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8. In detail: Setting up pen and paper
In this section we will discuss dierent types of pens, configuring the pen angle, the
pen-up and pen-down positions, setting the pen height, and how to set the paper
position relative to the pen.
8.1 Pen choices
The pen holder included with the AxiDraw fits pens up to ⅝ inch (16 mm) in diam-
eter. The maximum recommended pen weight is 1.6 oz (45 g). The design is such
that the pen rests on the surface by its own weight. That allows it to ride over
surfaces that are textured or otherwise uneven, however it also means that the
pen holder does not apply much if any downward pressure.
Good choices for pens include fountain pens, permanent markers, rollerball pens,
technical pens, (small-bodied) whiteboard markers, liquid chalk markers, and oth-
er writing and drawing instruments that do not require significant pressure. While
we refer to writing and drawing instruments as “pens” to be concise, other instru-
ments such as automatic pencils, chalk, charcoal, and brushes can also work well
in many cases. Others, like traditional ball point pens, may work poorly because
they require a substantial amount of downward pressure to operate.
8.2 Setting the pen angle
The pen may be mounted vertically or diagonally at 45° to the paper by mounting
the Pen Clip in either the vertical or angled position.
To detach the pen clip, loosen and remove the two black M3 screws on the front
of the pen clip, using the 2 mm hex wrench, which has a ball end for easy access.
Use the same two screws to reattach the pen clip, either in the vertical or diag-
onal orientation.
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