Printronix MVP Series user manual Plot Rate ipm, Density dpi, L150

Plot Rate

The MVP–Series printers are capable of dot–addressable graphic plotting, as well as character printing. Based on the protocol selected either P–Series or Serial Matrix, you may select either Plot Mode or Bit Image Graphics respectively. The plot rate specifications apply to both P–Series and Serial Matrix types of graphic plotting. The bi–directional plot rate in inches per minute (ipm) is shown in Table 1–2 according to the dot density in dots per inch, (dpi). Complete plotting specifications are provided in Appendix C.

Table 1–2. Plot Rate

		Plot Rate (ipm)
Density (dpi)	MVP	L150	150B/L150B
100 Horiz x 96 Vert (NLQ mode)	8.3	N/A	8.3
60 Horiz x 72 Vert (DP mode)	16.7	N/A	16.7
62.5 Horiz x 64 Vert (HS mode)	18.7	N/A	8.7
50 Horiz x 48 Vert (HSB mode)	25	13.8	27.8
100 Horiz x 72 Vert (HSC mode)	8.3	13.0	10.4

NOTE: Unidirectional plotting produces better print quality than bi–directional, and can be selected from the control panel; however, unidirectional plotting reduces the plot rate by half.

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