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Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page ii (seq: 4) This is the black on page ii (seq: 4) This User 9s Guide for the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers contains the following types of information: Setup Use Maintenance Troubleshooting Reference material. To help with finding specific information, a comprehensive table of contents is provided at the front and an alphabetical index is provided at the back. You will notice the use of symbols in the left margin and shaded backgrounds to the text. These are used to identify different types of information as follows: Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 430 is shown like this. Information specific only to the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA is shown like this. All other information is applicable to all printers. The accompanying Quick Reference Guide contains selected information to help with everyday use of the printer. It is designed to be stored in the plastic pocket at the side of the printer. Finding information iii Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page iii (seq: 5) This is the black on page iii (seq: 5) Where to find the most commonly needed information To find how to ... Go to ... Install the printer " Chapter 1 Connect the printer " Page 1 317 Configure the printer using the Setup Sheet " Page 1 319 Load media " Page 2 39 Set the print quality " Page 3 315 Check cartridge alignment " Chapter 5 Replace a cartridge " Page 7 32 Clean the cartridge nozzles by priming them " Page 7 37 Interpret the lights on the front panel " Chapter 8 Clear a media jam " Page 9 35 Solve print quality problems " Page 9 312 Order accessories " Page 10 316 To find any other information ... " Go to the index at the back of this manual. iv Company confidential. 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Freeze Status: open Finding informationii Welcomeix Accessoriesx Mediaxi Print qualityxii Configuration settingsxii Software applications and driversxiii Memoryxiii 1Setting up your printer Fast track1 32 Setup checklist1 33 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required1 34 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module1 36 Task 3: Position the printer1 38 Task 4: Switch on1 39 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s)1 310 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language1 314 Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer1 317 Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer1 319 Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software1 324 Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print1 326 2Working with media Caring for your media2 32 Choosing media2 32 Supported media types and relative costs2 33 Physical characteristics of media types2 34 Recommended print quality settings and recommended media for color prints2 35 Typical media-type choices by application2 36 Before loading media2 37 Before sending your file2 38 Loading sheet media2 39 To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed)2 39 To realign the sheet manually (if necessary)2 313 Loading roll media2 316 To change the roll2 316 To feed roll media into the printer2 319 CONTENTS Contents vi This is the blue on page vi (seq: 8) This is the black on page vi (seq: 8) Company confidential. 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Freeze Status: open To load a sheet with the roll-feed option installed2 324 Unloading media2 325 Drying time2 325 To unload a sheet at the end of a print2 326 To unload a sheet under any other circumstances2 326 To cut and unload a print from a roll2 327 3Controlling your print 9s appearance Ways to control the print 9s appearance3 32 Page size3 33 When do you need to adjust the page size in the printer?3 34 To adjust the page size in the Setup Sheet3 35 Page size and clipped prints3 36 Rotating a print3 37 Can you rotate any drawing using the Setup Sheet?3 37 To rotate a print using the printer 9s Setup Sheet3 37 Exactly what is rotated?3 38 The Rotate feature and clipped prints3 39 How does Rotate interact with your software?3 39 Printing a mirror image3 310 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature)3 311 Changing the printer 9s logical pen characteristics3 312 Printing color drawings in monochrome3 313 To switch from color to monochrome3 313 Important points about monochrome printing3 314 Choosing an appropriate print quality3 315 To change the print quality on the front panel3 316 Print quality recommendations3 318 4Managing your prints To cancel a print4 32 To copy a print4 32 To advance the media4 33 5Special internal prints Their purpose and how to print them5 32 Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet5 34 Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet5 38 Using the Print Quality Test Print5-12 Contents vii This is the blue on page vii (seq: 9) This is the black on page vii (seq: 9) Company confidential. 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Freeze Status: open 6Reconfiguring your printer To see the current configuration of the printer6 32 To change the serial interface settings6 33 To change the graphics language setting for less common applications6 33 To change the I/O timeout setting6 34 To upgrade your printer with more memory6 34 File size and memory usage6 34 To upgrade your printer with a network interface6 34 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color6 35 Recalibrating the printer for accuracy6 311 When to recalibrate the printer6 311 To recalibrate the printer6 311 7Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges7 32 When to replace cartridges7 32 Using genuine HP supplies7 33 Before replacing cartridges7 34 To replace one or more cartridges7 35 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming)7 37 Cleaning the printer7 39 8Front-panel lights and keys Front-panel lights8 32 Front-panel keys8 37 9Troubleshooting Using the documentation9 32 Locating the source of your problem9 33 Solving media-handling problems9 34 If the printer will not accept your media9 34 If the printer continually rejects your media, with the Load Media light flashing9 34 Clearing a media jam9 35 Solving communication problems9 38 Solving problems with print position or content9 39 If the print is completely blank9 39 If the output contains only a partial print9 39 If the print is clipped9 310 If the entire print is in one quadrant of the correct printing area9 310 Contents CONTENTS viii This is the blue on page viii (seq: 10) This is the black on page viii (seq: 10) Company confidential. 