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.
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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 as the network id when setting up a network printer. Use the JetDirect option, for connection type. 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.
The parallel port works. It was confirmed with a HP Parallel to USB converter.
Multi-function Printers
General Use Printers
Brother HL-5250DN
At HackRVA we use a duplex laser printer for general group printing purposes.
Setup
The printer can be accessed by using the name HL-5250DN on the hackrva-lan ssid, or via the wired lan drops.
Use the name hp-designjet-750c-plus to setup a network printer. You just have to setup an lpt printer using the hostname, listed as hp-designjet-750c-plus .