How to Write Four A6 Text Designs on a Single A4 Page with the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter

Need to prepare four separate handwritten designs without using four individual sheets of paper? With Inkscape and the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter, you can organize four A6-sized text layouts within one A4 document and let the machine write them for you.

This guide explains the entire process, starting with document configuration and grid setup in Inkscape. You'll then arrange your text, convert it into Hershey SVG single-line paths, preview the writing job, and connect the plotter to begin writing. By the end, you'll know how to prepare four A6 layouts on one A4 sheet using a single document.

Preparation: Install Inkscape and the Required Extensions

Before creating your document, check that Inkscape and the necessary pen plotter extensions are installed on your computer. These extensions provide the tools needed to convert text and generate the plotter's writing preview.

If you haven't configured the extensions yet, use the following installation guide:

How to Install the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension for Inkscape

Step 1: Create an A4 Document in Inkscape

Start by setting up a canvas that matches the dimensions of your physical A4 paper. This ensures that the four text layouts can be positioned accurately.

1. Launch Inkscape and open File → Document Properties. Alternatively, press Shift + Ctrl + D to access the document settings.
2. Choose A4 as the page format and confirm the dimensions: 210 mm wide × 297 mm high.

Once the page size is correct, you'll have the right workspace for dividing the sheet into four smaller sections.

Step 2: Configure a Grid for the Four A6 Sections

An A6 layout measures 105 mm × 148.5 mm. Because these dimensions are half the width and half the height of an A4 page, four A6-sized layouts can fit within one A4 canvas.

1. In the Document Properties window, open the Grids tab.
2. Select Rectangular Grid to create a grid across the page.
3. Set Spacing X to 105 and Spacing Y to 148.5.

These grid intervals divide the document into four equally sized areas, making it easier to position each design consistently.

Step 3: Verify the Four-Layout Arrangement

After applying the grid settings, inspect the A4 canvas. It should now be divided into four distinct sections, each corresponding to an A6-sized layout.

Use the four areas as separate workspaces for your text. Keeping each design inside its assigned section helps prevent overlapping elements and makes the final writing arrangement easier to check.

Step 4: Add Text to Each A6 Layout

With the page divided into four sections, you can begin creating the content for each layout.

1. Choose the Text Tool from Inkscape's left-hand toolbar and enter your desired text in each of the four areas.
2. Open the Text and Font panel to adjust the font size so that the content fits within its designated section.

At this point, you don't need to spend time perfecting the font style. The next step converts your text into a single-line SVG font that the writing machine can follow.

Step 5: Transform the Text into Hershey SVG Single-Line Paths

Standard text objects need to be converted into supported single-line paths before the plotter can write them. Inkscape's Hershey Text extension makes this conversion possible.

1. Select all the text objects you want the machine to write.
2. Go to Extensions → iDraw utilities → Hershey Text in the top menu.
3. In the extension window, configure the available options:

• Font face: Choose a built-in Hershey font from the dropdown list. If you prefer a custom single-line font, select a local SVG font file using the Other SVG Font option.
• Live preview: Enable this setting to see the converted text as you adjust the font options.
• Apply: Click this button to convert the selected text.

After applying the settings, the text will be converted into paths suitable for the supported plotter workflow.

Step 6: Inspect the Converted Vector Text

Once the conversion is complete, review the entire document to ensure that the text has been transformed into single-line vector paths.

Check each of the four sections carefully. Make sure that the text remains within the intended boundaries, the spacing looks correct, and none of the layouts overlap. Correct any positioning or sizing issues before moving on to the machine setup.

Step 7: Prepare the Pen Plotter and Generate a Preview

With the vector paths ready, prepare your UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter for the writing job.

1. Install the pen and position the four A6 sheets as required for your setup, ensuring that the paper is properly secured.
2. Return to Inkscape and open Extensions → UUNA TEK 3.0 PLOTTER → Generate Preview.
3. Generate the preview and check the planned writing paths before sending the job to the machine.

Reviewing the preview helps you confirm that the writing arrangement is ready before the plotter begins moving.

Step 8: Connect the Plotter and Start the Writing Process

The final stage is to select the correct communication port, connect the machine, and launch the prepared writing task.

1. Find the Correct COM Port

Open Device Manager on your computer and locate the COM port assigned to the connected writing machine. The example shown here uses COM3, but the port number can differ between computers. Always use the port displayed on your own system.

2. Connect Through the UUNA TEK 3.0 PLOTTER Extension

Open the UUNA TEK 3.0 PLOTTER control window in Inkscape. Select the matching port from the COM Port dropdown menu, then click Connect.

3. Generate the Motion Code and Begin Writing

After the connection is established, the software will automatically generate the motion G-code for the job.

1. Inspect the generated preview path to confirm that it matches your intended design.
2. Click Print to send the task to the machine.
3. Confirm the prompt when requested to start the writing operation.

The plotter will then begin writing the prepared content automatically. Before starting, make sure the paper and pen are secure and that the machine's working area is clear.

Final Result: Four A6 Designs Written on One A4 Sheet

You've now completed the process of preparing four A6-sized text layouts on a single A4 document and using the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter to write them.

The key is to set the page dimensions correctly, use the grid to organize the four sections, and convert the text into Hershey SVG single-line paths before generating the machine preview. With these steps completed, all four layouts can be prepared within one Inkscape project and handled in a single writing workflow.

Try this setup for personalized notes, small cards, labels, or other projects that benefit from arranging multiple text designs on one sheet.

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