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How to Print to the HP 1055 Plotter using:

(36" Color Plotter)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Step 1: Click on the drop down menu "File" and select "Page Setup Manager"

Step 2: Select "New" and a dialog box in Figure B should appear.

Page Setup Dialog, showing the location of the New button used in Step 2.
 

Figure A

   

Step 3: Create a new name for the setup and choose *Model* or *Layout* for your "Starting With:" point.

Step 4: Click "Ok" to proceed

New Page Setup dialog, showing the location of the New Page and Start With fields.
 

Figure B

Step 5: Choose the printer name
(KH 448-1 HP1055 HPGL)

Step 6: Choose the paper size you intend to print on.

Step 7: Select the Plot Area

Step 8: Set the Plot Scale

Step 9: Pick the Drawing Orientation

Step 10: Assign the Plot Style Table

Step 11: Click "Ok" to complete the setup. It is recommended that you preview the plot before finishing this set of steps to make sure of a proper plot.

Page Setup dialog, showing the locations of items referenced in steps 5-10.
Figure C
 

Step 12: Click on the "File" menu and select "Plot"

Step 13: Select the "Page Setup" name you have just created. Check all of the settings to make sure they are correct, then click "Ok"

Plot dialog, showing the location of the Page Setup field used in Step 13.
Figure D
 

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