Chapter 1: Owner's Information - HP 7475a Operation And Interconnection Manual

Introduction
This manual contains general information to familiarize you with the
capabilities and operation of the HP 7475A Option 001 and Option 002
Graphics Plotters. The Option 001 plotter is equipped with the R.S-232-CI
CCITT V.24 Interface. The Option 002 plotter is equipped with the
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP·IB), which conforms
488·1978 specifications. Both interface options use the Hewlett-Packard
Graphics Language (HP·GL) for control of plotter graphics capabilities.
Unless specifically noted, all information in this manual pertains to
both interface options.
NOTE:
Ail information in this manual for the RS-232-C interface
applies equally to the CCITT V.24 interface. For purposes of simplicity,
both are referred to as RS·232-C
This manual is designed to show you how to operate, but not program,
the plotter. The information given
plotter has not been damaged in shipment and that it is compatible
with the power available in your geographic area. It explains each
control and indicator, the plotter's coordinate system, and how to set up
the plotter and run the built·in demonstration plot.
Additional information is given to show you how to connect the plotter
with many commonly used computers.
Ail plotters are shipped with this manual and a Reference Card (part
No. 07475·90004). The Reference Card contains a summary of HP·GL
and device control instructions, plotter default conditions, and a list of
error numbers and their meanings. The plotter is supported on a
number of HP computer systems using higher level graphics support
than HP·GL. In most cases, high level graphics support is available
through graphics programming ROMs or software, each of which is
supported with a comprehensive user's manual which
of your questions related to programming. Contact your HP sales
representative or dealer regarding high level graphics support available
with your HP computer.
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