Pens and pen caps.
Pens and pen caps.
A. The plotter is shipped with eight pen caps (removable rubber circles
that sit in the bottom of the turret (eight pen carousel that holds the
pens). Pen caps prevent the ink in the pens from drying out or
evaporating when the plotter is not in use.
B. There are two types of pen caps, each type of cap is identified by its
color:
1. Beige - for plastic and liquid ball pens (WPP, WFP, WLB Series), part
number 11319-0011.
2. Black - for liquid ink pens (i.e., WL, WT 7L,7T Series), part number
11320-0018.
C. Verify that you are using CalComp pens.
1. If you do not know what kind of pen you are using, look at the bottom
of the pen itself. All CalComp pens are labeled on the bottom of the
pen (i.e., WLB, WFP etc.).
2. For a more detailed description of pen types and their proper usage
refer to the tables listed later in this document.
D. Even though the pen caps are designed to seal the tip of the pen and
prevent the pen from drying out, it is recommended that the user remove
the pens at the end of the business day and cap the pens with the white
plastic tops that came in the original package with the pens. Store
the pens in an upright position, with the tip of the pen pointing up
(not down). Before the pens next usage, manually stroke the pens on some
clean media to get the ink flowing again, then load the pens in a clean
turret with clean pen caps.
E. The tip of the pen should fit into the center of the pen cap (not off to
one side or the other) and the pen caps should be seated flat not cocked
to one side which would put pressure on the tip of the pen instead of
sealing the pen tip.
F. Ensure that the turret (eight pen carousel that holds the pens) and pen
caps (small rubber circles that sit in the bottom of the pen turret) are
clean, free of old dried ink that can contaminate their pen's
performance.
G. When you assemble a new pen, ensure that the pieces of the pen are
assembled correctly. To make a good fit, they should snap together.
H. Clean the pens. Bond and Vellum paper contain cotton fibers. As the
pen moves across the surface of the paper it may collect fibers that can
clog the tip. Take a cotton swab and wet it with rubbing alcohol and
clean the tip of the pen.
104X AND 102X PENS
Pen Type Line Widths Characteristics
inches millimeters
Liquid Ball Pens .012 .30 Disposable
WLB's Inexpensive
Dense Line
Good Reproduction Quality
High Speed
Plastic Tip Pens .012 .30 Disposable
WPP Series Medium Lines
Medium tip Vivid Colors
Excellent Business Graphics
Plastic Tip Pens .025 .64 Disposable
WFP Series Broad lines
Broad Tip Vivid Colors
Excellent Business Graphics
Liquid Ink Pens
WL Series
Extra Fine .010 0.25 Disposable
Fine .014 0.35 No Maintenance
Medium .020 0.50 For Paper and Vellum only
Broad .028 0.70 Different widths to choose from
Liquid Ink Pens Disposable
WT Series No maintenance
Extra Fine .010 0.25 For polyester film only(Mylar)
Fine .014 0.35
Medium .020 0.50
Broad .028 0.70
Liquid Ink Pens Reusable
7L Series General Plotting
(stainless steel) Excellent Blueline &
Extra extra fine .010 0.25 photo reproduction
Extra fine .011 0.28 Long Life
Fine .015 0.38 For Paper and Vellum Only
Medium .018 0.46
Medium Broad .022 0.56
Broad .027 0.69
7T Series Reusable
Tungsten Tips General plotting
Extra extra fine .010 0.25 Excellent Blueline &
Extra fine .011 0.28 Photo reproduction
Fine .015 0.38 Long Life
Medium .018 0.46 For Polyester Film (Mylar)
Medium Broad .022 0.56
Broad .027 0.69
Questions regarding what colors above pens are available in, can be
answered by CalComp's Supplies department at (800) 225-2667.