SCAL supports a wide range of legacy plotters. It can communicate directly via serial port using generic HP-GL drivers. You do not need the Jertech driver—just a serial connection.
The Jertech Sword XP10 software suite is the proprietary operating system and control interface designed exclusively for the Jertech XP10 series of digital cutting plotters and industrial knife systems. Built for environments where millimeter precision meets high-throughput demands (e.g., packaging, signage, automotive upholstery, and composites), the XP10 software bridges CAD design with physical material processing. jertech sword xp10 software
Test: Open Notepad, type IN; (HP-GL initialize command), and print to the Sword XP10. The cutter head should move to home position. SCAL supports a wide range of legacy plotters
For open-source enthusiasts, Inkscape (free vector software) has an HP-GL export extension. You can export to .plt and then use a free serial sender like PLT2COM to stream the file to the Sword XP10. While basic, this software is invaluable for diagnostics
Jertech provided a basic, standalone cutting application. This software allows you to:
While basic, this software is invaluable for diagnostics. If your design software is crashing or failing to communicate, the Sword Cutting Software is your first troubleshooting tool.