HP 4155A User manual

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Print/Plot Guide

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Contents
1. HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
Supp orted Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Peripheral Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
MISCELLANEOUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
PRINT/PLOT SETUP Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
To Dump Screen Image to Printer/Plotter . . . . . . . 1-9
To Output Setup Data to Printer/Plotter . . . . . . . 1-10
To Output LIST Result Data to Printer/Plotter . . . . . 1-12
To Output GRAPHICS Data to Printer/Plotter . . . . . 1-14
To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette . . . . . . . . . 1-16
GRAPH PLOT Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
PCL Mo de and Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
PCL Resolution(size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
PCL Output Region (position) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
PCL Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
PCL Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
HP-GL Mode and Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
HP-GL Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
HP-GL Output Region (size and p osition) . . . . . . 1-34
HP-GL COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
HP-GL EXAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
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HP 4155A/4156A
Print/Plot Guide

HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
This is a guide for ecient printing/plotting with the HP 4155A/4156A.
NOTE
This guide applies to instruments that have been updated to rmware revision 1.04. Please contact
your nearest HP Service Center if you require the ROM Upgrade Kit.
You can check your rmware revisions by pushing the
4
SYSTEM
5 front panel
key followed by the
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Config softkey.Your conguration should match the
one below.
1-2

Supported Peripherals
The HP 4155A/4156A supports many peripherals.Table 1-1 below should
help you select a printer that best meets your needs. If a peripheral listed
is not available, please consult your local printer dealer for a compatible
replacement.
Table 1-1. HP 4155A/4156A Supported Printers/Plotters
Model HP-IB Serial Parallel PCL HP-GL Color
1
P/L
2
HP 2225A/C/D Thinkjet Yes Yes Yes Yes B/W P
HP C2106A Deskjet 500 Yes Yes Yes B/W P
HP C2114A Deskjet 500C Yes Yes Yes 8 P
HP C2168A Deskjet 560C Yes Yes 8 P
HP C2164A Deskjet 660C Yes Yes 8 P
HP C1676A Deskjet 1200C Yes Yes Yes 16 P/L
HP Laserjet Family Yes Yes Yes Yes B/W P/L
HP 3630A Paintjet Yes Yes Yes 16 P
HP 74XX plotters Yes Yes Yes 2-8 L
HP 75XX plotters Yes Yes Yes 2-8 L
1 B/W = Black & White
Numbers = Pen/cartridge color capability
2 P=Portrait
L = Landscape
There are major dierences between PCL and HP-GL. Detailed information
and examples are in later sections. Use the summary comparison below to
help you decide which mode is best for your needs.
PCL HP-GL
Supported Peripheral Laserjets,Deskjets and Paintjet Laserjets,Deskjet 1200C and Plotters
Output Quality Resolution changes size not quality of graph High quality outputs compared to PCL
Output Region Changes position not aspect ratio of graph or size of text Changes size and position and aspect ratio of graph and text
Font Size Independent from the graph size All fonts are scaled with the graph
1-3

Peripheral Connection
The HP 4155A/4156A has HP-IB and serial interfaces for hardcopies.If
your printer only has a parallel (Centronics) interface, you must convert to
HP-IB or serial. Refer to Table 1-2 for the required cables and converters to
interface to your printer.
Table 1-2. Required Cables and Converters
Interface Cable p/n Description
HP-IB 10833A HP-IB cable,1m
Serial 24542G 9-pin(f)/25-pin(m) printer cable,3m
24542H 9-pin(f)/25-pin(f) printer cable,3m
Parallel/HP-IB ITEL-45CHVU MicroPrint HP-IB/Centronics Converter
C2950A 36-pin(m)/25-pin(m) printer cable,2m
10833A HP-IB cable,1m
Figure 1-1. Connecting to HP-IB Peripherals
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Peripheral Connection
Figure 1-2. Connecting to Serial Peripherals
CAUTI ON
Serial cables may look the same but the pin assignments are dierent. Make
sure you use a printer cable not a modem cable for this setup.
Figure 1-3. Connecting to Parallel Printers via HP-IB Interface
Table 1-3. Dip Switches of MICROPRINT Converter
Switch Function
1to5 Address
6,8 Not use
7 Listen always(Should be set \OFF")
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MISCELLANEOUS Page
Some parameters are stored in non-volatile memory in the HP 4155A/4156A.
Therefore they are restored when you boot-up the instrument. You can set
these parameters by pushing the 4
SYSTEM
5 front panel key followed by the
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
MISCELLANEOUS softkey. Refer to Figure 1-4 for the descriptions of the
parameters in the MISCELLANEOUS page.
(1)
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
SYSTEM CONTROLLER for HP-IB peripherals.
(2) Select the appropriate power line frequency for your location.
(3) Set this number the same as the address of your HP-IB peripheral.
(4) Set these parameters the same as your serial peripheral.
Figure 1-4. MISCELLANEOUS Page
1-6

