Using The Special Functions - GRAPHTEC CUTTING PRO FC3100-60 Service Manual

2.6 Using the Special Functions

Your plotter is also equipped with the special functions described below.
• ":"/";" Command Control (":",";" COMMAND) [GP-GL command mode]
When the GP-GL command mode is selected, set this function to enable or disable the recognition of ":"
and ";" commands sent from the computer. These commands may adversely affect the cutting results if
the leading section of data is missing. In such cases, set this function to DISABLED.
• Pen UP/DOWN for the "W" Command ("W" COMMAND) [GP-GL command mode]
When a command specifying the plotting of an arc is sent from the computer, this function determines
whether to raise the pen or leave it in the same status (for example, the pen remains lowered if it was
lowered when the command was received) before moving it to the starting position for plotting.
When PEN DOWN is selected, the pen is moved to the starting position in the same status.
When PEN UP is selected, the pen is raised before moving to the starting position.
These setting are effective on cutting mode only.
• Model No. Response (MODEL EMULATED)
TM
When HP-GL command mode is selected, this function selects the plotter's response to an "OI"
request sent from the computer.
When 7550 is selected, the plotter's response is 7550.
When 7586 is selected, the plotter's response is 7586.
• CONDITI0N PRI0RITY
This function determines the priority of programmed cutting conditions and manual settings of cutting
conditions at the plotter's control panel.
When MANUAL is selected, commands specifying cutting conditions from the computer are ignored
and the cutting conditions can only be set at the control panel. The registered conditions are retained in
the plotter's internal memory even while the plotter is turned off.
When PROGRAM is selected, the cutting conditions can be set either at the plotter's control panel or by
command input from the computer. When the plotter is turned off, however, the registered cutting
conditions are not retained.
• Initial Blade Control Position (INIT. BLADE CONTROL)
This function specifies the position at which initial blade control is performed (for more information
about initial blade control, see USER'S MANUAL Section 5.11,"Adjusting the Blade Offset Angle").
When 2 mm BELOW is selected, initial blade control is performed 2 mm below the starting point of
cutting.
When OUTSIDE is selected, initial blade control is performed outside of the effective cutting area.
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