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HP Designjet 430 User Manual

HP Designjet 430
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HP Designjet 430 Specifications

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Product TypeLarge format printer
Print TechnologyThermal inkjet
Maximum Print Width24 inches
Media SizesA4, A3, A2, A1, A0
Operating Systems SupportedWindows
Media TypesPaper (plain, coated, vellum), translucent bond, polyester film
Ink Colors4-color (CMYK)

Summary

Safety Symbols

Finding information

Symbols Used in this Guide

Explains the meaning of symbols used to identify different types of information.

Where to find the most commonly needed information

Reconfiguring your printer

Maintaining your printer

Front-panel lights and keys

Troubleshooting

Reference

Glossary

Welcome

Accessories

Media

Print quality

Configuration settings

Explains how to print and use the Setup Sheet for configuration.

Software applications and drivers

Memory

Details the printer's memory and available expansion modules.

Setting up your printer

Fast track

Provides a quick setup guide for specific requirements.

Setup checklist

A checklist to guide the user through the setup tasks.

Task 1: Check that you have all the items required

Ensures all necessary supplied and not supplied items are present.

Task 2: (Optional) Install a memory expansion module

Step-by-step instructions for installing a memory expansion module.

Task 3: Position the printer

Guidance on placing the printer on a stable surface.

Task 4: Switch on

Instructions for powering on the printer.

Task 5: Load the print cartridge(s)

Detailed steps for inserting print cartridges into the printer.

Task 6: (Optional) Change the language

Procedure for changing the printer's internal language.

Task 7: Connect the printer to your computer

Instructions for connecting the printer via parallel or serial interface.

Task 8: (Optional) Configure the printer

Explains how to print and use the Setup Sheet to configure settings.

Task 9: Set up the printer in your application software

Guidance on setting up the printer within application software.

Task 10: Send a sample or demonstration print

How to print a sample or demonstration print for verification.

Working with media

Caring for your media

Tips on handling media to ensure optimal print quality.

Choosing media

Guidance on selecting the appropriate media type for print requirements.

Recommended print-quality settings and recommended media for color prints

Specific recommendations for print quality and media combinations.

Typical media-type choices by application

Common media choices based on application type.

Before loading media

Specifies how to indicate sheet or roll loading to the printer.

Before sending your file

Instructions on specifying media type and print quality.

Loading sheet media

Step-by-step guide to loading sheet media.

Realigning sheet media

Procedure for realigning sheet media if alignment fails.

Loading roll media

Instructions for loading and changing roll media.

To feed roll media into the printer

Steps for feeding roll media into the printer.

To load a sheet with the roll-feed option installed

How to load a sheet when the roll-feed option is installed.

Unloading media

Information on unloading media, including drying times.

To unload a sheet at the end of a print

Procedure for removing a sheet after printing.

To unload a sheet under any other circumstances

How to remove a sheet when printing is not finished.

To cut and unload a print from a roll

Instructions for cutting and removing a print from a roll.

Controlling your print’s appearance

Ways to control the print’s appearance

Overview of print appearance controls like page size and orientation.

Page size

Defines how the printer emulates sheet media size.

Page size and clipped prints

Explains how page size settings affect print clipping.

Rotating a print

Instructions on how to rotate drawings using the Setup Sheet.

The Rotate feature and clipped prints

Details how the Rotate feature interacts with software and causes clipping.

Printing a mirror image

How to print a mirror image of a drawing without software changes.

Changing the treatment of overlapping lines (Merge feature)

Explains the Merge feature for handling overlapping lines.

Changing the printer’s logical pen characteristics

How to set logical pen characteristics like width and color.

Printing color drawings in monochrome

Guidance on printing color drawings in monochrome.

Important points about monochrome printing

Key considerations for monochrome printing.

Choosing an appropriate print quality

How to control overall print quality from the front panel.

To change the print quality on the front panel

Instructions for adjusting print quality settings via the front panel.

Managing your prints

To cancel a print

Procedure for cancelling a print in progress.

To copy a print

How to print another copy of the last print.

To advance the media

Using the Form Feed key to advance or cut media.

Special internal prints

Their purpose and how to print them

Explains the purpose and printing method for pre-defined prints.

Using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet

Procedure for printing and using the Black Cartridge Alignment Sheet.

Using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet

Procedure for printing and using the Color Cartridge Test Sheet.

Using the Print Quality Test Print

Guide to printing and interpreting the Print Quality Test Print.

Reconfiguring your printer

To see the current configuration of the printer

How to print and interpret the Setup Sheet for printer configuration.

To change the serial interface settings

Instructions for adjusting serial interface settings.

To change the graphics language setting for less common applications

Changing graphics language for compatibility with specific applications.

To change the I/O timeout setting

Adjusting the I/O timeout setting for file completion.

To upgrade your printer with more memory

Information on available memory expansion modules.

To upgrade your printer with a network interface

Connecting the printer to a LAN using an HP JetDirect EX interface.

To upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 printer with color

Steps to upgrade the HP DesignJet 430 monochrome to color.

Recalibrating the printer for accuracy

Procedure for recalibrating the printer for optimal accuracy.

Maintaining your printer

Replacing cartridges

When and how to replace print cartridges.

To replace one or more cartridges

Step-by-step instructions for replacing cartridges.

Cleaning the cartridge nozzles (priming)

Procedure for manually clearing clogged print nozzles.

Cleaning the printer

Instructions for cleaning the exterior of the printer.

Front-panel lights and keys

Front-panel lights

Explains the meaning of the printer's status and error lights.

Front-panel keys

Summarizes the purpose and access method for front-panel keys.

Troubleshooting

Using the documentation

Guidance on using the manual and driver documentation.

Locating the source of your problem

Steps to identify whether the problem lies with the printer or computer.

Solving media-handling problems

Troubleshooting issues related to loading and handling media.

Clearing a media jam

Procedure for safely removing jammed media.

Solving communication problems

Diagnosing and resolving communication issues between computer and printer.

Solving problems with print position or content

Troubleshooting issues with print output position and content.

Solving print-quality problems

Diagnosing and resolving common print quality issues.

Solving miscellaneous problems

Resolving issues like the printer not printing or being too slow.

Getting help

Information on obtaining support from Hewlett-Packard.

Reference

Printer specifications

Technical details of the HP DesignJet printers.

Environmental specifications

Operating and storage environmental requirements.

Ecological specifications

Information on energy efficiency and materials used.

EMC specifications (electromagnetic compatibility)

Compliance information regarding electromagnetic compatibility.

Safety specifications

Safety compliance information for the printer.

Interface specifications

Details on parallel and serial interface specifications.

Interface cables

Information on available interface cables and their specifications.

Regulatory notices

Notices regarding FCC, EMC, and other regulatory compliance.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Formal declaration of product compliance with relevant directives.

Ordering accessories

List of available accessories and their part numbers.

How to order supplies and accessories

Guidance on ordering supplies and accessories.

Glossary

Index

Documentation map

Warranty Statement

Warranty Limitations

After the Warranty Period

About this edition

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