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.

1. Select File / Plotter Manager

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 N ext.

   (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 .
   Then select Next .

   

8. The Printer name, that you previously selected, should appear.
   Then select Next

   

9. Select the Edit Plotter Configuration box.

   

10. Select:

    1. Device and Document Settings tab.

    2. Media: Source and Size

    3. Size: Ansi B (11 X 17 inches)

    4. OK box.

       

11. Select Finish .

    

12. Now check the File / Plotter Manager.

    Is the printer / plotter there?