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HEWLETT PACKARD
SERVICE MANUAL
HP C2858A/C2859A DRAFTING PLOTTERS
SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to HP C2858A and C2859A plotters with serial numbers prefixed USA.
For additional information about serial numbers, see SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION in Chapter 1.
EHEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1993 16399 W. BERNARDO DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92127-1899
C2858-90000
Printed: March 1993
Using this Manual
This service manual contains information necessary to test, adjust, and service the Hewlett-Packard Models C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters. It is designed to help you easily find the cause of a C2858A/C2859A hardware problem and to perform the necessary repairs and adjustments to get the plotters into proper operating condition. Service strategy for this manual is to support the products to the field replaceable unit. For ease of reference, this manual is divided into ten chapters as follows: Chapter 1 Product Information Chapter 2 Site Planning and Requirements Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance Chapter 5 Functional Overview Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Chapter 7 Adjustments/Calibrations Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Product History Chapter 10 Parts and Diagrams Chapter 1. Product Information This chapter contains general information regarding the C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters. A description of the plotters features, options and accessories, performance characteristics, and serial number information, is included in this chapter. Chapter 2. Site Planning and Requirements Included in this chapter is pre-installation information regarding the physical, environmental and electrical requirements for proper installation and operation of the plotters. Chapter 3. Installation and Configuration In this chapter you will find installation, configuration and plotter verification procedures. Included is information on ink cartridge and media loading, accessing the front-panel menu structures for plotter configuration and instructions on how to perform built-in demonstration plots to verify proper plotter operation.
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Chapter 4. Preventive Maintenance Chapter 4 contains information you will need to keep the plotters in their best operating condition. Included are procedures that can be performed by the user. Chapter 5. Functional Overview This chapter contains a simplified description of the plotter circuits and mechanical functions. Chapter 6. Removal and Replacement Procedures for the removal and replacement of field replaceable units are provided in this chapter along with electrostatic discharge information and recommended tools to perform repairs. Chapter 7. Adjustments Here you will find descriptions of any adjustments and calibrations that may be required to return the plotter to proper operating condition. Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Included in Chapter 8 are service tests, error codes and messages, and diagnostic information to assist you in troubleshooting and solving plotter symptoms and failures. Chapter 9. Product History Chapter 9 provides historical tracking of changes made to the plotters. The differences between earlier versions of the plotters and the version described in the main body of this manual are identified. Chapter 10. Parts and Diagrams In this chapter you will find drawings for purposes of identifying the various field replaceable assemblies. Also in this chapter are associated parts lists for ordering replacement parts shown on the drawings. Glossary The glossary contains a listing of terms used throughout the manual. Index Use the index to find references and locate subject matter in this manual.
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Chapter 1 Product Information 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-6 Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROM Enhancement Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular Input/Output (MIO) PCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Site Planning and Requirements
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Cord Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-232-C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centronics Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP-IB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Configuration
2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User-Installable Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Voltage and Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Cord Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Information and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Type and Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Cutting and Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Usable Media Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-6
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Chapter Loading Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearing Media Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pen Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selectable Ink-Drying Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operational Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demonstration Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preventive Maintenance
Page 3-6 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-14 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-26 3-26 3-26
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effect on Product Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventive Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Roller Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Functional Overview
4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simplified Description of Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carriage PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interconnect PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drop and Bail Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-8
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Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESD Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repair Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAM SIMM and ROM Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIO Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronics Enclosure Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interconnect PCA Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main PCA Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer Electronics Enclosure Assembly Removal (C2858A Only) . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply PCA Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Window Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endcovers (Left and Right) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primer Assembly and Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinch Wheel Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Window Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailing Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carriage Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Encoder Strip Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rollfeed Cover Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rollfeed Module Assemblies (Left and Right) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutter Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailing Cable Guide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y-Tensioner and Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pen Carriage Assembly and Main Drive Belt Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drop Detect and Bail Sensors Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starguard Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bail Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Station Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overdrive Support Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-14 6-15 6-17 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-21 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-26 6-28 6-30 6-31 6-32 6-34 6-36 6-38 6-40 6-42 6-43 6-44 6-47
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Chapter Cutter Enclosure Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entry Platen Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Roller Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Bail Lift Mechanism Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Diverter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinch Arm and Lift Mechanism Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjustments/Calibrations
Page 6-49 6-51 6-53 6-55 6-56 6-57
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheet Length Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accuracy Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drop Detect Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edge Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bail Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting
7-1 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Messages and Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worded Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Data Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servo System Control Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROM Code Revision Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar Pattern Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading the EEROM Text Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analyzing the Pen Nozzle Test Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 9 Product History
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 History of Assemblies by Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 History of Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 10 Parts and Diagrams 10-1 10-2 10-2 10-2 10-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchange Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrated Parts Breakdown Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labels and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Definitions of Safety Symbols
International caution symbol (refer to manual): the product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the instrument. Indicates dangerous voltage (terminals fed from the interior by voltage exceeding 1000 volts must also be marked).
