Talk:Plotter

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How is the plotter connected to a computer

The 1980's method was with a parallel port cable like a dot-matrix, but it can be just about anything. 19200 baud serial was popular, and I believe IEEE-488 GPIB plotter existed. The more expensive plotters had slots for network printer server cards, so the plotter could directly plug into a network cable. Pen-based plotters are in a severe decline and I personally haven't seen a new pen plotter since at least 1992, but I would expect current models offer USB/USB-2.0 support, and possibly infrared, bluetooth and firewire connectivity for customers willing to pay enough for it.

DMahalko 04:47, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vinyl Sign Cutter

The procedure for application of vinyl signs should not be given in this article regarding plotters. I will do some research to see if an article dedicated to Vinyl Signs exist to determine if the text can be removed from this article or a new one created. =>t3rminatr<=  ✉  21:08, 8 January 2008 (UTC)