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3.3 Scaling and Mirror-Image Plots (P1 and P2)
When your plotter is turned on, the P1 and P2 points are respectively set to the lower left and upper right left
corners of the effective plot area of the selected paper size.
This function lets you change the coordinate positions of P1 and P2 so that the plotted image is scaled (en-
larged or condensed) to fit within the quadrilateral defined by P1 and P2. To plot a mirror-image of a plot, reverse
the P1 and P2 positions. Note that the method for scaling a plot differs with the command mode. In a GP-GL
mode (FP-GL or MP-GL), a plot is scaled by using a displayed menu to specify the coordinate positions of the
P1 and P2 points. To scale plot data in HP-GL™ emulation mode, specify the P1 and P2 points and then specify
the user-coordinate system by inputting the SC command from your computer.
After moving the P1 and P2 points in either command mode, their default values can be restored by inputting
such commands as IP, IN, or DF.
The steps below describe how to consecutively set the P1 and P2 points.
■ Procedure
(1) With the plotter in Ready mode, press the
MODE
key.
The currently displayed pen type appears.
Pen Type
W.Fiber
(2) To set the P1 position, press the or key until the display below appears.
SetPoint
P1
(If you wish to skip to the P2 setting, press the or key to switch the display from the P1 menu to the
P2 menu.)
When the desired menu is displayed, press the
ENTER
key.
(3) The pen carriage moves to the current P1 position and the current coordinates are displayed (“X=” and
“Y=” blink).
The actual coordinate position can be set by using the POSITION keys or by direct numeric input. Proceed
to Step (4) of the method you wish to use.
X=
Y=
■ Using the POSITION Keys
(4) Move the pen carriage to the desired position by pressing the keys.
The coordinates of the pen carriage's position are displayed while “X=” and “Y=” continue to blink.
Skip to Step (5).
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