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Protective conductor terminal. For protection against electrical shock in case of a fault. Used with field wiring terminals to indi cate the terminal which must be connected to ground before operating equipment. Lownoise or noiseless, clean ground (earth) terminal. Used for a signal common, as well as providing protection against electrical shock in case of a fault. A terminal marked with this symbol must be connected to ground in the manner described in the installation (operating) manual, and before operating the equipment.
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Frame or chassis terminal. A connection to the frame (chassis) of the equipment which normally includes all exposed metal. Alternating current Direct current Alternating or direct current
WARNING
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a pro cedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an op erating procedure, practice, or the like, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Product Information
This chapter contains a listing of documentation supplied with the HP C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters. Also provided are: descriptions of the plotters, information on the plotter features, options and accessories, performance characteristics, and plotter serial number information. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROM Enhancement Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular Input/Output (MIO) PCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-6
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DESCRIPTION
HP C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters provide graphic displays of computer program output data. They operate with a number of computer systems and graphic terminals, using either RS-232-C or Centronics external controllers. With one of several optional, modular input/output (MIO) cards installed, the plotter can operate: with an HP-IB external controller, within a Novell Ethernet or Token ring network, as a TCP/IP host workstation, with a LAN Manager, with Ethertalk and with Apple LocalTalk. The C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters will accept drawing data from Computer Aided Design (CAD) software programs supporting the HP-GL (vector), the HP-GL/2 (vector), HP RTL (raster), and PJL languages. HP-GL/2 is available with Kanji character sets when the Kanji ROM SIMM is installed. Postscript is also available when the PostScript ROM SIMM upgrade is installed. The HP C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters (see Figure 1-1) are large-format, color and monochrome, ink-jet plotters designed to plot monochrome plots on commonly available opaque bond paper, translucent (Japanese tracing) paper, vellum, or special inkjet-compatible drafting film. Quality color output is only supported when using HP special inkjet paper. C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters can produce plots on single-sheet media or roll-feed media. Large format plots of high resolution and quality are generated for applications such as computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), mapping, mechanical and architectural drawings, and general drafting. Five high-capacity ink cartridges are provided with the C2858/9A plotters. Selectable penwidth settings are modified to ISO standard pen widths. The cartridges simultaneously scan across the media providing 300 dpi resolution in draft and final modes, 300 dpi addressable resolution for color in enhanced mode and 600 dpi addressable resolution for monochrome in enhanced mode. C2858A plotters can plot on media sizes ranging from International Standards Organization (ISO) sizes A1 through A4, American National Standards (ANSI) sizes A through D, and architectural media sizes C and D. Model C2859A plotters can plot on media sizes ranging from International Standards Organization (ISO) sizes A0 through A4, American National Standards (ANSI) sizes A through E, and architectural media sizes C through E. Roll-feed capability allows the plotters to perform long-axis plotting in lengths up to 50 feet.
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Figure 1-1. The standard HP C2858/9A DesignJet 650C has four megabytes of on-board random access memory (RAM). Memory expansion upgrades to 20 MB are available as well as various ROM enhancement and modular I/O options. Other features that are standard include:
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Automatic media edge sensing Automatic pen alignment, testing and servicing Automatic media stacking with adjustable media bin An automatic, single-axis cutter Queueing, nesting and expanded margin capabilities Easy-to-read 2 row by 20 character vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) Built-in diagnostic and demonstration plot routines
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OPTIONS
PLUG-IN MEMORY C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters have two memory expansion sockets. Each can hold either a four-megabyte or eight-megabyte, Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM). Therefore, memory can be expanded by 4, 8, 12 or 16 megabytes. The SIMM part numbers are:
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Four Mbyte SIMM = P/N C2065A Eight Mbyte SIMM = P/N C2066A
ROM ENHANCEMENT MODULES Two ROM expansion sockets are also provided in the C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters. Each will hold a single ROM enhancement SIMM. The ROM SIMMS could include firmware revision upgrades or language enhancements. A Kanji ROM SIMM is available for Japanese users who require the Kanji character sets. A PostScript upgrade is also available in ROM SIMM. The part numbers for the kits are:
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Kanji ROM Kit = P/N C2847-60031 PostScript ROM Kit = P/N C2882A
