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Everyday use:
Most of our sample drawings and tests are made with a medium speed that is a
compromise between speed and precision. This is a good balance for fine-point
permanent markers and wide-nibbed fountain pens:
Writing/Drawing speed: 30%
Pen-up movement speed: 75%
Acceleration: Standard
Working with precision:
When working with fine point pens and tuning for higher precision (with writing
or drawing) a good starting point might be:
Writing/Drawing speed: 15%
Pen-up movement speed: 60%
Acceleration: Slow
Working at high speeds:
When using wide-tipped permanent markers or other writing implements that
make broad marks, one might go as high as:
Writing/Drawing speed: 90%
Pen-up movement speed: 100%
Acceleration: Maximum
There are additional factors besides speed that influence precision. These factors
include the pen lift and lowering speeds, the weight of your pen, where on the
page you are plotting, and so forth. The “right” speed to use for any given appli-
cation is one that gives you high enough output quality at an acceptable rate.
