It’s a capable plotter, able to nicely reproduce both graphics and text. The build gains X and Y axes by virtue of two salvaged DVD drives. The tray mechanisms come ready to go with stepper ...

A graphics plotter that contains a flat surface that the paper is placed on. The size of this surface (bed) determines the maximum size of the drawing. Contrast with drum plotter. THIS DEFINITION ...

The plotter was the first output device to print graphics and large engineering drawings. Using different colored pens, it could draw in color long before color inkjet printers became viable.

There was a time when plotters were the pinnacle of computer graphics output. While they aren’t as common as they used to be, there are some advantages to having a plotter. [Symon] wanted a ...