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The problem is transferring a job to the printer

 

Banding appears on the printout

The job data are transferred directly to the printer. This means that the printer processes the data in its memory and at the same time receives new data from the server. Networks with a high workload or network faults can cause the data flow to be temporarily interrupted. Processing stops if the printer has finished processing all the data from its internal memory but has not received any new data from the server. Since the ink starts drying already at this point, it cannot blend correctly any more as printing continues. This can cause banding to appear on the printout.

 

Possible remedy

  • Start the hp Designjet 50ps EngineManager utility on the server by selecting Start > Programs > hp Designjet 50ps EngineManager.
  • Select the Parameter tab and then select Use a spool file under Output device parameters.
  • Set this option to Yes and save your setting.
  • If necessary, set the drive on which the spool file is to be saved under Spool file.

All future jobs will now be buffered in a file before being sent to the printer and will only be transferred to the printer when they are fully processed. This allows processing to be performed without any interruptions. Of course, slightly more time is required for processing if the spool file is used.

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