PRINT/PLOT SETUP Page
The HP 4155A/56A must be setup the same as your peripheral in order to
communicate successfully. These setups are lost when the instrument is
powered o. You can save these setups for later use as a customized le
(*.CST). You set these parameters by pushing the 4
SYSTEM
5 front panel key
then the
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT SETUP softkey. Refer to Figure 1-5 for the descriptions of
the parameters in the PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
(1)
Select which INTERFACE to use:
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
HP-IB or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
SERIAL .
(2)
Select which LANGUAGE to use:
NNNNNNNNNNN
PCL or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
HP-GL . (See later sections)
(3)
Select FORM FEED =
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ENABLE or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
DISABLE
(4)
Select whether to use
NNNNNNNNNNN
B/W ,
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
FIXED CLR or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
COLOR .
FFFFFFFFF
B/W : Black & White (print without color)
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
FIXED CLR : HP 4155/56A sets the printer's colors automatically.
(Printers/plotters with 8 color capability).
FFFFFFFFFFFFFF
COLOR : Corresponds to the colors selected in COLOR SETUP page.
(Printers/plotters with 16 color capability).
(5) Select which RESOLUTION to use.
(PCL mode only - See \PCL Resolution(size)")
(6) Select which PAPER SIZE to use. ( 1 inch = 25.4 mm )
CUSTOM: Enter any LENGTH or WIDTH between 7 and 20 inches.
FFFFFFF
A3 : 297 by 420 mm
FFFFFFF
A4 : 210 by 297 mm
FFFFFFF
B4 : 257 by 354 mm
FFFFFFF
B5 : 182 by 257 mm
FFFF
A: 8.50 by 11.00 in (letter)
FFFF
B: 11.00 by 17.00 in
(7) Select FEED DIR to use: LONG SIDE or SHORT SIDE. This eld does
not change landscape/portrait orientation of your graph, which you
change using printer ESC codes as described in \PCL Commands".
For portrait, specify SHORT SIDE. For landscape, specify LONG SIDE.
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HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
PRINT/PLOT SETUP Page
This purpose of this eld is only to make sure specied OUTPUT
REGION is calculated correctly for desired orientation. See \GRAPH
PLOT" window.
(8) Select whether the HEADER information =
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ENABLE or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
DISABLE .
(9)
Select whether COMMENTS =
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ENABLE or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
DISABLE .
(10)
Select which GRAPH choices =
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ENABLE or
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
DISABLE .
(\||" means all choices are always enabled in PCL mode.)
(11) Optional elds for sending ESC characters to your peripheral before
sending the data.
(12) Optional elds for sending ESC characters to your peripheral after
sending the data.
Figure 1-5. PRINT/PLOT SETUP Page
1-8

To Dump Screen Image to Printer/Plotter
1. Display the desired page to dump.
2. Press the green key, then press 4
Plot/Print
5 front-panel key. The SCREEN
DUMP setup window is displayed.
3.
In the DESTINATION eld, select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINTER/PLOTTER secondary softkey.
4.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT/PLOT primary softkey. Dump is performed.
5.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
EXIT primary softkey to exit SCREEN DUMP setup window
.
For details about setting up the OUTPUT REGION table, refer to \GRAPH
PLOT Window".
To cancel during dumping.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ABORT primary softkey.
To resetup the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PR/PL SETUP primary softkey.
1-9

To Output Setup Data to Printer/Plotter
1. Display desired setup page to output.
2. Press 4
Plot/Print
5 front-panel key. The PRINT/PLOT SETUP DATA window is
displayed.
3.
In the DESTINATION eld, select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINTER/PLOTTER secondary softkey.
4. In the OUTPUT PAGE eld, select:

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
CURRENT secondary softkey to output currently displayed setup page
.

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
GROUP secondary softkey to output the page group that includes the
currently displayed setup page.

NNNNNNNNNNN
ALL secondary softkey to output all setup pages.
5. (Optional) In the PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld, enter a comment.
 maximum characters: 58
6. Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT/PLOT primary softkey. Output is performed.
7.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
EXIT primary softkey to exit PRINT/PLOT SETUP DATA window.
The PRINT/PLOT COMMENT is output only if ENABLE is set in the
PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld of the OUTPUT ITEM table on the SY
STEM:
PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
For LANGUAGE=PCL, only the UPPER LEFT elds of the OUTPUT REGION
appear.For details about setting up the OUTPUT REGION table, refer to
\GRAPH PLOT Window".
The settings of the PRINT/PLOT SETUP DATA window can be stored onto
diskette as part of CST type setup data le
, which is for customizing system
data. To store the settings, refer to \To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette".
To cancel during the output of setup data.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ABORT primary softkey.
To resetup the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PR/PL SETUP primary softkey.
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HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
To Output Setup Data to Printer/Plotter
Example.
The following gure shows an example setup to output the currently
displayed CHANNELS: CHANNELS DEFINITION page.
1-11

