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Most DIY or CNC plotters require a G-code file (the machine's "instructions").

If you are using a script or cursive font, the tail of one letter often overlaps the body of the next. plotter

You can use the G-code tools extension in Inkscape to convert your paths into a .nc or .ngc file. Most DIY or CNC plotters require a G-code

Watch these tutorials to see how to prepare script lettering and convert digital text into plotter-ready paths: Getting Script Lettering Ready for a plotter YouTube · Artwork Help plotter

For a "handwritten" look, use Hershey fonts which consist of single strokes rather than outlines.