To find any other information.
Main controls of your printer
media load button media lever front panel power switch
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www.designjet-online.hp.com
Direct access to HP and the information you want, when you need it. Register now! HP DesignJet Online is a free, web-based user club exclusive to HP DesignJet users. Having registered, the user has unrestricted access to a range of useful services, the emphasis being on useful, as this is definitely not a sales-oriented site. Communication from HP to users includes: a quarterly newsletter focussing on usage tips, technical briefings and examples of HP DesignJet applications around the world; full information on worldwide HP Customer Care contacts; an online HP DesignJet Diagnosis troubleshooting tool; a calendar of HP DesignJet-related events and programs; online access to training videos and selected user documents; and immediate information on new products. Communication from the users to HP includes: feedback on HP DesignJet features; automatic contact with HP Customer Care from the troubleshooting tool, for HP to follow up; and the chance to ask technical questions on large-format printing to industry experts. And finally, communication from user to user includes the chance to win prizes by submitting HP DesignJet success stories, as well as a user-to-user discussion forum where users can share best practices and ask for advice from their fellow professionals. HP DesignJet Online is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Contents

Finding information ii iii iv
Main controls of your printer www.designjet-online.hp.com Welcome 1 ix

Setting up your printer

Fast track 12 Setup checklist 13 Task 1: Check that you have all the items required 14 Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module 16 Task 3: Position the printer 18 Task 4: Switch on 19 Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s) 110 Task 6: (Optional) Change the language 114 Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer 117 Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer 119 Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software 124 Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print 126

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.

450C/488CA

In addition, on the HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA: High-gloss film. High-gloss photo. For 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. To indicate which media type you have loaded, use the printers front panel.

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 hasnt marked the correct language, repeat this task.
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Setting up your printer Task 7: Connect the printer 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 1011. If you are making up your own cable, refer to the interface specifications starting on page 108. 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. Make sure the cable is secured with the cable clip.
Port for serial-interface cable (printer end of cable: 25-pin male) Port for parallel-interface cable (printer end of cable: 36-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.
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If you are connecting the printer directly to your computer
Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer
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 printers parallel port. Various network operating systems are supported, in DOS, Unixr and Macintosh environments. For the latest information on HP JetDirect EX products, contact your local HP Sales and Support office.

/488CA

For installation of the HP JetDirect EX interface with the DesignJet 430, 450C or 488CA, see the Installation Guide that comes with that product. For installation of the DesignJet 488CA with the supplied HP JetDirect EX interface, refer to the HP DesignJet 488CA Software RIP set-up guide. In order to be able to print from your Macintosh to the HP DesignJet 430, 450 or 488CA you should contact your local HP Sales and Support office.

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Setting up your printer Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer
In the majority of cases, there is no need to change any of the printers default settings. This may be because: You prefer to change those settings that affect the appearance of your prints from your application software. The printers factory defaults, listed on page 122, 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 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.

C471307.

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Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer

MEDIA TYPE

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RAM: 4MB Standard + 14MB SIMM Firmware Revision: A.69.69 (LD)

7. Cutter

Enabled Disabled

Software

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For an explanation of all the parameters on this sheet, see the Users Guide.
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 Language Baud Rate Factory Default English 9600 Comments Task 6 on page 114 explained how to change this. (Serial interface only). You must set the baud rate to be the same as that of the computer sending the data. (Serial interface only). You must set the parity to be the same as that of the computer sending the data. See page 63. See page 64. See page 37. See page 310. See page 311. For roll media only. See page 227. See page 313. See page 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 312. Note that the color pen settings are only available on the HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA.

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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Typical media-type choices by application
Application Computer-Aided Design (CAD) monochrome Use Drafts Typical choice of media Bright White Inkjet Paper Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Probable choice of print quality Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Normal or Best Normal or Best Best Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Fast or Normal Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Fast or Normal Best Normal Fast or Normal Fast, Normal or Best
Final versions Bright White Inkjet Paper Matte or clear film Vellum Matte or clear film Diazo Translucent bond reproductions Natural tracing paper Vellum Matte film Computer-Aided Drafts Bright White Inkjet Design (CAD) and Paper Geographical Natural tracing paper Information Vellum Systems (GIS) Coated paper color Final versions Coated paper Heavyweight coated paper (for durability) Matte film Clear film Archives Overlays Imaging and graphics packages color Matte Matte film Clear film Clear film Bright White Inkjet Paper (for drafts) Coated paper a er Heavyweight coated paper (for durability) High-gloss white film High-gloss photo paper Clear film (colors not optimized for this media type) Archives
Fast, Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Normal or Best Best

Gloss Gloss Clear film

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Notice that you can unload some media types immediately.
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To unload a sheet at the end of a print
1 When the Load Media light comes on (not flashing), the print is finished.
2 Then simply pull the sheet downwards to remove it from the printer.
To unload a sheet under any other circumstances
Press Form Feed, wait for the sheet to be ejected and then simply pull it downwards to remove it from the printer.

