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* has a DB-25 that probably wants to speak HP-GL over RS-232 | * has a DB-25 that probably wants to speak HP-GL over RS-232 | ||
We need: | |||
* service manuals | |||
* pen holders | |||
* paper | |||
* software that emits HPGL | |||
* a paper holder (probably a wire cage) to catch the print as it finishes | |||
Documentation: | |||
* [http://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?hwdoc=81 Manuals and User Guides] and [http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=81 product info], from HP museum. | * [http://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?hwdoc=81 Manuals and User Guides] and [http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=81 product info], from HP museum. | ||
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* [http://www.inkscape.org/ Inkscape], a vector drawing program, can export HPGL. | * [http://www.inkscape.org/ Inkscape], a vector drawing program, can export HPGL. | ||
* [http://sk1project.org/modules.php?name=Products&product=uniconvertor Uniconvertor] may be able to output HPGL. | * [http://sk1project.org/modules.php?name=Products&product=uniconvertor Uniconvertor] may be able to output HPGL. | ||
Pens: | |||
* [http://www.draftingsteals.com/catalog-plotters---plotter-supplies-plotter-pens-rapidoplot-disposable-6820-series-e-style-plotter-p.html draftingsteals.com] | * [http://www.draftingsteals.com/catalog-plotters---plotter-supplies-plotter-pens-rapidoplot-disposable-6820-series-e-style-plotter-p.html draftingsteals.com] | ||
* [http://www.westnc.com/hp-plotter-pens.html wncsupply.com] | * [http://www.westnc.com/hp-plotter-pens.html wncsupply.com] | ||
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</PRE> | </PRE> | ||
Settings: | Settings: | ||
* Your program needs to use DOS line endings (\r\n) | * Your program needs to use DOS line endings (\r\n) | ||
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[[http://www.flickr.com/photos/cibomahto/5764101196/ Plotted Noisebridge Logo]] | [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/cibomahto/5764101196/|Plotted Noisebridge Logo]] | ||
[[HPGL for NoiseBridge Logo]] | [[HPGL for NoiseBridge Logo]] |