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Reconfiguring your printer
To see the current configuration of the printer 62 To change the serial interface settings 63 To change the graphics language setting for less common applications To change the I/O timeout setting 64 To upgrade your printer with more memory 64 File size and memory usage 64 To upgrade your printer with a network interface 64 To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 65

Maintaining your printer

Replacing cartridges 72 When to replace cartridges 72 Using genuine HP supplies 73 Before replacing cartridges 74 To replace one or more cartridges 75 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) 77 Cleaning the printer 79
Front-panel lights and keys
Front-panel lights Front-panel keys 82 87

Troubleshooting

Using the documentation 92 Locating the source of your problem 93 Solving media-handling problems 94 If the printer will not accept your media 94 If the printer continually rejects your media, with the Load Media light flashing 94 Clearing a media jam 95 Solving communication problems 98 Solving problems with print position or content 99 If the print is completely blank 99 If the output contains only a partial print 99 If the print is clipped 910 If the entire print is in one quadrant of the correct printing area 910 If one print overlays another print on the same sheet 910 If the output is distorted or unintelligible 911 vii
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If the printer has drawn a different print from the one you were expecting 911 If pen settings seem to have no effect 911 Solving print-quality problems 912 If there are white streaks in solid areas or gaps in lines 912 If there are jagged vertical or horizontal lines 914 If there are slightly warped lines 914 If there are color shadows 914 If a cartridge is not printing at all 914 If the print quality appears to be poor just in one part of the print If there are blurred lines (ink bleeds from lines) 915 If there are blotchy areas (uneven fill density) 915 If there is other pronounced banding in area fills 915 If ink smears after you remove a print 915 Solving miscellaneous problems 916 If the printer does not print 916 If the printer seems too slow 916 Getting help 917 What to do before you call 917 If a repair is needed 918

Reference

Printer specifications 102 Interface specifications 108 Parallel (Centronics) cable 109 Serial (RS-232-C) cables 1010 Interface cables 1011 Regulatory notices 1012 Ordering accessories 1016 HP part numbers for HP DesignJet Papers and Films How to order supplies and accessories 1020
Glossary Index Documentation map Please give us your feedback (removable pages)
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Welcome

An introduction to the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA printers and their accessories
The HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA 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.

450C/ 488CA

The HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA print in color or monochrome, 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.
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WELCOME

Accessories
Roll-feed kit Extra spindles

Legs assembly

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 1017.
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Media1

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 supported2: Bright White Inkjet Paper Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper Matte and clear film.

All the printers 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 printers 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 printers media-entry slot, or see the section starting on page 29. Dont 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
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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.

PAPER MEDIA TYPE

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.

LOAD MEDIA

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5 The print is a Setup Sheet in English, as shown on page 121. You can ignore all the information except the box in the top left, headed 1. Language. Take a pencil or black pen and fill in the oval next to the language you want.
Language English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Portugus
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.

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, Troubleshooting. 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 printers 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:
SETUP FORM FEED REPRINT CANCEL
The demonstration print summarizes the printers 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 488CA must be printed from the HP DesignJet 488CA software RIP. Please refer to the documentation supplied with this pack.
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Caring for your media 22 Choosing media 22 Before loading media 27 Before sending your file 28 Loading sheet media 29 Loading roll media 216 Loading a sheet with the roll-feed option installed Unloading media 225
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Working with media Caring for your media / Choosing media

Caring for your media

If your printer includes the legs option, make sure the media bin is installed between the printers legs, so that uncut media doesnt drag on the floor. Make sure that the media deflector extensions have been installed correctly, so that the media path is correctly followed by the roll. 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 firstand most importantstep 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 25. 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 printers 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 23. 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 printers front panel. The combination of media type and print quality settings automatically tells the printer how to place the ink on the mediafor example, in terms of density and number of passes of the cartridges. For more details, see the tables on pages 25 and 26. For the best-quality prints, use HP media, as your printers configuration is optimized for it and tested with it. For details of HP media, see page 1020 and any separate HP media literature supplied with the printer.
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Working with media Choosing media
Supported media types and relative costs
Media type selection on the front panel Paper Supported HP media 1 HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Translucent Bond HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum Coated 2 HP Coated Paper Color inkjet paper Matte paper Presentation Heavyweight color inkjet paper Heavyweight matte paper Poly matte film Matte polyester Mylar HP Clear Film Glossy 3 Glossy 3
Non-HP media also known as. Plain paper Printer paper Tracing paper Extra translucent bond
Relative cost Low Low Moderate Moderate Low/ moderate
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper

Moderate

HP Matte Film
Translucent film Clear polyester

High High High

HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP High-Gloss White Film
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. HP Special InkJet paper and HP Heavyweight Special InkJet Paper are not supported on the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA printers. Glossy media types are not supported on the HP DesignJet 430.

