Configuration Plot - HP C2858A Service Manual

CONFIGURATION PLOT

The configuration plot aids in the analysis of plotter problems by providing:
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a hardclip border around the plot so the margins can be measured.
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unique patterns for use in detecting pen nozzle problems, pen to pen align
ment problems, ink flow problems and vertical line straightness.
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four, X shaped marks (crosshairs) for measuring plotter pen to pen accuracy
(The centers of the crosshairs should be 500 mm apart) .
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pen/palette set up information.
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the plotter statistics, including code rev and ROM SIMM information.
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the page format and plotter set up information.
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the RS 232 C/MIO configurations.
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the text blocks of the contents stored in the EEROM.
Draft Mode should not be used when performing the configuration plot as the patterns drawn
will be different than described above.
To run the configuration plot, perform the following steps:
1. Switch the power ON.
2. Load D-size or E-size media (either sheet or rollfeed).
3. Ensure that the plotter is in the Full (long) menu mode.
4. Ensure that the plotter is in the "Final" as opposed to the "Draft" mode.
5. From the "Status" menu display, press the ENTER button.
6. Using the ARROW buttons, scroll to the "Utilities" menu.
7. Press the ENTER button.
8. Using the ARROW buttons, scroll to the "Config Plot" menu.
9. Press the ENTER button.
Troubleshooting
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