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1. hdlo ger This sliding bar travels left and right to move the pen carriage and enable plotting Writing panel Holds the plotting paper using an electrostatic adhesion panel EIS DIAY scidit and sateen The MP303 04 s liquid crystal display allows functions to be set interactively 1 1 Side view of plotter Rear view of plotter 7 AC inlet Plug the AC adapter into this AC line inlet 8 Power switch This switch controls the ON OFF status of the plotter s power supply 9 RS 232C connector To use the RS 232C serial interface connect your computer to the plotter via this connector 10 Centronics connector To use the Centronics compatible parallel interface connect your computer to the plotter via this connector 11 USB connector To use the USB interface connect your computer to the plotter via this connector 1 2 B The Control Panel The features of the MP303 04 s control panel and LED lamps are briefly described in the following MP303 04 keys POSITION keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL key CHART HOLD key POWER PROMPT lamp CHART HOLD lamp Tee fzi o 9 POWER 205 PROMPT EIR POSITION FUNCTION BUFFER CLEAR Move the pen carriage in the direction indicated by each key These keys are also
2. Max plotting speed m Plotted line Main applica Features width tions 0 3 to 0 7 Pid Good ink bd Tea adhesion tables 0 2 0 3 Requires Drafting careful 0 5 handling 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 m 10 20 20 High speed ceramic pen HC500P series Good ink adhesion Clearly defined plots Minimal fluctuations in paper size Plots can be wet copied Plots can be wet copied Best combination Can be used x Cannot be used NOTE b Caution must be exercised when using commercially available paper types because their use may result in ink blotches smudged results etc 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your plotter and on dealing with any problems you may have with the plotter A description of the error messages that may appear on the display is also provided By using the test modes provided with this plotter you can observe the lamps and the display on the control panel to check the status of the plotter itself or of communications between the plotter and computer If a problem should occur please follow the instructions described in this chapter 5 1 Daily Maintenance During the course of daily plotter operation observe the points below to keep your plotter in optimum condition e Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter Dust or dirt adheres easily to lubricated parts and may adversely affect the plotter s operation e Ifth
3. in all directions and a mechanical resolution of 0 005 mm E Various functions ensure clearly defined plots A wide variety of functions come standard to ensure clearly defined plots including the Auto Pen Cap function which prevents pens at the pen station from drying up when not in use and a mechanical soft landing mecha nism that extends the pen s lifetime while providing a quieter working environment The plotting speed and pen force most suitable for the pen type being used can be easily selected from the control panel B Interface conditions are easily set The interface mode USB RS 232C serial or Centronics compatible parallel is automatically selected when the plotter is connected to a computer via the respective interface connector Even if multiple data are sent via both the Centronics and the RS 232C interfaces the data that arrived later is discarded and overwriting of data will not occur In addition as the plotter comes equipped with three preset modes for the RS 232C interface conditions setting most major CAD software can be used by just selecting one of these modes When the MP303 04 is set to Auto RS 232C mode you just need to send plot data from the computer the RS 232C settings are automatically selected so no bothersome settings are required B Upright installation possible To conserve space the plotter can be mounted on a pair of stands provided as a standard accessory for installation at a 60 angle B Intera
4. press the EN TERI key The pen carriage retrieves the selected pen If no Pen No is selected all the Pen Nos blink 2 After the pen exchange operation is completed press the MODE key to return to Ready mode X XXXXX Y XXXXX NOTE b When the Sort mode is set to ON the pen cannot be manually selected Though the currently selected Pen No blinks in Step 1 a Pen No cannot be selected by using the Q or D key 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 E 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 A choice of line widths 0 2 0 3 0 5 mm Suitable for detailed diagrams Maximum pen speed 10 cm second opecial care must be taken during use cleaning storage and other handling An ink pen plunger
5. 2 4 Next screw plunger C into plunger A b Finally screw the SD ink reservoir into plunger A and plunger C 6 After use unscrew the SD ink reservoir from plunger A and plunger C attach the SD cap then store the pen with its pen tip pointing upward 7 Ifthe ink does not flow smoothly during later use gently tap the bottom of the SD ink reservoir several times on top of a table or desk To avoid splattering ink from the pen tip be sure to tap the ink reservoir gently 8 Use the rubber inserts for the pen caps in the pen station to prevent the pen tip from drying up or dripping 4 5 4 3 Paper Features Paper Type Features Measurement paper SP325 Paper size is minimally affected by fluctuations in humidity Minimal ink smears Wet copying is possible to some degree Writing quality somewhat degenerates at high speed plotting Coated paper PL501 Good ink adhesion because the paper surface is smooth Plotted results look good due to paper s whiteness Paper size is somewhat affected by fluctuations in humidity more so than measurement paper Not suitable for use with refillable ink pens disposable ink pens and high speed ceramic pens because its ink absorption speed is slightly slower than that of other paper Tracing paper PL507 Plotted results can be wet copied Paper size is considerably affected by fluctuations in humidity Polyester film PL524 Plotted results can be clearly wet copied Fluctuations in humid
6. 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 E Procedure 1 With the plotter in Ready mode press the MOD E key The currently displayed pen type appears Pen Type W Fiber 2 Toset the P1 position press the or O key until the display below appears SetPoint P1 If you wish to skip to the P2 setting press the Q or key to switch the display from the P1 menu to the P2 menu When the desired menu is displayed press the EN TER 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 XXXXX Y XXXXX E Using the POSITION Keys 4 Move the pen carriage to the desired position by pressing the o keys The coordinates of the pen carriage s position are displayed while X and Y continue to blink Skip to Step 5 X 01000 Y
7. MP303 04 comes with its basic functions set as follows Baud rate Handshake mode Data length Parity Command mode Paper size Programmable resolution Vector Pen sorting Pen speed mode Pen up speed mode 9600 bps MP303 04 display Hardwire n i nn n Even FP GL ISO A3 0 1 mm 100 um ON Manual ignore command input specifying the pen speed NormalSp 2 1 2 1 Selecting the Command Mode Just as there are programming languages used for controlling the operation of a computer there are also programming languages that are specifically designed for use with plotters This plotter has three resident command sets two sets of Graphtec commands MP GL and FP GL plus HP GL emulation commands that enable your plotter to emulate a Hewlett Packard 7475A plotter Set the com mand mode to match the commands used in your application program 1 Press the MODE key and then press the A Or 9 key to display the message below Setup DipSW 2 Press the ENT ER key to display the command selection menu that shows the currently selected com mand mode in this example FP GL mm l aa 5 C r 3 Each time the 9 or A key is pressed the command mode setting changes in the sequence shown below the bits which affect command mode selection blink Mcr Em LOL OLI CIL mS TTL TL ILL C U U C G Lr EINE 4 When the desired mode is displayed press the EN T ER key Th
8. PHP32 INK is required Line width can be selected 0 2 0 3 0 5 or 0 7 mm j ouitable for detailed drafting HE Easier to use than refillable ink pens the ink reservoir and xxm ink pen tip are disposable Maximum pen speed 20 cm second An ink pen plunger PHP32 INK is required Fi E HUE Bl 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 Pen ID ring ff i Note that the plotted line becomes wider during use because UE A the pen s tip is made of fiber 4 1 E Maximum plotting life and maximum pen speed Pen type Line wani mm Maximum plotting life Maximum pen speed High speed ceramic pens approx 1200 m 20 cm s approx 850 m 20 cm s approx 500 m 20 cm s approx 350 m 20 cm s Refillable ink per ogosos toms Disposable ink pens approx 1500 m 20 cm s approx 880 m 20 cm s approx 460 m 20 cm s approx 380 m 20 cm s Water based fiber tip pens 0 3 to T 7 approx 600 m NOTE b The maximum plotting life of each pen type varies with the type of paper being used 4 2 4 2 Construction and Use of Each Pen Type E Water based fiber tip pens Pen ID ring The figure above shows the construction of a fiber tip pen When it is not in use its pen tip must be capped NOTE jr The fiber tip pens are disposable pens so do not attempt to
9. R900 03 op P439803 on M14 770 00 R900 03 op P439803 oF M 1069 770 00 R90003 op P439803 or Sample printout in Character Dump Mode To exit Character Dump Mode turn off the plotter and then turn it back on using only the POWER switch 5 4 E Debug Mode This mode is used to locate programming errors in your application program When the plotter is in Debug Mode its buffer size is reduced to permit easier detection of the section of the program that is causing the plotting error B Procedure 1 2 3 5 6 Mount a pen in the pen station s Pen 1 position Place a sheet of paper on the writing panel Hold down the EN T ER key while you turn on the plotter The plotter is initialized Debug Mode Secure the paper The prompt below is displayed for a few seconds to prompt you to press the CHART HOLD key Set Paper The prompt below is displayed Ready The plotter is now in Debug Mode Run the target program at the computer for output to the plotter The message DEBUG MODE is displayed for a few seconds In this mode the plotter s buffer memory is reduced to the following sizes e n RS 232C mode 256 bytes e In Centronics mode 10 bytes To exit Debug Mode turn off the plotter and then turn it back on using only the POWER switch HINT pj When using the RS 232C interface the timing of data transmission varies with the selected handshake mode as follows During hardwire handshaking The ER
