HP 250C - Manual (Page 148)

8Ć14 Troubleshooting C4699Ć90000
Plain + Error
: The current plot is too large and does not fit in memory.
D If the plot is a raster plot, try sending it with a
no negative motion
RTL
command. D If it is a vector plot, try using a driver that performs all the
rasterization of the plot in the host computer before sending it to the plotter.
(See also ' chapter 5, w Memory Usage.) D Otherwise, add more memory by
installing a DRAM SIMM.
Ready
: The plotter is busy with a task or is receiving a file.
Wait.
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Load Media + Error
: MediaĆload error.
D Cover open during startĆup. D Check that the media is aligned and that the
correct media size is loaded. Try to load it again. (Tips ' User's Guide,
chapter 4.) D Clear any binding in the media axis. Caution: Do not pull
media along the carriage axis - you could break the mediaĆsensor flags. D
Are both mediaĆsensor flags installed? D Check for a faulty media sensor. D
Check for a faulty or badly connected trailing cable. D Check for a faulty
carriage PCA.
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Error + Film
: One or more of the cartridges is missing, making bad contact
or is of the wrong type. Try one or more of the following:
D Remove each cartridge. Ensure that the protective tape has been removed,
and look for dirty contacts or wear. Replace each cartridge and run the
BlackĆCartridge Alignment Procedure. (Instructions ' User's Guide,
chapter 1.) D Replace the trailing cable. D Replace the carriage. D Replace
the electronics module.
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Error + Ready
: There is a problem with the serial interface.
D Ensure the plotter's settings for baud rate and parity are the same as those
of the host computer. To check the plotter settings, use the setup sheet.
(Instructions ' User's Guide, chapter 1.) D Also check your interface cable
and connections. D This error may also occur if you send a drawing for print
using a Windows driver when the Fast Direct to Print option is turned OFF
in the Windows Printer Control Panel. You should either turn the Fast
Direct to Print option ON , or send the drawing to a file and print the file
from the MSĆDOS command line through the serial port. D If the host
computer is an HP 712 workstation, you may have some problems using
baudrates of 19200 and 38400. Check if recent service notes have a solution.
D Check to see if the Plotter or PC is badly configured. D Check for an error
in the host computer. D Replace the electronics module.
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Load Media
: Media must be reĆaligned.
ReĆalign the media. Instructions ' User's Guide, chapter 2.
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