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10 Pens
This chapter describes the optional pens that can be used with the DPX.
High-Speed Mode
Selecting [HighSpeed] at the [Drawing] menu speeds up acceleration, which can shorten plotting time. This
reduction of plotting time is proportionate to the number of short line segments. High-speed plots should be used
for draft plots. If high resolution is desired, select [Normal]. The setting is ordinarily at [Normal].
Pen Speed and Pen Force Settings
The DPX-3700A/2700A automatically determines the type of pen installed and makes plots using the appropriate
pen speed and pen force for that pen (supported for Roland DG Corp. pens only). However, if problems with the
compatibility of the pen and paper cause damage to the pen tip or paper, or if unclear plotting lines result, this
menu should be used to adjust the pen speed and pen force settings. If you plan to use pens other than those from
Roland DG Corp. (pens which do not have pen-type markers attached which permit the DPX to determine pen
types), use this menu to set the appropriate pen speed and pen force for the pen. When using pencils, the pen speed
and pen force are set for each pencil installed in the pen stock, and not by grouping. To set the pen speed and pen
force, select [Pen] at the top menu of the display and set the value for [Force] or [Speed]. (Refer to "13 Display
Menus Flowchart" on page 19.)
* About "pen speed (maximum value)" and "pen force (maximum value)" in the chart...
This value means that the pen will not be damaged by plotting when set to a number less than this value.
Non-refillable Ink Pen
Features
No need to refill ink, and maintenance much simpler than
refillable ink pens.
Plots sharp, attractive lines, with no change in line thickness or
ink flow even over long periods of time.
When the ink pen is used on tracing paper, the output can
be erased with a commercially available ink eraser (unless paper moisture absorption is high).
* This pen is used in combination with the pen holder (available separately), which should be purchased together
with the pen.
Refillable Ink Pen
Features
The same pen can be refilled and used any number of times.
Plots sharp, attractive lines, with no change in line thickness
or ink flow even over long periods of time.
Refillable ink pens come in paper and film types. Select the
ink pen appropriate for the media you will be using.
When the film ink pen is used on film, the output can be
erased with a commercially-available drafting ink eraser.
When the paper ink pen is used on tracing paper, the output
can be erased with a commercially available ink eraser (unless
paper moisture absorption is high).
* This pen is used in combination with the pen holder (available separately), which should be purchased together
with the pen.
Pen cap rubber
orientation
Pen speed (maximum value)
Pen force (maximum value)
Pen cap rubber
orientation
Pen speed (maximum value)
Pen force (maximum value)
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Plotting distance
(with our standard paper)
0.25 mm: 2500 m (8200')
0.35 mm: 1800 m (5900')
0.50 mm: 1400 m (4500')
0.70 mm: 800 m (2600')
50 cm/sec
20 gf
Plotting distance
(with our standard paper)
Ink Pen tip will wear out in 6000
m (19600') to 10000 m (32800')
of travel
25 cm/sec
20 gf
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