What DRIVER to use for their system or application.
A. For AutoCAD prior to version 12 and all DOS-based programs:
1. There are no new drivers to install. In general, use a 907/PCI
driver selection such as a CalComp 104x, 102x plotter driver.
2. An HPGL driver selection may also be used. The plotter supports:
HPGL-L (HP 7595, HP 7580B, HP 7585B), HPGL-S (HP 7440), HPGL/2
(HP 7600), and HPGL/RTL (HP 650C). For a more complete
list of supported HPGL models, refer to the User's Guide,
Appendix D.
B. For AutoCAD 12 or 13 (DOS, Windows or Windows NT):
1. Drivers and documentation is available on the CalComp
Web Site (http://www.calcomp.com). The files are self-extracting.
Once downloaded, simply type the file name, and it will self-extract,
producing the documentation and driver files.
a. File name: PLPCCGUI.EXE for AutoCAD 12 or 13 DOS or
Windows (3.x, 95, or NT).
C. For AutoCAD 14 Windows 95 or Windows NT):
1. Use the ADI driver that comes with your AutoCAD program.
However, if you experience difficulty with certain pen commands,
you may download and use the file PLPCCGUI.EXE. Drivers and
documentation are available on the CalComp website
(http://www.calcomp.com).
The file is self-extracting. Once downloaded, simply type the
file name, and it will self-extract, producing the documentation
and driver files.
D. For Windows 3.x based programs, including ACAD LT:
1. Use the CalComp Windows Driver. The file is available from the web
(http://www.calcomp.com), file name: (WIN31DRV.EXE). The file is
self-extracting. Once downloaded, simply type the file name, and it
will self-extract, producing the documentation and driver files.
a. The driver supports the CCRF raster format, when using
the parallel port. This is the preferred format. Configure
the plotter to set CCRF Mode to Direct.
b. The driver also supports the PCI vector data format for
this plotter. If plotter can only be connected serially,
then use this driver.
2. An HPGL Windows driver selection may also be used. The plotter
supports: HPGL-L (HP7595, HP7580B, and HP7585B), and HPGL-S (HP
7440) formats. The HPGL drivers were included as a part of the
Windows software. CalComp does not distribute HPGL drivers.
E. For Windows 95-based programs, including ACAD LT:
1. Use the CalComp Windows 95 Driver. The file is available from the
CalComp www.calcomp.com, file name: (WIN95DRV.EXE). The file is
self-extracting. Once downloaded, simply type the file name, and it
will self-extract, producing the documentation and driver files.
a. The driver supports the CCRF raster format, when using
the parallel port. This is the preferred format. Configure
the plotter to set CCRF Mode to Direct.
b. If you are using a CAD application, or have a serial
connection to your host computer, you may prefer the
907/PCI driver. This driver is available from the
CalComp website (http://www.calcomp.com):
WIN95VEC.EXE. The file is self-extracting, and
contains installation instructions in the README.TXT file.
F. For Windows NT based programs:
1. Use the CCRF/PS NT (raster-mode) driver. The file is available
on the CalComp Web Site (http://www.calcomp.com), file name:
WINNT350.EXE for Windows NT 3.5
NT351X86.EXE for Win NT 3.51 on a PC/compatible for installing
driver from hard disk.
NT351D86.EXE for Win NT 3.51 on a PC/compatible for installing
driver from floppy diskette.
NT40X86.EXE for Win NT 4.0 on a PC/compatible for installing driver
from hard disk.
NT40D86.EXE for Win NT 4.0 on a PC/compatible for installing driver
from floppy diskette.
NT40AL.EXE for Win NT 4.0 on DEC/Alpha.
a. The file is self-extracting. Simply download
the file, type the filename to extract the driver
files and documentation. The files should be
extracted to an empty directory on the hard
drive.
b. Start Windows NT.
i. Install the driver via Print Manager,
as described in the README.TXT file.
ii. When the setup program has completed,
the driver will be installed.
c. Set up the plotter.
i. On the plotter, press the MENU button
until the plotter displays:
MENU - USE ARROW KEYS TO CHANGE.
ii. Press the down arrow keys until the
plotter displays: PROTOCOL. Press the
right (+) key until the plotter displays
CCRF.
iii. Press the down arrow keys until the
plotter displays: INPUT RESOLUTION.
Press the right (+) key until the plotter
displays 360.
iv. Press the down arrow keys until the plotter
displays: EOP TIMER. Press the right (+) key
until the plotter displays DISABLED.
v. Press the down arrow keys until the plotter
displays: SAVE AS USER. Press the right (+)
key until the plotter displays either
1, 2, 3, or 4.
vi. Press the down arrow key once. When the
plotter display changes, the plotter is
set up. Load the media into the plotter
and press ON LINE.
2. An HPGL driver selection may also be used. The plotter supports:
HPGL-L (HP 7595, HP 7580B, HP 7585B), HPGL-S (HP 7440), HPGL/2
(HP 7600), and HPGL/RTL (HP 650C) formats. For a more complete
list of supported HPGL models, refer to the User's Guide,
Appendix D.
If using Windows NT 4.0, select the HP DesignJET 650c (C2859B).
F. For Macintosh based programs:
Microspot makes a driver called MacPlot which will work with this plotter.
The driver may be ordered from Microspot (1-800-MAC-PLOT).