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Physical characteristics of media types
Physical characteristics HP media Bright White Inkjet Paper Translucent Bond Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum HP Coated Paper Cottonfiber Woodpulp Semiopaque Opaque Matte Matte Yes. Load with the coated side down. On HP Coated Paper and Heavyweight Coated Paper, look for the small notch in the corner: Heavyweight Coated Paper D When loading in a portrait 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 Clear Film High-Gloss Photo Paper High-Gloss White Film Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyester Semiopaque Clear Opaque Opaque Matte Yes. Load with the matte side down. Yes. Load with the rougher side down. Yes. Load with the rougher side down. Yes. Load with the rougher side down. Base Woodpulp Woodpulp Matte or Special coated side for Opacity Glossy printing? Opaque Semiopaque Matte Matte No. Both sides are the same. If the sheet i curled, l d with the h h l d load i h h is curl up.

Glossy Glossy

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Recommended print-quality settings and recommended media for color prints
HP media HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Translucent Bond HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Vellum HP Coated Paper HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Matte Film HP Clear Film HP High-Gloss White Film HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
Print quality (set either on the front panel or in the software) Fast Normal Best OK for monochrome, but color for CAD drawings only1 OK for monochrome, not recommended for color OK for monochrome, but l f b t color for CAD drawings only1 d i l OK
Not OK for color; recommended not recommended for monochrome
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.
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Use the front-panel Print Quality key to toggle between the three print quality settings.
For details of each print quality level, see the table on the previous page. The setting also affects the printers internal demonstration prints. You cannot change the print quality setting for a print already received by the printer.
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The setting of the following parameters in the HP DesignJet 430 define the printed output quality you get:
Driver setting in software Grayscale Actual plot content Grayscale Resolution Enhancement off Quality Level selected Fast Normal Best Fast Normal Best Resolution (dpi)

150 x x x x x x 600

Grayscale
The setting of the following parameters in the HP DesignJet 450 and 488CA define the printed output quality you get:
Driver setting Actual plot in software content Color Color Resolution Quality Level Enhancement selected off Fast Normal Best off Fast Normal Best Fast Normal Best Fast Normal Best Fast Normal Best Resolution (dpi) 300 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 600
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Controlling your prints appearance Print quality recommendations
Print quality recommendations
We advise that where possible you dont use very large area fills with the following media:
Opaque Bond Translucent Bond Vellum.
This can cause cockle. In Glossy media use Best to obtain good quality. Cartridges almost empty of ink can cause some kind of banding in imaging prints. When printing renders or GIS files in Best Paper Mono use the driver setting Ret=Off in case you get banding in the printout. For printing imaging files on Coated media always use Best quality, otherwise you can get banding in the printout.
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To cancel a print 4-2 To copy a print 4-2 To advance the media 4-3

PRINT MANAGEMENT

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Managing your prints To cancel a print / To copy a print

To cancel a print

To cancel the current print while it is being received, or while it is printing, press Cancel.

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INTERNAL PRINTS

Special internal prints Their purpose and how to print them
Their purpose and how to print them
Various pre-defined prints are supplied with your printer. You can print these by pressing keys, or combinations of keys, on the printers front panel.
Print Setup Sheet Purpose To configure the printer To print it, press. See page. 119 and chapter 3
the Setup key Demonstration Print To test the printer 126
the Setup and Cancel keys simultaneously Black Cartridge To select the best Alignment Sheet alignment between the two horizontal cartridge movements. the Setup and Form Feed keys simultaneously 54
Color Cartridge Test Sheet
To select the best performance and alignment of all cartridges
the Reprint and Cancel keys simultaneously
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Print Service Configuration Print
Purpose These prints are essentially for use by a qualified service engineer, if troubleshooting the printer. You may be asked to print one and read out some details over the telephone.

To print it, press.

