HP V8.5 - Manual (Page 70)

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
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7-10 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002
Figure 7-7 . “Blooming” plot
Possible Cause: Media setting is incorrect. The thermal
printhead operating temperature is too high
and is burning the media.
Solution:
1. Change the media setting on the control panel as described in
Chapter 4. If unsure of the media specifications, start at the LT PAPER
setting and then increase the setting, testing plot output after each
change.
CAUTION: Thermal plotting technology involves high temperatures.
Incorrect media or contrast settings can damage the printhead or other
components and void the warranty. Media damage can also occur.
Burning smell during plot, or “blooming” present on output