge carriage, 1-10 cartridge service station, 1-10 cartridge stalls, 1-11-1-12 cartridges aligning, 5-3 before replacing - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 176
media, 2-1 and print quality, 2-5 care of, 2-2 choosing, 2-2-2-7 drying time, 2-27 environmental specifications, 10-5 handling, 2-2 handling problems, 9-4 HP DesignJet Papers and Films, 10-18 HP product numbers, 10-18 loading, 2-7 loading a roll, 2-21-2-26 loading a sheet, 2-9-2-13 loading a sheet - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 177
, parallel part numbers, 10-15 PC, cables to connect, 10-11 pen, settings, 1-22-1-23 seem to have no effect, 9-11 pens, limiting exposure, 7-4 pens (logical), settings, 3-2-3-5 pens (physical). See cartridges physical specifications, 10-4 pin-outs, 10-8-10-11 PJL documentation, 10-16 Plain, light - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 178
, 2-17-2-20 spindle assembly, part numbers, 10-17 stand. See roll-feed and legs Sun, cables to connect, 10-11 supplies. See accessories support, 9-18-9-20 Support services documentation, 10-15 V vellum, 10-2 W warped lines, 9-14 weights, 10-4 Windows applications, 1-24 driver, 10-16 workstation - HP Designjet 350c | HP Designjet 330 and 350C Plotters - Users Guide - Page 179
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