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Q80795: Data Graphics Nicolet Plotters and Windows

Article: Q80795
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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Printing graphics from Windows using a Nicolet Zeta-8 Plotter may produce
garbled or incomplete output.


RESOLUTION
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This plotter is designed to emulate the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language
(HPGL), and should use the Windows HPGL drivers 7475A, 7485A, and 7485B,
depending on the plotter model.

To determine whether proper emulation is possible, contact Data Graphics for
additional technical support assistance.

MORE INFORMATION
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HPGL is a language designed for storing graphical images. Originally developed
for plotter images, HPGL translates graphics into a metafile format (files of
instructions that a program can use to re-create the original image). HPGL
graphics can be used by applications that can interpret the HPGL format.

Customers with plotters manufactured prior to 1985 can upgrade to emulate HPGL by
obtaining firmware from Data Graphics. To determine if this upgrade is
necessary, contact Nicolet Technical Support.

For additional information, a firmware upgrade, or to determine a proper
emulation, please contact Data Graphics Technical Support.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

REFERENCES
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"Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary," page 177


Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 3.00a 3.1 3.10 Paintbrush Image 3.11 Capture hp datagraphics

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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