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Old 15-11-2007, 04:32 PM   #1 (permalink) Top
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Hi,

Just got myself a 1700mm Plotter and its offline test seem to work but I cant get any response when i connect it.

It connects via a serial port (9 pin). My computer has a Serial port listed as COM1. It also came with a serial to USB adapater and im having no luck with either.

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Try the following steps:

Make sure the plotter is turned on.

Do a printer detection in Windows (control panels > Printers > Add new printer)
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Old 15-11-2007, 04:36 PM   #3 (permalink) Top
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Hi,

Yes probably should have said I have tried all that to no avail.

And yes Plotter is on and plugged in etc

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Does the plotter have some kind of driver disc included?
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what model and make is the plotter
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