specification
HP DesignJet 488CA, 450C and 430 Printers
Affordable, personal
printers
• C6083A (E/A0-size model)
• C6082A (D/A1-size model)
• Provides the flexibility to print
conceptual proofs (comps, mockups) up to 24 and 36 in wide
• Includes Adobe
®
Postscript® 3
TM
via software RIP for Macintosh
and Windows environments
• Compatible with Apple
ColorSync
®
enabling repeatable,
reliable
and consistent color on screen
and in print
• Supports ICC profiles, and
DIC/Euroscale/SWOP/TOYO
press emulations.
• Roll feed and automatic cutter
standard
• HP JetDirect EX Plus external
network interface for Ethernet
connectivity
• HP DesignJet 450C printer
– Personal color printer
– C4716A (E/A0-size model)
– C4715A (D/A1-size model)
• HP DesignJet 430 printer:
– Personal black-only printer
– C4714A (E/A0-size model)
– C4713A (D/A1-size model)
• Optional roll feed and automatic
cutter
• Optional HP JetDirect EX Plus
and EX3 Plus external network
interfaces
• Optional color upgrade kit for
HP DesignJet 430 printer
* On coated paper, using Windows driver.
Line drawing: Cadalyst 4775, Images: Full
coverage D-size.
Highlights
HP DesignJet 450C
and 430 Printers
HP DesignJet 488CA
Printer
Shown with optional legs
• Ideal for line drawings,
presentations, signs, and comps,
providing maximum flexibility for
all kinds of jobs
• Excellent line quality and
graphics for maps, renders and
images, with 600-dpi addressable
black and 300-dpi color resolution
• Fast enough to give you quick
turnaround and accommodate
deadline workloads; prints
D-size black line drawings
in less than 1.5 minutes (Fast
mode), color line drawings in
about 4 minutes (Normal mode)
and color images in about 18
minutes (Best mode)*
• Flexible enough to fit into any
office, with tabletop design and
optional legs kit
• Convenient and easy to use with
features such as roll feed and
automatic cutter, easy single-sheet
loading, and simple front panel
• Accepts a wide variety of media
to handle check plots, final
output, presentations, overlays,
and archiving
• HP-developed AutoCAD
™
and
Microsoft
®
Windows®drivers take
full advantage of printer features
• HP ZoomSmart scaling technology
for easy large-format printing
from any Windows application
• Genuine HP CAD languages –
the industry standards – for
compatibility with virtually all
major applications
• Traditional HP quality and reliability
for consistent, dependable
performance – backed by a one-year
warranty with free next-day
on-site service
HP DesignJet 488CA, 450C and 430Printers
Specifications
Print Technology
HP DesignJet 488CA and 450C Color thermal inkjet (4 cartridges – black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
HPDesignJet 430 Monochrome thermal inkjet (1 black cartridge)
Print Times in Minutes (D/A1-size
on Bond Paper)
Black lines 1.5 minutes (Fast mode)
Color lines 4 minutes (Normal mode)
Color images 18 minutes (Best mode)
Maximum Resolution Black: 600-dpi addressable; Color: 300-dpi
Media Types HP Bright White Inkjet Paper, bond, coated, tracing, glossy papers and
films, vellum, clear and matte film; translucent bond (black only)
Media Handling
HP DesignJet 488CA Sheet and roll feed/auto cutter, output bin
HP DesignJet 450C and 430 Sheet feed, optional roll feed/auto cutter
Media Sizes
A0/E-size model Rolls: A0/E or A1 /D ; Sheets; A4/A to A0/E
A1/D-size model Rolls: A1 /D ; Sheets; A4/A to A1/D
Maximum Length Rolls: 150 ft; Sheets: 64-in
Memory Standard: 4 MB RAM Maximum: 36 MB RAM
Languages
HP DesignJet 450C/430/488CA HP-GL/2, HP-GL, HP RTL
HP DesignJet 488CA only Adobe
®
PostScript®3TMvia software RIP for Macintosh and
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 PostScript level 2 via software RIP for
Windows NT 4.0
Drivers
AutoCAD
Windows AutoCAD
HP-developed RIP software for Macintosh Power PC and Windows;
TM
Release 10, 11, 12, 13 drivers for DOS, 12 and 13 drivers
for Windows 3.1x, 13 and 14 drivers for Windows 3.51, 95 and NT 4.0
HP-developed drivers for Microsoft Windows 3.1, 95/98 and NT 4.0
Interfaces
HP DesignJet 450C/430/488CA Standard: IEEE-1284 compatible, RS-232-C
HP DesignJet 450C/430 Optional: HP JetDirect EX Plus and EX Plus3 external
network interfaces
HP DesignJet 488CA only Standard: HP JetDirect EX Plus external network interface (Ethernet)
Optional: HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external network interfaces
Minimum System Configuration
HP DesignJet 488CA only: Macintosh Power PC, MAC OS 7.5.3 or later, EtherTalk network,
64 MB Physical RAM, Virtual Memory 100 MB, 500 MB of available
hard disk space.
