Glossary
G-5
Piece
An individual portion of a pattern that can be sent to the Plotter to be plotted.
Pinch Roller
The roller that runs along the left edge of the plotter table on the Plotter. It holds the
paper in place as you plot and advance the paper across the table.
Pixel
One of the small rectangular areas in the display window that lights up to create
text. Pixel is an abbreviation of picture element.
Plot
To draw the data sent to the Plotter from the marking, grading, or pattern design
system.
Plot File
The file that contains the plotting information sent from the marking and grading
system to the Plotter. Once the plotter is initialized, this data is plotted.
Power Up / Power Down
To turn the plotter on and off. You power up by pressing the main power switch and
twisting the emergency stop switch. You power down by pushing the emergency
stop switch down, and pressing the main power switch.
Servo Motors
The motors that provide motion to the beam and carriage.
Supply Roll
The roll bar on the right side of the plotter table that holds the roll of unused paper.
Take-Up Roll
The roll bar on the left side of the plotter table that winds up the used paper after it
has traveled across the table.