10. When loading a sheet of paper make sure that it is re E A twiledaad 5 6 5 7 Problems Related to Pens and Paper If any problem related to the pens or paper should occur check the tables in this section E The pen draws scratchy lines or won t write Possible cause Solution Are the pen types and paper compatible Replace the pen ink or paper with a compatible type For details see section 4 4 Compatibility between Pens and Paper Is the Pen Speed correctly set oee section 3 2 Setting the Pen Speed and Pen Force to ensure that the Pen Speed is set to suit the pen type and paper being used Is the pen s ink supply out or low If the pen is a refillable ink pen refill its ink supply If it a NE is another type of pen replace it with a new one Is there dust or dirt on the pen s tip Remove any foreign matter on the pen s tip Foreign matter may adhere to the pen s tip from the media during plotting particularly when polyester film is used Is the pen s tip worn down Compare the pen s tip with a new pen If it is worn replace the pen with a new one The tip of a water based fiber tip pen is inherently prone to wear the line width becomes thicker Com pared with other paper types a pen s tip tends to wear down more quickly on polyester film Are the rubber inserts used properly If the rubber inserts are not used inside the pen caps in the pen station when refillable ink pens dispos able ink pens or high spee
11. figures below show examples of a correctly mounted pen Pen station Pen station Cap A correctly mounted pen When mounting a pen there should be no gap between the pen station s notched section and the pen shown below on the left and the pen should not be outside of its pen cap shown below on the right An incorrectly mounted pen may cause unsatisfactory plotted results or plotter malfunctions Incorrectly mounted pen NOTE jr Whenever possible try to consistently use the same Pen No for a specific color If you mount another pen of a different color the ink of the previous pen will adhere to the tip of the newly mounted pen and may cause the pen to initially plot lines of mixed colors 1 5 ll Removing a Pen Facing the plotter so that the pen station is on your left remove the pen by gently pulling it out to the right and toward you along the notched section of the pen station E Using the rubber inserts for the pen caps Your plotter is provided with eight rubber inserts for the pen caps Each rubber insert is placed inside the pen caps in the pen station to prevent the ink in the mounted pen from drying up Be sure to use these rubber inserts only when using high speed ceramic pens refillable ink pens or disposable ink pens Never use the inserts with water based fiber tip pens When a rubber insert is placed inside a pen cap the tip of the mounted pen will lightly touch the rubber insert thus better
12. maintaining the pens conditions than when rubber inserts are not used Especially when using refillable ink pens disposable ink pens or high speed ceramic pens be sure to use rubber inserts otherwise the pen tips may dry up or drip in the caps Mounting the rubber inserts Use the tweezers provided to hold the rubber insert as shown below then place it inside a pen cap at the pen station i RQ bet E i Pen station Rubber insert i Pen cap e NOTE b e Whenever possible try to consistently assign the same color pens to each Pen No If you mount another pen of a different color the ink of the previous pen which will still be on the rubber insert will adhere to the tip of the newly mounted pen and may cause plotting to initially be performed using a mixed color Also be sure to periodically wash the rubber inserts for the pen caps with water to clean off any residual ink f you will not use the plotter for a long time be sure to remove the pens from the pen station and cap them 1 6 1 4 Turning the Power On 1 Check that the power switch is off the O side should be down If a pen is attached to the pen carriage remove the pen and return it to its position at the pen station i 2 Plug the AC adapter into the plotter s AC inlet then plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet of the rated supply voltage A CAUTION When the plotter is turned on if the
13. plunger Disposable ink pens SD502 BK 0 2 mm 4 black SD503 BK SD505 BK 0 5 mm 4 black SD507 BK 0 7 mm 4 black PHP32 INK Ink pen plunger High speed ceramic pens HC502P BK 5 black HC502P RD 5 red HC502P BL 5 blue HC502P GR 5 green HC502P S1 2 black 1 red 1 blue 1 green HC503P BK 5 black HC503P RD 5 red HC503P BL 5 blue HC503P GR 5 green HC503P S1 2 black 1 red 1 blue 1 green HC505P BK 5 black HC505P RD 5 red HC505P BL 5 blue HC505P GR 5 green HK505P S1 2 black 1 red 1 blue 1 green HC507P BK 5 black HC507P RD 5 red HC507P BL 5 blue HC507P GR 5 green HC507P S1 2 black 1 red 1 blue 1 green Rubber inserts 8 Used with refillable ink pens disposable ink pens or high speed ceramic pens A 1 A 2 Plotting Media Description Measurement paper SP325 300 x 420 mm 50 sheets pack Coated paper PL501 300 x 420 mm 50 sheets pack Tracing paper PL507 300 x 420 mm 50 sheets pack Polyester film PL524 300 x 420 mm 50 sheets pack A 2 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Digital servo Effective plotting area EXPAND mode 432 x 297 mm 17 0 x 11 7 in ANSI Bsize 416x268 mm 16 3 x 10 5 in ISO A3 size 404 x 285 mm 15 9 x 11 2 in ISO A4 size 281 x 198 mm 11 1 x 7 8 in Maximum plotting speed 70 cm s 27 6 lines s Mechanical resolution 0 005 mm 00019 in Programmable GP GL mode 0 1 0 025 mm 004 001 in resolution HP GL mode 0 025 001 in No of pens
14. selecting the target condition press the O or O key to change its setting as shown below User 1 19200 bps baud rate 2 9600 bps baud rate 192 8 H 4800 bps baud rate 90 07 X 2400 bps baud rate 48 N 1200 bps baud rate 24 Even parity 12 O Odd parity No parity check 8 bit data length lt gt 7 bit data length Hardwire handshaking ENQ ACK handshaking HP GL mode only 7 Check thatthe displayed interface conditions of the selected RS mode are correct then press the ENTER key The message below is briefly displayed Setting OK 8 The message below reappears with the characters in the lower row blinking Press the MODE key to exit the Setup mode Setup RS232C NOTE b If you wish to connect to the computer in AUTO mode after changing the AUTO mode s interface conditions return to Steps 1 through 4 on the previous page and then skip to Step 5 below 2 11 When AUTO Mode is Selected Setting Man Auto 5 Pressing the key displays the prompt below Send plot data to the plotter from the computer while this prompt is displayed If the PAUSE key is pressed in local mode it is automatically reset Send Data 6 Ifthe AUTO mode interface conditions retained in the plotter s internal memory have not been changed the plotter displays the current settings followed by the Online message to indicate that the plotter can begin receiving and plotting data from the computer OK
15. 0 V 10 A Power Cable TYPE HO5VV F 3 x 1 0 mm TYPE HO5VV F 3 x 1 0 mm TYPE ODSCFC 3 x 1 0 mm UL Listed Type SJT No 18AWG x 3 300 V 10 A TYPE HO5VV F 3 x 0 75 mm PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the MP303 04 plotter This pen plotter incorporates a digital servo drive to perform plotting operations at high speed and high precision To ensure optimum use of its various functions be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use E Notes on the Use of This Manual 1 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmit ted 2 The specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice 3 While every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information about this product please address any inquiries about unclear information possible errors or other comments to Graphtec Corpora tion 4 Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for damages result ing from the use of the information contained herein or of the product E Registered Trademarks The names of companies logos and products mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies B Copyrights All copyrights regarding this manual belong to Graphtec Corporation h 1 Unpacking Your Plotter After unpacking your plotter and before actual use be sure to
16. 01000 3 E Direct numeric input 4 5 6 Press the MODE key to permit the P1 position to be selected by numeric input of the coordinates Use the Q or key to move to the column you wish to change the selected column blinks To switch between and press the S or 9 key To set a numeral press the O or 9 key until the desired numeral is displayed X24 00000 Y 24 00000 X 00300 Y 00000 When the desired position of P1 is displayed press the key To cancel the setting press the key instead of the key When the key is pressed the message below briefly appears and then the P2 position can be set To set the P2 position repeat Steps 4 and 5 P1 OK SetPoint P2 When both the P1 and P2 points are set to the desired positions press the MODE key to return to Ready mode NOTE b If the Sort mode is set to ON the P1 or P2 point cannot be set from the control panel Though the pen carriage moves to the currently selected P1 or P2 point in Step 3 you will not be able to proceed to Steps 4 through 6 Scaling Plotting a mirror image 3 8 3 4 Moving the Origin OFFSET Set the Offset when you wish to move the programmed origin of plotting H l l l l l l l Plotter s writing panel Effective plot area New origin Original origin In a GP GL mode moving the programmed origin does not change the effective plot area because the LL Lower Left point remai
