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Solving Problems with Printing or Plotting
If you encounter a problem when you are printing or plotting, check the following list for
possible causes:
n Look in the analyzer display message area. The analyzer may show a message that will
identify the problem. Refer to the “Error Messages” chapter if a message appears.
n If necessary, refer to the configuration procedures in this chapter to check that you have
done the following:
q connected an interface cable between the peripheral and the analyzer
q connected the peripheral to ac power
q
switched on the power
q switched the peripheral on line
q selected the correct printer or plotter type
n If you are using a laser printer for plotting, and the printer is outputting partial plots, the
printer may require more memory and/or the page protection activated.
Note
Consult your printer manual for information on upgrading memory and how to
activate page protection.
n Make sure that the analyzer address setting for the peripheral corresponds to the actual
HP-IB address of the peripheral. The procedure is explained earlier in this chapter.
n Make sure that the analyzer is in system controller mode, by pressing
m
;~p”~.~
.:,
,..::
ii:
:;..:;
.,
,:,
,<<:<..:
,,
,::.:g
.:,:
:;:.w,:<$::<<<;
:.:.:,;$p>:.z
.,,.:
./
~~~~;~~~~~~,
if the analyzer is not connected to an external controller. Otherwise,
,...
. . . .
.w...a
..^_....
..A........
:;...;;.;......
.._............
the analyzer must be in the pass control mode.
n Substitute the interface cable.
n Substitute a different printer or plotter.
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Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results