Plotter

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Plotters are typically used in engineering to draw blueprints using CAD (computer aided design) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing). These printers were the first type of printer that could print color graphics. Plotter technology has advanced, and the once high-tech pen plotters have fallen into obscurity.

 Plotters are use for architects, designers and photographers

Paper size options for the Plotter. 

Name in × in ANSI A 8.5 × 11 ANSI B 11 × 17 ANSI C 17 × 22 ANSI D 22 × 34 ANSI E 34 × 44 Name in × in Cost estimate (.03 per square inch) 

Arch A                      9 × 12                                                                                                                                                               $3.24

 Arch B                      12 × 18                                                                                                                                                           $6.48

Arch C                      18 × 24                                                                                                                                                          $12.96

 Arch D                      24 × 36                                                                                                                                                        $25.92

 Arch E                     36 × 48                                                                                                                                                         $51.84 

Arch E1                      30 × 42                                                                                                                                                       $37.80

Arch E2                      26 × 38                                                                                                                                                       $29.64

 Arch E3                      27 × 39                                                                                                                                                       $31.59


References: http://www.ink-system.co.uk/    
Step 1

Connect the plotter. Follow the instructions that came with the device to load the driver and connect to your computer.

Step 2

Open the document you would like to print to the plotter.

Step 3

Click “File” then “Print Preview” if you have this option to see what the document will like look before sending it to the plotter. Click “Print” from within the “Print Preview” if everything is OK. Then click on the down arrow by “Name” under the “Printer” heading then select the plotter from the pull-down list. If changes are needed, click “Cancel” and make the changes. If you don't have a preview function, click “Print” then click on the down arrow by “Name” under the “Printer” heading then select the plotter from the pull-down list.

Step 4

Click on “Properties” and select the size of paper to print to—48 x 36 is the most common size. Then select the “Orientation” as “Portrait” or “Landscape.” Next, click “OK.”

Step 5

Click “OK” to print the document.