Intel Pentium 133 processor with Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0, 500 MB hard disk space, 32 MB RAM (64 MB
recommended), ECP activated in BIOS if local; TCP/IP and IPX/SPX
if networked.
Auto I/O Switching Yes
Warranty One-year with free next-day on-site service
Physical Characteristics
Width x Depth x Height A1/D-size models: 41 x 9 x 31 in A0/E-size models: 52 x 9 x 13 in
Weight
HP DesignJet 450C and 430
HP DesignJet 488CA
*
**
A1/D-size models: 57 lbs A0/E-size models: 70 lbs
A1/D-size models: 62 lbs A0/E-size models: 75 lbs
Operating Environment
Temperature Operating, optimal:59º to -86ºF; Storage -40º to 158ºF
Relative Humidity Operating: 20% to 80%
Power Requirements Source 100-240 V AC±10%; Frequency 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 70 watts maximum
Acoustics (Per ISO DP 7779 standard)Printing Idle
Sound Pressure Level*** 50 dB (A) <20 dB (A)
Sound Power Level 6.7 Bels (A)<3.6 Bels (A)
Regulatory Approvals
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Safety IEC 950-compliant. Safety UL listed, EU LVD & EN 60950 compliant.
Enviromental US EPA Energy Star compliant
* Does not include optional roll feed and legs kit ** Does not include optional legs kit
*** Typical emissions at 1-meter bystander position
Compliant with EU EMC directive, USA FCC Rules, Australia ACA
New Zealand MoC, Canada DoC and China requirements for
ClassB Products(Class A when connected to LANs). Japan VCC)
registered. Korea RRLand Taiwan BCIQ certified.
NEMKO approved. Certified by Canada CSA, Mexico NOM-1-NYCE,
Czech republic EZU, Singapore PSB, Russia GOST, Poland PCBC,
China CCIB.
Ordering Information
HP DesignJet 488CA printer:
A1/D-size models C6082A
A0/E-size models C6083A
HP DesignJet 450C printer:
A1/D-size models C4715A
A0/E-size models C4716A
HP DesignJet 430 printer:
A1/D-size models C4713A
A0/E-size models C4714A
The above units come with print cartridges
(one black; the HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA
printers also come with one each of cyan,
magenta, yellow); Microsoft Windows and
AutoCAD drivers, media sample, user
documentation and power cord. The HP
DesignJet 488CA also included HP JetDirect
EX Plus external network interface, RIP
software for Macintosh and Windows,
parallel cable and crossed 10BaseT cable.
Supplies HP P/N
HP print cartridges:
Black 51640A
Cyan 51644C
Magenta 51644M
Yellow 51644Y
Accessories
Roll feed kit for HP DesignJet 450C and 430:
A1/D-size models C4717A
A0/E-size models C4719A
Spindle:
A1/D-size models C6238A
A0/E-size models C6239A
Legs Kit:
A1/D-size models C6069A
A0/E-size models C6070A
Color upgrade kit for HP DesignJet 430 C4178A
HP memory expansion modules:
16-MB SIMM C6231A
32-MB SIMM C6232A
Cleaning Kit C6247A
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AutoCAD is a U.S. trademark of Autodesk, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.
PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.
which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
ColorSync is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
registered in the U.S. and other countries, used
under license. Technical information in this
document is subject to change without notice.
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