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==='''Paper Setup'''=== | ==='''Paper Setup'''=== | ||
The HP7475A either takes A4 or A3 paper. The thickness of the paper is very flexible. | The HP7475A either takes A4 or A3 paper. The thickness of the paper is very flexible. | ||
Before plotting on a A3 paper, you need to press SIZE + ENTER on the plotter to change the format. | |||
==='''Pen Setup'''=== | ==='''Pen Setup'''=== | ||
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Another approach is to export a .svg file with Processing and to convert it to .hpgl with InkScape. (The files produced by inkscape are not really compatible with my “HP7475A_feed_hpgl_file_01” sketch yet). InkScape also has the option to directly send graphics to the plotter, but I had no good experience with that. It also needs original HP Pens (or 3d printed adaptors), as it sends SP; commands, which let the plotter attempt to change the pen, before beginning to draw. | Another approach is to export a .svg file with Processing and to convert it to .hpgl with InkScape. (The files produced by inkscape are not really compatible with my “HP7475A_feed_hpgl_file_01” sketch yet). InkScape also has the option to directly send graphics to the plotter, but I had no good experience with that. It also needs original HP Pens (or 3d printed adaptors), as it sends SP; commands, which let the plotter attempt to change the pen, before beginning to draw. | ||
==='''How to install the HPGL library in Processing:'''=== | ==='''How to install the HPGL library in Processing:'''=== | ||
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beginRecord(hpgl); | beginRecord(hpgl); | ||
// your code here (the graphics you want to export as hpgl file) | // your code here (the graphics you want to export as hpgl file) | ||
// make sure that nothing is drawn outside of the canvas. The plotter seems to have problems with that. | |||
endRecord(); | endRecord(); | ||
} | } |
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