GRAPHTEC CUTTING PRO FC2250 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS
5.6 Setting the Data Format to be Received
Before data is sent from the computer, your plotter must be set to recognize the data format (command
mode) sent by the software. Your plotter supports two data formats (command modes): GP-GL (Graphtec
commands) and HP-GL commands. Select the command mode best suited for your application.
(1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.
(2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
I/F FUNCTION
TOOL COND AREA OPT
(3) Press the [F1] key (INTERFACE) to display the menu shown below.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
RS-232C COMMAND
(4) Press the [F4] key (COMMAND) to display the command setting screen.
When GP-GL has been selected When HP-GL has been selected
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
•HP-GL GP-GL
ORIGIN POINT=CENTER
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
HP-GL GP-GL•
STEP SIZE=0.100 mm
The current setting is indicated by a black dot [
•
].
Press the [F1] key to select the HP-GL command mode.
Press the [F3] key to select the GP-GL command mode.
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HP-GL
Specify the origin point.
Use the [ ] or [ ] key to toggle the display between CENTER (center of the plotting area) and L.L. (lower left).
After selecting the desired origin point, press the [ENTER] key to con fi rm your selection.
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GP-GL
Specify the step size.
Use the [ ] or [ ] key to cycle through the 0.100, 0.050, 0.025, and 0.010 mm values. After selecting the desired
value, press the [ENTER] key to con fi rm your selection. To cancel your selection, press the [NEXT] key .
(5) Press the PAUSE key to cancel PAUSE mode.