Glossary
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Eprom
A memory device that holds the plotter’s operating parameters.
Firmware
The set of computer software that controls the plotting operations. When a new
version of the firmware is released, you can update your own plotter by
downloading the new firmware.
Function Key
The keys on the control panel that you press to select menu options. The four
function keys are F1, F2, F3 and F4.
Grippers
Three clamps positioned to hold paper evenly across the drive roll.
Initialize
To clear the plotter’s controls and reset the pen to the defined origin. This is done
each time you power up the plotter and when you want to permanently save
changes to parameters.
Inkjet Assembly
The device that rides on the carriage and holds the inkjet cartridge.
Marker
A group of pattern pieces laid out for plotting. You can send a marker to an Plotter to
be plotted.
Marking and Grading System
The workstation that you use to create the patterns, pieces and markers that you
send to the plotter to be plotted.
Menu
The list of choices that you can make to control the plotter operation. Menus appear
in the display window of the control panel. The primary Plotter menu is the Offline
menu.
