Plotter Pen Conditions - GRAPHTEC FC4100 series User Manual

Plotter Pen Conditions

To change the setting of a group of conditions, press the function key [F1] through [F4]
corresponding to the number of the group you wish to change. For example, press the F1 key to
select CONDITION 1.
Pen Reference Values
The table below gives the recommended settings for each pen condition.
Pen type
Water-based fibertip pen
Oil-based fibertip pen
Water-based ballpoint pen
Ceramic pen
Ink pen
NOTE: The condition settings will vary according to the type of paper used. To prolong the life
of your pen keep the FORCE setting as low as possible. Set the SPEED according to
the type of output quality required.
Press the CONDITION key to get into the condition
menu.
NOTE: Press the NEXT key to cancel the condition that you are currently setting and return to
the main menu.
To Change the Pen Force
Press the F1 key to change FORCE. A blinking cursor
indicates that you can change its setting.
Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to raise or lower
the numeric value from 1 to 35.
Press the F2 key to change SPEED.
Press the F3 key to change QUALITY.
Press the ENTER key to register your setting.
FORCE SPEED
10 to 12 30
10 to 12 20
15 to 18 60
7 to 8 20
4 to 7 10
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QUALITY
4
2
4
2
2
SET
CONDITION 1
PEN
SET
CONDITION 1
PEN
12z z
30
4
12z z
30
4