The following are step-by-step instructions on how to configure AutoCAD for your printer or plotter. These instructions assume you are a single system user. If you are networked or need more detailed information, please refer to your AutoCAD Help Index.

Note: You can configure AutoCAD for multiple printers. Configuring a printer makes it possible for AutoCAD to display the printing parameters for that printer.

1. Type: Plottermanager

2. Select " Add-a-Plotter" Wizard

   

3. Select the " Next" button.

   

4. Select " My Computer" then Next.

   

5. Select the Manufacturer and the specific Model desired then Next.

   (If you have a disk with the specific driver information, put the disk in the disk drive and select "Have disk" button then follow instructions.)

   

6. Select the "Next" box.

   

7. Select " Plot to a port".

8. Then select " Next".

   

9. The Printer name that you previously selected should appear.

   Then select "Next"

   

10. Select the "Edit Plotter Configuration " box.

    

11. Select:

    1. Device and Document Settings tab.

    2. Media: Source and Size

    3. Size: (Select the appropriate size for your printer / plotter)

    4. OK box.

       

12. Select "Finish".

    

13. Type: Plottermanager again.

    Is the printer/plotter there?