17. B interface E Centronics compatible parallel interface When using the plotter by connecting via the Centronics interface just connect a cable No interface settings are required 2 9 E Setting the RS 232C Interface Conditions This plotter can retain six different combinations of RS 232C interface conditions in its internal memory three of which can be revised to best suit your application Your plotter comes with the conditions of each RS 232C interface mode set to the following settings RS mode Interface conditions RS 1 9600 bps even parity 7 bits Xon Xoff handshaking RS 2 9600 bps no parity 8 bits hardwire handshaking RS 3 9600 bps odd parity 8 bits Xon Xoff handshaking USER 1 9600 bps even parity 8 bits hardwire handshaking USER 2 9600 bps odd parity 8 bits Xon Xoff handshaking AUTO 9600 bps odd parity 7 bits hardwire handshaking e NOTE b You can change the settings of the USER 1 USER 2 and AUTO modes but those of RS 1 through RS 3 cannot be altered When you receive your plotter its functions are set as follows the RS mode is set to USER 1 Baud rate 9600 bps Handshake mode Hardwire Data length 8 bits Parity Even Command mode FP GL Paper size ISO A3 Programmable resolution 0 1 mm 100 um Pen Vector sorting On Pen speed mode Manual the pen speed set at the plotter s panel overrides any command input specifying the pen speed Pen up speed mode NormalSp Selecting the
18. CLEAR command NOTE b Method 3 or 4 clears all of the data in the plotter s buffer memory 5 10 HP GL Command Errors The plotter only displays the messages below when an error occurs for which masking of the corresponding Error bit in the STATUS byte has been disabled using the IM command EET A command that cannot be recognized was executed Check that your program contains valid HP GL com COMM ERR MM E2 PARA A command containing an incorrect number of pa NO ERR rameters was executed Check that the commands specified in your program are followed by the correct number of parameters E3 PARA A COn RN comiamng a parameter value that ex EXCEEDED ceeds its permissible range was executed Check the permissible parameter range E5 PARA A character that your plotter cannot plot was speci UNKNOWN use APPENDIX A SUPPLIES For prices and other information about supplies please contact your Graphtec vendor A 1 Pens Water based fiber tip pens KF550 S1 2 black 1 red 1 blue 1 green KF550 F6 1 each of black red blue green violet brown KF550 F8 1 each of black red blue green violet orange pink brown KF551 RD 5 red KF552 BK 5 black KF553 VT 5 violet KF554 BR 5 brown KF555 BL 5 blue KF556 GR 5 green KF557 OR 5 orange KF558 PK 5 pink KF559 S2 1 each of black violet brown orange pink Refillable ink pens KD112 0 2 mm pen tip KD113 0 3 mm pen tip KD115 0 5 mm pen tip PHP32 INK Ink pen
19. Compatible pen types Water based fiber tip pens Disposable ink pens 0 2 0 3 0 5 0 7 mm Refillable ink pens 0 2 0 3 0 5 mm High speed ceramic pens 0 2 0 3 0 5 0 7 mm Chart hold method Electrostatic adhesion Accuracy Distance Within 0 3 96 or 0 1 mm whichever is larger Repeatability within 0 1 mm Perpendicularity within 1 0 mm 297 mm Pen exchange within 0 3 mm USB RS 232C and Centronics automatic selection 2 MB Command sets GP GL MP GL and FP GL LCD 8 characters x 2 lines Power supply 100 120 200 220 240 VAC 10 Selected by the AC adapter provided 50 60 Hz Within 45 VA 5 C to 435 C 35 to 75 RH External dimensions 670 W x 449 D x 130 H mm Weight approx 6 2 kg B 1 APPENDIX C EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS C 1 The specifications etc in this manual are subject to change without notice MP303 04 UM 151 March 31 2004 1st edition 00 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION
20. DTR signal line goes goes off when the available space in the buffer drops to 64 bytes It goes on when the available space in the buffer rises to 128 bytes of data During Xon Xoff handshaking Xoff status is entered when the available space in the buffer drops to 32 bytes Xon status is entered when the available space in the buffer rises to 128 bytes of data NOTE b After the plotter is turned off Debug mode is not resumed when only the ENTERI key is pressed 5 5 5 5 Pen Exchange is Abnormal Possible cause Solution Are the pens correctly mounted in the pen station Check the procedure in section 1 3 Mounting the Pens Is an object in the vicinity of the plotter obstructing Remove any obstacles the movement of the Y bar e Ifthe above two factors are not causing the problem check whether the pen exchange system is operating normally by running the self test described in section 1 6 Testing the Plotter Mount eight pens at the pen station then execute the self test If pen exchange is not properly conducted during this self test the plotter is defective Contact your vendor 5 6 Plotted Results are of Poor Quality Are the pens mounted at the pen station compatible See section 4 4 Compatibility between Pens and with the paper being used Paper to ensure that you are using suitable pens Is the Pen Speed correctly set oee section 3 2 Setting the Pen Speed and Pen Is the loaded sheet of paper wrinkled
21. MIP 303 04 PEN PLOTTER USER S MANUAL MANUAL NO MP303 UM 151 4 b ws b GRAPHTEC TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE To ensure safe and correct use of your plotter read this Manual thoroughly before use e After having read this Manual keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed Do not permit small children to touch the plotter e The following describes important points for safe operation Please be sure to observe them strictly Conventions Used in This Manual To promote safe and accurate use of the plotter as well as to prevent human injury and property damage safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked into the three categories described below Be sure you understand the difference between each of the categories SOP PPP DANGER This category provides information that if ignored is highly likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the operator WARNING This category provides information that if ignored is likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the operator CAUTION This category provides information that if ignored could cause injury to the operator or physi cal damage to the plotter Description of Safety Symbols The N symbol indicates information that requires careful attention which includes warnings The point requiring attention is described by an illustration or text within or next to the A symbol The symbol indicates action that is prohib
22. POWER lamp blinks the plotter makes an abnormal noise or it does not function at all immediately turn off the plotter and follow the instructions in section 5 3 The Power is Turned On But the Plotter Doesn t Operate 1 7 4 The plotter is initialized and the pen carriage stops at the upper right corner of the writing panel You are now ready to load the plotting medium B Initialization During initialization the pen carriage moves in the sequence of the arrows shown in the figure below and the origin for plotting is automatically set The friction coefficients of the plotter mechanisms are also automatically detected and adjusted 1 8 1 5 Loading the Paper The MP303 04 holds paper using electrostatic adhesion 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the plotter After the plotter is initialized the pen carriage stops at the upper right corner of the writing panel and the prompt below is displayed set Paper Place the sheet in the desired position on the writing panel and then press the CHART HOLD key the CHART HOLD lamp lights to hold the sheet If any air is trapped between the paper and writing panel force it out with the palm of your hand This completes paper loading To remove the paper from the writing panel check that plotting is completed and then press the CHART HOLD key the CHART HOLD lamp goes off After the pen carriage stops at the writing panel s upper right corner remove the shee
23. RS Mode To automatically connect to the computer AUTO mode to revise the interface conditions of AUTO mode or to manually select one of the five other manual modes USER 1 USER 2 RS 1 RS 2 RS 3 follow the steps below 1 Press the key and then press the 3 or OQ key to display the message below Setup DipSW 2 Press the Q or b key to display the message below Setup RS232C 3 Press the ENTERI key to enable selection of an RS 232C interface mode 4 The prompt below appears If you wish to manually select one of the five manual RS modes and or change the settings of USER 1 USER 2 or AUTO mode press the Q key To connect to the computer in AUTO mode press the D key and then skip to Step 5 of When AUTO Mode is Selected on page 2 12 Setting Man Auto 2 10 Manually Selecting or Changing the Interface Conditions 5 Pressing the Q key displays the currently selected interface conditions as shown below 96 E8 H 6 Press the 3 or key to consecutively cycle the display forward or backward through the currently selected interface conditions in the six RS modes You can change the settings of USER 1 USER 2 or AUTO while the current settings of the respective mode are being displayed Press the or key to select the interface condition you wish to change the selected condition blinks NOTE b If you wish to cancel your revisions press the C ANC EL key before proceeding to Step 7 After
24. Reset ENTorCAN If the setting is correct press the EN T ER 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 C ANC EL key Ready o XXXXX Y XXXXX 2 2 6 Setting the Pen Up Speed Mode The pen in the raised status can be moved at the maximum speed of both the X and Y axes Thus plotting that includes a lot of diagonal movement takes less time NOTE b This function is less effective for plotting that does not include much pen raised movement E Procedure 1 Press the MODE key and then press the or V key to display the message below Setup DipSW 2 Press the EN T ER key to display the command selection menu mm LL A Jg G r 3 Press the Q or key until the Pen up speed mode menu is displayed In this example the Pen up speed mode is currently set to NormalSp normal speed OLOCO I i NormalSp 4 Press the or S key to switch the Pen Up speed mode between HiSpeed and NormalSp the bit which affects the Pen Up speed mode setting blinks HiSpeed Selects high speed mode NormalSp Selects normal speed mode CCOO IE HiSpeed 5 When the desired status is displayed press the EN T ER key The prompt below appears Reset ENTorCAN 6 Ifthe setting is correct press the EN T ERI key Pressing the key resets the plotter to allow your new setting to take effect To cancel the setting and re
