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Functional Overview
10-3
HP DesignJet 5000 Series Printers Service Manual
Front Panel
The Front Panel is used to display messages, configure the Printer
and send commands to the Printer via the keys.
The display is a 128 x 64 pixel graphic LCD and can display both
text and graphics at the same time. The display has an LED
backlight to improve its viewing characteristics. The contrast of the
LCD can also be adjusted.
The navigation and command keys are distributed in three groups:
n 1 key at the bottom left corner is used to select the Print Quality
(Max. Quality, Productivity or Max. Speed). The LEDs on top
of the key show the selected option.
n 2 keys at the top left part are used to send commands directly to
the printer: Cancel and Load/Unload Media.
n 5 keys to the right of the display are used to navigate through the
menus: Back, Enter, Up, Down and Menu. (You can print a
demo plot called Menu to get the complete menu tree).
n 1 key on the upper right corner is used to set the Printer to
Standby mode.
Scan Axis
The Scan Axis determines the Carriage’s motion and its position
with respect to the media. Its main parts are:
n Scan-Axis Motor - drives the Carriage using the Belt.
n Tensioner - maintains the tension of the Belt.
n Encoder Strip - determines the position of the Carriage using the
LED Sensor on the Carriage PCA.