TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 users guide.
| Note | You can configure AutoCAD for multiple printers. I suggest that you configure the plotter shown below to match the exercises in this workbook. |
Select File/Plotter Maneger
Select Add-a-Plotter Wizard
Select the Next button.
Select My Computer the Next.
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.)
Select the Next box.
Select Plot to a port and LPT1 unless your printer is attached to a Com port. Then select Next .
The Printer name, that you previouly selected, should appear. Then select Next
Select the Edit Plotter Configuration box.
Select:
Device and Document Settings tab.
Media: Source and Size
Size: Ansi B (11 17 inches)
OK box.
Select Finish .
Now check the File/Plotter Manager. Is your printer/plotter there?
