Notes for the readerIntroductionThis manual helps you to use the Océ PlotWave 450/550. The manual contains a description ofthe product and guidelines to use and operate the Océ PlotWave 450/550.DefinitionAttention GettersParts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:• Additional general information, for example information that is useful when you perform atask.• Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.Typography used in this manualOverview of the characters and the special fontsText display Indicates[text between square brackets] Button, feature or value of the Océ PlotWave 450/550 user in-terface.< text between angle brackets > Key on your keyboard.'text between quotes' Feature or value of the Windows operating system.text displayed with theCourier fontPath from your Windows operating system or from a soft-ware application.Symbols used in this manualThe following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handlingprecautions, and instructions that must be observed for safety.Overview of the attention gettersWord Icon IndicatesWARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that maylead to death or injury to persons if not performedcorrectly. To use the machine safely, always pay at-tention to these warnings. 4Notes for the reader12 Chapter 1 - Introduction