HP DesignJet 700 Plus, Designjet 750C Plus User's Guide
HP DesignJet 700 Plotter
HP DesignJet 750C Plus Plotter
User’s Guide
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User’s Guide
HP DesignJet 700 Plotter
HP DesignJet 750C Plus Plotter
C4705A, C4706A, C4708A and C4709A
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Finding Information
This User’s Guide for the HP DesignJet 700 and 750C Plus plotters contains the
following types of information:
Set Up
Use
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Reference Material.
T o help find specific information, a comprehensive table of contents is provided at
the front and an alphabetical index is provided at the back.
You will notice the use of symbols in the left margin and shaded backgrounds to
the text. These are used to identify different types of information as follows:
700
750C Plus
Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 700 is shown like this.
Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 750C Plus is shown like this.
All other information is applicable to both plotters.
The Quick Reference Guide Contains:
Some information that you are most likely to need on a day-to-day basis, for
example, the front-panel menu structure and media-type selections. It is stored
in the pocket at the back of the plotter.
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Where To Find the Most Commonly Needed Information
To find how to ... go to ...
Install the plotter
Connect the plotter
Choose media
Load media
Replace the cartridges
See the plotter’s current configuration
Clear a media jam
Solve print quality problems
Interpret a front-panel message
Order accessories
T o find any other information ...
chapter 1
page 1-27
page 3-2
page 3-10
page 3-26
pages 7-2 and 7-3
page 9-8
page 9-16
page 10-2
page 11-13
go to the index
of this manual.
at the back
On page D-1 at the back of this manual, you will find a Documentation Map,
listing useful documents to help with
Setting Up and Using the Plotter
Using Application Software
Getting Support
Programmer’s References.
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Contents
Finding Information iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Setting Up the Plotter
Fast Track 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Checklist 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 1: Check that You Have All the Items Required 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 2: Install Memory Expansion Modules (Optional) 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 3: Switch On and Change the Language From English (Optionally) 1-9. . . . .
T ask 4: Load Media 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 5: Load the Print Cartridge(s) 1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 6: Print a Demonstration Plot (Optional) 1-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 7: Connect the Plotter To Your Computer 1-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 8: Configure the Serial Interface (Serial Interface Users Only) 1-29. . . . . . . .
T ask 9: Set Up Your Software 1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ask 10: Print a Test Plot 1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Tips for UNIX Users 1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Learning How to Use the Front-Panel Display (Tutorial)
The Front Panel 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Display Section 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Menus Plot 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the Menus Plot 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Menu System 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the Menu System 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Graphics Used in this Manual 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other T ypes of Screens 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Working with Media and Cartridges
Choosing Media 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Five Important Points about Media T ypes 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supported Media T ypes 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Characteristics of Media T ypes 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost And Color Support of Media T ypes (DesignJet 750C Plus) 3-5. . . . . . . . .
Combinations of Media T ype and Print Quality 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ypical Media Type Choices by Application 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring For Your Media 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Media 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Change a Roll 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Load a Sheet 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensating for Badly Cut Media 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Adjust Skew Tolerance 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unloading Media 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drying Time 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Adjust Drying Time 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Unload a Sheet After Plotting 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Remove an Unused Sheet 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Cartridges 3-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Replace Cartridges 3-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Replacing Cartridges 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Replace a Cartridge 3-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Controlling the Page Format
Page Size 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do You Need to Adjust the Page Size in the Front Panel? 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Adjust the Page Size from the Front Panel 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Size and Clipped Plots 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Size and Nesting (Roll Media Only) 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Margins (Roll Media Only) 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Margins and Automatic Cutting 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating a Plot 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating a Drawing from the Front Panel 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Rotate a Plot from the Front Panel 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exactly What Is Rotated? 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Rotate Feature and Clipped Plots 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does Rotate Interact with Your Software? 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plotting a Mirror Image 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Controlling a Plot’s Overall Appearance
Ways To Control the Plot’s Appearance 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why Change the Appearance of the Plot Using the Front Panel Rather Than
from Your Software? 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Pen Widths and Colors/Shades Using the Plotter’s Internal Palettes 5-3.
T o See the Current Palette Settings 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o See the Colors Available For a Palette (DesignJet 750C Plus) 5-4. . . . . . . . .