FORM FEED

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To cut and unload a print from a roll
When the print is finished, the Ready light stops flashing and goes off. Your printer includes a built-in cutter. The cutter automatically cuts the roll between prints, unless you have disabled it through software or the setup sheet.
While the cutter is operating, keep your fingers away from the media entry slot. If the cutter has been disabled through software and you want to cut the roll: 1 Before cutting the roll, make sure that no other print has been sent to the printer. 2 Press the Form Feed key. This activates the cutter.

FORM FEED READY

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Ways to control the prints appearance 32 Page size 33 Rotating a print 37 Printing a mirror image 310 Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature) Changing the printers logical pen characteristics 312 Printing color drawings in monochrome 313 Choosing an appropriate print quality 315 Print quality recommendations 318
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Rotate off

Rotate 90_
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Exactly what is rotated?

With roll media, both the drawing and the page orientation are rotated. Rotate off Rotate 90_
Notice that the narrow margins are always at the side, regardless of the orientation. With sheet media, the drawing is rotated, but the page orientation specified in your software is retained. (You should always load sheet media in the same orientation as you have specified in the software.) Rotate off Rotate 90_
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The Rotate feature and clipped prints
With either roll or sheet media, if you rotate to landscape a print whose original orientation was portrait, the media may not be wide enough for the drawing, which may be clipped. For example, rotating by 90_ a portrait D/A1-size print on D/A1-size media will probably result in a clipped print. Clipping does not occur with Auto rotate, which checks whether the rotated print will fit.
How does Rotate interact with your software?
The printer adds the rotation setting to any rotation angle you specify in your software. For software applications which, like the printer, rotate counterclockwise (for example, CorelDRAW!) the result is the sum. For example, if your software specifies 180_ rotation, and you set Rotate 90_ in the Setup Sheet, your prints final rotation will be 270_. For software applications which rotate clockwise (for example, AutoCAD) the result is the difference. For example, if your software specifies 90_ rotation, and you set Rotate 90_ in the Setup Sheet, there will be no rotation.
Auto rotate behaves in the same way, if media could be saved.
Note that Auto rotate will rotate a print to save media, even if you have chosen a best-fit page size in the Setup Sheet (see page 119). However the effects may not be what you expect. Note that the Windows driver deactivates rotation.
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Controlling your prints appearance Printing color drawings in monochrome
Printing color drawings in monochrome A 430 A
You can successfully print color drawings in monochrome with the HP DesignJet 430, 450C or 488CA. If you send a color file to the HP DesignJet 430 and your software settings are for printing in color, the printer will automatically convert the print to grayscale. However, if your printer is set to Use settings from software (the default) in the Setup Sheet Pen Settings (see page 312), you will have no control over the grayscale levels used. If you want to control these yourself, you must select Use settings from tables below and set them in the Setup Sheet, as described on page 312.
The default setting with the HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA is to print color as color. However, you may want to print a color drawing in monochrome. For example: You may want a draft where color is not important, perhaps to check that the print is not going to be clipped You may want a version for photocopying in monochrome.
450C/488CA To switch from color to monochrome
With the HP DesignJet 450C and 488CA, if your application or software driver has a color/mono setting, use this, since the Setup Sheet setting is normally overridden by software. If not, you can set the printer to print in monochrome by selecting Print color as grayscale in the Color/Mono section of the Setup Sheet. You can force a color print to monochrome, regardless of the application/driver setting (except with the supplied Windows driver), by additionally setting the Pen Settings to Use settings from tables below (see page 312). The Setup Sheet setting also affects the printers internal demonstration prints. Note that if there is no color information in your print file, the printer will print only a black-and-white print, not grayscale.
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To upgrade your printer with a network interface
You can connect your printer directly to a LAN using an HP JetDirect EX print server, connected to the printers parallel port. See page 118 and page 1019.
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Reconfiguring your printer To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 with color
To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color 430
The HP DesignJet 430 monochrome printer can be upgraded to become an HP DesignJet 450C color printer. For the HP part number of the upgrade kit, see page 1017. The upgrade kit comprises: A ROM SIMM, containing the code for the HP DesignJet 450C A set of four print cartridges: cyan, magenta, yellow and black A color label for installation on the printers cartridge carriage.
This section explains all the tasks necessary to install the upgrade kit. 1 Make sure that the printer is switched OFF and that neither the power cord nor an interface cable is connected.
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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 There are two slots for SIMMs in the printer. The SIMM containing the upgrade goes in the slot furthest from you. If both slots are free, skip this step and go straight to step 5. If the slot nearest to you already contains a SIMM (a memory module), then you must first remove it, in order to access the other slot. a Gently push aside the two clips that hold the memory module in place.
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b Holding it only by the edges, carefully pull the top of the module toward you and lift it out.
4 Temporarily place the module on a conductive pad, for example the one containing the new SIMM. 5 Take the new SIMM out of its bag, holding it only by the edges. 6 With the SIMMs small notch on the left and the metallic edge away from you, load the SIMM into the slot furthest from you. To do this, first hold the module at an angle, place the bottom edge in the slot and then push the top away from you until the module clicks into place.

