Graphic languages

The printer accepts drawing data from CAD software programs supporting the following languages:

• Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HP-GL), a vector language.
• HP-GL/2, an enhanced version of HP-GL.
• HP Raster Transfer Language (HP-RTL) a raster language.
• Printer Job Language (PJL).

The printer supports HP-GL/2 with both the Roman and the Japanese Kanji character sets (provided the Kanji ROM SIMM is fitted). PostScript (TM) is also available when the PostScript upgrade is fitted.

Cable restrictions

Cable restrictions for the printer are determined by the type of interface being used. Recommendations for each interface are supplied in the following paragraphs.

RS-232-C interface

The use of a short cables (each less than 15 meters or 50 feet) is recommended for the RS-232-C interface. A longer cable is permissible, provided the load capacitance does not exceed 2500 picofarads.

Centronics interface

The use of a short cable (less than 2 meters or 6.6 ft.) is recommended for the Centronics interface.

Media specifications

C3195A = D/A1-size printer.

C3196A = E/A0-size printer.

Media sizes	Width (carriage axis)		Length (paper axis)
E/A0-size printer D/A-1 size printer	Minimum 210 mm (8.3 inches) 210 mm (8.3 inches)	Maximum 917 mm (36.1 inches) 625 mm (24.6 inches)	Minimum 210 mm (8.3 inches) 210 mm (8.3 inches)	Maximum 15.2 m (50 ft) 15.2 m (50 ft)
Media types	Monochrome: Opaque bond Translucent bond Natural tracing paper Vellum Coated paper Matte film Clear film Heavy coated paper High-gloss photo paper** Semi-gloss photo paper** High-gloss film**		Color: Opaque bond (CAD drawings only) Natural tracing paper* Vellum* Coated paper Matte film Clear film Heavy coated paper High-gloss photo paper** Semi-gloss photo paper** High-gloss film**
	*CAD drawings only and HP media only. **You can print a monochrome drawing on glossy media, but leave all cartridges loaded.

Margins

	Normal	Smaller (roll media only)
Leading edge: Trailing edge: Slides:	17 mm (0.67 inch) 17 mm (0.67 inch) 4 mm (0.2 inch)	10 mm (0.39 inch) 10 mm (0.39 inch) 5 mm (0.2 inch)
All measurements +/- 2 mm (0.08 inch)

Resolution

Color/Mono set to: Mono Fast print quality: 300 x 300 dpi Other print qualities: 600 x 600 dpi*

Color/Mono set to: Color All print qualities: 300 x 300 dpi but 600 x 600 dpi for black with HP RTL*

Accuracy (Maximum accumulated error)	+/- 0.38 mm (0.015 inch) or +/- 0.2% of the specified vector length, whichever is greater, at 23 degrees C (73 degrees F), 50–60% relative humidity, on HP Matte Film.
Programming languages supported	HP-GL (7586B), HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PJL

Black Inkjet print cartridge

51645A

Advanced pigmented ink deep dark black ink crisp sharp characters fast dry time optimized to prevent black to color bleed Permanence light-fastness water resistance highlighter type smear or blurred text optimized to prevent black to color bleed

Color Inkjet print cartridge

51644C,M,Y Color

Dye-based More than 2X improvement in lightfastness over 51650C,Y,M. Optimized with 51645A black ink to eliminate black to color bleed High quality color CAD output on plain bond paper with a lower cost per page

"Normal" printer use

"Normal" printer use means less than:

• 20 pages per day (if medium-density E/A0 CAD plots), or
• 10 pages per day (if medium-density E/A0 image prints)

If your drawings are smaller than E/A0, the number of pages per day could be higher.

If you use the printer less than this, it is unlikely you will need to get it serviced. If you use the printer more than this, it is possible that, after a period of time, it will need to be serviced. The printer itself keeps an internal count of total pages printed and total passes of the print cartridges. If the front panel periodically displays STATUS: Maintenance advised. This means that your use of the printer has exceeded one of the following:

• 20,000 pages printed
  OR
• 4,500,000 passes of the cartridge carriage.

Contact your local HP dealer or HP service engineer to arrange service. After the service, the message will disappear. If you choose to ignore the message, you may continue to use the printer as normal, but may encounter a number of operational or print-quality problems.

You can see the current count of the two statistics on the Service Configuration Plot.

To print the Service Configuration Plot

1. Verify the media is loaded.
2. In the Full Menu mode choose Utilities.
3. Choose Service Config option.

Operational

Mechanical and electrical:	0 to 55 degrees C (32 to 131 degrees F) @ 5–95% relative humidity
With cartridges and media:	15 to 35 degrees C (59 to 95 degrees F) @ 20–80% relative humidity
For optimal print quality and media handling:	15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F) @ 20–80% relative humidity

Storage

Printer and media	–40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F) @ 20–80% relative humidity
Cartridges	–40 to 60 degrees C (–40 to 140 degrees F) @ 20–90% relative humidity

One-year on-site hardware warranty

Except when purchased as part of a system, HP warrants your graphics peripheral hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from receipt by the end user (proof of purchase required). If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will either, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

Should HP be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time, the customer's alternative exclusive remedy shall be refund of the purchase price upon return of the product.

If this product was purchased as part of an HP system in a coordinated shipment or as a system add-on, it is warranted against defects in material and workmanship during the same period as the HP system.