See page.
the Print Quality and Media Type keys simultaneously 512

Print Quality Test Print

Accuracy Calibration Print
the Form Feed and Reprint keys simultaneously
Except under direction of a qualified service engineer, you are advised not to press simultaneously any other combinations of keys.
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the Form Feed and Media Source keys simultaneously
Special internal prints Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet
Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet
Some of the circumstances in which it is useful to use the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet are explained in chapter 9, Troubleshooting. It tests the alignment between the two horizontal cartridge movementsmovement to the right and movement to the leftand allows you to correct any misalignment. You should run the test after installing a new cartridge. 1 Load a sheet of A-size or A4-size plain paper, in portrait orientation. Make sure you have selected Paper as the media type on the front panel (see page 23). For this print, the printer sets the print quality level automatically.

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Replacing cartridges 7-2 Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming) Cleaning the printer 7-9
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MAINTENANCE

Maintaining your printer Replacing cartridges

Replacing cartridges

Replaceable print cartridges are used in the HP DesignJets 430, 450C and 488CA, greatly reducing the user maintenance requirements, as these are the components that suffer the greatest wear and tear.
When to replace cartridges
Replace cartridges in the following two circumstances. When you are troubleshooting print quality problems. See the section starting on page 912. When either poor print quality or the ink-level indicator on the cartridge indicates that the cartridge is out of ink. To check a cartridges ink level

Green = full

More than half-empty*

Black = empty

* When the ink-level indicator shows approximately half-black and half-green, be sure to have a replacement cartridge available. The ink-level indicator is not an exact gauge of the specific quantity of ink available over the life of the print cartridge.
To achieve the best lifetime for your pen cartridges, you should not remove them once they are installed, except to replace them.
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Using genuine HP supplies
To ensure best performance, Hewlett-Packard Company recommends using only genuine HP supplies in HP inkjet printers. Refilling an HP print cartridge pushes the electronic and mechanical components of the cartridge past its normal life cycle, creating many potential problems, such as: Poor print quality. Non-HP ink can contain components that: 1) cause nozzles to become clogged, resulting in streaked copy and graying for fuzzy characters, and 2) corrode the print cartridge electrical components, resulting in poor printouts. Potential damage. If ink from a refilled cartridge leaks, the excess ink may cause damage to the service station that caps the cartridge while not in use. Because this service station maintains the health of the cartridge, quality problems may occur with the print cartridge. If ink from a refilled cartridge leaks onto the electrical components in your printer, severe printer damage can occur, causing downtime and repair costs.

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If there are jagged vertical or horizontal lines
If the problem is only with black or gray lines, check that you are using the correct settings to achieve printing at 600 dpi (see page 314). If problem is only with vertical black or gray lines, run the Black Cartridge Alignment Procedure, explained on page 54. If problem is with any other color or orientation, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, explained on page 58.
If there are slightly warped lines
The media itself may be warped. This can happen if it has been used or stored in an extreme environment. For all environmental specifications, see page 105.
If there are color shadows
In the example on the left, a magenta shadow, which is not part of the drawing, appears at the edge of a blue object. The cartridges need to be re-aligned. Run the Color Cartridge Test procedure, explained on page 58.
If a cartridge is not printing at all
Remove the faulty cartridge and check the print nozzles to make sure the protective tape has been removed. Look to see if the cartridge is out of ink. See page 72. Try priming the cartridge to clear the nozzles. See page 77.
If the print quality appears to be poor just in one part of the print
Did you raise the cover during printing? Although the print continues after the interruption, the print quality in the area of the interruption cannot be guaranteed.
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If there are blurred lines (ink bleeds from lines)
Try a higher Print Quality level. Use better quality media. HP media is recommended and details are given on page 1020. The printer may be operating in an area where the temperature and humidity are too high. For environmental specifications, see page 105.
If there are blotchy areas (uneven fill density)
Use a different Media Type setting. If you are not already doing so, try using Hewlett-Packard media.
If you are printing in color, see the table on page 25 for a note about which print-quality/media-type combinations are not recommended.
If there is other pronounced banding in area fills
Some banding is normal, especially in dark or dense area fills. If banding is more pronounced than expected however, try the following: Check the print quality recommendations on page 318.
For the HP DesignJet 450C or 488CA, run the Color Cartridge Test procedure (see page 58). If the banding is in a black or gray area, then, in the Setup Sheet, reduce the
Pen Settings/Grayscale %. At the same time, make sure that Pen Settings are
set to Use settings from tables below, so that your softwares settings are overridden. Alternatively, replace the print cartridges (see page 72).
If ink smears after you remove a print

When connected to LAN cables using print server accessories.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Normes de scurit (Canada)
Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les limites applicables aux appareils numriques de la classe B prescrites dans le Rglement sur le Brouillage Radiolectrique dict par le ministre des Communications du Canada. Connect un rseau par des accessoires de serveur, lappareil nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les limites applicables aux appareils numriques de Classe A prescrites dans le rglement sur le brouillage radiolectrique dict par le Ministre des Communications du Canada.

