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2.3 Setting the Programmable Resolution
When the command mode is set to Graphtec's GP-GL commands (MP-GL or FP-GL), the programmable reso-
lution of the plotter, which determines the minimum distance the pen moves when the numeric value 1 is sent
from the computer, can be set to either 0.1 mm or 0.025 mm (100 or 25 µm).
(1) Press the
MODE
key and then press the or key to display the message below.
Setup
DipSW.
(2) Press the
ENTER
key to display the command selection menu (the currently selected command mode is
displayed).
（command mode）
(3) Press the or key until the “Step” menu is displayed. In this example, 100 mm (0.1 mm) is the
currently selected resolution.
Step 100
(4) Press the or key to switch the programmable resolution between 100 µm and 25 µm (the bit which
affects the resolution setting blinks).
Step 25
(5) When the desired resolution is displayed, press the
ENTER
key. The prompt below appears.
Reset?
ENTorCAN
(6) If the setting is correct, press the
ENTER
key. Pressing the key resets the plotter to allow your new setting
to take effect.
To cancel the setting and return to Step (1), press the
CANCEL
key.
ReadyReady
or
X=
Y=
This setting becomes effective when the command mode is set to GP-GL commands.
When the command mode is HP-GL
™
commands, even if the resolution is set to 0.1 mm, 0.025 mm will be
automatically selected.
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