Slot furthest from you

7 If you removed a memory module from the slot nearest to you, re-install it in the same way. 67
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Environmental specifications Operational Mechanical and electrical:
Temperature 0 to 55_C (32 to 131_F) 15 to 35_C (59 to 95_F) 40 to 70_C (40 to 158_F) 0 to 50_C (0 to 5_C and 40 to 50_C for maximum 7-day period). 32 to 122_F (32 to 41_F and 104 to 122_F for maximum 7-day period). 15 to 30_C (59 to 86_F)
Humidity 5% to 95% @ 40_C Non-condensing 20% @ 15_C to 80% @ 35_C Non-condensing 90% @ 65_C 5% to 90%
With cartridges and media:

Storage

Printer and media: Cartridges:
For optimal print quality and media handling:

20% @ 15_C to 80% @ 30_C

Metals
Chassis made of aluminum. Shafts made of stainless steel. Enclosures made of electro-galvanized steel sheet. Cardboard (non-chlorine-bleached) and foam are 100% recyclable. Inks used for printing do not contain heavy metals. Majority recyclable, not bleached with chlorine, and printed with inks that do not contain heavy metals. For specification of this Users Guide, see the back cover. Not used. Modular construction, with all releasable connecting elements snap-type, screws easy to find and disassembly done using universal tools.
User documentation Batteries Recyclability
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Packaging

Ecological specifications Energy efficiency Standby mode: 28 watts. Printing mode: <70 watts. Compliant with Energy Star Program EPA (US). Manufacturing pro- Free of ozone-depleting chemicals (Montreal Protocol). cess Plastics Free of brominated flame retardants (PBB and PBDE). All housing parts made of same material: ABS. 90% of parts marked according to ISO 11469 standard.
EMC specifications (electromagnetic compatibility) Canada European Union Japan Korea South Africa USA Canadian Department of Communications, Radio Interference Regulations Class B1 compliant. 89/336/EEC EMC Directive compliant. Registered VCCI Class B1. RRL certified. SABS licensed. Federal Communications Commission certified. Class B1 computing device. CFR 47 Part 15 Meets AS/NZS 3548 BCIQ certified.
Australia New Zealand Taiwan
Product exhibits Class A operation when connected to LAN cables using Print Server accessories
Safety specifications Information Technology Equipment (ITE), Movable, Class I, Plugable Type A, Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2. For indoor, controlledofficeenvironment use. Canada Canadian Standards Association Certified" ITE, CSA C22.2 No.950. Czech Republic EZU, IEC950 certified. European Union 73/23/EEC LowVoltageDirectivecompliant. Meets EN 60950. Mexico DGN, NOM019-SCFI-1994 certified. Norway NEMKO approved, EN 60950, EMKO TSE(74)DK207/94. USA China Singapore Poland Russia Underwriters' Laboratories Listed" ITE, UL 1950. CCIB certified GB 494390 1st Ed. PSB SS337 certified. PCBC certified. GOST certified.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Shielded cables Use of shielded data cables is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company, may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 1012
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interferences by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find useful the following booklet prepared by the FCC: How to Identify and Resolve RadioTV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004000003454.
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.

