Recalibrating The Plotter For Accuracy; When To Recalibrate The Plotter; A Quick Guide To Whether Recalibration Is Necessary - HP Designjet 700 User Manual

Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

When to Recalibrate the Plotter

Your plotter was calibrated at the factory using HP Matte Film, with a thickness of
0.12 mm (0.0048 in);
It will operate with greatest accuracy in similar environmental conditions. If you
are operating under significantly different conditions, you should recalibrate the
plotter as explained here. The plotter's environmental specifications are given on
page 11-4. Also, if you are using a non-standard media type, you should first
recalibrate the plotter for that media type. For supported media types, see
page 3-3. You may also need to recalibrate the plotter if you have banding
problems, see page 9-20.

A Quick Guide to Whether Recalibration is Necessary

1 Make sure E/A0-size or D/A1-size media is loaded.
Utilities
2 Print the
graphic on the left.
Service config
Full menu mode
3
Near the top of this plot are a pair of Xs. With a ruler measure the distance
between them. It should be 500 mm. If significantly different you will need to
recalibrate the plotter as described on the following page
at 23 C (73 F),
with 50-60% relative humidity.
Service Configuration
X
Reconfiguring Your Plotter

Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

plot, by choosing the option shown in the menu
500mm X
7-5