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4. PENS AND PAPER
This chapter describes the types and features of the pens and paper that can be used with the plotter as well as
how each type should be used.
The type of pen and paper you will use should be selected on the basis of your application and the compatibility
between pen and paper types. If the selected pen and paper are not compatible, the ink may not be properly
absorbed by the paper or may not flow evenly. To achieve optimum performance from your plotter, make sure
you thoroughly understand the features of each type of pen and paper.
4.1 Types and Features of Pens
■ Pens suitable for drafting
High-speed ceramic pen (
HC500P series
) • A choice of line widths (0.2, 0.3, 0.5, or 0.7 mm).
• Maximum pen speed: 20 cm/second
• These disposable-type ceramic pens are easier to use than
refillable ink pens.
Refillable ink pen (KD110 series) • A choice of line widths (0.2, 0.3, 0.5 mm).
• Suitable for detailed diagrams.
• Maximum pen speed: 10 cm/second
• Special care must be taken during use, cleaning, storage,
and other handling.
• An ink pen plunger (PHP32-INK) is required.
Disposable ink pen (SD500 series) • Line width can be selected: 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, or 0.7 mm.
• Suitable for detailed drafting.
• Easier to use than refillable ink pens; the ink reservoir and
ink pen tip are disposable.
• Maximum pen speed: 20 cm/second
• An ink pen plunger (PHP32-INK) is required.
■ Pens suitable for graphs, illustrations, and tables
Water-based fiber-tip pen (
KF550 series
) • Width of plotted line: approx. 0.3 to 0.7 mm.
• Maximum pen speed: 70 cm/s.
• Easiest to use of all the pen types.
• Note that the plotted line becomes wider during use because
the pen's tip is made of fiber.
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