T o Change the Palette Settings 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Change the Selection of the Current Palette 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Treatment of Overlapping Lines (Merge Feature) 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Overall Lightness/Darkness of a Plot 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Color Drawings in Monochrome 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Switch between Color and Monochrome 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing an Appropriate Print Quality 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Change the Print Quality 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improving Line Quality and Graphics Detail (DesignJet 750C Plus) 5-14. . . . .
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6 Managing Your Plots
Managing Plots Currently Being Printed or Drying 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Cancel a Plot 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Cut a Plot Before Drying Is Complete (Roll Media Only) 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Pause while Printing a Series of Plots 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Plots Not Yet Printed (The Queue) 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Start Printing a Plot That Is Waiting for a Timeout 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is the Queue? 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Identify a Page in the Queue 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o See the Size of a Page in the Queue 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Prioritize a Page in the Queue 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Delete a Page from the Queue 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Make Copies of a Page in the Queue 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Replot an Image Using the Plotter’s Memory (DesignJet 700) 6-9. . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding Media Waste by Nesting Pages (Roll Media Only) 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is Nesting? 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Does the Plotter Try to Nest Pages? 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Which Pages Qualify for Nesting? 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Which Pages May be Rotated? 6-1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Turn Nesting On or Off and Choose the Nesting Method 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . .
What Happens to Nesting if You Turn Queueing Off? 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Long Does the Plotter Wait for Another File? 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting the Best From Nesting (Nesting and Margins) 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nesting and the Rotate Feature 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Reconfiguring the Plotter
T o See the Current Overall Configuration of the Plotter 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o See the Current Configuration of the Front-Panel Settings 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Change the Front-Panel Settings 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Recalibrate the Plotter 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Quick Guide to Whether Recalibration Is Necessary 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Recalibrate the Plotter 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Restore the Factory’s Calibration 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Graphics Language Setting for a Different Application 7-7. . . . . . . .
T o Change the Graphics Language Setting 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics Language and Networks 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Serial Interface Settings 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Change the Serial-Interface Settings 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change the I/O Timeout Setting 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Upgrade Your Plotter with More Memory 7-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Size and Memory Usage 7-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Upgrade Your Plotter with the Postscript Option 7-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Upgrade Your Plotter with a Network Interface 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HP JetDirect Print Server 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 Maintaining the Plotter
Replacing the Print Cartridge(s) 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Plotter 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Normal” Plotter Use 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Print the Service Configuration Plot 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9 Troubleshooting
Using the Documentation to Help Solve Problems 9-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating the Source of the Problem 9-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Media-Handling Problems 9-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Front Panel Keeps T elling you Media Is Misaligned orIncorrectly
positioned. 9-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Media Crumples when you Load It 9-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Plots Do Not Feed Out Properly From the Plotter 9-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If The Automatic Cutter Does Not Cut Immediately When a Plot Has
ąFinished 9-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If The Automatic Cutter Does Not Work 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Plots Fall On the Floor After Being Cut 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a Sheet Is Ejected When You Switch On the Plotter 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Plots Do Not Stack Properly In the Bin 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Print Cartridge Problems 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Access Cartridge(s) Key Does Not Work 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Runs the Cartridge-alignment Routine Unexpectedly 9-7. . . . . . . .
If Brand New Cartridge(s) Have Problems 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing a Media Jam 9-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Communication Problems 9-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If There is a Problem Communicating between Your Computer
and the Plotter 9-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Problems with Plot Position or Content 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is Completely Blank 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Output Contains Only a Partial Plot 9-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is Clipped 9-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a Long-axis Plot Is Clipped 9-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Entire Plot Is in One Quadrant of the Correct Plotting Area 9-13. . . . . . .
If the Plot Is Unexpectedly Rotated 9-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is a Mirror Image of Your Drawing 9-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is Inaccurate 9-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is Distorted or Unintelligible 9-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If One Plot Overlays Another Plot On the Same Sheet 9-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Pen Settings Seem to Have No Effect 9-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If the Plotter Produces a Black and White Plot When You Expected a Color
ąPlot (DesignJet 750C Plus) 9-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Has Printed a Different Plot Than the One You Were
ąExpecting 9-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Quality Of a Color Plot Is Not as Good as You W ere Expecting
(DesignJet 750C Plus) 9-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Print Quality Problems 9-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Color Is Not as Expected 9-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are White Streaks in Solid Fill Areas 9-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are Other Gaps in Solid Areas or in Lines (DesignJet 750C Plus) 9-17.
