HP Plotter (HP-IB Interface)
Address 7
Figure 8-1.
Address 7
4. Connect the Plotter to the Computer.
a. Get an HP-IB cable.
b. Connect one end of the HP-IB cable to the HP-IB connector on the back
of the plotter. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connection.
c. Connect the other end of the HP-IB cable to the interface.
Note
If the interface already has several cables connected to it,
connect the plotter's cable to one of the other devices on the
interface.
5. Connect the Power Cord.
Connect the female end (the small end if using an HP 7440A) of the power
cord to the power socket on the back of the plotter, and connect the other
end to your power outlet.
6. Record the Address.
Make a note that address 5 (or the alternate address you chose in step 3)
has been used and is no longer available on the interface you selected. Use
the "Address Record" form on the Step 6 tab for this purpose.
And finally ...
Refer to your plotter's manual(s) to:
• Load the pens.
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Adding Plotters
&
Other
Graohics Devices