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Graph Plotters

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What it is:

Plotters are a specialist kind of printer which are able to draw high quality images on very large pieces of paper (for example 3 foot wide, by 10 foot long).

Uses:

They’re used in architecture, engineering and map making to draw plans of buildings, diagrams of machines or large scale maps. They can also be used for many other similar tasks.

Advantages:

· Drawings are of the same quality as if an expert drew them

· Larger sizes of paper can be used unlike with most printers

Disadvantages:

· Plotters are slower than printers as each line is drawn separately

· They’re most expensive than printers

Alternatives:

· Printing

· Draw by hand

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