HP 7475a Operation And Interconnection Manual page 81

Introduction
This chapter describes the pens and media that can be used with your
plotter, and how to combine them for best results.
For the highest quality plots, use only Hewlett·Packard supplies.
Hewlett·Packard pens and media work together for optimal pen life,
plot quality, and plotter performance. The chemical reaction between
the pens and media is tested to ensure that fading and color changes
are minimized. The smoothness of HP paper reduces abrasion on pen
tips and produces a sharp, crisp ink line.
The Supplies and Cables brochure, shipped with your plotter, gives part
numbers and ordering information for Hewlett·Packard pens and
media.
Pens
Your plotter can use fiber·tip paper pens, transparency pens, and short·
body refillable drafting pens. Fiber·tip paper and transparency pens
are available in vivid, matching colors for duplicating paper and
overhead graphics. The following table describes each pen type.
Pen Type
Fiber·tip paper
Fiber·tip transparency
Short·body drafting
Chapter
Selecting Pens
and Media
Characteristics
Easy to use, economic. Even ink flow
produces high-quality characters and
opaque lines. Disposable.
Easy to use, economic. Extra dye pro·
duces strong colors for overhead pro·
jection. Water·based. Disposable.
Produces highest-quality lines. Long
lasting tungsten carbide points. Re-
quires
refillin g and maintenance.
SELECTING PENS AND MEDIA
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