MODULAR INPUT/OUTPUT (MIO) PCAs Interface circuitry is provided on the plotters which allows the user to install HP supported modular I/O (MIO) cards for several interface applications. Although multiple protocols may reside on an MIO, they are not simultaneously supported, only one protocol at at time can be used. The MIO card part numbers are:
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Multi-protocol Ethernet for Novell, TCP/IP, LAN Manager, Ethertalk with RJ-45 (twisted pair) and BNC (ThinLAN) connectors) = P/N J2372A with RJ-45 (twisted pair) connector only = P/N J2371A Multi-protocol Token Ring for Novell, LAN Manager = P/N J2373A HP-IB = P/N C1642A Apple LocalTalk = P/N J2341A
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ACCESSORIES
The items listed in Table 1-1 are supplied with each plotter. Miscellaneous application notes, flyers and driver disks are also provided. Depending upon the country of destination, the part numbers of items listed as English or U.S. will differ. Accessories available for use with the C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotters are listed in the Supplies Catalog. Table 1-1. Accessories Supplied Description C2858A/C2859A Manual Kit (English) includes: Using Your Plotter's Front Panel Guide, Setting Up For Plotting Guide, and Quick Reference Guide Power Cord (U.S.) Media Sampler Roll (CX Jet Series) 24"x150' C2858A 36"x150' C2859A Pens: Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Hardware Kit Cable Management Hardware Kit Front Panel Overlay (English) Guide/Cutter Holder Manual Cutter Supplies Catalog Supplies Catalog Update Unpackaging Instructions Spindle Assembly: C2858A C2859A Spindle Flange Spindle Spacer Qty 1 HP Part Number C285890051
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
81201378 51631D 51631E 51640A 51650C 51650M 51650Y C284760061 C2847-60030 C285860026 C163340094 17291C 50913485EUS 50916787EUS C285890003 C2847-60033 07596-60060 07596-40076 07596-40077
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Table 1-2 lists the performance characteristics of the plotters. Table 1-2. Performance Characteristics Accuracy "0.38 mm (0.015 in.) or "0.2% of the specified vector length, whichever is greater at 23 _C (73 _F) at 50-60% RH, on HP film (monochrome mode only). Throughput D-sized loaded vertically: plain paper monochrome Draft mode 1.8 min. Final mode 3.2 min. Enhanced mode 6.5 min. Resolution Draft Mode Final Mode Enhanced Mode Margins Leading and Trailing Sides Media Dimensions Sheet and Roll Maximum Widths Roll Maximum Media Length special paper monochrome 1.8 min. 2.7 min. 6.5 min. special paper color 3.4 min. 4.3 min. 8.7 min.
300 dpi addressable 300 dpi addressable 300 dpi addressable (color) 600 dpi addressable (monochrome) 17 mm (" 2mm) (normal plot area), 10 mm (expanded plot area) 5 mm (normal or expanded plot area)
D (A1)-size 619 mm (24 in.) E (A0)-size 917 mm (36 in.) 150 feet (125 ft. for film)
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
If the plotter serial number has a lower revision letter than the one shown on the title page, information in the Product History chapter, Chapter 9, will adapt this manual to that plotter.
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Chapter 2
INTRODUCTION
Site Planning and Requirements
This chapter contains information concerning the electrical requirements for the installation of HP C2858A and C2859A plotters. Also included is information on environmental operating conditions and physical specifications for the plotters. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Cord Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-232-C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centronics Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP-IB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS
HP C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters have self-adjusting power supplies and do not require voltage selector or switch settings prior to use. Table 2-1 lists the power requirements for the plotters. Table 2-1. Power Requirements Voltage Requirements Source Voltage Current (max) 100 Vac 1.4 A 120 Vac 1.2 A 220 Vac 650 mA 240 Vac 600 mA 47-53 Hz and 57-63 Hz 140 Watts maximum
Frequency Consumption
LINE CORD SET
The ac power outlet (mains) must have a protective earth (ground) terminal. Serious shock hazard leading to death or injury may result if the plotter is not prop erly grounded.
WARNING
The configuration of the ac line cord set required for use with the plotters is determined by the country of destination for the plotters. Refer to Chapter 3 for a listing of the available ac line cord connectors.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-2 lists environmental specifications for the plotters. Table 2-2. Environmental Specifications Temperature Storage Operating Optimal Operating Relative Humidity (Operating) 40 to +70 _C (40 to +158 _F) 0 to +55 _C (+32 to +131 _F) +15 to +30 _C (+59 to +86 _F) 20 to 80 % RH
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The plotter physical specifications are listed in Table 2-3. Table 2-3. Physical Specifications Length Depth Height Weight Packaging: Plotter Body Length Width Height Weight Leg Pack Length Width Height Weight C2858A 1092 mm (43 in) 711 mm (28 in) 1169 mm (46 in) 58 kg (128 lbs) C2859A 1372 mm (54 in) 711 mm (28 in) 1219 mm (48 in) 70 kg (155 lbs)
1270 mm (50 in) 584 mm (23 in) 635 mm (25 in) 68 kg (150 lbs) 940 mm (37 in_ 711 mm (28 in) 229 mm (9 in) 21 kg (45 lbs)
1574 mm (62 in) 584 mm (23 in) 635 mm (25 in) 68 kg (150 lbs) 1219 mm (48 in) 762 mm (30 in) 229 mm (9 in) 25 kg (55 lbs)
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CABLE RESTRICTIONS
Cable restrictions for the plotter are determined by the type of interface being used. Recommendations for each interface are supplied in the following paragraphs.
