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HP-GL/2 options
This chapter describes the setting of printing parameters generally used with vector-
based files, including palette selection, printer control, rotation, reprints, nesting, ink
reduction and ink limiting.
ENCAD's implementation of HP-GL/2 supports vector/raster merge and conforms to
"The HP-GL/2 and HP RTL Reference Guide, Third Edition" by Hewlett-Packard
Company (Addison-Wesley, 1997, ISBN 0-201-31014-7). Please refer to this guide for
detail on HP-GL/2 commands.
CAD printing modes
Your printer offers several print modes which let you make tradeoffs between speed and
quality. The procedure for selecting print modes is described in Chapter 2 of this guide.
The print mode you use depends on various factors such as your drawing application,
whether you're printing in color or monchrome, and what type of media you're using.
Each print mode directly affects the printing speed and quality of the image you print, so
you should understand the differences.
Draft or Super Draft modes are suited for line drawings and drawings with light solid fills,
the types of images created by most CAD users. These modes are not recommended
for continuous tone printing images, because bleeding may occur in areas of heavy fills or
dark shading when printed with these modes.
Printing vector data
When printing vector data, you can control certain options from your software application,
or you can assign control to the printer and set its options. Whether you assign control to
the software (the default) or the printer depends on your personal preferences. You might
choose to override software control because the software is not providing the features
you want.
Accessing HP-GL/2 features
The following functions are available from the HP-GL/2 menu: palette select, printer vs.
software control, rotation, reprints, nesting, ink reduction and ink limit.
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To access HP-GL/2 features
Press Setup Menu/HP-GL/2 Menu.
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The HP-GL/2 menu displays with further options.
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