DOC statement (Canada)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. When connected to LAN cables using print server accessories, this digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 1013
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VCCI Class A and Class B (Japan)

Korean EMI statement

Taiwanese EMI statement
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Geruschemission (Germany)
LpA < 70 dB, am Arbeitsplatz, im Normalbetrieb, nach DIN 45635 T. 19.
Telecommunications statement
Telecommunications General Approval (UK)
The HP DesignJet 430, 450C, 400, 455CA and 488CA printers, models C4713x, C4714x, C4715x, C4716x, C4722x, C6080x, C6081x, C6082x and C6083x (where x is any single letter) are approved under Approval Number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunications systems within the United Kingdom. Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 415/8571501

HP DesignJets model numbers, 102 other models, 125 HP JetDirect EX, 15, 118 HP media, 1019 HP RTL, 63 HP supplies, using genuine, 73 HP-GL (7586B), 63 glossary definition, 112 HP-GL/2, 63 documentation, 1016 glossary definition, 112 humidity, 105 I I/O, glossary definition, 113 I/O timeout, changing, 64 IBM computers, cables to connect, 1011 IEEE-1284-compatible interface, 108 ink levels, checking, 72 ink problems, 912 ink-drying time, 225 inked area, glossary definition, 113 installation. See setting up interface cables, 117 Centronics, 117 choosing serial or parallel, 117 IEEE-1284-compatible, 117 network, 15 parallel, 117 parallel specifications, 108 problems, 98 serial, 117, 93 serial parameters, when to change, 63 serial specifications, 108 specifications, 108 internal prints, 51, 52 interrupting a print, 914 intersecting lines (merge), 311 ISO size, glossary definition, 113
J jagged lines, 913 jammed media, 95 JIS size, glossary definition, 113 K keys Cancel, 42 Form Feed, 226, 227 front-panel, 87 Media Source, 27 Media Type, 28 Print Quality, 28, 316 Reprint, 42 Setup, 120, 123 L LAN, 118 glossary definition, 113 languages (graphics), 103 changing, 63 languages (human) changing, 114 manuals available in, 1016 supported, 114 legs assembly, 1018 lever, for media jam, 95 lights, front-panel, 82 line quality problems, 912 Load Media, front-panel light, 83 load-media button, glossary definition, 113 Local Area Network, 118 location of printer, 18 logical pens, settings, 32, 318 long-axis printing, glossary definition, 113
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M Macintosh computers, cables to connect, 1011 maintenance, 71 managing prints, 41 manuals, 1016, 1 margins, 103 glossary definition, 113 printing areas, 107 matte, glossary definition, 113 matte film, glossary definition, 113 maximum media sizes, 103 Media, front-panel light, 85 media, 21 bin, 22 care of, 22 choosing, 22 deflector, glossary definition, 113 drying time, 225 environmental specifications, 105 glossary definition, 113 handling, 22 problems, 94 HP DesignJet films, 1019 HP DesignJet papers, 1019 jam, 95 lever, glossary definition, 113 loading preliminary actions, 27 problems, 94 realignment, 213 roll, 219 sheet, 29 with roll-feed option installed, 224 tutorial, 29 physical characteristics, 24 print quality, 25 product numbers, 1019 realignment, 213, 222 required for setting up, 15 roll or sheet, 27 sheet orientation, 210, 219 sizes and printing areas, 103, 107

