
ET User’s Guide
4-67
Using Instrument Functions
Connecting and Configuring Printers and Plotters
Connecting and Configuring Printers
and Plotters
The analyzer is capable of plotting or printing displayed measurement
results directly (without the use of an external computer) to a compatible
peripheral. The analyzer supports HP-IB, serial, parallel, and LAN
peripherals.
NOTE
Hardcopy device selection and configuration parameters are retained
when the analyzer is turned off or is preset.
Select a Compatible Plotter or Printer
Most Hewlett-Packard plotters and desktop printers are compatible with
the analyzer. Some common compatible plotters are listed below (some
are no longer available for purchase but are listed here for your
reference). Also listed below is the address of an HP Web page that
displays a current printer compatibility guide.
Compatible
Plotters
• HP 7440A ColorPro Eight-Pen Color Graphics Plotter
• HP 7470A Two-Pen Graphics Plotter
• HP 7475A Six-Pen Graphics Plotter
• HP 7550A/B High-Speed Eight-Pen Graphics Plotter
Compatible
Printers
For a current printer compatibility guide, consult the HP Web page at
http://www.hp.com/go/pcg or contact the nearest Hewlett-Packard sales
or service office. Refer to
for the nearest office.
Select an Appropriate Interface Cable
If your peripheral is to be connected to HP-IB, choose one of the
following cables:
• HP 10833A HP-IB Cable, 1.0 m
• HP 10833B HP-IB Cable, 2.0 m
• HP 10833D HP-IB Cable, 0.5 m
Summary of Contents for HP 8712ET
Page 8: ...viii ET User s Guide ...
Page 17: ...ET User s Guide 1 1 1 Installing the Analyzer ...
Page 34: ...1 18 ET User s Guide Installing the Analyzer Preventive Maintenance ...
Page 35: ...ET User s Guide 2 1 2 Getting Started ...
Page 52: ...2 18 ET User s Guide Getting Started Performing the Operator s Check ...
Page 53: ...ET User s Guide 3 1 3 Making Measurements ...
Page 118: ...3 66 ET User s Guide Making Measurements Measuring Impedance Magnitude ...
Page 119: ...ET User s Guide 4 1 4 Using Instrument Functions ...
Page 143: ...ET User s Guide 4 25 Using Instrument Functions Using Markers Figure 4 15 Delta Marker Mode ...
Page 149: ...ET User s Guide 4 31 Using Instrument Functions Using Limit Testing Figure 4 16 Limit Lines ...
Page 207: ...ET User s Guide 5 1 5 Optimizing Measurements ...
Page 226: ...5 20 ET User s Guide Optimizing Measurements Measuring Devices with Long Electrical Delay ...
Page 227: ...ET User s Guide 6 1 6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy ...
Page 266: ...6 40 ET User s Guide Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy Checking the Calibration ...
Page 267: ...ET User s Guide 7 1 7 Front Rear Panel ...
Page 292: ...7 26 ET User s Guide Front Rear Panel Line Module ...
Page 293: ...ET User s Guide 8 1 8 Hardkey Softkey Reference ...
Page 395: ...ET User s Guide 9 1 9 Specifications ...
Page 397: ...ET User s Guide 9 3 Specifications System Performance ...
Page 443: ...ET User s Guide 10 1 10 Safety and Regulatory Information ...
Page 449: ...ET User s Guide 10 7 Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information ...
Page 450: ...10 8 ET User s Guide Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information ...
Page 451: ...ET User s Guide 11 1 11 Factory Preset State and Memory Allocation ...