25. a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense USE SHIELDED CABLES To comply with FCC Class A requirements all external data interface cables and connectors must be properly shielded and grounded Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC s authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment Selecting a Power Cable Be sure to refer to the following tables if you wish to use a cable other than the one supplied as an accessory Table 1 100 V to 120 V Power Supply Voltage Range Plug Configuration Supply Voltage Reference Selector Standards Settings ANSI C73 11 100 120 V UL498 81 7 62 125 V 10 A CSA22 2 NO 42 21 49 Table 2 200 V to 240 V Power Supply Voltage Range Plug Configuration Switzerland SEV101 1 250 V 200 V SEV1004 6A SEV1012 Supply Plug Voltage Reference Type Selector Standards Settings CEE 7 VII 200 V IEC320 CEE13 BS1363 200 V BS4491 BS6500 Australia AS3112 250 V 200 V AS3109 10A AS3191 LA ANSI C73 20 200 V NEMA 6 15 EY UL 198 6 15A vi Power Cable UL Listed Type SJT No 18AWG x 3 30
26. akage here water Beware of electrical shock 33 When disconnecting the power cable or an inter disconnecting the power cable or an inter face cable do not pull on the cable e Such action will damage the cable resulting in a fire hazard or electrical shock Be sure to hold the power cable s plug or the interface cable s connector 9 Prohibited Do not attempt to lubricate the plotter s mecha not attempt to lubricate the plotter s mecha nisms e Such action may cause it to break down S Prohibited Prohibited Do not use or store the plotter in an excessively dusty or humid location e Such location may impair the performance of the plot ter Prohibited Do not install use or store the plotter in a loca tion subject to excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise e Such location may impair the performance of the plot ter Prohibited If water or foreign matter enters inside the plotter do not continue using it Turn off its power and un plug its power cable from the electrical socket Useofthe plotter in such status may result in electri cal shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Contact your sales representative or nearest vendor to request repair c Unplug the power cable from the socket Do not clean the plotter using a volatile solvent such as thinner or benzene e Such action may impair its performance O e Prohibited EY Safety Precautio
27. ctive operation Various functions can be set interactively by using the panel keys according to messages and prompts appear ing on the display E Vector sorting function This function speeds up plotting by minimizing the distance the pen travels in raised status from the end point of one line to the starting point of the next line E Pen sorting function To speed up plotting by reducing the number of pen exchanges required this function reorganizes the se quence in which plotting is performed so that each color is completely plotted before selecting the next pen h 4 CONTENTS PREFACE eer h 1 UNpACKING YOURPIONGK e n TT h 2 Mire SDC COM TEE EO Umm h 2 IB Checking the standard AGCCSSONCS xen queue A pata e sebas botes Cu oeque oue Rel tecta gout eee h 2 ersetzt OU LE h 4 B High speed high quality plotting lseeeeesseessesseeeeeenreeennnnnnn nnnm h 4 M Various functions ensure clearly defined plots cccccseesceccssseeeeeeeeeceeeseeeeecseaeeeeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeesaees h 4 B Interface conditions are easily set eeesssesessssessseeeeeeneennnnnnnn menn h 4 EH Vprightinstallallon possible 5 529 Ete aer atin eae ected tidied Edb do eoe EE WE eV XV ebd EEUU h 4 S IMTSTACTIVE operaio PRETI h 4 Mm Vector soring UNCON wwii cnc DTE h 4 E PEN SOR TUMCUON sa sarscnateras eaten em h 4 T SETTING UP YOUR PLOTTER isuri
28. d ard Pen FOlGesns an tetemasbusu NG 3 4 3 3 Scaling and Mirror Image Plots P1 and P2 cccccccsseeseeeceeeeeeeceesececeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeessaaeeessaaess 3 7 34 Moving the Origin OPE SET aii hats oa et ds cio tent a wees tana Aue eet nae 3 9 3 5 Raising and Lowerlng ING Pelias sicecasveviwecaassaunctetvanchezanesnbaccdbanuveuelvianudeercmasn vec be gd a veal 3 11 3 6 Pen Selecuon from the Control Panel tas e tttm exulare indice det eut ce oc iai dte mss 3 12 4 PENS AND PAPER iced eua aoa exta cq urOEREu DE adt casa CosvEu Ese TI fera BR RON EKS ada daau iiaiai 4 1 d Types and Features oL PellSssidaencestautemtsadandeScdun a uad n a obas asa cda muucu Savas di e dh Ru wt 4 1 4 2 Construction and Use of Each Pen Type ooo ene ttt en id th renean e totes ue eee adn qeu 4 3 AS aciem cubil EEUU 4 6 4 4 Compatibility Between Pens and Paper ccccccsssssccceccsesssecececeeseeeeeceeeasseeeecseaeaseeeesesaeaseeesessaas 4 7 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING cene 5 1 51 Daly MAirternal I6 C ussiosatumu coats 2536 0 out TUCVM aaa 5 1 5 2 zN meiden 5 1 5 3 The Power is Turned On But the Plotter Doesn t Operate ccccceccecsecceceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeesaeeeeees 5 2 5 4 After Connection to the Computer the Plotter Operates Abnormally eesessssse 5 3 5 5 Pen Replacements ADnDOFmeal eee corte eos cece sce c cavea Eco eae ees owes ee eee ee ie
29. d ceramic pens are used since the pen caps are not sealed completely ink may drip Mount the rubber inserts properly Refer to 1 3 Mounting the Pens 5 E How to restore a dry pen Water based fiber tip pens Hemove the pen and try writing with it on a piece of paper If the ink flow is not restored moisten the pen s tip with water and shake the pen up and down etc Disposable refillable ink pens and high speed ceramic pens NOTE b Do not attempt to disassemble the tip of refillable ink pens The tip of disposable ink pens cannot be re moved 1 Torestore the flow of ink remove the pen and try writing with it on a piece of paper 2 If Step 1 is not effective try the methods below a With the pen s tip facing upward tap the pen gently several times on a hard surface as shown below then try writing with the pen Repeat this several times until the ink flow is restored TVLDPAEEP b Soak the pen s tip in water as shown below gently tap the other end of the pen several times then try writing with the pen Repeat this several times until the ink flow is restored Water The combined use of methods a and b is recommended c Using an ultrasonic cleaner clean the pen s tip by soaking it in water This method is even more effective when used in combination with methods a and b NOTE W Use the ultrasonic cleaner according to the instructions provided in its accompanying manual 5 8 B The pl
30. e Power is Turned On But the Plotter Doesn t Operate Possible cause Solution Possiblecause J Solton O Is the AC adapter disconnected Securely insert the AC adapter into the plotter s AC E tn Does the supply voltage conform to supply the Be sure to use only the specified voltage metet e re UA Is the electrical outlet being supplied with power Check the power supply When the plotter is turned on does the control If yes a RAM error has occurred panel s PROMPT lamp blink during initialization Contact your vendor HINT Jr The RAM status is only checked when the plotter is turned on 5 2 5 4 After Connection to the Computer the Plotter Operates Abnormally Possible cause Is the connecting cable between the computer and plotter defective Are the interface conditions correctly set at both the computer and the plotter Are the computer operating system and programming language all operating properly Solution Different cable connectors may be shaped identically but be wired differently according to the computer model Cables for connecting various computer mod els are separately available so check with your ven dor before connecting your plotter Each end of the cable is specifically designed for con nection to the plotter or the computer As it is physically possible to connect certain cables in reverse make sure the cable is properly oriented Certain commercial software programs require specific in
31. e plotter s casing becomes dirty wipe the soiled areas using a clean dry cloth or a cloth that has been moistened with a neutral detergent diluted with water Never use thinner benzene alcohol or similar sol vents to clean the plotter they will damage the casing s finish e Ifthe surface of the writing panel becomes dirty wipe the soiled areas using a clean dry cloth For stubborn stains use a cloth that has been moistened with alcohol or with a neutral detergent diluted in water 1 part detergent to 1 000 parts water The paper is secured by electrostatic adhesion Use of a cloth containing an anti static agent to wipe the panel surface of these models will adversely affect adhesion of the paper and must be strictly avoided e To clean the pen caps of the pen station use a cotton swab moistened with ethyl alcohol to wipe off any dust stains etc NOTE Never use benzene or thinner 5 2 Storing Your Plotter If the plotter will not be used for a long period observe the points below for storing your plotter e The Auto Pen Cap function is only a temporary means to prevent the ink of the pens from drying up If the plotter will not be used for a long period remove each pen from the pen station and cover its tip with its pen cap e o protect the plotter from dust and dirt cover the plotter with the plastic cover provided or a cloth e Avoid storing the plotter in places subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures 5 1 5 3 Th
32. e prompt below appears Reset ENTorCAN b Ifthe setting is correct press the EN T ER 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 Ready o A XXXXX Y XXXXX 2 2 Setting the Paper Size Set the paper size to match the plotting medium to be used 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MODE key and then press the A or 9 key to display the message below Setup DipSW Press the EN T ER key to display the command selection menu the currently selected command mode appears mm 1 1 1 command mode Press the Q or D key to display the paper size menu and the currently selected paper size in this example ISO A3 M lal ISO A3 Each time the OQ or O key is pressed the paper size setting changes in the sequence shown below the bits which affect the paper size setting blink I SLL ANSI B U S L ISO A4 JE TL xpan rm e When the desired size is displayed press the ENTERI key The prompt below appears Reset ENTorCAN If the setting is correct press the IEN T ER 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 Ready o A XXXXX Y XXXXX 2 3 2 3 Setting the Programmable Resolution When the command mode is set to Graphtec s GP GL commands MP GL or FP GL the progra