RS-232-C INTERFACE
The use of short cables (each less than 15 metres or 50 feet) is recommended for the RS-232-C Interface. Longer cables are permissible, provided the load capacitance does not exceed 2500 picofarads.
CENTRONICS INTERFACE
The use of short cables (each less than 2 metres or 6.6 feet) is recommended for the Centronics Interface.
HP-IB INTERFACE
The HP-IB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus) allows up to 15 devices to be connected. The maximum cable length is restricted to 2 metres (6.6 ft.) per device up to a total of 20 metres (65.8 ft.). The devices may be connected in a star or linear bus network.
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Chapter 3
INTRODUCTION
Installation and Configuration
This chapter contains the information required to configure and verify proper operation of the HP C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C plotters. Print cartridge and media loading procedures, as well as front panel menu structures, are also provided. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User-Installable Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Voltage and Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Cord Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Information and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Type and Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Cutting and Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Usable Media Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Sheet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearing Media Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pen Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selectable Ink-Drying Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operational Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demonstration Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-14 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-26 3-26 3-26
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER-INSTALLABLE MODULES
Expansion sockets located behind a panel at the rear of the plotter allow the user to install additional memory modules. These SIMMs (single in-line memory modules) are available in 4MB and 8MB sizes. Installation is accomplished by removing the access panel (4 screws), installing the module(s), and reattaching the access panel. ROM sockets are also provided for use with ROM enhancements as developed. Installation instructions are provided with the modules and also provided in Chapter 6 of this manual. Information on ordering the memory expansion and ROM modules is provided in Chapter 1 of this manual. An interface port on the back of the plotter allows the user to select one of several available modular interfaces at a time. The modular I/O cards can be easily changed to match the desired application. Installation instructions are provided with the modules and also provided in Chapter 6 of this manual. Information on ordering the modular I/Os is provided in Chapter 1 of this manual.
CONNECTIVITY
Depending upon the interface and hardware being used to drive the plotters, different cables could be required. A listing of cables and other connectivity related issues is provided in the DesignJet 650C documentation listed in Chapter 1 of this manual.
LINE VOLTAGE AND FUSING
The HP C2858/9A DesignJet 650C plotter's power supply automatically adjusts to the input voltage. The plotter's autoranging power supply accepts an input of 90 to 264 Vac.
POWER CORD CONFIGURATIONS
Power cord configurations shipped with the plotter depend upon the country of destination for the plotter. See Figure 3-1 for information on the power cord configurations available for use with the plotters. When connecting the plotter to the ac source, ensure that the appropriate power cord is used.
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BS 1363A 250 Vac, 13 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in United Kingdom, Cypress, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Singapore. AS C112 250 Vac, 10 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Australia, New Zealand. CEE 7VII 250 Vac, 10/16 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in East and West Europe, Egypt. NEMA 515P
Option No. 900
901
902
125 Vac, 15 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, UL approved in the United States 250 Vac, 15 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Canada, UL approved in the United States.
903
NEMA 615P 904
SEV 1011 250 Vac, 10 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Switzerland. DHCK107 250 Vac, 10 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Denmark. 250 Vac, 10 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in India, Republic of South Africa. MITI 419692 125 Vac, 12 A, Single Phase plug rating. For use in Japan. NOTE: All plugs are viewed from the power outlet connector end. L = Line or Active Conductor (also called "live" or "hot") N = Neutral or Identified Conductor E = Earth or Safety Ground 918 912 906
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Figure 3-1.
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USER INFORMATION AND OPERATION MEDIA GUIDELINES
Guidelines on media handling are:
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The leading edge must be straight and each side must be loaded evenly. If the leading edge is jagged, trim it with the media knife (located in the manual holder at the back of the plotter) using the track on top of the plotter as a guide. If media is curled, load it with the curl up. The exception to this is film media, which must always be loaded with the plotting side (matte side) down. Roll media must be flush with the right edge of the core. Film should be handled by the edges or when wearing cotton gloves. Load film with the matte side down (shiny side up).
MEDIA TYPE AND PRINT QUALITY
DesignJet 650C plotters have several combinations of plotting modes. Each mode is dependent upon the color/monochrome setting, media type, and print quality settings input through the front panel. Interaction between the settings produces the ten modes. Each mode has a unique combination of print resolution, number of passes and resultant ink-drying time. Media Type is set through the front panel when media is loaded into the plotter. The front panel display prompts the user to select for sheet or roll loading and then to scroll through the menu and select for one of the five media types listed below. The menu selection should be set to match the media type being used.
