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Centro Gestión Comercial y Mercadeo

Programa de Teleinformática

2008
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Control del Documento

Nombre Cargo Dependencia Firma Fecha

Centro de Gestión de
Harold Mauricio Mercados, Logística y Harold 16 de mayo
Autores Alumno
Zamora Rojas Tecnologías de la zamora de 2008
Información
Centro de Gestión
de Mercados,
Revisión Ing. José Méndez Instructor Logística y
Tecnologías de la
Información

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Adjustments
HP DeskJet 6xx Printers
Overview
A properly adjusted mechanism provides optimum print quality without impacting the media
handling capability of the printer. Print quality improves as the nozzles come closer to the paper.
If the print cartridge is positioned too close to the media, however, the printer may experience
paper jams, print skew, or print smear.

Paper Guide - Fixed

Carriage Rod - Adjustable at Each End

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PPS - Pen to Pivot Spacing

Pivot - Rotation Limit Determines

PPS and Paper Guide to Pivot Gap

Paper Guide to Pivot Gap

Figure 1.Description of Adjustment Checks

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Checking the Pen-to-Pivot Spacing (PPS)

The pen-to-pivot spacing (PPS) verifies the proper distance between the pen (PPS Measure
Tool) and the pivot cockle ribs. The proper PPS distance is between 28 and 58 mils. The setting
is impacted by the rotation limit of the pivot assembly and the height of the carriage rod. When
adjustment is necessary, always try to pull the PPS into tolerance by first setting the pivot
rotation limit using the pivot adjuster. If the spacing cannot be obtained by the pivot adjuster,
then adjust the carriage rod by installing the carriage rod adjustment tools on both ends of the
mechanism.

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Figure 2. Adjusting the Pen-to-Pivot Spacing with the Pivot Adjuster

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Checking the Paper Guide-to-Pivot Gap

With the pen-to-pivot spacing between 28 and 58 mils, check the paper guide-to-pivot gap. The
paper guide-to-pivot gap determines the distance between the paper guide (which is fixed) and
the pivot when in the normal printing position (printing on paper and transparencies).
A shim is placed between the paper guide and the pivot. The difference between the reading on
the Readout/Controller with the shim in place and removed should be between 15 and 35 mils. If
the difference is less than 15 or greater than 35 mils, rotate the pivot adjuster to bring the
difference between 15 and 35 mils.

Note
Adjusting the paper guide-to-pivot gap affects the pen-to-pivot spacing. Check the pen-to-pivot
spacing after any paper guide-to-pivot gap adjustment.

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Figure 3. Inserting the Shim Between the Paper Guide and the Pivot

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Adjustments
HP DeskJet 6xx Printers
Set Up and Calibrate the PPS Measure Tool and Readout/Controller

Note
The following calibration procedure verifies the PPS Measure Tool and Readout/Controller are
operating properly.
1. Set the dip switches on the back of the Readout/Controller as shown below.

CHANNEL

Switches
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2. Plug the PPS Measure Too into CHANNEL A on the back of the Readout/Controller.
3. Plug in the AC power cord. Allow the instrument to warm up for at least 10 minutes.

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4. On the Readout/Controller, press the MENU button. The Readout/Controller will display the
message PASSWORD PLEASE.
5. Enter the password (press the , , and buttons). The Readout/Controller should display
CAL SW DISABLED.
6. Press the CAL button. The Readout/Controller should display CAL SW ENABLED.

PRE-SET Light

CAL Light

SP2 SP SP GO ZER CAL PRE

PRE-SET Button
CAL Button 1.2345
ZERO Button

MENU

MENU Button SEL RST

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7. Using the MENU button, step through and verify all of the Readout/Controller settings. The
table below identifies the Readout/Controller settings. Use the following procedure to change
a Readout/Controller settings:
• Press the PRE-SET button ( ) to position the cursor over the digit.
• Press the and buttons on the Readout/Controller to increase and decrease the setting
value.
• Once the desired setting is obtained, press the MENU button to retain the new setting and
sequence to the next setting in the table.

