What type of technology is used to operate a plotter

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Oxford Reference. Publications Pages Publications Pages. Recently viewed 0 Save Search. Your current browser may not support copying via this button. Subscriber sign in You could not be signed in, please check and try again. Username Please enter your Username. Password Please enter your Password. Forgot password? Don't have an account? Sign in via your Institution. The plotter was the first output device to print graphics and large engineering drawings. Today it is known as a large format printer or a wide format printer.

A plotter printer is a term for printers that are used for printing vector graphics. A computer hardware device that uses stationery writing tools to draw continuous lines on media papers rather than a series of dots like a traditional toner printer. Plotter printers are more sophisticated because they produce high-quality drawings as they print.

Microchip and memory advances enable plotters to perform more processing onboard, allowing for faster printing at high resolutions, with high levels of accuracy. Unlike pen plotters that can only print line art, one big advantage with inkjet technology is the ability to print photo quality graphics, increasing the versatility of the plotter. Gareth Downes-Powell has been writing since He has contributed to a number of U.

He has also worked as a technical editor on a number of titles for U. How Does a Plotter Printer Work? By Gareth Downes-Powell. What Are Thermal Printers Used for? Color Inkjet Vs. Laser Printers for Photographs.