To Output LIST Result Data to Printer/Plotter
1. Display the GRAPH/LIST: LIST page to output.
2. Press 4
Plot/Print
5 front-panel key. The PRINT/PLOT DATA LIST setup
window is displayed.
3.
In the DESTINATION eld, select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINTER/PLOTTER secondary softkey.
4. In the OUTPUT DATA elds, enter the index number (NO.) range of list to
specify which data to output.
 left eld: beginning NO.
 right eld: end NO.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNN
ALL secondary softkey to specify output of all measurement data.
5. (Optional) In the PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld, enter a comment.
 maximum characters: 58
6. Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT/PLOT primary softkey. Output is performed.
7.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
EXIT primary softkey to exit PRINT/PLOT DATA LIST setup
window.
The PRINT/PLOT COMMENT is output only when ENABLE is set in the
PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld of the OUTPUT ITEM table on the SY
STEM:
PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
For LANGUAGE=PCL, only the UPPER LEFT elds of the OUTPUT REGION
appear.For details about setting up the OUTPUT REGION table, refer to
\GRAPH PLOT Window".
To cancel during output of measurement data.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ABORT front-panel key.
To resetup the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PR/PL SETUP primary softkey.
The settings of the PRINT/PLOT DATA LIST setup window can be stored onto
diskette as part of CST type setup data le, which is for customizing system
data. To store the settings, refer to \To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette".
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HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
To Output LIST Result Data to Printer/Plotter
Example.
The following gure shows an example setup that outputs all the
measurement data of a GRAPH/LIST: LIST page.
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To Output GRAPHICS Data to Printer/Plotter
1. Display the GRAPH/LIST: GRAPH page to output.
2. Press 4
Plot/Print
5 front-panel key. The GRAPH PLOT setup window is
displayed.
3.
In the DESTINATION eld, select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINTER/PLOTTER secondary softkey.
4. (For HP-GL only) In the GRAPH TRACE ONLY eld, select:

NNNNNNNNNNN
YES secondary softkey to output graph trace only.

NNNNNNNN
NO secondary softkey to output graphics with items that are enabled in
the OUTPUT ITEMS table of the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
For PCL, the graph trace is always output, so this eld does not appear
.
5. (Optional) In the PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld, enter a comment.
 maximum characters: 58
6. (Optional) In the PRINT SETUP DATA eld, select:

NNNNNNNNNNN
YES secondary softkey to output graphics with measurement setup
data.

NNNNNNNN
NO secondary softkey to output graphics only.
7.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT/PLOT primary softkey. Output is performed.
8.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
EXIT primary softkey to exit GRAPH PLOT setup window.
The PRINT/PLOT COMMENT is output only if ENABLE is set in the
PRINT/PLOT COMMENT eld of the OUTPUT ITEM table on the SYSTEM:
PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
For details about setting up the OUTPUT REGION table
, refer to \GRAPH
PLOT Window".
The settings of the GRAPH PLOT setup window can be stored onto diskette
as part of CST type setup data le, which is for customizing system data. To
store the settings, refer to \To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette".
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HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
To Output GRAPHICS Data to Printer/Plotter
To cancel during the output of graphics display.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ABORT primary softkey.
To resetup the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT SETUP primary softkey.
Example.
The following gure shows an example setup that outputs graph trace only.
1-15

To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette
1. Insert a diskette into the exible disk drive.
2. Display the desired page to store hardcopy image to diskette.
3. Press 4
Plot/Print
5 front-panel key. The PRINT/PLOT setup window is
displayed.
Or for dumping screen image, press the green key. Then press 4
Plot/Print
5
front-panel key. The SCREEN DUMP setup window is displayed.
4.
In the DESTINATION eld, select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
FILE secondary softkey.
5. In the FILE NAME eld, enter a le name
.
Alpha characters must be upper case.
6.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PRINT/PLOT primary softkey. The hardcopy image is stored into
the le.
7. Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNN
EXIT primary softkey to exit the PRINT/PLOT or SCREEN DUMP
setup window.
To cancel during the storing of hardcopy image.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ABORT primary softkey.
To resetup the SYSTEM: PRINT/PLOT SETUP page.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
PR/PL SETUP primary softkey.
To list le names on diskette.
Select
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
FILE CATALOG secondary softkey.
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HP 4155A/4156A Print/Plot Guide
To Store Hardcopy Image to Diskette
Example.
The following gure shows an example setup to dump a screen image to
diskette le MOS1 .
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