36 Troubleshooting - HP DesignJet 250C Service Manual

Service Mode 1 (230/250C)
(Details ' page 7-3.)
Align
Cartridges
Service-Mode 2
(Details ' page 7-4.)
Print
Quality
Viewing Test Output on an HP Palmtop PC
Some of the tests in service mode 1 send test information to the plotter's serial port. To view
the information on an HP Palmtop PC, perform the procedure below.
1 Turn the plotter and Palmtop off.
2 Use HP cable number F1015 80002 and adapter number 5181 6640 to connect the
Palmtop to the plotter's serial interface port.
Both cable and adaptor are included in the HP F1021B Connectivity Pack.
3 Turn the plotter on in service mode 1.
4 Turn the Palmtop on.
5 Open the
Data Comm
6 Press .
MENU
7 Move to the
Connect
8 Ensure that
Settings
9 Again move to the
Connect
10 With highlighted in the
Connect
11 Perform the service tests on the plotter.
To stop communication between the plotter and the Palmtop, highlight
menu and press
Connect

8 36 Troubleshooting

Service Mode 1 (330/350C)
(Details ' page 7-3.)
Form
Feed
Stopping most Tests
application on the Palmtop.
menu and press .
ENTER
are the same for both plotter and Palmtop.
menu and press
ENTER.
menu, press
Connect
.
ENTER
Shift
ENTER.
Hangup
in the
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