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Freeze Status: open If one print overlays another print on the same sheet9 310 If the output is distorted or unintelligible9 311 If the printer has drawn a different print from the one you were expecting9 311 If pen settings seem to have no effect9 311 Solving print-quality problems9 312 If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines9 312 If there are jagged vertical or horizontal lines9 314 If there are slightly warped lines9 314 If there are color cshadows d9 314 If a cartridge is not printing at all9 314 If the print quality appears to be poor just in one part of the print9 314 If there are blurred lines (ink cbleeds d from lines)9 315 If there are blotchy areas (uneven fill density)9 315 If there is other pronounced banding in area fills9 315 If ink smears after you remove a print9 315 Solving miscellaneous problems9 316 If the printer does not print9 316 If the printer seems too slow9 316 Getting help9 317 What to do before you call9 317 If a repair is needed9 318 10Reference Printer specifications10 32 Interface specifications10 38 Parallel (Centronics) cable10 39 Serial (RS-232-C) cables10 310 Interface cables10 311 Regulatory notices10 312 Ordering accessories10 316 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films10 319 How to order supplies and accessories10 320 11Glossary Index Documentation map Please give us your feedback (removable pages) Contents This is the red on page ix (seq: 11) This is the yellow on page ix (seq: 11) This is the magenta on page ix (seq: 11) This is the green on page ix (seq: 11) This is the blue on page ix (seq: 11) ix This is the blue on page ix (seq: 11) This is the black on page ix (seq: 11) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open Welcome An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers and their accessories The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA are large-format inkjet printers employing HP disposable print cartridge technology. The HP DesignJet 430 prints in monochrome and uses a single cartridge, containing black ink, one of which is supplied with your printer. The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA print in color or mono- chrome, using yellow, cyan, magenta and black cartridges, a set of which is supplied with your printer. All other supported colors are generated using these four cartridges. Localization Note. KCT: Any colors can go in the balloons! WELCOME Welcome 430 450C/ 455CA x This is the blue on page x (seq: 12) This is the black on page x (seq: 12) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open Accessories Legs assembly Extra spindles Roll-feed kit You have a large series of accessories available for use with your printer, including: A roll-feed kit A separate legs assembly Extra spindles for the roll-feed, for easy changing of rolls Memory expansion modules. In addition, for the HP DesignJet 430: A color upgrade kit, allowing the printer to be upgraded to a HP DesignJet 450C. For the full range of available accessories, see page 10 316. Localization Note. Welcome 430 450C/455CA xi This is the blue on page xi (seq: 13) This is the black on page xi (seq: 13) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open Media 1 You can print on sheet media up to E/A0 size or D/A1 size, depending on the printer model you have. With the addition of the optional roll-feed kit, you can also print on roll media up to E/A0 or D/A1 width. A large range of media types is supported 2 : Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film. In addition, on the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA: High-gloss film. High-gloss photo. For best quality prints, use HP media, as your printer 9s configuration is optimized for it and tested with it. For details of HP media, see page 10 319 and any separate HP media literature supplied with the printer. To indicate which media type you have loaded, use the printer 9s front panel. 1.It is possible that, since the publication of this document, more media types have been tested and are now supported for your printer. For the latest information, contact your HP dealer or local HP Sales and Support office. 2.There may be differences between the ways some media types are used for color and for mono- chrome printing. Refer to cChoosing media d on page 2 32. WELCOME Localization Note. J: Add YHP Tracing Paper to the main list of media types supported. Welcome xii This is the blue on page xii (seq: 14) This is the black on page xii (seq: 14) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open Print quality You can choose between three print quality options : Best Normal Fast . In general, the better the print quality you choose, the slower the printing routine. The highest resolution in color, for the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA, is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and the highest addressable* resolution in monochrome, for the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA, is 600 dpi. To select a print quality option, use either the keys on the printer 9s front panel or the printer driver in your software. Configuration settings By pressing the Setup key on the front-panel of the printer, you can print the printer 9s current configuration in a Setup Sheet . If you want to change any of the configuration settings (for example, line widths) you can do this by simply marking your changes on the Setup Sheet and feeding it back into the printer. The printer will read your request and re-configure itself automatically. Each time you print one of these Setup Sheets it shows the printer 9s latest configuration 4and so please keep the latest one filed with your Quick Reference Guide in the pocket at the side of the printer, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the printer is temporarily inoperable. *The caddressable d resolution refers to the smallest movement the print head can make between dots rather than to the size of the dot. Localization Note. Welcome 0.13 0.18 0.25 xiii This is the blue on page xiii (seq: 15) This is the black on page xiii (seq: 15) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open Software applications and drivers To make sure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting 4in terms of size, position, orientation, color and quality 4the key is to use the correct driver for the combination of your application software and your printer, and to be confident that it is configured correctly. Two types of HP drivers are supplied with your printer: For users of AutoCAD " For users of Microsoft R Windows applications. These drivers come with printed and online documentation to help you install and configure them correctly. Generally, software applications include their own drivers too. For some popular applications, we have provided with this printer a set of Software Application Notes . If you find your own application in these notes, we recommend that you use the information they contain as an overall guide to configuring the software for your printer. Memory Your printer comes with a basic memory of 4MB . Note that there is not a one-for-one relationship between the printer 9s memory and the maximum size of file that it can print. However, in case you need to print particularly large files, the following memory expansion modules are available; 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB. The maximum total memory is 36MB (4 + 32). With some drivers, there are other means of printing large files 4for advice, see page 9 316. WELCOME Localization Note. F: Remove the reference to Software Application Notes in the penultimate paragraph. Welcome xiv This is the blue on page xiv (seq: 16) This is the black on page