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Opaque bond (paper) Film Special paper Vellum Translucent
A front panel button allows you to plot in one of three Plot Quality modes. Continuous pressing of the button toggles through the modes and the associated LEDs are lit indicating the current print quality mode selection. The Plot Quality modes are:
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Draft Final Enhanced
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Real-time switching between plotting modes is not supported. If the user selects another mode while plotting, the plotter waits until the current plot is finished and then switches to the newly selected mode.
MEDIA CUTTING AND STACKING
Automatic and manual cutting of plots is available on the C2858/9A. In roll media operations, the user can choose between continuous plotting or cutting plots off the roll automatically as they are completed.
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Automatic cutting
When roll media is loaded, whether or not queueing is ON, the plotter automatically cuts plots and drops them into the media bin. When queueing and nesting are ON, the plotter cuts each nest. The automatic cutter can be programmatically disabled. When cutting is disabled, the plotter draws tick marks at the plot margins to indicate the end of a plot or nest. The automatic cutter can be enabled programmatically or by cycling power. The front panel Form Feed/Cut button can be used to feed the media out and cut it after a plot is completed. Unattended stacking of cut sheets is provided by the adjustable media bin. The user must adjust the movable shelf of the bin according to the length of the cut sheets. Bin capacity is 20 sheets. A manual cutter is provided with the plotter for handcutting of media and is stored in the manual holder on the back of the plotter.
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Manual cutting Media stacking
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USABLE MEDIA SIZES
Media of different types and sizes can be used on the plotters. Refer to Table 3-1 for the media sizes usable on each plotter. Table 3-1. Media Sizes C2858A ISO A4 - A1 ANSI A - D ARCH A - D JIS B4 - B2 Oversize A2 24 in. Wide Roll C2859A ISO A4 - A0 ANSI A - E ARCH A - E JIS B4 - B1 Oversize A1 24 in. Wide Roll 36 in. Wide Roll
LOADING ROLL MEDIA
If the spindle is already loaded into the plotter, remove the spindle by opening the roll cover and pulling on both ends of the spindle to remove it from the plotter. To load roll media into the plotter, put a roll of media on the plotter spindle and insert the spindle in the plotter by performing the following steps: WARNING Be sure that the plotter wheels are locked to prevent the plotter from moving while loading roll media. To lock the wheels, press the locking levers on the wheels to the down position.
1. Standing the spindle on the end opposite the large, scalloped media stop, pull the scalloped media stop to release the spindle from the used roll. Set the spindle aside. Turn the used roll over and slip the endcap out with your finger. See Figure 3-2. 2. Slide the roll onto the spindle with the leading edge winding clockwise. Push the endcap into the media core, making sure the tabs are flush against the edge of the roll. See Figure 3-3.
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(C) C2847-10(UM)
Removing the Media Stop and Endcap Figure 3-2.
(C) C2847-16(UM)
Sliding the New Roll onto the Spindle Figure 3-3.
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3. Open the roll cover and insert the spindle, with the endcap at the left and the media stop at the right. Firmly push on both ends. See Figure 3-4.
Roll Cover Pinchwheel Lever
(C) C2847-31(UM)
Installing the Spindle Figure 3-4. 4. Once the roll is in place, push the media all the way to the right, so that it's flush against the media stop. 5. Ensure that the pinchwheel lever at the right of the plotter is down. 6. Turn the plotter ON, if it is not already ON. 7. Grasp the leading edge of the media and pull about one foot (30 cm) of media out from the roll. Check the leading edge of the media. If it appears uneven, or to ensure a straight edge, the edge will need to be trimmed. WARNING The cutter blade is very sharp. Use caution when using the cutter to trim or cut media. Keep hands away from the blade when cutting. Retract the blade into the cutter after use.
8. Trim the leading edge if it's uneven. Pull it over the top of the plotter and lay it over the cutting track. Using the cutter located in the holder at the back of the plotter, cut off the first few inches of the media. See Figure 3-5. Return the cutter to the holder. 9. Load the leading edge, aligning the right edge with the perforated line on the entry platen. Push the media in until it buckles slightly as it hits the stops inside the plotter. Let go when the plotter begins to pull the media in. See Figure 3-6.
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Cutting Track
(C) C2847-7(UM)
Trimming the Leading Edge of the Media Figure 3-5.
Insert Media Until it Buckles Evenly
(C) C2847-15(UM)
Align Media with Perforation Line Loading the Leading Edge of the Media Figure 3-6.
10. When the front panel displays "Sheet load/Roll load," press the Down Arrow button to select "Roll load." 11. When the front panel displays "SELECT MEDIA," press the Up or Down Arrow button to scroll through and select the media choice. Press the Enter button to set the plotter for the media type being used. The plotter will now load the roll of media. 12. When indicated on the front panel, raise the pinchwheel lever to the up position. 13. When "Pull # / Align $ edges to roll" is displayed on the front panel, pull the left and right edges of the roll toward you until taut. Then align the left and right edges of
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the media so that they are flush with the left and right edges of the roll. See Figure 3-7.