If there are Jagged Vertical or Horizontal Lines 9-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are Slightly Warped Lines 9-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are Color “Shadows” (DesignJet 750C Plus) 9-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If One or More Cartridges are not Printing at All 9-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are Blurred Lines (Ink “Bleeds” from Lines) 9-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there are Blotchy Areas (Uneven Fill Density) 9-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plot Is T oo Dark or the Color Too Saturated 9-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If there Is Pronounced Banding In Area Fills 9-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Ink Smears After You Remove a Plot 9-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Front Panel Problems 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Access Cartridges Key Does Not Work 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If None of the Front Panel Keys Work 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Page Format/Rotate Does Not Work 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If A Display Message Will Not Clear 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If A “System Error” Message Is Displayed 9-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If An “Out Of Memory/Data Was Lost” Message Is Displayed 9-22. . . . . . . . . .
Solving Miscellaneous Problems 9-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Does Not Plot 9-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Seems T oo Slow 9-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Waits Too Long to Plot a Nest 9-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the Plotter Performs the Cartridge Alignment Routine Unexpectedly 9-24. . .
If the Bail (Black Metal Bar) Does Not Lower All the Way 9-24. . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Help 9-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to Do Before You Call 9-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a Repair Is Needed 9-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
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10 Front-Panel Messages
Front Panel Messages 10-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Reference
Plotter Specifications 11-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Specifications 11-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Cables 11-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Notices 11-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T o Obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 11-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 11-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T elecommunications Statement 11-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Declaration of Conformity 11-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Accessories 11-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HP-GL/2 and HP RTL Programming Information 11-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Order Supplies and Accessories 11-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Glossary
Index
Documentation Map
Please Give Us Your Feedback (Removable)
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An Introduction To Your Plotter’s Main Features
The HP DesignJet 700 and HP DesignJet 750C Plus are large-format inkjet plotters
that use HP
The HP DesignJet 700 will print only in black. It uses a single cartridge,
containing black ink, two of which are supplied with your plotter.
disposable print cartridge technology.
WELCOME
750C Plus
The HP DesignJet 750C Plus will print in color or black. Your
plotter uses a set of four disposable print cartridges: yellow,
cyan, magenta and black. a set is supplied with your plotter (a
spare black cartridge is also included). From time to time, you
will need to replace them. All other supported colors are
generated using these four cartridges up to a total of over 16
million different colors for all your needs.
Product C4705A is the DesignJet 700 and Product C4708A is the DesignJet
750C Plus. Both Plotters are the D/A1-size model.
Product C4706A is the DesignJet 700 and Product C4709A is the DesignJet
750C Plus. Both Plotters are the E/A0-size model.
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Print Quality
In monochrome, the print resolution can be set to either true 300 or true 600 dots
per inch (dpi). In color, the print resolution can be set to true 300 or addressable
600 dpi. You can choose between three levels of print quality either from your
software or from the plotter’s front panel. These are:
Best
Normal
Fast.
Media
You can plot on rolls or sheets up to E/A0 size or D/A1 size, depending on the
plotter model you have bought.
A large variety of media types are supported:
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750C Plus
Opaque bond (one roll is supplied with your plotter)
Translucent bond
Natural tracing paper
Vellum
Coated paper (one roll is supplied with your plotter)
Heavy coated paper
Matte and clear film.
In addition for the HP DesignJet 750C Plus:
High-gloss and semi-gloss photo paper
High-gloss film.
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User Interface
The plotter’s front panel includes an easy-to-use interface with a two-line display,
giving you access to a comprehensive set of plotter functions and to a number of
useful sample plots.
WELCOME
Queueing & Nesting
Queue mgmt
Page ID
This manual includes a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate around the
menus. Wherever a front-panel feature is explained in this manual, a simple
graphic shows you how to access that feature from the front-panel menus.
Software Applications and Drivers
T o make sure that your plotter prints exactly what you were expecting – in terms of
size, position, orientation, color and quality – the key is to use the correct driver for
the combination of your application software and your plotter, and to be confident
that it is configured correctly.
T wo types of HP drivers are supplied with your plotter:
One or more for AutoCAD users,
One for users of MicrosoftR Windows applications.
