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Figure 3. The Plotter Keypad.
OPERATION
KEYPAD CONTROLS
The keypad allows access to the main plotter functions.
Start/Stop
The Start/Stop key controls communication between the com-
puter and the plotter. If the Start/Stop key is pressed during plot-
ting (Stop mode, red LED) the machine will stop plotting when
the current vector is finished. The Arrow keys are active when in
Stop mode. When the Start/Stop key is pressed again, (Start mode,
green LED) plotting will resume exactly where it stopped.
START
green light
Arrow keys inoperable, plotter
online (ready to receive instructions).
STOP
red light
Arrow keys operable, plotter offline
(not ready to receive instructions).
Arrow Keys
Pressing the Arrow keys moves the material back and forth or the
carriage from side to side. The arrow keys will not work unless the
plotter is in Stop mode (see Start/Stop above).
Set Origin
The Set Origin key sets the initial origin or starting position for
the marker. It is best to set a new origin before plotting each marker.
To set a new origin, press Start/Stop until the keypad LED is red
(Stop mode). Use the Arrow keys to move the pen to the desired
origin of the plot. Press the Set Origin key. The plotter will then
accept plot files.
Speed
Use the Speed knob on the front panel of the plotter to adjust the
speed. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed, or counter-
clockwise to decrease the speed. Set the speed according to the
type of plotting and material being used. See the Plotting a Marker
section of this manual.
Force
Adjust the force by using the Force knob on the front panel. Turn
the Force knob clockwise to increase the force exerted on the pen.
See the section on Plotting a Marker for the recommended set-
tings. The range of force available at the knob is adjustable in the
Control Center. The available range is 1 - 275 grams.
Note: Using too much force can cause excessive drag
which could damage the pen or tear the paper.
Figure 4. Origin Point.
Note: Design software usually refers to the origin as “lower
left” because it is the lower left corner of a marker. Be-
cause the plot is usually oriented as shown, it is physi-
cally on the right side of the plotter.