RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hp 7475 Plotter Servo's

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hugh Prescott
> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:05 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hp 7475 Plotter Servo's
>
> Support is avaiable from the OEM at
>
> http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpp
> 01
> 379
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> Complete pinouts of 25 - 25 and 9 - 25 cables. operating instructions and
> switch settings
>
> I think all HP pen plotters use the same serial cable. I have a 7585B 8
> pin
> E size plotter hooked to a LamPress Print server served by a Novell
> 3.12/3.2
> print que. Works just fine in fact better than direct connected to a P-4
> with Win 98SE.
>
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Marconett" <KM6VV@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:30 AM
> Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hp 7475 Plotter Servo's
>
>
> > Hi Vector,
> >
> > It could very well be a NULL modem cable that's required. I was hoping
> to
> > find my manual last night, but failed.
> >
> > I still have it cabled up to one of my older computers and a serial
> switch,
> > so that would be a way to verify what is needed. And the dip switches
> will
> > be set up, probably 9600 baud for me.
> >
> > If the LED is blinking, then it didn't like one of your commands. You
> might
> > route the plot commands to a file (still 7475 format), and see what they
> > look like. First char for initialization is an ESC (which doesn't print
> > very well in a text file), then two more characters, like I copied in my
> > email. Then possibly one or two more initialization codes, and then
> plot
> > commands.
> >
> > From DOS, you can "copy" a valid PLT file to the plotter, and that is a
> > basic test. Baud rate must be set up, of course.
> >
> > I'd be curious how you made a drag cutter out of a 7475 pen.
> >
> > Alan KM6VV