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8. Continue to press the MENU button, sequencing through all of the Readout/Controller settings
until the display reads DEPRESS MENU SWITCH TO RUN.
Table 1. Readout/Controller Settings
Selection Setting
DECIMAL PT CH(A) 000.03

PRE-SET # CH(A) 000.00

CAL # CH(A) 070.00

FS # CH(A) 050.00

SP1 TO MONITOR CH(A)

SP1 TO BE LOW SETPOINT

SET SP1 -001.00

SP2 TO MONITOR CH(A)

SP2 TO BE LOW SETPOINT

SET SP2 028.00

SP3 TO MONITOR CH(A)

SP3 TO BE HIGH SETPOINT

SET SP3 058.00

SP4 TO MONITOR CH(A)

SP4 TO BE HIGH SETPOINT

SET SP4 071.00

SET LOW HYS 000.00

SET HIGH HYS 000.00

DEPRESS MENU SWITCH TO RUN

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Checking the Pen-To-Pivot Spacing
1. If removed, install the PPS Measure Tool. Snap the PPS Measure Tool into the cradle, just like
installing a black print cartridge.

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2. Lift the envelope sensor on the mechanism to raise the pivot to its maximum height.

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Note
Make sure the envelope sensor remains raised during this entire procedure.

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3. Slide the black print cartridge cradle over the left paper feed roller.

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4. Observe the Readout/Controller display reading. The reading should be between 028.00 and
058.00 mils.
• If the measurement is within tolerance, continue on to the next step.
• If the reading is less than 028.00 mils, rotate the pivot adjuster until the Readout/Controller
displays a reading of 030.00 mils. If the reading cannot be increased to 030.00 mils, the
carriage rod needs adjustment.
• If the reading is greater than 058.00 mils, rotate the pivot adjuster until the Readout/
Controller displays a reading of 056.00 mils. If the reading cannot be decreased to 056.00
mils, the carriage rod needs adjustment.

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5. Slide the black print cartridge cradle over the right paper feed roller.

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6. Observe the Readout/Controller display reading. The reading should be between 028.00 and
058.00 mils, and roughly the same as step 4.
• If the measurement is within tolerance, check the Paper Guide-to-Pivot Gap.
• If the reading is less than 028.00 mils, rotate the pivot adjuster until the Readout/Controller
displays a reading of 030.00 mils. If the reading cannot be increased to 030.00 mils, the
carriage rod needs adjustment.
• If the reading is greater than 058.00 mils, rotate the pivot adjuster until the Readout/
Controller displays a reading of 056.00 mils. If the reading cannot be decreased to 056.00
mils, the carriage rod needs adjustment.

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Checking the Paper Guide-To-Pivot Gap
1. Center the carriage between the right and center drive rollers.

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2. If removed, install the PPS Measure Tool. Snap the PPS Measure Tool into the cradle, just like
installing a print cartridge.

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3. Lift the envelope sensor on the mechanism to raise the pivot to its maximum height.

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4. Observe the Readout/Controller reading with no shim on the paper guide.

5. Push down on the pivot, dropping the envelope sensor down onto the paper guide.
6. Place the adjustment shim on the pivot pad, located at the far right end of the pivot.

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7. Lift the envelope sensor on the mechanism to raise the pivot to its maximum height. This will
allow the pivot to release and capture the shim against the paper guide.

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8. Observe the Readout/Controller reading with the shim in place.

9. Determine the difference between the reading with the adjustment shim installed and removed
from the mechanism. The difference between the readings should be between 015.00 and
035.00 mils.
• If the Readout/Controller readings are within 015.00 and 035.00 mils of each other, remove
the adjustment shim check the wiper height.
• If a Readout/Controller reading is not within 015.00 and 035.00 mils of each other, the
mechanism requires the paper guide-to-pivot gap adjustment. Remove the adjustment shim
and adjust the paper guide-to-pivot gap.

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Adjusting the Carriage Rod

1. Replace the right and left bracket screws (part number 0515-2522). Do not tighten the new screws.
The washer, however, should just touch the bracket.

Note:
The screw/washer combination must be replaced with a larger washer to help ensure the old
washer indentation does not affect the new adjustment.

2. Attach the right adjustment tool to the right end of the mechanism as follows:

A. Align the fixed and spring loaded posts on the right adjustment tool with the two holes on the right
side of the mechanism, just below the carriage rod tip.
B. While pushing the spring loaded post, mount the right adjustment tool on the right side of
the mechanism. Then release the spring loaded post.

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Note:
You may need to turn the micrometer knob in order to have both posts (fixed and spring loaded) align
with both holes on the side of the mechanism.

Note:
If the tool is properly mounted on the mechanism, the spring loaded post will remain depressed
once you release the post.

3. Remove the rod retainer from the left end of the mechanism.

Note:
A misaligned adjustment tool could damage the mechanism. To avoid this, verify that the bracket
screw on the left side is already loose. If not, loosen the screw now.

4. Attach the left adjustment tool to the left end of the mechanism as follows:

A. Align the left adjustment tool over the left edge of the mechanism.
B. Lower the left adjustment tool such that it straddles the left edge of the mechanism.

