Description
HP DesignJet 230 and 330 (monochrome) and HP DesignJet 250C and 350C (color) plotters
are largeĆformat, inkĆjet plotters that print output from software applications, on paper and
other media.
The plotters produce largeĆformat plots of high resolution and quality for the following
sectors:
D ComputerĆaided design (CAD)
D ComputerĆaided manufacturing (CAM)
D Mapping
D Mechanical and architectural drawing
D General drafting
Software drivers for the following applications are supplied with the plotters:
D AutoCAD for DOS
D AutoCAD for Windows
D MicroSoft Windows Applications
(Other application software ' User's Guide, chapter 1.)
The plotters accept drawing data in the following graphic languages:
D HewlettĆPackard Graphics Language (HPĆGL), a vector language
D HPĆGL/2, an enhanced version of HPĆGL
D HewlettĆPackard Raster Transfer Language (HPĆRTL), a raster language
When receiving HPĆGL/2 data, the plotters can recognize and output the KanaĆ8, Kanji, and
Roman character sets.
The plotters support the following languages, enabling the user to read certain plotter
settings from the computer:
D Printer Job Language (PJL)
D Printer Management Language (PML)
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The plotters operate with a variety of computer systems through either the serial, RSĆ232ĆC
port or the parallel, BiĆTronics, extendedĆcapability port (ECP).
An autoswitching feature enables the plotter to detect from which interface it is receiving
data, so you can send data through either interface without having to change the plotter
settings. (More on interfaces ' chapter 5, w Input/Output Interfaces.)
You can connect the plotters to a network through an optional HP JetDirect EX or
HP JetDirect EX Plus3 external print server. The range of network operating systems that
are supported are as follows:
Local Area Network Network Operating System Computer Operating System
Ethernet Novell Netware DOS, Windows
LAN Manager DOS, Windows
TCP/IP HP-UX, Sun OS, Solaris
TCP/IP IBM AIX
EtherTalk Macintosh, Apple Products
Token Ring Novell Netware DOS, Windows
LAN Manager DOS, Windows
TCP/IP HP-UX, Sun OS, Solaris, IBM AIX
The print server includes a network autoswitching feature and can detect from which
network it is receiving data. This enables you to send data through different networks
without having to change the interface settings.
The plotters have a standard 4 megabytes of onĆboard random access memory (RAM). They
also have one RAMĆexpansion socket, which can hold an optional 4Ć, 8Ć, 16Ć or 32Ćmegabyte,
single inĆline memory module (SIMM). The maximum RAM is 36 MB.
The accuracy of the plotters in drawing a vector is0.38 mm (0.015 in) or 0.2% of the
specified vector length, whichever is greater, at 23 _C (73 _F) at 50Ć60% relative humidity, on
HP Inkjet 0.012Ćcm (0.0048Ćinch) polyester film.
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The resolution of the plotter output is measured in dots per inch (dpi). The plotter
resolutions for different plotĆquality settings are as follows (see also ' chapter 5):
Print Quality Monochrome Plotting Color Plotting
Fast 300 x 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi
Normal Addressable 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 300 dpi
Best Addressable 600 x 600 dpi 300 x 300 dpi
The plotter legs are optional. The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to prevent large
media sizes from hitting the ground. The D/A1Ćsize legs have no media diverter.
The rollĆfeed assembly and legs are optional. The E/A0Ćsize legs include a media diverter to
prevent large media sizes from hitting the ground. The D/A1Ćsize legs have no media
diverter. For additional information on the rollĆfeed assembly ' chapter 5.
Users can order an upgrade kit to upgrade a DesignJet 330 to a Designjet 350C. The kit can
be installed by the user. For additional information ' User's Guide, chapter 6.
(See also ' HP Media Reference Guide)
Monochrome Plotting Color Plotting
Plain paper and plotter paper HP special inkjet paper
Plain vellum (HP preferred) or equivalent non-HP media
Plain translucent paper (HP preferred)
HP single-matte polyester film
For additional media types available ' User's Guide, chapter 2, w Choosing media.
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210 – 1625 mm
210 – 1625 mm
The DesignJet 230 and 250C plotters
handle only sheet media, not roll media.
8.3 – 64 in
8.3 – 64 in
D/A1-size E/A0-size
plotters plotters
The DesignJet 330 and 350C plotters
handle sheet media roll media.
Sheet media must not exceed the 210 – 625 mm 210 – 917 mm
maxima and minima shown here: 8.3 – 24.6 in 8.3 – 36.1 in
17 mm
17 mm
The media margins define the real
available plotting area on the media:
5 mm landscape 5 mm
portrait
5 mm 5 mm
17 mm = 0.67 in
17 mm
5 mm = 0.2 in
All measurements +/– 2mm (0.08 in)
17 mm
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