33. eceipt of data key CHART HOLD is off Plotting is suspended until the paper is secured CHART HOLD key Ready The plotter is ready to receive data _ Setup mode __g _ plotting is suspended key key Pause Plotting is Suspended until Pause mode is cancelled 3 2 MP303 04 Menu Tree a XsXXXXX Y X XX X X Pen Type Xl Pen Type lt W Fiber T Ceramic No ALL Sp70 FoH SetPoint 1 SetPoint P2 X KKK KX Y XREKKK ENTER Pen Up Down Alv Pen Now Select the Pen No using the Q and lt 12345678 D keys and press the ENTER key V to save the selection Raise the pen lt gt Lower the pen Setup gt Setup DipSW 4 RS232C J po uu ui ENTER lessen Roo Sooos l Gooooooo laa lf ERE GopooooS nmn manna EJCJEJCOWCTEHC EJCJCZEQEOIEQIES EJCJESECHEHEHC 2222A FP GL qi I50 A3 Step 100 Sort On Speed P NormalSP lt l lt I lt lt l Setting iV AH V AH yv AH V A HH AHV A l S Paed E eee CHE H EH gt HeHHSHHEH gt BRERHSHP gt EHEHEEHER gt HHEHHEHR MP GL ISO A4 Step 25 Sort Off i Speed M Hi Speed ZLA eue em ten Yen oem epe e Gn e cnn J as i Jie E ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER lt T92HEBHH FS 96 08
34. eee 5 6 5 6 Plotled Results are Of Poor Quality ote bas icsepasiaheas aia i a iu vafis iC echte chute 5 6 57 Problems Related to Pens and Papeles else asin cet ae evene ees 5 7 58 TI ENO MOSSSOOS cere cercvareacczsntedesirnarrartssdeatenaaretaeendaredaantelaceceaias aa 5 10 5 9 GPL Command Errors suoni ec ecitseccitececnacadenccaiceanecnett to Itane siaadi ano c ue Sede d eu dade oos eese 5 11 9 TO APR GLM Command ENOS 3 95 90 05 ordres oce coercet L o cota o bte oo e eects Xo ede ee A 5 12 APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS 1 11 creer rere narra una uuu nuununs A 1 PN TRONS A 1 Pee TE TOMA IWC es ins 25 EE OL E eec ES A 2 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS sassensennonnnnnnnnnnnnennannonnannonnnnnnnannnnunnannonnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaann B 1 1 SETTING UP YOUR PLOTTER This chapter presents instructions on how to initially set up your plotter including how to install the plotter load paper mount the pens and check the plotter s operation using the self test The self test which you can run even if the plotter is not connected to a computer checks whether or not the plotter s basic functions are operating properly 1 1 Description of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Top view of the MP303 04 Pen station Holds pens ready for use Control panel Contains the keys used for controlling the plotter s operations Pen carriage Holds the currently selected pen
35. hen data is resent from the computer the plotter enters Online mode and can begin receiving and plotting data from the computer Ready E Precautions on Using AUTO Mode e When AUTO mode is selected the plotter may not recognize the selected interface conditions in some cases If the AUTO mode interface conditions are not recognized after several retries manually select USER 1 or USER 2 mode and set that mode to the desired interface conditions e If you wish to exit AUTO mode while the plotter is awaiting data from the computer either press the MODE key or reset the plotter by concurrently pressing the ENTER and keys e lf the plotter receives data via the Centronics or USB interface while it is awaiting data via the RS 232C interface in AUTO mode the plotter becomes unavailable to receive data for AUTO mode properly In such cases immediately start over from powering on again e n AUTO mode the plotter recognizes all of the currently selected RS 232C interface conditions except for the handshaking mode After the plotter reads the AUTO mode settings if plot data is omitted or inaccu rately reproduced during plotting select USER 1 or USER 2 mode and set the desired handshaking method e Donot use AUTO mode if your application program contains a READ command that requests the plotter to return information about its status model number etc Because the plotter cannot respond to READ com mands in AUTO mode sending a READ command
36. ip as shown in the figure IS 4 Try writing on a piece of paper If the ink does not flow out at all or runs out while you are writing repeat otep 3 5 Finally screw plunger B into plunger A 6 After use unscrew plunger A from plunger B attach cap E and then store the pen with its tip pointing upward 7 Ifthe ink does not flow smoothly during later use gently tap the bottom of ink reservoir D several times on top of a table or desk To avoid splattering ink from the pen tip be sure to tap the ink reservoir gently 8 Use the rubber inserts for the pen caps in the pen station to prevent the pen tip from drying up or dripping NOTE b After using the pen always disassemble it wash its components in water and then wipe them dry 4 4 E SD500 series disposable ink pens NOTE b The SD500 series disposable ink pens cannot be used on polyester film PHP32 INK X Plunger C dE cem 0 2L ES SD ink pen tip SD ink reservoir SD series SD series disposable ink pen How to use the SD500 series disposable ink pen 1 Insert the SD ink pen tip into the tip of the SD ink reservoir Next use the SD cap to screw on the SD ink pen tip as shown in the figure SD cap 2 To draw ink to the pen tip hold the pen with its tip downward and gently shake the SD ink reservoir up and down 3 Try writing on a piece of paper If the ink does not flow out at all or runs out while you are writing repeat otep
37. isplayed press the ENT ER key The prompt below appears ENTorCAN 6 Ifthe setting is correct press the EN TERI 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 C ANC EL key 2 6 2 5 Setting the Pen Speed Mode The pen speed mode can be set to Manual or Program mode Program mode Command input specifying the pen speed will override the pen speed setting that was manually selected at the plotter s control panel Manual mode The pen speed setting that was manually selected at the control panel remains effective and command input specifying the pen speed will be ignored B Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MODE key and then press the OA or 9 key to display the message below Setup DipSW Press the ENTER key to display the command selection menu the currently selected command mode is displayed mm LILI command mode Press the Q or key until the Speed menu is displayed In this example the pen speed mode is currently set to M Manual A I fil Speed M Press the or Q key to switch the pen speed mode between M and P the bit which affects the pen speed mode setting blinks Speed M Selects Manual pen speed mode Speed P Selects Program pen speed mode LILILILILILIBRL I Speed P When the desired status is displayed press the EN T ER key The prompt below appears
38. ited Such prohibited action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol The symbol indicates action that must be performed Such imperative action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol Safety Precautions During a plotting operation do not touch the Y bar carriage and other moving parts e Such action may cause human injury No touching Even when the plotter is stopped it may suddenly start operating if it receives data so be sure to keep your hands hair and so forth away from the vicinity of the plotter s moving parts such as the Y bar and the pen carriage e Such action may cause human injury Keep away Do not connect the plotter to a non rated power supply Use of a different supply voltage may result in elec trical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Use prohibited If the plotter generates smoke is too hot emits a strange odor or otherwise functions abnormally do not continue using it Turn off its power and unplug its power cable from the elec trical socket Use of the plotter in such status may result in a fire hazard or electrical shock After confirming that smoke is no longer being gen erated contact your sales Prohibited representative or nearest vendor to request repair Never try to perform repair yourself Repair work by in experienced personnel is extremely dangerous Do not disa
39. ity have practically no effect on the paper size Superior stability of paper size Note that the ink dries slowly when using a refillable ink pen or ceramic pen High speed ceramic pens HC500P series cannot be used as the ink dries slowly Disposable ink pens cannot be used HINT pi Paper inherently contracts or expands due to fluctuations in the temperature and or humidity and this property may affect the plotted results 30 minutes before beginning plotting remove the sheets from the pack to accustom the paper to the working environment Supplemental information 1 Wotmevpapessible use the recommended paper When using plotting paper other than the recommended ones check with your nearest Graphtec vendor 2 Pens Note that ink smears if water based fiber tip pens refillable ink pens disposable ink pens or high speed ceramic pens are left in contact with highly sbsorbent plotting paper 4 6 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 Pol 5 yester a ment phu film Pen type paper cm s Refillable ink pen x Ink pen x joleol x
40. lt 96 E8 Online 7 Ifthe AUTO mode interface conditions retained in the plotter s internal memory have been changed the plotter reads and then briefly displays the new settings and then displays the Online message when it can begin receiving and plotting data from the computer OK 96 E8 8 Ifthe prompt below appears stop sending data to the plotter and then press the ENT ER key Retry PressEnt 9 When the plotter recognizes the new settings the plotter enters Ready mode and the message below appears When data is resent from the computer the plotter enters Online mode and can begin receiving and plotting data from the computer X XXXKxkx XXXXX If the Ready Message doesn t Appear after Step 8 9 Ifthe plotter doesn t recognize the new settings the message below appears Error PressEnt 10 Press the ENTERI key to display the prompt below and enable the plotter to read the new settings again Send data to the plotter from the computer while this prompt is displayed Send Data 11 When the plotter recognizes the new settings the message below appears briefly The plotter then enters Online mode and can begin receiving and plotting data lt 96 E8 12 If the prompt below appears stop sending data to the plotter from the computer and then press the ENTER key PressEnt 13 When the plotter recognizes the new settings the plotter enters Ready mode and the message below appears W
