Printing problems in an HP plotter (lack of memory issue)

[Eduardo F. Coria]

> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I installed cups in a print server (Ubuntu 12.04), the server works fine with desktop printers but I'm having problems specifically with a plotter: HP DesignJet 500 "C7769B".
> > > It seems that the plotter gets lack of memory when printing, because only prints the initial part of the test page.
> > > I tried some different configurations that I found googling but the result was the same. In order to stop wasting paper and ink, would someone please recommend me a solution.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Eduardo
> > Hello Eduardo,
> >
> > please explain a little bit more ...
> > which driver do you use?
> > which connection to the plotter do you use?
> > do you have a memory extensions inside of the printer?
> >
> > you could also try the basic driver "HP DesignJet 750c pcl, 1.0"
> >
> > this driver should print quick in a CAD quality.
> >
> > regards
> > Franz
> >
>
> Hello Franz,
>
> Im using the "recommended" driver: HP DesignJet 500 Foomatic/cdnj500
> The plotter it's connected to the print server via USB.
> There's a Accessory Card HP-GL/2 which according to http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpp03343
> gives 16 MB of additional memory.
> I'll try later the driver you suggested to me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eduardo
>

Hi again,
I tried with the driver "HP DesignJet 750c pcl, 1.0", it works but only prints in monochrome :/ I thought were print options but not.
Any idea?