HP 8590 E-Series User Manual

If using the HP-IB to centronics converter, connect it and set the switches as shown in
Figure 6-4. The HP-IB to centronics converter must be powered up after the switches are
set.
PRINTER
CONVERTER
SPEr,TRIJM
AIIAImYZER
&POSITION SWITCH
Figure 6-4. HP-IB to Centronics Converter Setup
Figure 6-5. Printer Configuration Menu Map
4. Turn on the spectrum analyzer and printer. If using the HP-IB to centronics converter,
connect its power cable.
5. The printer usually resides at device address 1. To configure the spectrum analyzer to print
to address 1, press:
gciiiq
Press this key to access the configuration menu.
Print Config
Press this key to access the print menu.
Pm Port Config
Press this key to access the print configure menu.
PRN PORT HPIB PAR
(so that HPIB is underlined)
PRINTER ADDRESS
1
IHz)
6. Referring to Figure 6-5, select the printer configuration for your spectrum analyzer by
pressing the appropriate keys:
pGiq
Press this key to access the configuration menu.
Print Config
Press this key to access the print configure menu.
Printing and Plotting 6-5

HP 8590 E-Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8590 E-Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English