xiv (seq: 16) Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open 1 31 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 31 (seq: 17) This is the black on page 1 31 (seq: 17) Fast track1-2 Setup checklist1-3 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required1-4 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module1-6 Task 3: Position the printer1-8 Task 4: Switch on1-9 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s)1-10 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language1-14 Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer1-17 Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer1-19 Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software1-24 Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print1-26 Setting up your printer 1 SETUP 1 1 32 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 32 (seq: 18) This is the black on page 1 32 (seq: 18) Fast track If you meet all the following requirements: If you are happy with English as the language for the printer 9s internal prints If you are experienced at installing printers or plotters If you don 9t want to add extra memory If you are going to connect the printer directly to a PC If you are going to use a parallel connection ... just follow these five steps, and skip the rest of this chapter. 1 If the printer is without legs, place it at the edge of a stable platform. Level surface Leave enough space for your largest sheet size to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground Place the printer at the edge of the sup- port, so that sheets exit without hitting the top of the stable platform 2 Connect the power cord and switch the printer on. 3 Open the cover and load the supplied print cartridge(s) into the carriage on the left of the printer. For help, use the label on the printer near the carriage and the documentation in the cartridge box. Don 9t forget to remove the tape from the cartridge(s). 4 Switch off the printer and your computer, connect the parallel cable, and then switch them on again. Localization Note. Setting up your printer Fast track 1 33 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 33 (seq: 19) This is the black on page 1 33 (seq: 19) 5 Choose your driver disk(s), read the instructions on the label and follow the printed instructions that were shipped with the driver. That 9s all! Setup checklist Having unpacked and assembled the printer, you can use the checklist below as you complete each task explained in this chapter. Task Page Done? ( n ) 1 Check that you have all the items required 1 34 2 (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1 36 3 Position the printer 1 38 4 Switch on 1 39 5 Load the print cartridge(s) 1 310 6 (Optional) Change the language 1 314 7 Connect the printer to your computer 1 317 8 (Optional) Configure the printer 1 319 9 Set up the printer in your application software 1 324 10 Send a sample or demonstration print 1 326 Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Setup checklist 1 34 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 34 (seq: 20) This is the black on page 1 34 (seq: 20) Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 1 You will need the following items, which were supplied with the printer : Power cord The power cord supplied with your printer should meet the plug requirements for your area. However, different power cords (international options) are available. If necessary, contact your dealer or HP Sales and Support Office. Print cartridge(s) For the HP DesignJet 430: 3 One black. For the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA: 3 One yellow 3 One cyan 3 One magenta 3 One black. Software The following two software packs were supplied with the printer. Whether you need them depends on what application(s) you intend to use. 3 Driver for AutoCAD 3 Driver for Microsoft Windows applications. 2 Inspect the printer itself and the above accessories. If you received any item in a damaged condition, notify the dealer or HP Sales and Support Office where you purchased the printer, and file a claim with the carrier. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 1: Check that you have all the items required Supplied 430 450C/ 455CA 1 35 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 35 (seq: 21) This is the black on page 1 35 (seq: 21) 3 You will also need the following items, which were not supplied with the printer : Interface cable For details of suitable cables, see page 10 311. Media For details of supported media types, see page 2 33. As part of the setup routine, you may need up to three A-size or A4-size sheets, plus whatever size sheet you prefer for a sample print. If you have fitted the optional roll-feed assembly, you can use either roll media or cut sheets; if not, you can use only cut sheets. 4 If you have bought one, you will also need your: Memory expansion module For details of the memory expansion modules available, see page 10 317. HP JetDirect EX print server This is required if you intend to connect your printer directly to a network. For details of the latest HP JetDirect EX products, contact your local HP Sales and Support Office. For configuration details, see page 1 318. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 1: Check that you have all the items required Not supplied Optional 1 36 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 36 (seq: 22) This is the black on page 1 36 (seq: 22) Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module For details of the memory modules available, see page 10 317. You may install only one. 1 Make sure that the printer is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected. 2 Unscrew the cover plate at the back of the printer, and remove it. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1 37 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 37 (seq: 23) This is the black on page 1 37 (seq: 23) Before handling a memory module, either put on a grounding wrist strap and attach the end to the metal chassis of the printer, or touch the outer metal surface of the printer with your hand. Otherwise, static electricity from your body could damage the memory module. 3 Take the memory module out of its bag, holding the module only by the edges. 4 With the module 9s small notch on the left and the metallic edge away from you, load the module into the slot nearest to you . (The other slot is not for memory modules.) To do this, first hold the module at an angle, and then gradually push it back until it clicks into place vertically. Notch Push until it clicks into place Slot nearest to you 1 2 5 Replace the cover plate and screws. Localization Note . SETUP 1 CAUTION Setting up your printer Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 1 38 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 38 (seq: 24) This is the black on page 1 38 (seq: 24) Task 3: Position the printer If you have fitted the optional legs assembly for stability, this task does not apply. If you have not fitted the optional legs kit, position the printer as shown below. For operating temperature and humidity, see page 10 35. Allow enough space above the printer to open the cover. Level surface and sturdy sup- port. For printer weights, see page 10 34. Place the printer at the edge of the support, so that sheets exit without hitting the top of the support. Leave enough space for your largest sheet size to hang freely from the media exit slot without touching the ground. If the printer is without legs ... Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 3: Position the printer 1 39 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 39 (seq: 25) This is the black on page 1 39 (seq: 25) Task 4: Switch on Be sure that the power cord supplied with your printer matches your ac power connection requirements. Use only three-wire (earth-grounded) power cords with this printer. 1 Make sure that the power switch on the front of the printer is in the OFF position (extended). on off 2 Plug the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer, and then into your power outlet. 3 Switch on the printer, by pushing the power switch. After you switch on, the printer will execute a self diagnostic test while flashing each of the lights for a few moments. The lights will stop and you will be ready for the next step. 4 If there is no sound, nor any light on the front panel, you may have a power problem. For troubleshooting information, see Chapter 9. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 4: Switch on WARNING 1 310 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 310 (seq: 26) This is the black on page 1 310 (seq: 26) Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1 Make sure that, on the front panel, the Cartridges light is flashing. If other lights are on, look up their meaning in Chapter 8. 2 Open the cover using the small handle at the center front. If necessary, wait for the cartridge carriage to move to the service station (the area on the left of the printer). Cartridge carriage in service station 450C/ 430 455CA Don 9t touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) CARTRIDGES This is the red on page 1 310 (seq: 26) WARNING This is the yellow on page 1 311 (seq: 27) This is the magenta on page 1 311 (seq: 27) This is the cyan on page 1 311 (seq: 27) 430 450C/455CA 1 311 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 311 (seq: 27) This is the black on page 1 311 (seq: 27) A set of cartridges was supplied with the printer: The HP DesignJet 430 is supplied with one black cartridge. The HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA are supplied with four cartridges: 3 yellow 3 cyan 3 magenta 3 black. For the 450C and 455CA, each stall in the carriage has a dot indicating the color of the cartridge that should be installed: you must put the correct cartridge in the correct stall. The sequence of the stall colors is, from left to right, yellow, cyan, magenta and black. Yellow Cyan Magenta Black For users with color-vision deficiencies. You can also identify the colors of the cartridges by the part numbers on the boxes 4see page 10 318. Note. It is not recommended to operate the 450C or 455CA with only the black cartridge loaded. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) This is the yellow on page 1 312 (seq: 28) This is the magenta on page 1 312 (seq: 28) This is the cyan on page 1 312 (seq: 28) 450C/455CA 1 312 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 312 (seq: 28) This is the black on page 1 312 (seq: 28) 3 For each cartridge in the set: a Take the cartridge out of its box. b Remove the colored protective tape and tab from the cartridge 9s nozzles. c For the 450C and 455CA, match the color of the cartridge 9s label with the color of the dot above the stall. d Make sure that the printer is still switched ON. (Never install cartridges with the printer switched off.) e Insert the cartridge in the stall. Press down lightly and push the cartridge away from you until it snaps into place. If it is installed correctly, the Ready light flashes three times. Otherwise, re-seat it. Yellow Cyan Magenta Black 1 2 1 2 430 450C/ 455CA Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 1 313 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 313 (seq: 29) This is the black on page 1 313 (seq: 29) 4 When all the cartridges are installed, lower the cover. On the front panel, the Ready light should flash for up to about a minute and then go off. The Load Media light should then be on (together with Media Type and Print Quality lights). 5 If you wish, you can now check your cartridge alignment by running the Black Cartridge Alignment Routine (see page 5 34). However, this is normally only required for troubleshooting. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) This is the green on page 1 313 (seq: 29) READY LOAD MEDIA Print Quality lights lights Media Type 1 314 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 314 (seq: 30) This is the black on page 1 314 (seq: 30) Task 6: (Optional) Change the language All the printer 9s internal prints are available in the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese. By default, the language is English. If English is what you want, then you can skip this task and go to task 7. To change from English to any of the other languages, you must use the printer 9s Setup Sheet, as explained below. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. For help on how to load a sheet, either refer to the pictures on the right-hand side of the printer 9s media-entry slot, or see the section starting on page 2 39. Don 9t forget to check that the Media Source is set to Sheet . When the Ready light is on, you have loaded the sheet correctly. Print will be on underside Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 1 315 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 315 (seq: 31) This is the black on page 1 315 (seq: 31) 2 Make sure the front-panel Media Type is set to Paper . If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Paper light is on. 3 Press Setup . 4 When the print has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the printer ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. PAPER MEDIA TYPE Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 6: (Optional) Change the language This is the green on page 1 315 (seq: 31) SETUP This is the green on page 1 315 (seq: 31) LOAD MEDIA 1.Language Português Italiano Español Deutsch Français English 1 316 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 316 (seq: 32) This is the black on page 1 316 (seq: 32) 5 The print is a Setup Sheet in English, as shown on page 1 321. You can ignore all the information except the box in the top left, headed c1. Language d. Take a pencil or black pen and fill in the oval next to the language you want. 6 Reload the Setup Sheet into the printer, printed side down and with the large arrow pointing into the printer. When the Ready light comes on, press Setup again. The printer now reads your marks and reconfigures itself automatically. 7 When the Load Media light comes on again, remove the sheet and make sure that the printer has marked your selection with a check mark. If it hasn 9t marked the correct language, repeat this task. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 6: (Optional) Change the language SETUP READY This is the green on page 1 316 (seq: 32) LOAD MEDIA This is the green on page 1 316 (seq: 32) 1 317 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 317 (seq: 33) This is the black on page 1 317 (seq: 33) Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer If you are connecting the printer directly to your computer 1 Decide whether to use the parallel or serial interface. If your computer and your application software support it, use the parallel interface, as it is faster. You may connect both the parallel and the serial interface simultaneously if you wish: the printer uses the interface that first receives data. 2 Choose an interface cable. For a list of HP cables for various computers, see the table on page 10 311. If you are making up your own cable, refer to the interface specifications starting on page 10 38. Use shielded interface cables only. Note on the parallel interface. The parallel interface is an IEEE-1284-compliant Centronics interface. The same cable can be used for both Centronics and IEEE-1284-compatible communication. 3 Switch off the printer and the computer. 4 Connect one end of the cable to the appropriate port on the back of the printer. Port for parallel - interface cable (printer end of cable: 36-pin male) Port for serial-interface cable (printer end of cable: 25-pin male) 5 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer. For help on choosing the correct port on the computer, refer to your computer documentation. 6 Switch on the computer and the printer. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer 1 318 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 318 (seq: 34) This is the black on page 1 318 (seq: 34) If you are connecting the printer directly to a network You can connect your printer directly to a Local Area Network using an HP JetDirect EX external network interface, connected to the printer 9s parallel port. Various network operating systems are supported, in DOS, Unix r and Macintosh environments. For the latest information on HP JetDirect EX products, contact your local HP Sales and Support office. /455CA For installation of the HP JetDirect EX interface with the DesignJet 430, 450C or 455CA, see the Installation Guide that comes with that product. For installation of the DesignJet 455CA with the supplied HP JetDirect EX interface, refer to the HP DesignJet 455CA Software RIP set-up guide. In order to be able to print from your Macintosh to the HP DesignJet 430, 450 or 455CA you should contact your local HP Sales and Support office. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer 1 319 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 319 (seq: 35) This is the black on page 1 319 (seq: 35) Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer In the majority of cases, there is no need to change any of the printer 9s default settings. This may be because: You prefer to change those settings that affect the appearance of your prints from your application software. The printer 9s factory defaults, listed on page 1 322, are acceptable. However, if you do want to change the defaults, follow these steps, which explain how to print and use the Setup Sheet . Note. If you changed the language from English (see task 6 above), you already know how to use this sheet, but this time it will be in your chosen language. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. For help on how to load a sheet, either refer to the pictures on the right-hand side of the printer 9s media-entry slot, or see the section starting on page 2 39. Don 9t forget to check that the Media Source is set to Sheet . When the Ready light is on, you have loaded the sheet correctly. Print will be on underside C471307 . Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer 1 320 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 320 (seq: 36) This is the black on page 1 320 (seq: 36) 2 Make sure the front-panel Media Type is set to Paper . If necessary, press the Media Type key until the Paper light is on. 3 Press Setup . 4 When the print has finished, wait until the Load Media light comes on and the printer ejects the sheet. Remove the sheet. Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer PAPER MEDIA TYPE This is the green on page 1 320 (seq: 36) SETUP This is the green on page 1 320 (seq: 36) LOAD MEDIA Localization Note . 1 321 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 321 (seq: 37) This is the black on page 1 321 (seq: 37) Software 4xx For an explanation of all the parameters on this sheet, see the User 9s Guide. RAM: 4MB Standard + 14MB SIMM Firmware Revision: A.69.69 (LD) 7. Cutter Enabled Disabled 450C/455CA 450C/455CA SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer Localization Note . 1 322 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 322 (seq: 38) This is the black on page 1 322 (seq: 38) An example of a Setup Sheet is shown on the previous page. That example is for an E/A0-size printer. The items in the Setup Sheet are listed in the table below. Setup Sheet Items and Defaults Item Factory Default Comments Language English Task 6 on page 1 314 explained how to change this. Baud Rate 9600 (Serial interface only). You must set the baud rate to be the same as that of the computer sending the data. Parity None (Serial interface only). You must set the parity to be the same as that of the computer sending the data. Graphics Language HP-GL (7586B) See page 6 33. I/O Timeout 30 minutes See page 6 34. Rotate Off See page 3 37. Mirror Off See page 3 310. Merge Off See page 3 311. Color/Mono Print color as color See page 3 313. Page Size Software See page 3 35. Note that not all the page-size options shown in the example are available on the D-size printer. Pen Settings Use settings from software See page 3 312. Note that the color pen settings are only available on the HP DesignJet 450C and 455CA. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer 450C/455CA 450C/455CA 1 323 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 323 (seq: 39) This is the black on page 1 323 (seq: 39) 5 Follow the instructions on the Setup Sheet. Having marked the ovals to change the settings, reload the sheet into the printer, with the printed side down, and with the large arrow pointing into the printer. When the Ready light comes on, press Setup again. The printer now reads your marks and reconfigures itself automatically. 6 When the Load Media light comes on again, remove the sheet and make sure that the printer has marked your selection with a check mark. 7 Please store this latest copy of the Setup Sheet with the Quick Reference Guide in the plastic pocket at the side of the printer, so that a service engineer would know the current configuration even if the printer is inoperable. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer SETUP READY This is the green on page 1 323 (seq: 39) This is the green on page 1 323 (seq: 39) LOAD MEDIA 455CA 1 324 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 324 (seq: 40) This is the black on page 1 324 (seq: 40) Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software cApplication software d is the software from which you intend to send prints to your printer 4for example, a CAD system. What is a driver? Your application software needs to know to which type of printer it is sending information. This knowledge, and other configuration information, is held in a cdriver. d A driver is a piece of software that handles communications between your application software and a peripheral, in this case a printer. Drivers are usually supplied as part of the application software, but they are also available separately. If they are supplied separately, you need to install them separately. AutoCAD Supplied with the HP DesignJet 430 and DesignJet 450C printers is a pack containing drivers for AutoCAD for DOS and AutoCAD for Windows. Please refer to the documentation supplied with these drivers. Windows applications Supplied with this printer is a pack containing a driver for applications that work with Microsoft Windows. Please refer to the documentation supplied with this driver. Other applications Users of other applications should first check any Software Application Notes supplied with the printer, to see if their application is covered there. For other applications, there is on the next page a general recommendation as to which device to choose when setting up this printer. Device lists are not always up-to-date with the latest printers, and so with some software you may have to choose a printer other than the HP DesignJet 430, 450C or 455CA from the device list. Supplied with this printer is a pack containing an HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. Please refer to the documentation supplied with this pack. Setting up your printer Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software Localization Note . 1 325 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 325 (seq: 41) This is the black on page 1 325 (seq: 41) When choosing from a device list, follow these preferences, which are listed here in priority sequence. Preference 1:HP DesignJet 430/450C/455CA Preference 2:HP DesignJet 330/350C Preference 3:HP DesignJet 700/750C/750C Plus/755CM Preference 4:HP DesignJet 650C with a preference for C2858B/C2859B rather than C2858A/C2859A. Preference 5:HP DesignJet 220 Preference 6:HP DesignJet 200 Preference 7:HP DesignJet 600 HP DesignJet Preference 8:HP-GL/2 Device or a similar option including a reference to HP-GL/2. Preference 9: Any of: HP 7595B DraftMaster SX HP 7596B DraftMaster RX HP 7599A DraftMaster MX HP 7595C DraftMaster SX Plus HP 7596C DraftMaster RX Plus HP 7599B DraftMaster MX Plus If any of the options quoted above appears, then your software supports HP-GL/2. If it doesn 9t support HP-GL/2, then go to Preference 10. Preference 10:HP 7586B This printer supports HP-GL. However, if you choose this device you may not be able to use your printer 9s parallel connection 4depending on the application software. Getting help If in doubt, or if you have problems with your driver, refer to the section at the end of Chapter 9 for advice on how to get help. Localization Note . SETUP 1 Setting up your printer Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software 455CA 1 326 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 1 326 (seq: 42) This is the black on page 1 326 (seq: 42) Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print To verify a successful configuration, choose a sample print in your application and try to print it on the printer. In case of problems, refer in this manual to Chapter 9, cTroubleshooting d. To test whether the source of any problem is in the printer itself or in the link with your application, it is useful to print the printer 9s internal demonstration print. To print the demonstration print 1 If media is not already loaded, load roll media or a sheet, as explained in Chapter 2, which also provides advice on the availability and use of different media types. 2 Press simultaneously the two keys Setup and Cancel : The demonstration print summarizes the printer 9s main features and includes a sample CAD drawing, using a variety of line widths and colors. It is printed in the language currently configured in the Setup Sheet. To change the language, see task 6. The demonstration print of the HP DesignJet 455CA must be printed from the HP DesignJet 455CA software RIP. Please refer to the documentation supplied with this pack. Localization Note . Setting up your printer Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print SETUPFORM FEEDCANCEL REPRINT 2 31 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 31 (seq: 43) This is the black on page 2 31 (seq: 43) Caring for your media2 32 Choosing media2 32 Before loading media2 37 Before sending your file2 38 Loading sheet media2 39 Loading roll media2 316 Loading a sheet with the roll-feed option installed2 324 Unloading media2 325 MEDIA 2 Working with media 2 450C/455CA 2 32 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 32 (seq: 44) This is the black on page 2 32 (seq: 44) Caring for your media If your printer includes the legs option, make sure the media bin is installed between the printer 9s legs, so that uncut media doesn 9t drag on the floor. Handle film and glossy media by the edges or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can interact with ink and cause it to smear. Choosing media Your printer supports many types of paper and other media types, and can operate both with sheets and, if the roll-feed option is installed, with rolls. Choosing the best media type for your requirements is the first 4and most important 4step in ensuring good print quality. For color printing , although most supported media types are suitable, some are not recommended. For details, see the table on page 2 35. When choosing between opaque paper types for monochrome printing , be aware that you will use significantly less ink printing on coated paper types than on normal opaque bond. Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, you must check that the media type specified on the printer 9s front-panel is correct for the media type you are loading. It is essential for good print quality to specify this correctly. See the table on page 2 33. You should also be aware of which print quality setting (best, normal or fast) you are using. You can set this either from your software or from the printer 9s front panel. The combination of media type and print quality settings automatically tells the printer how to place the ink on the media 4for example, in terms of density and number of passes of the cartridges. For more details, see the tables on pages 2 35 and 2 36. For the best-quality prints, use HP media, as your printer 9s configuration is optimized for it and tested with it. For details of HP media, see page 10 319 and any separate HP media literature supplied with the printer. Working with media Caring for your media / Choosing media Localization Note . 