Data Transmitting - GCC Technologies Puma III Series User Manual

2.4.4 Data Transmitting

There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting
plotter:
Option 1
With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application
software package to the cutting plotters directly.
Option 2
Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP-GL or HP-GL/2
commands, therefore, Use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output your
file. As long as the file is HP-GL or HP-GL/2 format, the cutting plotter can output
the data precisely.
For example, a file with PLT extension generated by SignPal can be transmitted
directly to the plotter at the DOS prompt, and then be cut out. Before outputting
at the DOS prompt, set up a transmission protocol between your cutting plotter
and computer by a DOS command, MODE. Make sure that your PC has the
same communication protocol as the cutter. For example:
MODE COM2: 9600, N, 8, 1, P
Then, use TYPE command to output via COM2 if COM2 is the assigned output
port.
TYPE
Tip:
Add the MODE command line to your system's AUTOEXEC.BAT to
automatically execute MODE command every time you want to output your
data at the DOS prompt via serial connection. However, values in a MODE
command should comply with the related requirements of your software.
Refer to DOS manual for further information.
Installation
filename > COM2
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