3.3 Transmitting the Data to Plotter
There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter:
Option 1 - Recommended
With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the
cutting plotters directly.
Option 2
Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP-GL or HP-GL/2 commands, therefore, Use DOS
commands like TYPE or PRINT to output your fi le. As long as the fi le is HP-GL or HP-GL/2 format, the
cutting plotter can output the data precisely.
For example, a fi le with PLT extension generated by SignLAB can be transmitted directly to the plotter at the
DOS prompt, and then be cut out. Before outputting at the DOS prompt, set up a transmission protocol between
your cutting plotter and computer by a DOS command, MODE. Make sure that your PC has the same
communication protocol as the cutter. For example:
MODE COM2: 9600, N, 8, 1, P
Then, use TYPE command to output via COM2 if COM2 is the assigned output port.
TYPE fi lename > COM2
Tip:
Add the MODE command line to your system’s AUTOEXEC.BAT to automatically execute MODE
command every time you want to output your data at the DOS prompt via serial connection. However,
values in a MODE command should comply with the related requirements of your software. Refer to
DOS manual for further information.
3.4 Interfaces for Macintosh Plus/SE/II
Note: Modern Macs need a USB to PIA cable to communicate with the Lynx cutter.
You must have a USB to PIA cable to successfully connect your Macintosh to a Lynx cutter.
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