2 33 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 33 (seq: 45) This is the black on page 2 33 (seq: 45) Supported media types and relative costs Media type selection on the front panel Supported HP media 1 Non-HP media also known as ... Relative cost Paper HP Opaque Bond Plain paper Printer paper Low HP Translucent Bond Low HP Natural Tracing Paper Tracing paper Extra translucent bond Moderate HP Vellum Moderate Coated 2 HP Coated Paper Color inkjet paper Matte paper Presentation Low/ moderate HP Heavyweight Coated Paper Heavyweight color inkjet paper Heavyweight matte paper Moderate Film HP Matte Film Poly matte film Matte polyester Mylar High HP Clear Film Translucent film Clear polyester High Glossy 3 HP High-Gloss Photo Paper High Glossy 3 HP High-Gloss White Film High 1 From time to time, new media types may become available. Up-to-date information is available from your HP dealer or local HP Sales and Support Office. 2 HP Special InkJet paper and HP Heavyweight Special InkJet Paper are not supported on the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA printers. 3 Glossy media types are not supported on the HP DesignJet 430. Working with media Choosing media MEDIA 2 Localization Note . 450C/ 455CA 2 34 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 34 (seq: 46) This is the black on page 2 34 (seq: 46) Physical characteristics of media types Physical characteristics HP media Base Opacity Matte or Glossy Special coated side for printing? Opaque Bond Wood- pulp Opaque Matte No. Both sides are the same. Ifhhildldihh Translucent Bond Wood- pulp Semi- opaque Matte If the sheet is curled, load with the curl up . Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum Cotton- fiber Semi- opaque Matte HP Coated Paper Wood- pulp Opaque Matte Yes. Load with the coated side down. On HP Coated Paper and Heavy- weight Coated Paper, look for the small notch in the corner: D Whenloadinginaportrait Heavyweight Coated Paper D Wh en l oa di ng i n a por t ra it orientation, make sure the notch is on the right side of the leading edge. D When loading in a landscape orientation, make sure the notch is on the left side of the leading edge. Matte Film Poly- ester Semi- opaque Matte Yes. Load with the matte side down. Clear Film Poly- ester Clear 4 Yes. Load with the rougher side down. High-Gloss Photo Paper Poly- ester Opaque Glossy Yes. Load with the rougher side down. High-Gloss White Film Poly- ester Opaque Glossy Yes. Load with the rougher side down. Working with media Choosing media Localization Note . 450C/ 455CA 450C/ 455CA 2 35 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 35 (seq: 47) This is the black on page 2 35 (seq: 47) Recommended print-quality settings and recommended media for color prints Print quality (set either on the front panel or in the software) HP media Fast Normal Best HP Opaque Bond OK for monochrome, but color for CAD drawings only 1 HP Translucent Bond OK for monochrome, not recommended for color HP Natural Tracing Paper OK for monochrome, but color for CAD dil 1 HP Vellum d raw i ngs on l y 1 HP Coated Paper OK HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Matte Film HP Clear Film HP High-Gloss White Film Not recommended OK for color; not recommended for monochrome HP High-Gloss Photo Paper Not recommended OK for color; not recommended for monochrome 1 The limitation on the use of non-coated media for color really depends on: D the amount of area fill in your drawing (the more there is, the less likely that the print quality on opaque bond will be satisfactory) D the quality of the media. Working with media Choosing media MEDIA 2 Localization Note . 2 36 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 36 (seq: 48) This is the black on page 2 36 (seq: 48) Typical media-type choices by application Application Use Typical choice of media Probable choice of print quality Computer-Aided Design (CAD) monochrome Drafts Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Final versions Opaque bond Matte or clear film Normal or Best Normal or Best Archives Vellum Matte or clear film Best Best Diazo reproductions Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Matte film Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Geographical Information S y stems ( GIS ) Drafts Opaque bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Systems (GIS) color Final versions Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper (for durability) Matte film Clear film Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Fast or Normal Archives Matte film Clear film Best Normal Overlays Clear film Fast or Normal Imaging and graphics packages color Matte Opaque bond (for drafts) Coated paper Fast, Normal or Best Fast, Normal or Best co l or Heavyweight coated paper (for durability) Normal or Best Gloss High-gloss white film Normal or Best Gloss High-gloss photo paper Normal or Best Clear film Clear film (colors not optimized for this media type) Best Working with media Choosing media Localization Note . 450C/ 455CA 2 37 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 37 (seq: 49) This is the black on page 2 37 (seq: 49) Before loading media Specify whether you are going to load a sheet or a roll On the front panel, if the Roll light is on, the printer believes you are loading a roll. If the Sheet light is on, it believes you are loading a sheet. To toggle between the two settings, press the Media Source key. MEDIA 2 Working with media Before loading media Localization Note . ROLL SHEET MEDIA SOURCE 2 38 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 38 (seq: 50) This is the black on page 2 38 (seq: 50) Before sending your file 1 Specify the media type Press the Media Type key until the light comes on against the name of the media type you are going to load. For an explanation of which media type category on the front panel should be used for each supported media type, see the table on page 2 33. Note that, if your software printer driver allows you to specify the media type, you must specify it correctly there as well. 2 Specify the print quality setting Press the Print Quality key until the light comes on against the print quality setting you require. For details of each print quality setting, see the table on page 3 315. Alternatively, you may be able to specify the print quality setting from your software printer driver. In this case, the driver 9s setting is used for the next print. During the print, the front-panel setting changes temporarily to that from the driver, and then resumes its previous setting again. Working with media Before sending your file MEDIA TYPE PAPER FILM COATED GLOSSY Localization Note . PRINT QUALITY FAST NORMAL BEST 2 39 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 39 (seq: 51) This is the black on page 2 39 (seq: 51) Loading sheet media To load a sheet (without the roll-feed option installed) To learn how to load a sheet correctly first time, follow steps 1 through 10. For subsequent help on how to load a sheet, refer to the pictures on the right-hand side of the printer 9s media-entry slot. When you load a sheet, the printer checks that it is correctly aligned. If it is not correctly aligned, the printer flashes an error on the front panel, as explained in step 11 below, and you must try again. If your alignment is almost correct, you have a chance to re-align it, as explained on page 2 314. 1 If your printer has no legs, you 9ll find it easier if it is positioned at the edge of the table. 