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Aligning the Left and Right Edges of the Media Figure 3-7. 14. When the front panel instructs you, lower the pinchwheel lever. The plotter checks to make sure the roll is properly aligned. 15. When "Close roll cover/Continue !" is displayed, rewind the media stop to take up any slack in the roll. Make sure the leading edge of the media is outside the roll cover, then close the roll cover. Press the Down Arrow button to continue. The plotter trims off the first few inches of media. When roll loading is complete, the "STATUS Ready to plot" message is displayed.
UNLOADING ROLL MEDIA
To unload roll media from the platen without removing the spindle from the plotter, do the following steps: 1. Raise the pinchwheel lever to the up position. 2. Open the roll cover and turn the media stop to wind the media back onto the spindle. 3. Close the roll cover. 4. Lower the pinchwheel lever to the down position. To remove the spindle with roll media, perform steps 1 and 2 above, then pull on both ends of the spindle to remove it from the plotter.
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LOADING SHEET MEDIA
To load sheet media, perform the following steps: 1. Ensure that the pinchwheel lever is down and the roll cover is closed. 2. Load the leading edge of the sheet making sure to push the sheet in straight (not skewed) while aligning the right edge of the sheet with the perforated line on the entry platen. See Figure 3-8.
Insert Media Until it Buckles Evenly
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Align Media with Perforation Line Loading Sheet Media Figure 3 8.
3. Push the sheet in until it buckles slightly as it hits the stops inside the plotter. (The buckling should be even across the width of the sheet.) Let go as soon as the plotter begins to pull the media in. 4. When the front panel displays "Sheet load/Roll load," press the Up Arrow button to select "Sheet load." 5. When the front panel displays "SELECT MEDIA," press the Up or Down Arrow button to scroll through and select the media choice. Press the Enter button to set the plotter for the media type being used. The plotter will now load the sheet of media. 6. The plotter moves the sheet in and out to check its size and alignment, then advances it to the start of the page. When sheet loading is complete, the "STATUS Ready to plot" message is displayed.
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If difficulty in loading sheet media is experienced, an alternate method of loading is possible. Do the following: 1. Ensure that the pinchwheel lever is down and the roll cover is closed. 2. Raise the window on the plotter. 3. Insert the sheet into the plotter until the leading edge hits the stops inside the platen area. Align the right side of the sheet with the perforation line on the entry platen. 4. While holding the sheet against the stops and aligned with the perforation line, lower the window on the plotter. Let go as soon as the plotter begins to pull the media in. Perform steps 4 through 6 of the sheet loading procedure on the previous page to set the plotter for the media type being used.
UNLOADING SHEET MEDIA
To remove an unplotted sheet, press the Form Feed/Cut button and remove the sheet when the plotter is finished feeding it out. Another way to remove unplotted sheet media is to raise the pinchwheel lever at the right, remove the sheet, and lower the lever.
CLEARING MEDIA JAMS
To clear a media jam, first press the Form Feed/Cut button to see if the plotter will cut, and advance the media out. Should the jam remain, turn the plotter OFF and raise the pinchwheel lever and window to the up position. WARNING The steel encoder strip and automatic cutter blade inside the plotter are very sharp. Use caution when inserting hands into the plotter to clear media.
If necessary, push the ink-cartridge carriage and the cutter carriage away from the jammed media. Handle only the solid plastic part of the ink-cartridge carriage and the extension on the left end of the cutter carriage. Carefully remove the jammed media from the plotter. When finished, lower the window and pinchwheel lever before turning the plotter back ON.
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PEN CHECKING
Ink usage for cartridges may vary depending upon the ratio of color versus monochrome plotting and the extent of each color used. Cartridge replacement is necessary only when any of the following conditions occur:
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Pen Checking is ON and you elect to replace the cartridges when the plotter prompts you. Poor plot quality indicates an out of ink condition or the cartridges appear clogged.
When Pen Checking is ON (default), the plotter checks the pens both before and after each plot for proper electrical contact and nozzle function. If either of the problems exist, the plotter displays the message "Service pens/Continue", You may elect to either ignore the message and continue by pressing the Down Arrow or select "Service pens" by pressing the Up Arrow button. If you select "Service pens," the display tells you whether a pen needs to be replaced (nozzles aren't working) or reseated (poor electrical contact). The defective pen position is indicated by a flashing icon in the front panel display. When Pen-checking is OFF, the plotter does not check the pens for the above problems; the only way you'll be able to tell if you need to replace or reseat a pen is if your print quality is poor. Use the ink level indicators on the cartridges to check ink levels. Perform the following steps to change the current pen checking selection. 1. Press the Enter button and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Utilities menu. 2. Press the Enter button and use the arrow buttons to scroll to "Menu Mode". Press the Enter button. 3. Use the arrow buttons to toggle to "Full" and press the Enter button. 4. Use the Previous button to return to the Status display. 5. Press the Enter button and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Plotter setup menu. Press the Enter button. 6. Using the arrow buttons, scroll to "Pen check" and press the Enter button. 7. Using the arrow buttons to toggle the options, select the option you want ("OFF" or "ON") and press the Enter button.