41. mmable 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 um 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MODE key and then press the A Or 9 key to display the message below Setup DipSW Press the EN TERI key to display the command selection menu the currently selected command mode is displayed mm l 1 command mode Press the Q or key until the Step menu is displayed In this example 100 mm 0 1 mm is the currently selected resolution O i LOL Step 100 Press the Q or S key to switch the programmable resolution between 100 um and 25 um the bit which affects the resolution setting blinks OORL Step 25 When the desired resolution is displayed press the ENTERI key The prompt below appears Reset ENTorCAN If the setting is correct press the EN T ER 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 C ANC EL key Ready o X XXXXX Y XXXXX 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 2 4 2 4 Selecting the Sorting Mode The MP303 04 comes equipped with a sorting function that controls the on off status of bo
42. ne describes the currently selected interface RS 232C and if the RS 232C interface is selected the serial interface conditions User 1 condi tions 9600 bps even parity 8 bit data length and hardwire handshaking 1 7 Connecting to Your Computer The plotter can be connected to a computer via the parallel Centronics compatible port serial RS 232C port or USB port Select which port to use according to the requirements of your application software and or which of your computer s interface ports are available for use Use a Centronics compatible parallel cable serial cable or USB cable in accordance with the connection method chosen Obtain a Graphtec approved interface cable that is compatible with the interface ports Centronics compatible parallel and serial cables are available separately 1 Check to confirm that the Power switch is turned off the O side is down cca YP 2 Connect the cable between the plotter and the computer Make sure the connectors at the plotter and computer ends are correctly oriented 2 SETTING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS This chapter describes how to set your plotter s basic functions Procedures for setting the following functions are provided in this chapter 1 Command mode 2 Paper size 3 Programmable resolution 4 Pen Vector sorting 5 Pen speed mode 6 Interface conditions E Setting The basic functions are set using the panel keys while observing the display The
43. nes B The ink drips Are the rubber inserts used properly If the rubber inserts are not used inside the pen caps in the pen station when refillable ink pens dispos able ink pens or high speed ceramic pens are used since the pen caps are not sealed completely ink may drip Mount the rubber inserts properly Refer to 1 3 Mounting the Pens 5 9 B The ink leaks from refillable or disposable ink pens Has the pen s tip come loose from the plunger Securely mount the tip to the plunger using the method Pe POTENT cessoadnsacions yposanFeares o Pere Is the plotter installed in a stable environment When the temperature and humidity rise the air in side the ink reservoir may expand and cause the ink to leak Use the plotter in a location subject to mini mal fluctuations in the ambient environment The air expands The ink leaks Are you storing the pens with their tips pointing Leakage may be caused by the ink s self weight or by downward changes in the storage environment temperature hu midity When a refillable or disposable ink pen is not in use remove it from the pen station attach its pen cap and store it with its tip pointing upward 5 8 The Error Messages B Errors indicated on the display p O S ITI O N This message appears when for some reason the XY ALARM current pen position is invalid In this case turn the plotter off and then back on again If the message appears frequently contac
44. ns Continued CAUTION Be sure to use Graphtec ink pen tips only Using non Graphtec pen tips may lower the perfor mance or cause a malfunction or a failure 9 Prohibited Do not disassemble the ink tip e Such action may cause a failure No disassembly Always clean the pen caps e Dried ink may clog the pen tip and make it unusable Clean the pen caps Do not put magnetic cards magnetic tapes and floppy disks etc close to the pen carriage and pen station e Such action may corrupt data because these parts contain magnets pa a Prohibited Do not attach or remove the pen to from the pen carriage e Such action may cause a malfunction 9 Prohibited WARNING The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice must be brought to the attention of users of this product FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in
45. ns in its original position as shown in the example above In HP GL M mode even if you specify a new origin the origin may not actually be moved when using certain application programs that include for example the SC command to specify the user coordinate system B Procedure NOTE b When the Sort mode is set to ON the origin cannot be moved from the control panel Though the pen carriage moves to the currently selected origin in Step 4 you will not be able to proceed to Steps 5 through 7 1 With the plotter in Ready mode press the MOD E key 2 Press the or A key until the display below appears SetPoint P1 3 Press the Q or key until the display below appears SetPoint Offset 4 When the ENTER key is pressed the pen carriage moves to the current origin position and the coordi nates of the current origin are displayed X and Y blink X 00000 Y 00000 The actual coordinate position can be set by using the POSITION keys or by direct numeric input Proceed to Step 5 of the method you wish to use 3 9 E Using the POSITION Keys 5 Move the pen carriage to the desired position by pressing the o keys The coordinates of the pen carriage s position are displayed while X and Y continue to blink Skip to Step 6 X 01000 Y 01000 B Direct numeric input 5 6 7 Press the MOD E key to permit the new origin position to be selected by numeric input
46. of the coordinates Use the Or key to move to the column you wish to change the selected column blinks To switch between and press the S or 9 key To set a numeral press the D or D key until the desired numeral is displayed X24 00000 Y 4 00000 X 00300 Y 4 00000 When the desired origin position is displayed press the ENTER key To cancel the setting press the CANCEL key instead of the EN T ER key When the ENTERI key is pressed the message below briefly appears Offset OK When the message below appears press the MODE key to return to Ready mode X XXXXX Y XXXXX 3 5 Raising and Lowering the Pen Depending on the current status of the pen being held at the pen carriage this function either lowers the pen if it is raised or raises it if it is lowered E Procedure 1 With the plotter in Ready mode press the MODE key Press the or key until the menu below appears To raise the pen Pen Up press the Q key To lower the pen Pen Down press the key Pen Up Down 2 Press the MODE key to return to Ready mode X XXXXX Y XXXXX 3 6 Pen Selection from the Control Panel B Procedure 1 With the plotter in Ready mode press the MODE key Press the Y or O key until the menu below appears 12345678 The currently selected Pen No blinks so press the Q or key to consecutively cycle through the Pen Nos until the desired Pen No blinks When the desired Pen No blinks
47. osition are displayed press the MODE key The currently selected pen type is displayed Pen Type W Fiber 2 To set the pen speed and pen force for individual pen numbers press the Q or key until the display below appears Pen Type Manual 3 To select the pen number press the or key to cycle through the available choices as shown below Select ALL to set the same pen speed and pen force for all pen numbers E E 8 7 6 5 No ALL Sp O FoH 4 To select the pen speed press the Q or key to cycle through the available range of 1 to 70 cm s pt pesar e 68j No ALL Sp O FoH 3 5 b To select the pen force press the M OD E key to switch between HIGH and LOW No ALL Sp O FoH 6 When all of the displayed settings are correct press the EN TERI key The message below appears briefly OK 7 To return to Ready mode press the MODE key 3 6 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
48. otted line is a mixed color Possible cause Solution Does your program data cause the plotted lines to Rewrite your program to provide more time before be intersected by other lines before they are new lines intersect previously plotted lines completely dry Is there residual ink on the pen cap at the pen Use a cotton swab moistened with ethyl alcohol to stations clean the pen caps Try to always use the same pen color at the same Pen No position B Lines are not completely plotted or the ink doesn t adhere to a certain area of the paper Possible cause Solution Is there dirt or dust on the surface of the writing Clean off any foreign matter Foreign matter on the panel writing panel will cause the pen to skip over or tear the paper Has the paper s surface become oily Even oil from your hands may cause the paper to re ject the ink especially with polyester film Place the paper on the writing panel by holding the edges with clean hands then smooth out any wrinkles or slack in the paper using a clean cloth B The ink stops flowing when plotting an overlapping pattern Possible cause Solution Does your program data cause a hatching pattern If lines are plotted over previously plotted lines that to be plotted with the lines too close together are not completely dry the pen s tip gets snagged by the fibers in the paper and is incapable of plotting Hewrite your program to provide sufficient space be tween the hatched li
