10-3
IM 704210-01E
Using Other Functions
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Explanation
Connecting the plotter
• Applicable plotters
HP-GL compatible plotters (i.e. plotters which support the HP-GL commands) can be used with
this instrument. Drawable range may differ depending on the plotter model, causing incomplete
plotting.
HP-GL compatible plotter (by YOKOGAWA): PL600 high-speed color plotter (model: 700983)
• Connecting the plotter
1.
Check that the power to both plotter and this instrument is OFF.
2.
Connect the plotter to the instrument using the GP-IB cable. Tighten the screws to secure the
connector firmly.
GP-IB connector
GP-IB cable
• Setting the communication parameters
• This instrument: When the EXEC touch key is pressed to send the screen image data to the
plotter, the instrument will be switched to talk-only mode automatically. It is not possible to
switch the instrument to talk-only mode using front panel keys.
• Plotter: Switch the plotter to listen-only mode.
Note
• Outputting to the plotter is not possible during measurement.
• For a description of the GP-IB interface, refer to the GP-IB Interface User’s Manual (IM704210-12E),
Selecting the paper size
The following paper sizes are available. Select the desired paper size.
Selected Paper Size
Output Size
Output Position
A3
A3
Center
A4
A4
Center
A5 Upper
A5
Upper half (A4)
A5 Lower
A5
Lower half (A4)
For details, refer to 9.5.
10.1 Outputting Data to a Plotter