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Figure 3-9 shows you how to visually check the ink level in a cartridge.
Label color indicates ink color.
Green area will diminish as ink is dispensed. Replace pen when area is all black.
Checking the Ink Level Figure 3-9.
ACCESSING PENS
Press the Access Pens button to access the pen carriage when you need to replace, reseat, or clean pens. The pen carriage will move into the platen area to allow easy access to the pens. Each time the pen carriage moves out from its service station so that you can access the pens, the pen nozzles are exposed to the air. If the pen nozzles are exposed to the air (except during plotting) for more than a few minutes at a time, they are susceptible to clogging and drying. Each time you remove a pen from its slot and then put it back, the plotter performs the pen alignment procedure automatically.
REPLACING PENS
The pens should be replaced in response to a Pen Checking prompt or poor plot quality. Four high-capacity ink cartridges are used in the plotter. Pen life expectancy is dependent on the type of media and plotting mode used. To replace the pens, perform the following steps: Note The four pens must be loaded in their designated pen slots in the carriage. Use the color label on the cartridges and color dots on the carriage to match positions. The plotter should be powered on when changing pens. If you selected "Service pens" from the display, skip step 1.
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1. Press the Access Pens button. The pen carriage moves out from the pen service station at the left of the plotter and stops in front of the slot in the bail. 2. When the pen carriage stops and the display reads "Open window to access pens," open the window. Note If you don't open the window within 30 seconds after the message is displayed, the pen carriage returns to the pen service station. 3. Refer to the plotter display. The display indicates, via flashing icon(s), which pen position(s) is/are detected to be in need of servicing. The four icons represent the following pen positions: outer left = Y (yellow), inner left = M (magenta), inner right = C (cyan), outer right = K (black). Note In monochrome mode, only the black pen icon will appear solid, while the remaining icons are outlined. In color mode, all pen icons will appear solid. 4. Place your hand on top of the pen you are replacing and press down slightly as you pull the pen toward you. See Figure 3-10. 5. Lift the pen out of its slot.
Removing a Pen Figure 3 10.
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6. Remove the protective tape from the new pen. Insert the pen into the empty pen slot. 7. Press down slightly and push the pen away from you until it snaps into the pen slot. See Figure 3-11.
Installing a Pen Figure 3-11. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each pen being replaced. 9. Close the plotter window. When "Load media to align pens" is displayed, load good quality media into the plotter. Special paper must be used to properly align the color pens. The pen alignment procedure takes about three minutes to complete. Note The plotter tests the pens to ensure proper operation. The test runs approximately one minute and the display indicates the pens being tested. After testing, the pen alignment procedure is automatically performed. Allow the alignment procedure to complete before resuming normal plotter operation.
SELECTABLE INK-DRYING TIMES
User-selectable ink-drying times are available on the DesignJet 650C plotters through the front panel menus. Dry time determines how long the plotter waits before cutting the plot. Users should be cautioned that insufficient dry time can result in plot smearing as plots are stacked in the media bin. Dry time choices are accessible through the Plotter setup menu.
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CONFIGURATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Plotter set-up and plot management functions are input through the front panel. The front panel contains a 2-row by 20-character vacuum fluorescent display. Menu scrolling and implementation are accomplished through 4 menu buttons. Plotting modes are initiated through the color/monochrome select buttons and print quality buttons. User interaction is available through 3 pen/media action buttons. LEDs associated with various buttons are used to indicate whether the function is enabled or disabled. The front panel is shown in Figure 3-12.
message display menu buttons
Previous
Busy
Enter
Enhanced Color Pause Mono Final Draft
Cancel
Form Feed/Cut
Access Pens
action buttons
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Front Panel Controls Figure 3 12.
The front panel display is used for plotter set-up and management messages including menu selections and operator interaction messages. It also provides various plotter status messages and error messages. The Busy LED is lit whenever the plotter is processing information.
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Front panel controls and LEDs are described below. Menu buttons:
Previous Use the Previous button to move to the next highest level and to return to the "Status" display. Use the up-arrow and down-arrow buttons to scroll through menu options or respond to action or error messages. Enter Use the Enter button to activate the current menu option, access additional submenus as indicated and to enter the first level of the menu structure from the "Status" display.