These drivers come with printed and on line documentation to help you install and
configure them correctly.
Generally , software applications include their own drivers too. With this plotter we
have provided free of charge a set of Software Application Notes for the most
popular applications. If you find your own application in these notes, we
recommend that you use the information they contain as an overall guide to
configuring the software for your plotter.
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750C Plus
Welcome
Memory and Upgrades
Your plotter comes with a standard memory of 5.5 MB (4 MB of main memory
and 1.5 MB of printing memory). In case you need to print particularly large
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, you can upgrade your plotter with up to two 32 MB memory expansion
files
modules, taking the maximum memory up to 69.5 MB (5.5 + (2 x 32)).
Your plotter comes with a standard memory of 11 MB (8 MB of main memory and
3 MB of printing memory). In case you need to print particularly large files
can upgrade your plotter with up to two 32 MB memory expansion modules,
taking the maximum memory up to 75 MB (11 + (2 x 32)).
Other upgrades available are:
A PostScriptr upgrade kit (including a ROM SIMM for the plotter and an
Adobe PostScript driver for your software).
A network interface card (the HP JetDirect Print Server).
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Note that there is not a one-for-one relationship between the plotter’s memory and the maximum size
of file that it can plot.
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Window
Print Cartridge(s)
(Inside)
ON/OFF Switch
WELCOME
Front Panel Display
Front Panel
Media Lever
Media-Entry Slot
Roll Cover
Media Bin
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Rear View
Parallel-Interface
Pocket For
Quick Reference Guide
And Media Knife
Serial-Interface
Slot For Optional Network Interface
Socket For
Power Cord
Slots For Memory Expansion
Modules and Upgrades
(Behind Cover Plate)
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Fast Track 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Checklist 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task 1: Check That You Have All the Items Required 1-5. . . . . .
Task 2: Install Memory Expansion Modules (Optional) 1-6. . . .
Task 3: Switch On and
Change the Language From English (Optional) 1-9. . . .
Task 4: Load Media 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task 5: Load the Print Cartridge(s) 1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task 6: Print a Demonstration Plot (Optional) 1-24. . . . . . . . . . .
Task 7: Connect the Plotter to Your Computer 1-27. . . . . . . . . . .
Task 8: Configure the Interface (Serial interface users only) 1-29
Task 9: Set Up Your Software 1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task 10: Print a Test Plot 1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extra Tips For UNIX Users 1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Your Plotter
SETUP
1
Installation, Connection,
and Configuration
1-1
Setting Up the Plotter
Fast Track
Fast Track
If You Meet All the Following Requirements:
You want English as the language of the front-panel display and of the plotter’s
internal plots.
You are experienced at installing printers or plotters.
You don’t want to add extra memory .
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For the HP DesignJet 700:
You are going to use roll media.
For the HP DesignJet 750C Plus:
You are going to use roll media and print in color.
You know whether to connect the plotter directly to your computer or to a
network and whether to use the parallel or serial interface, and you already have
the right cable.
(Serial interface users) Your computer’s RS-232-C settings are 9600 baud, no
parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
... Just Do the Following Six Steps and Skip the Rest of This Chapter.
1 Connect the power cord and switch on.
2 Load the roll of media supplied, following the instructions on the label inside
the plotter’s roll cover. Watch the front-panel display for further instructions.
3 Press
Access Cartridge(s) and open the plotter window.
For the HP DesignJet 700:
Load the black print-cartridge into the carriage on the left side of the plotter.
Don’t forget to remove the tape from the cartridge.
750C Plus
For the HP DesignJet 750C Plus:
Load the four color print-cartridges into the carriage on the left side of the
plotter. Don’t forget to remove the tape from the cartridges.
Continued...
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Setting Up the Plotter
Fast Track
4 Close the plotter’s window and let the plotter run its automatic
cartridge-alignment procedure.
5 Switch off the plotter and your computer, connect the interface cable, and
then switch them on again.
6 Choose your driver disk(s), read the instructions on the label, and follow
any printed instructions accompanying the disks. For AutoCAD or
Microsoft Windows applications, the driver is shipped with the plotter.
For other applications, see page 1-38 for advice, and, if necessary, contact
your software vendor.
SETUP
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Setting Up the Plotter
Set Up Checklist
Set Up Checklist
You should already have unpacked and assembled the plotter, following the
Assembly Instructions in the box. Now you can set up the plotter, using the
checklist below as you complete each task explained in this chapter.
