DesignJet 450c
DesignJet 450c
A color plotter from the mid-90s, the DesignJet 450c was an affordable option for CAD and GIS professionals. It offered basic color printing capabilities for technical documents and presentations.
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Error Codes (9)
Carriage Assembly Failure
This error indicates a problem with the carriage assembly, which holds the printheads and moves across the paper. It suggests the carriage motor, encoder strip, or belt might be faulty, preventing proper movement.
Printhead Temperature Sensor Error
This error indicates a problem with the temperature sensor on one or more printheads. The printer cannot accurately monitor the printhead temperature, which is crucial for proper operation.
Service Error: Environmental Sensor Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with an internal environmental sensor (e.g., temperature, humidity). The printer may not be able to operate optimally or safely.
Connectivity Error: Network Card Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with the printer's network interface card (NIC). The printer cannot connect to the network.
Connectivity Error: USB Port Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with one of the printer's USB ports. Devices connected to this port may not be recognized.
Service Error: Power-On Self-Test (POST) Failure
This error indicates that the printer failed its initial power-on self-test. A critical component is not functioning, preventing the printer from booting.
Ink System Error: Printhead not detected or faulty
This error means the printer cannot detect one or more printheads, or a detected printhead is faulty. This prevents printing.
Firmware Error: PostScript/Raster Processor Error
This error indicates a problem with the printer's internal processing of print jobs, specifically related to PostScript or raster data. It might be triggered by a complex print file.
Calibration Error: Scan Axis Calibration Failure
This error indicates a problem during the scan axis (carriage movement) calibration. The printer cannot accurately position the printheads.
The process of adjusting the printer's color output to match a known standard, ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction.
A print mode where the printhead deposits ink in both directions of travel (left-to-right and right-to-left), doubling print speed compared to uni-directional printing.