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

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

If you use the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter together with Inkscape, installing the dedicated extension allows you to access important control options, including drawing speed, pen-down height, and other plotting parameters.

This step-by-step guide explains how to download the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter extension, install it in Inkscape, and access the U3 Control settings.

Step 1: Download the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension

  1. Open the download link for the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter extension.
  2. Download the complete extension package to your computer.
Download the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension Package

Step 2: Add the UUNA TEK 3.0 Extension to Inkscape

  1. Once the download is complete, extract the ZIP folder.
  2. Select and copy all files from the extracted folder.
  3. Launch Inkscape and navigate to:
    Edit > Preferences > System > User extensions
  4. Open the User extensions folder displayed by Inkscape.
  5. Paste all of the extracted UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter extension files into the User extensions folder.
Install the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension in Inkscape

Install the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension in Inkscape

Step 3: Restart Inkscape and Open U3 Control

  1. Restart Inkscape after copying the extension files so the program can recognize the new extension.
  2. Select Extensions from the top menu. The U3 Control option should now be available.
  3. Open U3 Control to configure settings such as:
    • Drawing speed
    • Pen-down height
    • Pen-up height
    • Other pen plotter settings
  4. Click Apply to begin the drawing process with your UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter.
Open UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Control in Inkscape
Configure UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Settings