I have a artsign plotter its a large 60'' machine I have been attempting to make lettering for my mobile auto repair vans .

the main problem I think I am having is that the plotter doesn't show up as anything when I plug it in , I have to open the add printer on ubuntu and set as a
generic raw , but still no response other then the one or two pen down taps


also I tried tux plot and my plotter just stabs the vinyl once or twice and never moves (hpbl)

Welcome to the forum, mrmchaffey

I'm not sure this problem is related to Inkscape.....maybe try consulting the hardware support??

there doesn't seem to be any support nor can I figure out how built this plotter it says artsign and also cutting machine

tux plot will prob not work for you. it is a china made cutter. I have done extensive test with it and I was unable to find drivers for any china made cutters. not saying that I cant or will not work but tux plot works great for Graphtec, Rolland's and engravers

what happens when you tried inkcut ? what is hpbl - if that is what it requires then that will be something special most cutters use hpgl - the Graphtec uses hpgl and gpgl I think its called.