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3.1 Operating Modes
The plotter has five operating modes.
Ready
In Ready mode, the plotter is simply waiting for plot data from the computer. It is loaded
with paper and is ready to receive data from the computer.
Online
While the plotter is online, it is receiving and plotting data sent from the computer.
Pause
If the PAU S E key is pressed during a plotting operation, the plotter temporarily sus-
pends plotting and enters Pause mode.
Chart Hold OFF
Until the paper is secured, plotting is not performed even if data is sent from the com-
puter.
Setup
This mode is assumed by pressing the PAU S E key.
The figure below shows a block diagram of the relationship between the various operating modes.
CHART HOLD is off.
Plotting is suspended
until the paper is
secured.
Pause
Plotting is
suspended until
Pause mode is
cancelled.
Ready
The plotter is ready to
receive data.
Setup mode
(plotting is suspended)
Online
The plotter is
receiving and
plotting data.
CHART HOLD key
Plotting
Receipt of
data
MODE
key
PAUSE
key
PAUSE
key