T ask
Check that you have all the items required.
1
Install memory expansion modules (Optional).
2
Switch on and change the language from English (Optional).
3
Load media.
4
Load the print-cartridge(s).
5
Print the demonstration plot (Optional).
6
Connect the plotter to your computer.
7
Configure the interface (Serial interface users only).
8
Set up your software.
9
Print a test plot.
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Done? ()
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T ask 1: Check That You Have All the Items Required
Task 1: Check That You Have All the Items Required
Supplied
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1 You need the following items, which were supplied with the plotter.
Power cord
The power cord supplied with your plotter should meet the plug requirements for
your area. However, different power cords (international options) are available. If
necessary, contact your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office.
A roll of HP Opaque Bond Paper (for the HP DesignJet 700)
A roll of HP Coated Paper (for the HP DesignJet 750C Plus)
Print cartridge(s):
For the HP DesignJet 700:
– Two black
For the HP DesignJet 750C Plus:
– One yellow
– One cyan
– One magenta
– Two black
2 Inspect the plotter itself and the above accessories. If you received any item in a
damaged condition, notify the dealer or HP Sales and Support Office where you
purchased the plotter, and file a claim with the carrier.
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Not supplied
Optional
3 You will also need the following items, which were not supplied with the plotter.
Interface cable
For details of suitable cables, see page 11-8.
4 If you have purchased extra memory, you will need your
Memory expansion module
For details of the memory expansion modules available, see page 11-14.
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Setting Up the Plotter
T ask 2: (Optional) Install Memory Expansion Modules
Task 2: Install Memory Expansion Modules (Optional)
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750C Plus
Your plotter comes with 5.5 MB of standard memory.
Your plotter comes with 11 MB of standard memory.
You can expand this by adding one or two memory expansion modules, in any
combination. Supported sizes are 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB and 32 MB. So the
maximum standard memory for your plotter is:
5.5 + 32 + 32 = 69.5 MB
11 + 32 + 32 = 75 MB
For HP part numbers, see page 11-14.
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Make sure that the plotter is switched OFF and that neither the power cord
nor an interface cable is connected.
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T ask 2: (Optional) Install Memory Expansion Modules
2
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew the cover plate at the back of the
plotter, and remove it. Unscrew only the four screws on the cover plate.
The two slots on the right are for memory expansion modules. Use slot 3
first, and then slot 4.
Slot for first memory module installed
Cover plate
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Slot for second memory module installed
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If your plotter has only one memory module, it must be in slot number 3.
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Setting Up the Plotter
T ask 2: (Optional) Install Memory Expansion Module
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 from your
body could damage the memory module.
3 Take the memory module out of its bag, holding the module only by the edges.
4
a Hold the module by its
edges with the
Grounding
Wrist Strap
nonmetallic edge toward
you and the small notch
at the bottom.
b With the nonmetallic
edge angled to the right,
firmly push the module
into the slot. Gradually
straighten the angle and
push it in until it clicks
into place.
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Using a flat-blade screwdriver, replace the cover plate and its four screws.
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T ask 3: Switch On and (Optional) Change the Language From English
Task 3: Switch On and Change the Language From
English (Optional)
WARNING
If English OK
or if you have
already
changed the
language
The plotter’s front-panel menus and all the plotter’s sample plots are available in
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the following languages
: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese,
and Spanish. By default, the language is English.
Be sure that the power cord supplied with your plotter matches your ac power
connection requirements. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords
with this plotter.
1 Make sure that the power switch on the front of the plotter is OFF.
2
Plug the power cord into the socket at
the back of the plotter, and then into
your power outlet.
3
Switch on the plotter by pushing the power switch. Then go to Step 4.
on
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If there is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you have a power problem.
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Setting Up the Plotter
Setup Task 3: Switch On and (Optional) Change the language From English
If English not OK
or if you want
to change the
language
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Hold down the Enter key on the front panel and then switch on the plotter by
pushing the power switch.
1 Press and hold
2 Switch on
Release the
Enter key when “STATUS / Initializing” appears on the front-panel
Enter
screen. If there is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you have a power
problem.
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When the word “English” appears on the front-panel screen, press the ↑ or
↓ key until your language appears. Then press
LANGUAGE
English
Enter.
↑
↓
Enter
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