Serial Ports and Plotters

Discussion in 'Printers, Scanners and Digital Cameras' started by zinge, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. zinge

    zinge Geek

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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.

    Help!!

    Cheers
     
    zinge, Nov 15, 2007
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  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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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)
     
    RHochstenbach, Nov 15, 2007
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  3. zinge

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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

    Cheers
     
    zinge, Nov 15, 2007
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  4. RHochstenbach

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    Does the plotter have some kind of driver disc included?
     
    RHochstenbach, Nov 15, 2007
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  5. Swansen

    Swansen The Ninj

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    what model and make is the plotter
     
    Swansen, Nov 15, 2007
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