Color Cartridge Test Sheet, 511 how to print, 52 sample, 510 using, 58 color upgrade, 65 part number, 1016 color variation, testing, 516 color-vision deficiencies, advice for users with, 111 color/monochrome switching, 313 communications problems, 98 configuration, current, 62 configuring the printer, 119 reconfiguring, 61 connecting printer to computer, 117 connector parallel, 117 serial, 117 copying a print, 42 cover, raising, 914 cutter, 227 cutting the roll, 227 D Data, front-panel light, 84, 85 DEC computers, cables to connect, 1011 default, glossary definition, 112 demonstration print, 126 how to print, 52 device, glossary definition, 112 device lists, 125 Digital computers, cables to connect, 1011 dimensions of printer, 104 documentation, 1016 map, 1 dpi (dots per inch), 103 glossary definition, 112 drivers, 124, 1017 glossary definition, 112 supplied, 14 drying time, 225 duty cycle, 104
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E ecological specifications, 105 electrical specifications, 104 electrostatic precautions, 17, 66 EMC (electromagnetic compatibility), 106, 1012, 1014 entry platen, glossary definition, 112 F Fast, front-panel light, 86 file size, and memory usage, 64 file termination, 122 filled area problems, 914 Film, front-panel light, 86 film, 102 firmware revision number, 62 Form Feed key, 43 front panel glossary definition, 112 keys, 87 lights, 82 G gaps in lines, 912 GIS, glossary definition, 112 glossary of terms, 111 Glossy, front-panel light, 86 graphics languages changing, 63 glossary definition, 112 supported, 103 grayscales glossary definition, 112 of pens in palette, 312 printing color, 313 H heavyweight media, 102 help, 917 high-gloss film, glossary definition, 112 HP computers, cables to connect, 1011
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

supplies. See accessories support, 917 Support services documentation, 1016 T temperature, 105 termination of files, 122 testing the printer, 54, 58, 93 throughput, 104 tracing paper, glossary definition, 114 translucent bond, 102 glossary definition, 114 troubleshooting, 91 front-panel keys, 87 front-panel lights, 82 media handling, 94 media jam, 95 media loading, 94 miscellaneous problems, 916 print content, 99 print position, 99 print quality problems, 912 procedure, 92
U unloading media, 225 print from roll, 227 sheet, 226 upgrade color, 65 legs, 1018 memory, 64 network, 64 roll-feed, 1018 V vector, glossary definition, 114 Vectra computers, cables to connect, 1011 vellum, 102 glossary definition, 114
W warped lines, 913 weights, 104 Windows applications, 124 driver, 1017 workstation, cables to connect, 1011 X X-axis, glossary definition, 114 Y Y-axis, glossary definition, 114
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Documentation map

Printed Documentation for Users of the HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 488CA Printers
Setting up and using the printer
Printer Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions for Legs and Roll-feed (Supplied with roll-feed kit) Users Guide (C6082-90001) (Part of kit C6082-60001) Quick Reference Guide (C6082-90021) (Part of kit C6082-60001)
Using application software
HP CAD Printers: Software/Hardware Guide Software Application Notes AutoCAD Drivers for HP Plotters and Printers Microsoft Windows Driver for HP DesignJet Printers: Installers Guide

Getting support

Hewlett-Packard Support Services

Programmers reference

The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL Reference Guide (5961-3526) The Product Comparison Guide for HP Languages on HP Plotters and Large-Format Printers (5959-9734) PJL Technical Reference Manual (5021-0380)
These documents are supplied with this printer. These documents can be ordered separately. For details, see under Ordering accessories in chapter 10. DOC MAP These documents are supplied with this printer and can be ordered separately. This manual.
This is the black on page 1 (seq: 185) This is the cyan on page 1 (seq: 185) Company confidential. Genie Users Guide, Ed 1, Draft 2. Freeze Status: frozen Localization Note. The CAD Software App Notes, plus the three programmers reference documents, are not translated, but please add a translation in your language in brackets after the English titles, if there is enough space.

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.

HP DESIGNJET

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

Hewlett-Packard Co. 1998 Updated 3/98

5966-4218EUS

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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