In the case of Plutters and printers are nearly identical. Like printers, plotters too are a computer hardware.. Plotters do the same job as printers. Plotters can be printed in a variety of planes can be printed on various flat surfaces like cardboard, plywood, plastic, aluminum etc. Plotters are much more expensive than printers and are large in size. Plotters can print in large papers without losing the quality Also, unlike printers, plotters use marker pens to generate the data on the sheet.
Troubleshooting tips for plotters:
Paper Jams and Poor Stacking
Plotters are dependent on the gravity when it comes to delivering the printed papers. Some plotter companies have brought advancements and they now provide a tray with the plotter for the printed sheets To rest. Nevertheless, many companies do not provide trays with the plotter.
· There are companies which provide flat stacking trays which can be useful, but they will require little space.
It is pretty normal for stacking and jam issues to be aggravated by the curled plans. If they seem to be troubling a lot, try using heavier paper stock.
· Static electricity is a common issue for LED plotters. Yes, it is annoying, the issue has an easy fix to it, using anti-static measures will help you getting rid of the issue.
Dead Print Head
Just like any other device, wear and tear is caused to printers and plotters Too. Plutters have a lot of tiny spaces in their print head, these print heads start filling up with the dried ink or dust.
Inks tend to dry up if the plotter is not used for a long period of time. The printers and plotters frequently in order to maintain the life of the printers and the plotters.
How to fix it -
· Get an internal check done on the plotter and calibrate the print head.
· Keep the machine on so that the auto maintenance does its job.
Software Compatibility
This happens when you are not compatible to the upgraded version of the OS. It is not responding or is not it compatible to the upgraded version of the OS. Compatible to your upgraded OS. Well, the good news is, plotters are now way cheaper than the ones you purchased earlier.