Ioline FlexJet E, User Manual

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52 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide
Printing Quality
Good printing quality is dependent upon a number of different fac-
tors. The type of paper, environmental conditions, and operator hab-
its are only a few of the variables that can affect the quality of a plot.
It is important that the printer is loaded and maintained according to
the guidelines under the Operation chapter.
If the scans (printing from a single pass) do not line up, see the sec-
tions on calibrating the printer in the Routine Maintenance chapter.
Line Quality
If the line quality is uneven try the follow-
ing, in the order listed below:
1.
Press Start/Stop then the Clean keys
on the keypad to automatically clean
the cartridges.
2. Inspect the ink level window on
cartridge. If it is black, then the
cartridge is empty. Replace it with a
new one.
3. Remove the cartridge(s) and manu-
ally clean the print head with a (de-
ionized) water-moistened, lint-free
cloth. (See Cartridge Maintenance and
Handling under the Routine Mainte-
nance chapter for more information.)
4. Plot on undamaged or higher quality paper that is free of
wrinkles and bubbles.
5. Use genuine HP 45 cartridges as recommended by Ioline.
6. Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service if you
need further help.
Serial Communication
The serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available
speeds are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. It is critical that the
Control Center , FlexPlot or design software use the same baud rate
that the printer is using.
If there is ever any doubt about what baud rate the printer is using,
Ioline recommends resetting it to the default of 38400. To reset the
baud rate:
1.
Turn off the power to the printer.
2. Press and hold the Page Advance key while turning power on.
Figure 36. HP cartridges
have an ink level indicator
.
Black
means
empty
Use the Control Center to
change the baud rate to match
the design software.
Hint
Use the Page Advance and
Power Switch key combination
to reset baud rate:
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