media, (continued) supplies, 1017 type, setting, 28 type for application, 26 types supported, 23, 102 unloading, 225 using HP, 22 Media Source key, 27 Media Type key, 28 memory, xiii, 62, 1017 and file size, 64 expansion modules, 15, 1017 installation, 16 upgrading, 64 Merge, 311 Microsoft Windows applications, 124 driver, 1017 minimum media sizes, 103 Mirroring an image, 310 monochrome, printing color as, 313 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), 1012 N network, 64 connections, 118 interface, 15 ordering, 1018 Normal, front-panel light, 86 nozzles checking, 59 testing, 513 O opaque bond, glossary definition, 113 options See also accessories color upgrade, 1016 legs, 1018 memory, 15 network interface, 15 roll-feed, 1018
ordering accessories, 1016, 1020 orientation, 210 overlapping lines, treatment of, 311 overlay of one print on another, 910 P page size, 33 adjusting, 34 and clipping, 36 palette, glossary definition, 113 Paper, front-panel light, 86 paper. See media parallel, 117 parallel interface, glossary definition, 113 parity, glossary definition, 113 part numbers, 1016 PC, cables to connect, 1011 pen settings, 122 seem to have no effect, 911 pens, limiting exposure, 74 pens (logical), settings, 32, 318 pens (physical). See cartridges physical specifications, 104 pin-outs, 108 PJL documentation, 1016 glossary definition, 113 polyester film, 102 ports on computer, 117 on printer, 117 position of printer, 18 power cord, 14, 19 socket, 19 specifications, 104 supply, 19 priming cartridges, 77
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print appearance, 31 controlling, 32, 318 blank, 99 clipped, 910 content problems, 99 distorted, 911 management, 41 position problems, 99 quality changing, 316 choosing, 315 media types, 25 problems, 912 setting, 28 resolution, 103 unexpected, 911 print cartridges. See cartridges Print Quality key, 28, 316 Print Quality Test Print, 512 printing area, 107 glossary definition, 113 prints maximum per day, 104 special internal, 51 problem-solving. See troubleshooting programming languages, 103 Q quality problems, print, 912 R RAM, 62 raster, glossary definition, 113 Ready, front-panel light, 83 realigning roll, 222 sheet, 213 reconfiguring printer, 61 reference, 101 regulations EMC, 106 notices, 1012 safety, 106
regulatory notices, 1012 replacing cartridges, 72 Reprint key, 42 resolution (print), xii, 103 RGB, glossary definition, 113 Roll, front-panel light, 27, 86 roll changing, 216 loading, 219 specifying, 27 unloading at end of print, 227 roll-feed assembly, 1018 ROM SIMM, glossary definition, 114 Rotate and clipping, 39 interaction with software, 39 rotating a print, 37 RS-232-C glossary definition, 113 specifications, 108 RTL documentation, 1016 glossary definition, 113 S safety, MSDS, 1012 safety specifications, 106 self test, 58 serial, 117 serial interface, glossary definition, 114 service station, 110 setting up checklist, 13 fast track (quick setup), 12 full instructions, 13 Setup Sheet, 114, 119, 121 defaults, 122 how to print, 52 items in, 122 sample, 121 shadows of color, 913

HP DesignJet 455CA, 450C and 430 Printers Data Sheet
Affordable large-format printing for individuals and small businesses
HP DesignJet 455CA Printer
Personal color printer with software RIP for Macintosh graphics applications C6081A (36 inch) $4,195* C6080A (24 inch) $3,195*
HP DesignJet 450C Printer
Personal color printer C4716A (36 inch) $3,495** C4715A (24 inch) $2,395**

HP DesignJet 430 Printer

Personal black-only printer C4714A (36 inch) $2,995** C4713A (24 inch) $1,995**
(Shown with optional legs)

Highlights

Ideal for line drawings, presentations, signs, and comps, providing maximum flexibility for all kinds of jobs Excellent line quality and nearphoto-quality images with 600dpi-addressable black and 300dpi color resolution Fast enough to give you quick turnaround and to accommodate deadline workloads; prints 2-by3-foot check plots in under 2 minutes, final-quality line drawings in about 4 minutes, and images in about 18 minutes Flexible enough to fit into any office with tabletop design and optional legs kit
Convenient and easy to use with Genuine HP CAD languages the industry standardsfor features such as optional roll compatibility with virtually all feed with integrated automatic cutter, easy single-sheet loading, major applications and simple front panel Traditional HP quality and reliability for consistent, deAccepts a wide variety of media pendable performancebacked to handle check plots, final by a one-year warranty with free output, presentations, overlays, onsite service and archiving Custom HP-developed AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows drivers take full advantage of printer features HP ZoomSmart scaling technology for easy large-format printing from any Windows application Optional color upgrade for black-only models HP DesignJet 455CA printer includes a software PostScript emulation for Macintosh graphics applications, plus roll feed
* U.S. list price not including optional legs ** U.S. list price not including optional roll feed and legs
HP DesignJet 455CA, 450C and 430 Printers

