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4.4 Compatibility Between Pens and Paper
The compatibility between pens and paper will vary under various conditions, such as the working environment
(temperature and humidity) and the selected plotting speed. The table below indicates the compatibility be-
tween pen types and paper types when authorized Graphtec products are used. Please refer to this table as a
guideline when choosing the type of pen and paper to use.
Paper type
Measure- Polyester
Max.
Plotted Main
Coated
ment
Tracing
film
plotting
line applica- Features
paper
paper
paper
(cm/s)
speed
width tions
Pen type (mm)
Graphs,
Good ink
Water-based fiber pen 80 0.3 to 0.7 figures,
adhesion
tables
0.2, 0.3,
Requires
Refillable ink pen 10
0.5
Drafting careful
Ink pen handling
0.2, 0.3,
Disposable ink pen
20
0.5, 0.7
Drafting Easy to use
High-speed ceramic pen 0.2, 0.3,
(HC500P series)
20
0.5, 0.7
Drafting Easy to use
: Best combination : Can be used : Cannot be used
NOTE
Caution must be exercised when using commercially available paper types, because their use may result in
ink blotches, smudged results, etc.
Good ink adhesion.
Clearly-defined plots.
Minimal fluctuations
in paper size.
Plots can be wet-copied.
Plots can be wet-copied.
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