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Recalibrating the plotter for accuracy – HP 700 User Manual

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Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

When to Recalibrate the Plotter

Your plotter was calibrated at the factory using HP Matte Film, with a thickness of
0.12 mm (0.0048 in);

at 23

_C (73_F),

with 50-60% relative humidity.

It will operate with greatest accuracy in similar environmental conditions. If you
are operating under significantly different conditions, you should recalibrate the
plotter as explained here. The plotter’s environmental specifications are given on
page 11-4. Also, if you are using a non-standard media type, you should first
recalibrate the plotter for that media type. For supported media types, see
page 3-3. You may also need to recalibrate the plotter if you have banding
problems, see page 9-20.

A Quick Guide to Whether Recalibration is Necessary

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Make sure E/A0-size or D/A1-size media is loaded.

2

Print the

Service Configuration

plot, by choosing the option shown in the menu

graphic on the left.

3

Near the top of this plot are a pair of Xs. With a ruler measure the distance
between them. It should be 500 mm. If significantly different you will need to
recalibrate the plotter as described on the following page

X

X

500mm

Reconfiguring Your Plotter

Recalibrating the Plotter for Accuracy

RECONFIG.

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