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Note:
You may need to turn the micrometer knob in order to have the left adjustment tool fully seat on the
left side of the mechanism.
5. Lock the left adjustment tool to the left side of the mechanism.

6. Install the LVDT.

7. Lift the envelope sensor on the mechanism to raise the pivot to its maximum height.

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Note:
Make sure the envelope sensor remains raised during this entire procedure.

8. Slide the LVDT over the left paper feed roller.

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9. Adjust the left end of the carriage rod by turning the mircometer knob on the left adjustment tool. The
Readout/Controller should display between 028.00 and 058.00 mils (nominally 040.00 mils).

10. Slide the LVDT over the right paper feed roller.

11. Adjust the right end of the carriage rod by turning the micrometer knob on the right adjustment tool.
The Readout/Controller display should read between 028.00 and 058.00 mils (roughly the same
as step 10).

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 12. Move the carriage back over the left paper feed roller and readjust to the right paper
feed roller setting
(+2 mils).
13. Move the carriage back over the right paper feed roller and readjust to the left paper
feed roller setting
(+2 mils).
Note:
Adjusting on end of the carriage rod affects the other end of the carriage ROD. Continue
to slide the
LVDT to both ends of the pivot and readjust until both adjustments are within 2 mils.

14. Tighten the screws on the left and right brackets to 11.0 in-lb.
15. Double-check the settings are within tolerance by observing the Readout/Controller
display.

16. Release the lever on the left adjustment tool and remove the left adjustment tool from
the mechanism.
17. Press in on the spring loaded post on the right adjustment tool and pull the tool from
the right side of the mechanism.

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Calibrating the Banner Printer Feature

Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer’s printer port (LPT1 or LPT2).
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Ensure the banner lever is set to the cut-sheet (left-most position).
Note:
The Banner Lever must be in the Cut-Sheet position before proceeding.
Otherwise, the printer will become misaligned and banner paper will not be picked.

3. Press the “Run” button in the “Printer Utilities” section of the DeskJet Online Service
Manual to send the banner calibration file to the printer.
4. Wait until the printer completes the calibration routine and prints the slightly modified
Diagnostic Test.
5. Observe the Pen State value on the
Diagnostic Test printout: Pen State: Steps to
bump: xxx
The number should fall within the range of 140 - 230.

Troubleshooting
1. If the number is less than 140, verify that the banner lever is positioned all the way to
the left.
2. If the number is greater than 230, verify that the pivot assembly is installed correctly in
the printer.

Other Methods of Sending the Calibration File to the Printer

Note:
The below examples assume the file “CAL.PCL” is on a disk in drive A:.

From DOS

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 Use the binary copy command to send the file to
LPT1 or LPT2. For example, COPY /B
A:\CAL.PCL LPT1 {Enter}

From Windows 3.1

You may use the MS-DOS prompt and proceed as above, or select “File Manager,” and
select the A: drive, highlight CAL.PCL, select “File,” then select “Copy.” When prompted
“Copy To:” enter LPT1 or LPT2,
select “OK,” then select “Yes.”

From Windows 95
Select “MS-DOS” prompt, from the “Programs” menu. Proceed as you would DOS (see
above).

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Verifying the Banner Printer Feature

1. Push and hold the Power button and press the Resume button five times to initiate
the Diagnostic Test printout.
2. A number will appear on the Diagnostic Test printout next to the heading:

Pen state: Steps

to bump: xxx

The number should fall within the range of: 140 - 230.

Troubleshooting

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 1. If the number is less than 140, verify that the Banner Lever is positioned all the way to
the left.
2. If the number is greater than 230, verify that the Pivot Assembly installed is correct for
the printer.

Optional Methods of Sending the Calibration File to the Printer

In addition to being able to send the calibration file from the DeskJet Repair Reference,
you can also send the file to the printer from a separate Banner Calibration disk. Use one
of the following methods to send the Banner Calibration file from a disk.
DOS: Use the binary copy command to send the file to
LPT1 (or LPT2). For example:

COPY/B A:\CAL.PCL LPT1 {Enter}.

Windows 3.1: You may use the MS-DOS Prompt and proceed as above or:

1. Select “File Manager”

2. Select the A: drive

3. Highlight CAL.PCL,

4. Select “File,”

5. Select “Copy.”

6. When prompted “Copy To:,” type: "LPT1" (or "LPT2")

7. Select “OK,” then select “Yes.”

Windows 95: Select “MS-DOS Prompt” from the “Programs” menu. Proceed as you
would in DOS (see above).

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