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 ...

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.

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 ...