2 Make sure that the cover is closed and that the media lever is raised. media lever 3 On the front panel, make sure the Sheet light is on, to indicate that you are going to load a sheet. Select Sheet by pressing the Media Source button. MEDIA 2 Working with media Loading sheet media Localization Note . SHEET MEDIA SOURCE This is the green on page 2 39 (seq: 51) Localization Note . 2 310 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 310 (seq: 52) This is the black on page 2 310 (seq: 52) 4 Which way round? You can load a sheet in either portrait or landscape orientation. or portraitlandscape Unless you are using the Rotate option (see page 3 37), load the sheet in the same orientation as you have specified in your software. If you are loading an A- or A4-size sheet, portrait orientation is recommended. 5 Which side down? As you load the sheet, it is the underside on which the printer will print. With most media types, the two sides are different and so it is important to load the sheet correctly. See the table on page 2 34. 6 On the front panel, select the media type you are loading by pressing the Media Type button. 7 Hold the sheet by its edges, about 18 cm (7 in) from the top. Don 9t hold the sheet right at the top, as you would have to adjust your grip as you push the sheet into the printer, and this would probably make you misalign it. Working with media Loading sheet media 2 311 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 311 (seq: 53) This is the black on page 2 311 (seq: 53) 8 Align the right-hand side of the sheet with the dashed line on the printer. 9 Make sure the entire top edge of the sheet 4left and right 4is placed inside the entry slot and under the deflectors, especially if the sheet is wider than A- or A4-size. While keeping the right-hand side aligned with the line of holes, push the sheet up into the entry slot with both hands, until you feel resistance from the grip-rollers inside the printer. 10 Using your right thumb, press the Load Media button. load media button Working with media Loading sheet media MEDIA 2 Localization Note . 2 312 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 312 (seq: 54) This is the black on page 2 312 (seq: 54) The printer will start to take the sheet from you. At this point, let go! Don 9t touch the sheet while the printer feeds it out again a short way, as this would probably misalign it. 11 The printer takes about a minute to check the alignment. While it 9s doing this, the Ready light on the front panel flashes. Wait until ... Either the Ready light stops flashing, but stays on: Alignment good. Ready to print! Or the Align Media lights starts flashing: Working with media Loading sheet media Localization Note . READY This is the green on page 2 312 (seq: 54) READY ALIGN MEDIA This is the green on page 2 312 (seq: 54) 2 313 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 313 (seq: 55) This is the black on page 2 313 (seq: 55) Alignment close . Either realign the sheet manually, as explained in the next section, or press Cancel to start again from step 7 on page 2 310. Or the Media light starts flashing: Alignment bad . The printer has rejected the sheet. Simply remove it and start again from step 7 on page 2 310. (There 9s no need to press any key.) There is another reason why the Media light may flash: the sheet may be an invalid size. For supported media sizes, see page 10 33. With very small media sizes (B/A3-loaded in landscape or A/A4-size loaded in any orientation), there 9s no middle option above: unless the alignment is good, you have to remove the sheet and start again. To realign the sheet manually (if necessary) 1 If the Align Media light is flashing, the printer is inviting you to realign the media manually. 2 Lower the media lever to release the media. MEDIA This is the red on page 2 313 (seq: 55) MEDIA 2 Localization Note . Working with media Realigning sheet media ALIGN MEDIA This is the green on page 2 313 (seq: 55) 2 314 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 314 (seq: 56) This is the black on page 2 314 (seq: 56) 3 Align the edges of the media coming out of the printer with the same edges going into the printer, by pulling them taut and aligning them by eye. 4 Raise the media lever. media lever Working with media Realigning sheet media Localization Note . 2 315 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 315 (seq: 57) This is the black on page 2 315 (seq: 57) 5 The printer checks the alignment again. While it 9s doing this, the Ready light on the front panel flashes. Wait until ... Either the Ready light stops flashing, but stays on: Alignment good 4 ready to print! Or the Media light starts flashing: Alignment bad . The printer has rejected the sheet. Simply remove it and start again from step 7 on page 2 310. Notice that you have only one chance to realign the media manually. If it 9s still not right after the realignment, you have to load it again. Localization Note . Working with media Realigning sheet media MEDIA 2 READY This is the green on page 2 315 (seq: 57) READY MEDIA This is the red on page 2 315 (seq: 57) 2 316 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 316 (seq: 58) This is the black on page 2 316 (seq: 58) Loading roll media To change the roll You can order spare spindles as accessories 4see page 10 318. In this way, you can keep different rolls on different spindles and make this task easier. However, except where noted, this section assumes that you are using the same spindle for both the old and the new roll. 1 If you are using the legs option, be sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever pressed down) to prevent the printer from moving. In the next step: Don 9t touch the plastic strip that runs the length of the printer behind the cartridge carriage. Keep hair, jewelry, clothing, and foreign objects away from the printer mechanisms. 2 If the old roll is not used up , then remove the media from the media path, as explained here. a Lower the media lever to release the media and lift the bail. b Turn the roll on the spindle to wind the media out of the printer and onto the roll. c Raise the media lever. a b Localization Note . WARNING Working with media Loading roll media Localization Note . 2 317 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft. Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 317 (seq: 59) This is the black on page 2 317 (seq: 59) 3 Remove the old roll by pulling firmly first on the left end of the spindle and then on the right. You may find that you have to push your thumbs against the cover of the roll-feed assembly while pulling the roll with your fingers to be able to release the spindle. If the new roll is on a different spindle, then you can skip steps 4 and 5, and go straight to step 6. 4 Remove the left media stop, and then remove the roll from the spindle, with the right media stop still connected to the spindle. 1 2 Working with media Loading roll media MEDIA 2 Localization Note . 2 318 Company confidential. Genie User 9s Guide, Edition 2, First Draft . Freeze Status: open This is the blue on page 2 318 (seq: 60) This is the black on page 2 318 (seq: 60) 5 Remove the new roll from its wrapping, place it on the spindle, so that, as the media winds up from behind the roll, the media stop still

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