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Plot Mode (Color/Mono and print quality) buttons:
Enhanced Final Draft Plotter set to plot in Enhanced, Final or Draft modes. LED will be lit for mode selected. Sets the resolution quality parameter for the media type being used.
Color Mono
Select Color mode or Mono (black and white) mode.
Plot Type Mono Media Type Paper Print Quality Draft Final Enhanced Draft Final Enhanced Draft Final Enhanced Draft Final Enhanced Resolution (dpi) 300 addressable 300 addressable 600 addressable 300 addressable 300 addressable 600 addressable 300 addressable 300 addressable 600 addressable 300 addressable 300 addressable 600 addressable #Passes 1 1 2 1 2 4 2 2 4 1 1 2 Pass Density 50% 100% 50% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 25% 50% 100% 50%
Mono
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Mono
Film
Color
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Action buttons:
Cancel stops current operation (plotting, accuracy calibration, pen alignment and media loading).
Cancel
Form Feed/Cut
Access Pens
Pause
Form Feed/Cut advances the page and, if roll media, cuts it. Access Pens brings the pen carriage out to the plotting area for pen access. (Plotter window must be closed). Pause stops plotter after plotting current drawing. Press again to continue.
To select and confirm a menu option, do the following: 1. Press the Enter button to move from the "Status" display to the menu structure. 2. Press either the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow button to review the options at the current menu level. 3. When the menu or option you want is displayed, press the Enter button. 4. Repeat from step 2 to reach the next level or sublevel of options you want to set. Note Many menus contain subgroups of plotter options. Pressing Enter then displays the next level of options. When you have reached the final level of your option, pressing Enter confirms your menu selection or value. In many instances, your choice is saved in the plotter's continuous memory. This means it is not erased or reset when you turn OFF the plotter. To exit to a previous menu, press the Previous button. Continuous pressing of the Previous button will move you to higher levels of the menu structure until you reach the "Status' display. If you are in a menu that has variables, pressing Previous returns you to the previous menu without changing any values or without saving any menu changes. You can confirm menu changes only by pressing Enter.
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FRONT PANEL MENUS
There are seven main menus, each with an option or series of submenus. Pressing the Enter button from the "Status" display will access the menu structure. Both a short menu and a full menu are available in the plotter display. The short menu is the default menu and displays the more commonly used menus. Changing to the short or full menu (Menu mode submenu) is accessed through the "Utilities" main menu. A brief description of the main menus is given below. Plot Management Page Format Pen Settings Controls plot file management in the queue including queueing, nesting and number of copy specifications. Specifies the size, orientation and margins for the plots. Defines the pen attributes including the palette which contains individual pen width and shading/color settings. Two custom palettes of 16 pens each can be defined and stored by the user. Defines basic operating setup including graphics language, dry time, pen checking and media bypass conditions. Controls plotter I/O configuration and interaction with the controller. For configuring the RS-232 and MIO interfaces and parameters. Two user customized RS-232 configurations can be stored in memory. Accesses the internal demonstration plot routine. Accesses accuracy calibration procedures. Also contains front panel menu configuration information, plotter statistic information (plot size, memory size, firmware revision level, ROM SIMMs present) and default menu options.
Plotter Setup I/O Setup
Demo Plot Utilities
Complete information on using the various menu and submenu options is contained in the HP C2858A and C2859A DesignJet 650C Using Your Plotter's Front Panel Guide. Additional setup information is available in the DesignJet 650C Setting Up For Plotting Guide. Refer to Chapter 1 in this manual for more information regarding these guides. Figure 3-12, located at the end of this chapter, provides a diagram of the menu tree showing the various menus and submenus of the DesignJet 650C plotters. Both the short and full menu structures are presented on the diagram.
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FRONT PANEL LANGUAGES
DesignJet 650C plotter menus and messages can be configured to display in English, French ("Francais"), German ("Deutsch"), Spanish ("Castell."), Italian ("Italiano"), Portuguese ("Portuguese") and Japanese (Katakana) characters. To change the display language, or if the display is in a language you cannot understand, use the following procedure to get to a language you do understand. 1. Turn the plotter OFF. 2. Press and hold down the Enter button while turning the plotter ON. Release the Enter button. 3. Using the arrow buttons, scroll to the desired language to be displayed and press the Enter button.
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FRONT PANEL MESSAGES
In addition to the menus that appear in the front panel display, three types of messages may also appear in the display. They are state messages, action messages, and error messages. State messages do not require any action and serve to notify the user of any current plotter actions occurring. State messages are listed in Table 3-2. Action messages do require user interaction. Typically the user is prompted to press a button, move a lever or load pens or media. Action messages are listed in Table 3-3. Error messages indicate that either a user error or internal plotter error has occurred. Some error messages require user action to clear and others are only displayed until the next operation is performed by the plotter. Error messages and their recommended actions are a part of the