49. otter produces an exact printout of the codes it receives printing character data as ASCII codes and the non character control data as two digit hexadecimal values e g OA Line Feed OD Carriage Return B Procedure 1 2 3 5 6 7 Mount a pen in the pen station s Pen 1 position Place a sheet of paper on the writing panel Hold down the key while you turn on the plotter The plotter is initialized CharDump Mode Secure the paper The prompt below is displayed to prompt you to press the CHART HOLD key Set Paper Once the paper is secured the PROMPT lamp on the plotter blinks The prompt below is displayed Press ENT Key Press the ENTERI key to enter Character Dump mode The plotter prints DUMP MODE V GL on the paper and then awaits data from the computer The message below briefly reappears on the dis play CharDump Mode When the computer runs an application program and outputs the data to the plotter it starts printing the received data in ASCII format as follows DUMP MODE V GL 1247 125 2199 875 03 00 0 0 900 03 00 0 0 Z 2850 400003 00 J o0 1247 125 2199 875 03 o0 0 0 9 00 03 00 8000 8000 78000 800003 op M319 442 00 21 20 020 03 o0 M597 237 00 R180003 op P4550 03 op M 597 1376 00 R1800 03 op P455003 op M605 287 09 R1800 03 op P455003 on M605 1326 oo R18000 03 op P4550 03 op M 36 762 00 R900 03 op P439803 op M1119 762 op
50. refill their ink supply E High speed ceramic pens High speed ceramic pens e Note that the high speed ceramic pens HC500P series cannot be used for polyester films e Use the rubber inserts for the pen caps in the pen station to prevent the pen tip from drying up or dripping NOTE b The high speed ceramic pens are disposable pens so do not attempt to refill their ink supply The pens can be used with the pen speed set up to 20 cm s 4 3 B Ink pen plunger PHP32 INK Hi iy CC Plunger A Plunger B Ink reservoir D Cap E Plunger C PHP32 INK ink pen plunger The ink pen plunger shown above is required to assemble refillable ink pens and disposable ink pens as indicated below Pen type Required parts of PHP32 INK Refillable ink pen Plunger B Plunger A Ink reservoir D and Cap E SD disposable ink pen Plunger A and Plunger C E Refillable ink pens KD series ink pen tip A N AL UU ai Plunger A ini B Ink reservoir D g PHP32 INK ink pen plunger Cap E il i ME QU UE Refillable ink pen How to use the refillable ink pen 1 Screw the KD series ink pen tip into plunger B as far as it will go The ink pen tip s case is designed to be held for screwing in the pen tip 2 Fill ink reservoir D with ink then insert it into plunger B 3 To draw ink to the pen tip hold the pen with its tip downward and gently tap ink reservoir D until the ink flows down to the pen t
51. ress the PAUSE key and while the PAUSE lamp is lit press the Q and ENTER keys concurrently to clear any data remaining in the plotter s buffer memory e The following functions are selected interactively using panel keys while viewing a displayed menu e Manual pen selection A pen can be manually selected for retrieval by the pen carriage e Setting of P1 and P2 points The P1 and P2 points can be set to perform scaling or to plot a mirror image of the plot data e Setting of RS 232C interface conditions Three combinations of RS 232C interface conditions can be set to suit different applications 3 1 3 1 Operating Modes The plotter has five operating modes Ready In Ready mode the plotter is simply waiting for plot data from the computer It is loaded with paper and is ready to receive data from the computer Online Pause While the plotter is online it is receiving and plotting data sent from the computer If the PAUSE key is pressed during a plotting operation the plotter temporarily sus pends plotting and enters Pause mode Chart Hold OFF puter Setup Until the paper is secured plotting is not performed even if data is sent from the com This mode is assumed by pressing the PAUSE key The figure below shows a block diagram of the relationship between the various operating modes Online The plotter is 4 receiving and plotting data Plotting R
52. s the pen speed can be set in a range of 1 to 70 cm s E Setting the Pen Speed Force by Pen Type This method lets you automatically select predetermined settings for the pen speed and pen force by simply specifying the pen type In this case the same settings will apply to all pen numbers The table below lists the pen speed and pen force presets that correspond to each pen type Pen type Display Water based fiber ip Refillable in Rkk fms Li L Disposable in L High speed ceramic E Procedure 1 With the plotter in Ready mode the coordinates of the current pen position are displayed press the MODE key The currently selected pen type is displayed Pen Type W Fiber 2 If you wish to change the pen type press the Q or key to cycle through the available choices as shown below While the pen type is being selected the pen type being displayed blinks W Fiber R Ink MERE PEN 3 When the desired pen type is displayed press the EN T ERI key The message below appears briefly Speed OK 4 Finally the currently selected pen type is displayed in this case water based fiber tip pens Pen Type E Setting the Pen Speed Force for Individual Pen Nos This method lets you set the pen speed in a range of 1 to 70 cm s in 1 cm s increments for each pen number The pen force can be switched between H HIGH and L LOW B Procedure 1 With the plotter in Ready mode the coordinates of the current pen p
53. ssemble or remodel the plotter e Such action may cause electrical shock or a fire haz ard due to current leakage Contact with the high voltage parts within the plotter may cause electrical shock e If the plotter requires repair contact your sales rep resentative or nearest vendor e No disassembly Do not use the plotter in a location where it will be exposed to water rain or snow e Such location may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage O LD ad O Ao O u D Avoid wat pA void water c n o Beware of electrical shock Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to the power plug e A dirty power plug may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage 9 Prohibited Beware of electrical shock Do not use the power cable if it is damaged Use of a damaged cable may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage e Replace the power cable with a new one Unplug the power cable from the socket Safety Precautions Continued CAUTION Do not use or store the plotter in a location ex posed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an air conditioner or heater e Such location may impair the performance of the plot ter 4 US na CR SS Do not place any receptacle containing water or other fluid on top of the plotter Fluid falling inside the plotter may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current le
54. t 1 9 1 6 Testing the Plotter Your plotter comes with a self test mode which enables the plotter to check its own functions without necessar ily being connected to the computer A correctly drawn test pattern signifies that all of the functions of the plotter excluding the interface functions have been tested and found normal Be sure to run this self test before connecting the plotter to the computer Procedure 1 2 Check that the POWER switch is off O and that pens are mounted in the pen station Turn on the POWER switch while holding down the Q POSITION key The plotter is initialized The prompts below are consecutively displayed SelfTest Mode Set Paper After the initialization place a sheet of paper on the writing panel Press the CHART HOLDI key to secure the sheet The prompt below is displayed Press Ent key Press the ENTER key to draw the self test pattern The plotter repeatedly plots the same pattern until you cancel the self test mode To temporarily stop plotting press the PAU SE key To cancel the self test mode press the C ANC ELI key to stop plotting and then turn off the plotter TEST OF PLOTTER V FP GL RS232C CONDITION C USER 1 96 E 8 H D Sample printout of the self test pattern HINT Jr In the above sample the characters in parentheses following TEST OF PLOTTER signify the Version No of the plotter s ROM and the selected command set The second li
55. t your ven dor 5 10 5 9 GP GL Command Errors In GP GL command mode the plotter only displays the error messages below if an error occurs for which masking of the corresponding Error bit in the STATUS byte has been disabled using the command lanai A command error occurs if a hexadecimal code from EI H EHi d d ch COMM ERR 60H to 7EH is processed as a command character This message may also appear if the RS 232C inter face conditions are improperly set or if commands do not match between the program and the plotter EA A command containing a parameter value that ex ceeds its permissible range was executed Check the PARA OV m permissible parameter range E5 An input output error occurs during the transfer of data I 0 ERR via the interface With the RS 232C interface this message indicates that the parity or data length may be improperly set Check your interface conditions once more E Canceling an error status You can cancel an error status using any of the methods below thereby setting the status of the corresponding Error bit to zero 1 Execute a READ STATUS WORD 1 or READ STATUS WORD 3 command 2 Press the key Effective only in case of a data format error NOTE b If a data format error has occurred performing either Method 1 or 2 above while execution of the next command is temporarily suspended enables that command to be executed 3 Initialize the plotter 4 Execute the INTERFACE
56. ta aaa 1 1 et DESCHOUON Ol m o EET ERURR 1 1 t2 Installation Using the Tilt Stands 29e Lo Cue atest ae eq Sane eee ON ese 1 4 1 9 Mounting TG PENS verdienen eos nea aa edu acutos m e a ode cde viuda alc nte uu a dtu a aU 1 5 tA Tuma Tes OWE ON RR 1 7 Teo Loading tne Pablo scist iecnitertelt Torte Deco eti eaten ad innsl cena A 1 9 16 ASSUME ME PIOUS MCN Im 1 10 R7 GONNECING to YOUR COMpPUIER itis sis elec oe N 1 11 2 SETTING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS siisceieicniececieacceawtineuticdcloccatiecivaaneaiticdidieitriacies 2 1 2 Selecting the Command IVode 2 iecit doo tom i eset a RED eui uan aes LA era Ree SE UTE 2 2 2 2 GENOTE Paper SIZE xui e bedunputskbbosvsere iui iagote Medo eee pou av id eteR LC EEUNB a eri Gud 2 3 2 3 Setting the Programmable Resolution ccccccccsseeeeecaeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeueceeeaeaeeeessuaeeeeesaaseeseseaeeeeesaees 2 4 24 Selecting e Soning MOE seduto etutsstanetn psaumetbosen tee reputo do qne lou utate Du hist unies pe usd ties de 2 5 2 5 Setting ihe Pen Speed MO Cs ucc i neant dann ne alumna leas han eii ena endo UR nup Lovan deca nde E E 2 7 2 6 Settlg ihe PensUD SpeedMOGG sa gor ict ebeioe ete breue voe tere uet Due iode ieu beoe odds 2 8 ZA OENE MIR NIORT ETT TOTO 2 9 3 PEOTLTING OPEBATIONYS ciuses sis eddesveuu us e guo EaA Ext Saxa eu VE Fan FERHa SsPzu USES sb nananana 3 1 Sb ences TUI 3 2 Se Setung tle Pemopee
