Gerber ODYSSEY XP, Руководство пользователя

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HPGL test file
The following procedures let you create and plot a one-inch box and test
that your system is communicating with the ODYSSEY XP plotter.
To create a test file
1
Use a plain text editor, such as Notepad, and create the following text.
A semicolon after the PG must be the last character in the file.
IN;
SP1;
PU0,0;
PD0,2540,2540,2540,2540,0,0,0;
PU2794,0;
PG;
2
If you are using a pen instead of a knife, replace
SP1;
in the second
line with
SP2;
3
Save the file as HPGLTEST.TXT
To run the test file
1
Place your computer in DOS mode in Windows 95/98 or at the
Command Prompt in Windows NT, XT or 2000.
2
Set the port parameters using mode command.
MODE COMx:57600,n,8,1,p
(where x is the number of the COM
port connected to the plotter)
3
Make sure the HPGL units are set to 0.010 mm. (To change units, see
the next page.)
4
Copy the test file to the COM port.
COPY HPGLTEST.TXT COMx:
(where x is the number of the COM
port connected to the plotter)
5
Press F1 to Start the job.
Each time the file is sent, the plotter:
♦
plots a one-inch square
♦
advances the material 0.1 inch
MAIN MENU
Start-Job Settings
Mode: Single Home
Job Status: Ready
F1