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Plotting, Plotter connection – Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Plot Software User Manual User Manual

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PLOTTING 37

Highlighted marker

Only highlighted markers are plotted.

Selected Marker Card

Only selected Marker Cards are plotted.

You can configure the parameters of the plotter/printer by actuating the
"Settings..." button.

Pressing "OK" starts the plot output; "Cancel" exits the Output window
without starting the plot.

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LOTTER CONNECTION

The plotter is connected to the computer by means of a parallel or USB
cable. It is not necessary to set the plotter dipswitches for parallel operation
with a 1492-PLTKIT Series E plotter. However, when using the
1492-ABPLOT software with a 1492-PLTKIT Series C or D plotter, the
dipswitches must be reset as follows:

Please refer to you plotter handbook for further information regarding the
plotter connection.

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LOTTING

The plot job file is sent to the appropriate output device with the help of the
generic text driver.

The advantage of this is that plotting takes place in the background under
the Windows Print Manager.

DSW1:

DSW2:

1. Off

1. On

2. Off

2. On

3. Off

3. Off

4. Off

4. On

5. Off

5. On

6. On

6. Off

7. On

7. Off

8. On

8. Off