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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Roland DXY 800/880

From: "Zoran A. Scepanovic" <zastos@...>
Date: 2011-01-13

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On 13.Jan.11 0:10, Bill Maxwell wrote:
> According to the limited information contained in the DXY-880 manual, it
> supports both the DXY plotting language , presumably that used on the
> DXY800, and RD-GL (Roland DG Graphic Language).
>
> It includes a summary as follows:
>
> "The DXY commands are based on the commands used with the DXY series of
> plotters, however they have been improved to enable all programs for the
> DXY-800 to use this mode.
> Use of the "^" command to call RD-GL commands from the DXY mode enables
> the drawing programs written in the DXY mode to be high level drawing
> programs.
>
> ∗DXY-880 commands may be input in either upper or lower case characters."
>
> There is no specific mention of compatibility or otherwise with HPGL,
> although I note that in setting the plotter up for use with Lotus 123
> and Supercalc in DOS on an IBM PC, the computer configuration guide
> requires that you select HP 7470A as the Graphics Device.
>
> That of course might just set-up for ASCII transmission. One day I might
> sit down and do a comparison of RD-GL and HP-GL commands.
>
> Cheers
>
> Bill
>

You can try:
<http://noddle.customer.netspace.net.au/Roland%20Ploter%20Driver%20for%20Win2k-WinXP/>

(link may be wrapped!)

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Best regards,
Zoran A. ??epanovi?
zastos@...
http://zastos.com
+381 63 609-993

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