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 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. |
Type: Plottermanager
Select "Add-a-Plotter" Wzard
Select the "Next" button.
Select " My Computer" then Next.
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.)
Select the "Next" box.
G1. Select "Plot to a port"
G2. Then select "Next".
The Printer name that you previously selected should appear. Then select "Next"
Select the "Edit Plotter Configuration " box.
Select:
Device and Document Settings tab.
Media: Source and Size
Size: (Select the appropriate size for your printer / plotter)
OK box.
Select "Finish".
Type: Plottermanager
Is the printer / plotter there?
When you select a layout tab for the first time the Page Setup Manager will appear. The Page Setup Manager allows you to select the printer/plotter and paper size. These specifications are called the " Page Setup". This page setup will be saved to...
