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HP Designjet 650C Series Printers - Edge Not Found

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End of Support Drawer Statementback to table of contents

Hewlett-Packard guarantees support for five years after the end of production of its large format printers. Since the HP Designjet 650C has been out of production for a number of years, the parts and sub-assemblies may no longer be available to complete the repair. If the customer has a service agreement or contract, follow normal contract call logging processes (regardless of parts availability).

If the printer is not covered by a service agreement or contract, notify the customer about parts availability issues that will limit the ability to perform printer repairs. Inform the customer about the benefits of HP's Trade Up program, and give them the Trade Up Web site http://www.hp.tradeups.com/login/login.asp. If the customer needs help in locating a local reseller, give them the reseller contact Web site at http://www.hp.com/usa/reseller/index.html. If the customer still requests service and parts are available, follow normal trade call logging processes to avoid escalation. If parts are unavailable for the needed service, do not log a CSO.

Introductionback to table of contents

The printer cannot define the edges of media being loaded. Common causes for media loading issues are skewed media, unsupported media, or the leading edge of the media not being square (perpendicular). The most common reason for this message is a dirty or malfunctioning line sensor. Follow the steps listed in this document to accurately determine the cause of the failure and replace the appropriate parts.

Parts required (part numbers are subject to change)back to table of contents


Part description

Part number - Models C2858A and C2858B

Part number - Models C2859A and C2859B

Carriage Assembly (Required)

C2858-60023

C2858-60023

Trailing Cable (Required)

C2858-60024

C2858-60024

Encoder Strip (Required)

C4713-60098

C4714-60098

Verify and check mediaback to table of contents

First, check whether the correct media is being used for these models. Clear or backlit media (without white adhesive on the edges) can cause the error. Verify that the leading edge is square or perpendicular to left and right edges of media.

Clean the drive rollerback to table of contents

  1. Press ENTER at the Status display.
  2. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Utilities menu and press ENTER.
  3. Simultaneously press the ENTER and UP arrow keys to access the Service Test menu.
  4. Scroll to X motion control and press ENTER. The drive roller will now rotate forward.
  5. Clean entire surface of drive roller using a lint-free cloth dampened with water. Adjust drive roller rotation speed by pressing the UP arrow key to increase the speed, or pressing the DOWN arrow key to reduce the speed.
  6. When finished cleaning the drive roller, press ENTER to exit the X motion control test.
  7. Press the PREVIOUS key until back at the Status display.

Check/clean encoder stripback to table of contents

A defective or dirty encoder strip can affect the printer's ability to determine media width. Check the encoder strip for damage, and replace if needed. If the encoder strip is not damaged, clean thoroughly using a lint-free cloth dampened with water, and wipe dry with a dry lint-free cloth. Make sure the printer is turned off before cleaning the strip. Turn the printer on when the display prompts "Ready for media." Then try loading media to see if the problem has been resolved. If the error reappears, continue with the remaining steps.

Clean the line sensorback to table of contents

  1. Press ACCESS PENS key so that pen carriage may be accessed.
  2. When carriage accessible, open window, then shut off printer.
  3. Using lint-free cloth dampened with water, clean under the line sensor using a back and forth "buffing" motion.
  1. Calibrate the line sensor as instructed below.

Perform Edge Sense Calibrationback to table of contents

  1. Close window, then turn on printer.
  2. Load opaque bond media. Either roll or sheet media can be loaded.
  1. Press ENTER at the Status display.
  2. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Utilities menu, then press ENTER.
  3. Simultaneously press the ENTER and UP arrow keys to access the Service test submenu
  4. In the Service test submenu, scroll to Edge sense calib, then press ENTER.
  5. Calibration will take approximately four minutes to complete.
  6. If calibration is successful, perform Steps 9 and 10. If calibration fails or gives system error 060111, go to Step 11.
  7. Turn the printer off, and remove the media.
  8. Wait approximately 20 seconds and turn the printer on. At the "Ready for media" prompt, load media and verify functionality.
  9. If the calibration fails or system error 060111 appears, replace the Carriage and Trailing cable.
  10. Perform the Edge Sense Calibration after replacing the carriage and trailing cable.

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This information is subject to change without notice and
is provided "as is" with no warranty.
Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct,
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