GRAPHTEC MP303-04 - Table of Contents

CONTENTS
PREFACE ........................................................................................................................ h-1
Unpacking Your Plotter ........................................................................................................................... h-2
■ Visual inspection ................................................................................................................................ h-2
■ Checking the standard accessories ................................................................................................... h-2
Special Features .................................................................................................................................... h-4
■ High-speed, high-quality plotting ................................................................................................... h-4
■ Various functions ensure clearly-defined plots .............................................................................. h-4
■ Interface conditions are easily set.................................................................................................. h-4
■ Upright installation possible ........................................................................................................... h-4
■ Interactive operation ...................................................................................................................... h-4
■ Vector sorting function ................................................................................................................... h-4
■ Pen sorting function ....................................................................................................................... h-4
1. SETTING UP YOUR PLOTTER ...................................................................................1-1
1.1 Description of Parts ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Installation (Using the Tilt Stands) ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Mounting the Pens ......................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Turning the Power On .................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Loading the Paper.......................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.6 Testing the Plotter ........................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.7 Connecting to Your Computer ...................................................................................................... 1-11
2. SETTING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................2-1
2.1 Selecting the Command Mode ...................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Setting the Paper Size ................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Setting the Programmable Resolution ........................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Selecting the Sorting Mode ........................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Setting the Pen Speed Mode ......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.6 Setting the Pen-Up Speed Mode ................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7 Setting the Interface ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
3. PLOTTING OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Operating Modes ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Setting the Pen Speed and Pen Force ........................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Scaling and Mirror-Image Plots (P1 and P2) ................................................................................. 3-7
3.4 Moving the Origin (OFFSET) ......................................................................................................... 3-9
3.5 Raising and Lowering the Pen ..................................................................................................... 3-11
3.6 Pen Selection from the Control Panel .......................................................................................... 3-12
4. PENS AND PAPER .....................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Types and Features of Pens .......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Construction and Use of Each Pen Type ....................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Paper Features .............................................................................................................................. 4-6
4.4 Compatibility Between Pens and Paper ......................................................................................... 4-7