Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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Changing plotter settings
Depending on the features of the selected plotter, some plotter settings can be adjusted from
GSPPlot. The Settings button in the Plotter/Printer Select dialog provides access to plotter
settings. The communications ability of your plotter determines the settings that you can adjust.
On a plotter with limited communications ability, speed is the only setting that can be adjusted.
On a plotter with advanced communications ability, you can adjust speed acceleration, force,
and sharp corners (offset).
Note: To change the plotter settings at the plotter, turn off Use Settings in the Plotter Settings
dialog of GSPPlot.
Tip: GSPPlot can send procedural prompts to a plotter that is able to receive and display
them. Typical prompts include what vinyl to load or a reminder to install the knife. To display
prompts at the plotter, turn on Plotter Prompts in the Plotter Settings dialog box.
Adjusting plotter speed
The Speed setting controls the movement of the plotter tool and the material. In Plotter Settings,
adjust the plotter speed to accommodate different types of jobs. A lower speed setting is
effective when cutting small or detailed jobs or when cutting difficult materials such as
magnetic. A higher speed setting is effective when cutting large or simple jobs.
To adjust the Speed setting, drag the slider bar up to increase plotter speed and down to
decrease plotter speed. For plotters with limited communication abilities, speed is represented
as a percentage displayed below the Speed slider bar. The maximum speed setting for the
plotter is 100%. For plotters with more advanced communication abilities, click the Advanced
button to view the speed as inches per second. (If the plotter has limited communication
abilities, Advanced will not be available.)
To change the speed of a plotter
1
Click Setup > Device Select to open the Plotter/Printer Select dialog box.
2
Choose the plotter from the Plotters list.