Plotters and types of Plotters

 Plotters and types of Plotters

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Plotters

A plotter is a special type of output device that prints graphics on paper, including drawings, graphs, maps, plot engineering drawings and machine components. Plotters are different from printers because they draw lines with a pen. As a result, they can create continuous lines, where printers can simply print lines consisting of distances close to the dots and mimic the lines.

Types of Plotters:

Plotters can be of two types.

• Pen Plotters
• Electrostatic Plotters

1. Pen Plotters

Designers have an ink pen to draw images, and electrostatic plotters work in the same way as laser printers. Pen makers are further divided into two types: drum plotters and flat bed plotters.

2. Electrostatic Plotters

An electrostatic plotter quickly produces an image by charging the paper with a high voltage. This voltage attracts toner, which then melts with heat on the paper. This type of plotter is fast, but the quality is generally considered poor compared to pen makers.