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Plot quality is poor
Is the paper of the recommended type?
Refer to the chart shown in " Paper " and load a paper type that is suitable for the DXY.
Is the paper loaded correctly?
Read “ Loading the paper ”, and load the paper correctly.
Do the pens match the paper type?
Read “ Pens ” and “Paper ”, and use an appropriate type of pen.
Are the DIP switches set for the Cutting Mode?
When plotting with a pen, be sure to set DIP switches SW1-9 and SW1-10 to OFF.
If DIP switches SW-1-9 and SW-1-10 are not both set to OFF, the DXY remains in the Cutting Mode. Attempt-
ing pen plotting while the Cutting Mode is enabled will result in poor output quality for text, circles, and other
short lines. This is because the DXY is performing processing that enables a blade to cut the cutting sheet
smoothly.
Plot size is wrong
If application software is being used, is the setting for the output size correct?
Read the operation manual for the software you are using, and make the correct settings for the plot size.
Are the DIP switch settings correct?
The DXY can reduce plot size to print ISO A0, A1, or A2-size plot data on A3-size paper (or ANSI E, D, or C-
size data on B-size paper). Size-reduced plotting cannot be performed on A4-size paper (or ANSI A-size
paper). To make size - reduced plot, see " Plotting Area " and "DIP Switches ".
Plotting position and range are different
If application software is being used, is the setting for the output position and range correct?
Read the operation manual for the software you are using, and make the correct settings for the output position
and range.
Is the same instruction set selected for the computer and the DXY?
The settings for the computer and the DXY do not match. If you have selected either our DPX series, GRX
series, or GSX series for the computer, select RD-GL II for the DXY. If our DXY series has been selected,
choose either RD-GL I or DXY-GL for the DXY. In particular, when DXY-980A/880A has been selected, the
setting for DXY-GL/0.1 mm (0.00394") is made. See "DIP Switches " for details.
Adsorptive force is poor (DXY-1350A only)
Did your remove the protection vinyl on the drawing board?
The protection vinyl could reduce adsorptive force, and you should remove it before use.
Serial data is not received correctly when using Auto-Protocol
Serial data may not be received correctly in cases such as these:
- Reception of serial data is started while in View mode
- Reception of serial data is started while the pen carriage is in motion because of a control-panel
operation
Also, the unit may be unable to determine the protocol when the amount of serial data being input is
small (approximately ten characters or less, depending on the header data). The pen carriage does not
move and the control panel is inoperative until the protocol is determined.
If this happens, go to the "Sending Plotting Data" section and refer to "Settings for Communication Parameters" to
make fixed settings for the serial port's baud rate and format.
