PRJ: Incomplete Print Job with Hewlett-Packard Draftpro Plotters (71602)

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The Draftpro models may not complete print jobs because the plotter may be set up to use special features through its dip switch settings. Some of the special features that could cause potential problems are Eavesdrop, Pen Sort, or Expand settings.

NOTE: Any plotter which emulates an HP Draftpro and that is using the HP plotter driver could run into this problem. An example is some models of Mutoh plotters. The dip switch settings for other plotters, however, will most likely be different; check your plotter documentation.

Below is a list of the dip switches, descriptions of each switch, and what the settings should be when plotting from Project for Windows:

Switch	Description	Setting
0	Baud	Off
1	Baud	On
2	Baud	Off
3	Baud	On
4	Parity	Off
5	Odd	Off
6	Eavesdrop	Off
7	Pen Sort	Off
8	Expand	Off
9	Reserved	Off
10	Reserved	Off
11	Reserved	Off

For Windows to transmit data properly to the plotter, switch one and three need to be in the on position; these switches set the plotter to a 9600 baud rate. All other dip switches should be set to the off position for testing purposes.

The above plotter settings specifically refer to RS-232-C (serial) communications for the Draftpro plotter models. However, if other HP plotters have these special features, they should also be disabled for testing purposes. Check your plotter manual for specific information regarding your plotter settings.

The Windows Control Panel Ports options also needs to reflect the above plotter settings. The Control Panel ports settings need to be as follows:

   Baud rate:      9600
   Data Bits:      8
   Parity:         None
   Stop Bits:      1
   Flow Control:   Hardware
				

The above port settings refer to all plotters used with Windows.

If you have any further questions about the hardware set up on an HP plotter, call HP technical support at (800) 752-0900.