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HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers
Viewing Test Output via the Serial Port
Some of the tests in service mode 1 send test information to the printer's
serial port. To view the information via the Serial Port:
Using Windows 3.1
1 Turn the printer and PC OFF.
2 Connect the Printer to the PC using a serial interface cable and switch the
PC ON.
3 Select the Terminal Icon in the Accessories Group in Windows.
4 In Terminal, select Settings and then select Communications from
the pull down menu.
5 Make sure you use the following configuration:
D Baud Rate = 9600
D Data Bits = 8
D Stop Bits = 1
D Parity = None
D Flow Control = None
D Connector = Select the Communications Port that you are using.
6 Select OK and Switch the Printer ON.
7 Perform the service tests on the Printer.
Using an HP Palmtop PC
1 Use HP cable number F1015Ć80002 and adapter number 5181Ć6640 to
connect the Palmtop to the Printer's serial interface port.
Both cable and adaptor are included in the HP F1021B Connectivity P ack.
2 Turn the Printer on in service mode 1.
3 Turn the Palmtop on.
4 Open the Data Comm application on the Palmtop and press MENU.
5 Move to the Connect menu and press ENTER.
6 Ensure that Settings are the same for both Printer and Palmtop.
7 Again move to the Connect menu and press ENTER
.
8 With Connect highlighted in the Connect menu, press ENTER.
9 Perform the service tests on the Printer.
To stop communication between the Printer and the Palmtop, highlight
Hangup in the Connect menu and press