Originally Posted by VNSPEC22 Hello,
I have been trying to get my "new" HP 7475A plotter to work with my laptop. I am running Windows 98SE and using AutoCAD 2000. I configured the dip settings to the following:
Baud=9600
Parity=None
Operating Environment=Direct
Paper Size=English 11x17 (B size)
The plotter uses the RS232-C/CCITT V.24 port and did not come with a cable. Through HP's website,they say to use HP cable P/N 24542G which they say is simply a DB 9 female plug to a DB25 male plug which they call a "Null Modem" serial cable. I purchased a generic serial cable at my local Fry's.
Finally I tried to configure the 9 pin RS232 com1 serial port properties on my Toshiba 490XCDT Laptop with the settings the same as the above DIP settings, 1 stop bit and the hardware flow control at Xon/Xoff. When I tried to print a sample from word pad or AutoCAD, the computer spooled but plotter did not respond at all! Same for "None" and "Hardware" flow setting. I have tested the plotter and it printed test page. What should I do, change or try???? I appreciate any help I can get!  |
I went thru this some time ago. I haven't used it in some time but there are some switches that have to be set up as I remember it. And the serial cable wasn't as simple as it should have been. Have you searched the net for information? I may have a manual somewhere if all else fails but I have no idea where it is. There were several of us having a go at this at the time and we all had more trouble than expected. If you can't get it going email me and I will try and find a manual and get you the information. I own a 7475 and have acess to two of them at work. But at work we used the HPIB port.
Garry