4.18 Setting the Format of Data to be Received
Before data is sent from the computer, the format (command mode) of data sent by the application soft-
ware must be checked. The cutting plotter accepts two data formats (command modes): GP-GL (Graphtec)
and HP-GL commands. Set the command mode to suit the application used.
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■Setting the Command Mode
1
Step
Press the
(PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode.
2
Step
Press the
(NEXT) or
C O M M A N D
3
Step
Press the
(ENTER) key to display the command-setting menu.
C O M M A N D
G P - G L
4
Step
Press the
or
key to select "GP-GL" or "HP-GL," and then press the
(ENTER) key to confirm. To cancel the selection, press the
(PREV.) key.
5
Step
If "GP-GL" is selected, set the STEP SIZE. If "HP-GL" is selected, set the ORIGIN
POINT. If a command different from that set previously is selected, the PAUSE
mode is automatically canceled after STEP SIZE (GP-GL) or ORIGIN POINT (HP-
GL) is set.
(PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed.
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