Printers

Large Format Printers

HP DesignJet 750C Plus

At HackRVA Labs, Inc. we have a full sized large format printer, or "plotter."

The large format printer is a HP Designjet 750C Plus.

File:HP-Designjet-750c front.jpg

Setup

Setup and use instructions from HP

When choosing driver be aware that HP sometimes uses the same number (750C in this case) for different series.

There may be a Laserjet 750C, for example. Technically this is not a plotter. A plotter has X-Y control and draws lines with pens.

This is just a giant inkjet printer that works like the small desktop printers: It prints by moving the print heads back and forth then advancing the paper. Maximum paper size is 36" wide, in a roll.

Ink Cartridge Info

Ink is HP 44C, 44M, 44Y, and 45 for black. The current 44M cartridge is defective and leaks. Black printing is working.

Interface Info

JetDirect Network PrintServer

• The JetDirect card installed is configured and functional
• To access the printer, use the name hp-designjet-750c-plus.hackrva.us as the network id when setting up a network printer.
• Use the JetDirect option, for connection type.

Note:
 As with all primary LAN based infrastructure at HackRVA Labs, Inc. 
 you will need to be on the Hackrva-Lan ssid to access the JetDirect card interface.

Parallel Port Info

The parallel port works. It was confirmed with a HP Parallel to USB converter.

Relevant snippets from instructions on mailing list:

Use the name hp-designjet-750c-plus with the lpt port when setting up the printer.

You just have to setup an lpt printer using the hostname, listed as hp-designjet-750c-plus .

In this case it should be:

Printer Name: hp-designjet-750c-plus
Port Type: JetDirect (9100)

General Use Printers

Brother HL-5250DN

At HackRVA we use a duplex laser printer for general group printing purposes.

File:HL-5250DN.jpg

Setup

The printer can be accessed by using the name HL-5250DN on the hackrva-lan ssid, or via the wired lan drops.