57. terface conditions Be sure to check the manual provided with your program If the problem only occurs when the plotter responds to a READ command sent from the computer check your settings for the parity and data length Use the Character Dump Mode to be discussed later in this section to check if the printed dump data matches the data sent from the computer If they match check the computer s program If they do not match check the interface conditions Check that the operating system programming language and application program are compatible with the computer you are actually using Is the paper properly loaded Press the CHART HOLD key to secure the paper Is the plotter in Setup mode Press the MOD E key to cancel Setup mode Is the PAUSE lamp lit Has an Off Scale error occurred Press the key to cancel Pause mode The plotter cannot be controlled by the computer during Pause mode During plotting if the pen carriage stops at the edge of the effective plotting area but the PROMPT lamp does not blink to indicate an error status an off scale error has occurred This is not a malfunction of the plotter Plotting is resumed when the plotter receives data that positions the pen carriage within the effec tive plotting area 5 3 E Using the Character Dump Mode This mode allows experienced users to detect the cause of communication problems between the plotter and the computer In Character Dump mode the pl
58. th pen sorting and vector sorting E Pen sorting To speed up plotting by reducing the number of pen exchanges required this function reorganizes the se quence in which plotting is performed so that each color is completely plotted before selecting the next pen E Vector sorting This function speeds up plotting by minimizing the distance the pen travels in raised status from the end point of one line to the starting point of the next line HINT 9 If plotting is performed with sorting mode enabled the sequence in which lines are plotted or pens are exchanged will be changed When you wish to perform plotting in the exact sequence specified in your application program turn off the sorting function E Procedure Enable or disable the sorting function as described below 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 mm command mode 3 Press the Q or key until the Sort menu is displayed In this example pen sorting and vector sorting are currently enabled OULU Sort On 4 Press the or O key to switch the Sorting mode between On and Off the bit which affects the sorting setting blinks Sort On Enables pen sorting and vector sorting Sort Off Disables pen sorting and vector sorting OUUU JE Sort Off 5 When the desired status is d
59. to the plotter causes program execution at the computer to freeze e Only the RS 232C interface conditions can be set for AUTO mode If you do not correctly set the command mode and programmable resolution before beginning to plot a command error may occur or the resulting plot may not fit correctly into the effective plot area of the paper loaded on the plotter Before you start plotting be sure to also set the command mode and programmable resolution 2 13 3 PLOTTING OPERATIONS This chapter describes how to perform the plotting operations that can be selected at the plotter s control panel B Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Moving the pen carriage Press the POSITION key corresponding to the direction in you wish to move the pen carriage POSITION FUNCTION Raising lowering the pen The pen can be raised or lowered using a displayed menu Setting the pen force The pen force can be switched between HIGH and LOW using a displayed menu Setting the pen speed The pen speed can be set in a range of 1 cm s to 70 cm s in 1 cm s increments using a displayed menu Moving the coordinate system s origin The origin is set using a displayed menu Resetting the plotter Press the PAU SE key and while the PAUSE lamp is lit press the and EN TER keys concurrently to reset the plotter to the status it initially assumes when it is turned on ENTER V RESET Clearing the plotter s internal memory P
60. turn to Step 1 press the C ANC EL key Ready o X XXXXX Y 2 8 2 Setting the Interface This plotter is provided with three types of interfaces for connection to a computer a USB interface a Centronics compatible parallel interface and an RS 232C serial interface E Setting the USB Interface When using the USB interface to transfer data you must have the driver that supports the USB port installed on the computer a USB cable is supplied with the plotter For information on installing the USB driver refer to the explanation in the supplied CD ROM On the plotter simply set the command mode and the programmable resolution when a GP GL command set is selected Compatible OS Windows 98 Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP NOTE jr Windows 3 1 Windows 95 and Windows NT do not support USB In the following cases the plotter may not operate properly e When connected to a USB hub or an add on USB card e When used with a self made computer or an altered computer e When operated with other than the supplied driver A CAUTION Do not disconnect connect the USB cable in the following cases e While installing the USB driver onto the computer e When the computer or the plotter are initializing e While the computer is transmitting data to the plotter Do not disconnect the USB cable within a 5 second period after connecting it Do not connect multiple plotters to a single computer using the US
61. used to set functions at the display Completes input of the function being set Press to temporarily stop plotting and press again to resume plotting To cancel a setting shown on the display press this key instead of the key Press to change the POSITION key modes Pen carriage position mode lt gt Function mode Press to secure or release paper Lights when the power is turned on Blinks to prompt you to press the key or to inform you that an error has occurred Lights to indicate that plotting is temporarily suspended Lights to indicate that the paper is being held by electrostatic adhesion 1 3 1 2 Installation Using the Tilt Stands This plotter can be used in either a horizontal position or an upright position at a 60 tilt E For Horizontal Use Be sure to install the plotter on a stable flat surface for use Installation space 67 mm x 45 mm E Using the Tilt Stands Mount the plotter on the tilt stands provided with this plotter by following the steps below 1 Insert the two hooks in each stand into the holes in the plotter s base and then gently pull each stand upward to securely hook the stand into the plotter Installation space 67 mm x 32 mm 1 4 1 3 Mounting the Pens E Mounting a Pen in the Pen Station Fit the pen s lower groove into the notched section of the pen station Be sure to mount the pen so that its pen cap is pressed down and its pen tip is completely inside the pen cap The
62. visually inspect the plotter and to confirm the presence of all standard accessories B Visual inspection Carefully check the exterior of the plotter If you detect a flaw or other defect please contact the vendor where you purchased this plotter E Checking the standard accessories Make sure that you have all the parts listed in the following table If any part has been omitted please contact your vendor ExeirVew PanName Despion ay AC adapter SA45 3129 AC cable USB cable 1 5 m CBLO106 1 5M KF550 S1 2 of black 1 each of red blue green Water based fiber tip pens Plotting paper Coated paper PL501 Soft plastic cover For MP303 04 plotters To mark positions on the writing 1 sheet panel for paper alignment 8 stickers Paper alignment stickers h 2 OO men T MP303 04 pl Tilt stand o stand an MP303 04 plotter 9 at a 60 angle 1 and 1 each Usage Precautions s NEN QuickStart Manual 0 h 3 Special Features The MP303 04 is an A3 format flatbed plotter that provides high performance for diverse applications at low cost The MP303 04 comes with a digital servo drive system and a 32 bit CPU achieving a maximum plotting speed of 700 mm second at a mechanical resolution of 0 005 mm E High speed high quality plotting A digital servo drive system and a 32 bit CPU combine to produce detailed plots with smooth curves at a maximum plotting speed of 700 mm s
63. x J 96 07 H Jr HP GL i ANSI B Afi entro IC EZI yi 48 N RS 3 RS 2 RS 1 ENTER e 24 D 96 08 X f 96 N8 H JS 96 E7 X lt gt SESS Ser Ss Se nea HSS Stree se Sea ee SSS ici Select the User No using the Q and 5 keys On the selected user display the transfer speed can be changed by pressing the 2 and V keys and then by pressing the Q and D keys the parity data length and handshake can be selected Finally press the EN T EH key to save the setting 3 3 3 2 Setting the Pen Speed and Pen Force The actual pen speed and pen force vary with the combination of pen and paper types being used and with the complexity of the plot being produced To obtain the best plot quality set the pen speed and pen force to suit the pen type being used The pen force HIGH or LOW and the pen speed 1 to 70 cm s in 1 cm s increments can be set using displayed menus If you wish your panel setting for the pen speed to override any command input specifying the pen speed be sure to set the pen speed mode to Manual see section 2 5 Setting the Pen Speed Mode The pen force and pen speed are set from displayed menus You can either automatically select preset pen force and pen speed settings by specifying the pen type or manually set the pen force and pen speed in 1 cm s increments for individual pen numbers With either method the pen force can be set to H HIGH or L LOW wherea

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