Specifications

Print Technology Performance (ft) Maximum Resolution Media Types Media Sizes 36-inch models 24-inch models Maximum length Margins Media Handling HP DesignJet 455CA HP DesignJet 450C and 430 Memory Languages, Standard HP DesignJet 455CA HP DesignJet 450C and 430 Drivers AutoCAD Windows Minimum System Configuration HP DesignJet 455CA only Interfaces, Standard HP DesignJet 455CA, 450C, 430 HP DesignJet 455CA only Interfaces, Optional Auto I/O Switching Warranty Color or black-only thermal inkjet Final-quality lines in about 4 minutes; final-quality color images in about 18 minutes Black: Addressable 600 dpi; Color: 300 dpi Bond, coated and glossy papers and films, vellum, and clear and matte film for black and color; translucent bond for black-only Rolls: 36- and 24-in wide; Sheets: 8.3-in to 36-in wide Rolls: 24-in wide; Sheets: 8.3-in to 24-in wide Rolls: 150 ft; Sheets 64 in Leading and trailing edges: 0.67; Sides: 0.20 in Sheet and roll feed, automatic cutter, output bin Sheet feed, optional roll feed with automatic cutter 4-MB RAM standard/36-MB RAM maximum PostScript Level 2 via software RIP, HP-GL/2, HP-GL, HP RTL HP-GL/2, HP-GL, HP RTL R14: Windows 95, NT; R12, 13,: DOS, Windows 95, 3.11, 3.1, NT 3.51, 4.0; R10,11: DOS Windows 95, 3.11, 3.1, NT 3.51, 4.0 Macintosh Power PC, 32-MB RAM, 1-GB hard drive, Mac Operating System 7.5.3 or above IEEE-1284 compatible Centronics parallel, RS-232-C serial Ethernet, EtherTalk HP JetDirect EX external network interface cards Yes One year with free onsite service

Ordering Information

Description

HP P/N

HP DesignJet 455CA 36-inch model C6081A 24-inch model C6080A HP DesignJet 450C 36-inch model C4716A 24-inch model C4715A HP DesignJet 430 36-inch model C4714A 24-inch model C4713A All HP DesignJet 400 Series printers come with Users Guide and Quick Reference, software application notes, drivers, and print cartridges.

Accessories

Legs Kit 36-inch model 24-inch model Roll feed 36-inch model 24-inch model Color Upgrade Kit HP Print Cartridges Black Cyan Yellow Magenta HP Memory Expansion Modules 16-MB SIMM 32-MB SIMM Rollfeed Spindle Assembly 36-inch model 24-inch model HP JetDirect EX External Print Servers Ethernet/1-parallel port Ethernet/LocalTalk Token Ring/3-port
C6070A C6069A C4719A C4717A C4718A 51640A 51644C 51644Y 51644M C6231A C6232A C6239A C6238A J2591A J2593A J2594A

Physical Characteristics

Height, Width, Depth / Weight* HP DesignJet 455CA HP DesignJet 450C and 430 Shipping Dimensions / Weight* HP DesignJet 455CA HP DesignJet 450C and 430 36-inch models 13 in H by 52 in W by 9 in D / 75 lbs 24-inch models 13 in H by 41 in W by 9 in D / 62 lbs 36-inch models 13 in H by 52 in W by 9 in D / 70 lbs 24-inch models 13 in H by 41 in W by 9 in D / 57 lbs 36-inch models 26 in H by 61 in W by 21 in D / 130 lbs 24-inch models 26 in H by 49 in W by 21 in D / 110 lbs 36-inch models 20 in H by 61 in W by 21 in D / 123 lbs 24-inch models 20 in H by 49 in W by 21 in D / 103 lbs

AutoCAD is a U.S. trademark of Autodesk, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. As an ENERGY STARSM Partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets Energy StarSM guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Operating Environment
Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Power Requirements Power Consumption Acoustics Operating, Optimal 59 to 95 F; Storage -40 to 158 F 20% to 80% Source 100-240 V AC 10%; Frequency 50-60 Hz 140 watts maximum (Per ISO DP 7779 standard) Sound Pressure Level** Sound Power Level Printing Idle 50 dB (A) <20 dB (A) 6.7 Bels (A) <3.6 Bels (A)

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Product Certifications
Safety Electromagnetic Interface UL listed, CSA certified, NEMKO approved, NOM certified 950 et al, CCIB certified FCC and RRL certified. VCCI Registered. Compliant with EU EMC directive, Canada DOC and Australia/NZ requirements. Class B product (Class A when connected to LANs) General approved NS/G/1234/5/100003

IMPRESSION

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* * Typical emissions at 1-meter bystander position * Does not include legs kit HP DesignJet 455CA RIP software does not support architectural or custom page sizes