How to setup HP DesignJet 500 42+HPGL2 Card 1

[Hacim]

i'm am trying to setup HP DesignJet 500 42+HPGL2 Card plotter in Softdesk 8 r14 with a usb connection.
Can't figure how to set the plotter through "hpconifg" within the software. I had no problem with using a parellel port but our new computer doesn't have a parellel port, just usb ports.
I am using Softdesk 8 on a win. xp and a hp500 desingjet plotter.

 

[TCARPENTER]

Hi Hacim,

Hmm... You might have some trouble with this setup. r14 really doesn't do well on XP at all. What you'll need to do is setup your DesignJet as a system printer and see if AutoCAD can find it that way. Failing this, you may have to plot to a file, and then use the old plot spooler option to send the file to the plotter (via a DOS batch file which just copies the file to the printer.)

HTH
Todd

 

[Hacim]

IF I INSTALL A PARALLEL CARD IN AN AVAILABLE PCI SLOT I WOULD THINK THAT WOULD WORK.

 

[TCARPENTER]

Hi Hacim,

That should work, as r14 is older technology and is used to parallel ports.

HTH
Todd