Materials and Tools 19
Pen Holder and Pens
The pen holder is shipped with a black pen installed. After loading the
plotting paper, install the pen holder in the carriage spindle as follows:
To install the pen holder
1. Select the pen holder with pen installed from the tool rack attached
to the rear cover.
2. A plastic lift washer is used to reduce friction between the tool
holder and the lift fork of the carriage spindle during operation.
There should be one installed on the pen holder. If not, slip a lift
washer from the tool kit over the barrel and slide the washer to the
top of the holder.
3. Drop the pen holder into the carriage spindle. A slot, or keyway, in
the barrel of the pen holder ensures proper orientation. If necessary,
rotate the pen holder until it drops completely into the carriage
spindle.
4. When the pen holder is in place, swing the tool force arm and snap it
over the tool cap.
5. For pen plotting, either swivel knife or tangential knife mode is
acceptable. Start with a tool force setting of about .5 (see the
HS15
plus
Tool Force Settings
Reference Card
.). If the pen does not
make a clear, dark line, increase the tool force setting.
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