Specifying The Pen Sort Function - GRAPHTEC FC4200-50 User Manual

6.6 Specifying the Pen SORT Function

When the SORT setting is 1, the plotter stores the plotting data in its buffer memory then performs pen
sorting to minimize the number of pen changes required during plotting. When the SORT setting is 2, the
plotter performs pen sorting, plots the plotting data, and then performs cutting using the cutter pen last.
Since the PEN SORT process accumulates data in the buffer memory before pen sorting can be done,
cutting is not initiated immediately.
Setting Procedure
(1) Press the PAUSE key, then press the
FORCE
F1
MARK
CLEAR
F2
SPEED
(2) Press the NEXT PAGE key until the menu below appears.
FORCE
F1
INTERFACE FUNCTION
FILM
F2
SPEED
(3) Press the (FUNCTION) key to display the menu below.
F3
FORCE
F1
ROTATE
THICK
F2
SPEED
(4) Press the (SORT) key to display the menu below.
F4
FORCE
F1
PEN SORT
F2
SPEED
(5) The currently selected setting is indicated by the
keys to set the SORT setting to OFF, 1, or 2.
OFF : Disables the PEN SORT function.
1 : By grouping all data plotted by the same pen within the data received, the number of pen changes
is minimized to shorten the time required for pen change operations.
2 : After the pen sorting and plotting operations of the PEN SORT 1 setting, the plotter finishes by
performing a cutting operation using only the cutting conditions specified for a cutter pen.
(6) When the displayed setting is satisfactory, press the
(7) Press the PAUSE key to return the plotter to READY status.
OFFSET
PEN U/D
SELECT PEN
QUALITY
OFFSET
PEN WIDTH
QUALITY
OFFSET
MIRROR
SORT
QUALITY
OFFSET
= OFF
QUALITY
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NEXT PAGE key until the menu below appears.
F3
F4
F3
F4
F3
F4
F3
F4
blinking cursor. Use the
ENTER key to register your setting.
and POSITION