Printing quality, Line quality, Serial communication – HP StudioJet User Manual

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Ioline FlexJet E User Guide

Printing Quality

Good printing quality is dependent upon a number of different fac-

tors. The type of paper, environmental conditions, and operator hab-

its are only a few of the variables that can affect the quality of a plot.

It is important that the printer is loaded and maintained according to

the guidelines under the Operation chapter.
If the scans (printing from a single pass) do not line up, see the sec-

tions on calibrating the printer in the Routine Maintenance chapter.

Line Quality

If the line quality is uneven try the follow-

ing, in the order listed below:
1.

Press Start/Stop then the Clean keys

on the keypad to automatically clean

the cartridges.

2.

Inspect the ink level window on

cartridge. If it is black, then the

cartridge is empty. Replace it with a

new one.

3.

Remove the cartridge(s) and manu-

ally clean the print head with a (de-

ionized) water-moistened, lint-free

cloth. (See Cartridge Maintenance and

Handling under the Routine Mainte-

nance chapter for more information.)

4.

Plot on undamaged or higher quality paper that is free of

wrinkles and bubbles.

5.

Use genuine HP 45 cartridges as recommended by Ioline.

6.

Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service if you

need further help.

Serial Communication

The serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available

speeds are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. It is critical that the

Control Center

, FlexPlot or design software use the same baud rate

that the printer is using.
If there is ever any doubt about what baud rate the printer is using,

Ioline recommends resetting it to the default of 38400. To reset the

baud rate:
1.

Turn off the power to the printer.

2.

Press and hold the Page Advance key while turning power on.

Figure 36. HP cartridges

have an ink level indicator.

Black

means

empty

Use the Control Center to

change the baud rate to match

the design software.

Hint

Use the

Page Advance and

Power Switch key combination

to reset baud rate:

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