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Revision as of 04:35, 20 March 2015
Current Machine Status
Operational, with dedicated laptop. Use plot.sh to convert and transfer landscape postscript files. Portrait files may be subject to scaling/rotation issues at present.
Operation
Really quite simple.
- Ready paper feed. Lift the lever as shown in the diagrams stickered to the machine.
- Insert paper. Make sure to flatten, and align the right-hand edge with the arrow and line on the movable roller clamp.
- Clamp. Press the lever down, while ensuring the paper remains flat. Plotter should automatically shuffle the paper to ensure a good fit.
- Call plot.sh script on the desired postscript file.
Stationery
Roughly A2 sized paper is provided in a bucket on the floor. Much larger paper can be handled, of course.
Support
See mirage335 at HacDC's IRC channel. If he is around and not to busy, Dan Barlow is the plotter's owner, and an expert in all trades.
Please Avoid
Plotter is Dan Barlow's property, not HacDC. He will be quite disappointed if it is damaged. Additionally, it has been a great public demo for HacDC on many occasions. Please be gentle.
In particular, be delicate with the mechanics. Nothing should ever need to be forced.
If in doubt, consult the support options mentioned above. Better to ask questions than to cause damage.
Documentation
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