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5.5 Pen Exchange is Abnormal
Possible cause
Solution
Are the pens correctly mounted in the pen station?
Check the procedure in section 1.3, “Mounting the
Pens”.
Is an object in the vicinity of the plotter obstructing
Remove any obstacles.
the movement of the Y bar?
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If the above two factors are not causing the problem, check whether the pen exchange system is operating
normally by running the self test described in section 1.6, “Testing the Plotter.”
Mount eight pens at the pen station, then execute the self test. If pen exchange is not properly conducted
during this self test, the plotter is defective.
Contact your vendor.
5.6 Plotted Results are of Poor Quality
Possible cause
Solution
Are the pens mounted at the pen station compatible
See section 4.4, “Compatibility between Pens and
with the paper being used?
Paper” to ensure that you are using suitable pens.
Is the Pen Speed correctly set?
See section 3.2, “Setting the Pen Speed and Pen
Force” to check your setting.
Is the loaded sheet of paper wrinkled?
When loading a sheet of paper, make sure that it is
not wrinkled or slack.
