Comment 45 for bug 630639

...working w/ Inkscape r13725 to drive Universal PLS6.60 Laser Cutter; as stated previously file->print does not create vectors which precludes "cutting" however file->print does generate the raster necessary to "engrave"

using Extensions->Export->Win32 Vector Print (with stroke sized accordingly small - 0.01mm) generates the vector output but mucks up the rastered portions

Ideally both vector and raster will coexist to drive both cutting and engraving from a single output. As a work around I can use file->print to create the raster image and perform the engraving operations on the laser then generate a separate vector only output to cut the parts.

can a solution be developed that combines the file->print raster with the Win32 Vector Print -- it would also be nice if this solution would also temporarily (or internally) resize the strokes to ensure vector output. Appropriately sized strokes (0.01mm) are difficult to see on screen while working in Inkscape so it is convenient to set these to 1px for editing.

...drivers for the laser cutter can be downloaded here and work well for testing even if you don't have a laser system connected: http://www.ulsinc.com/downloads/drivers/UcpInst-5.38.57.49.exe