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The iSchool has an HP Designjet Z3200p high quality color graphics plotter which is available for student, staff, and faculty use, located in 014 Hinds Hall, but uses the computer in 020 Hinds Hall on the standing desk. A plotter is a special large format printer capable of producing media such as technical drawings, posters and banners. The iSchool plotter is of museum grade and is suitable for very high quality printing. iSchool lab printers follow standard Syracuse University printing polices. |
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A few considerations
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Printing to the plotter
1) Log Log into the lab computer on the standing desk in 020 Hinds Hall and load the PDF file into . On the desktop, you'll see a shortcut named "Connect To Plotter". Double-click it and wait for the install process to finish.
2) Open your file (PDF file type is strongly recommended) using Adobe Acrobat (right-click, open with... , Adobe Acrobat).
2) The recommended printing format for the plotter is a 24x36 poster, but advanced users can theoretically print any size that is at most 24 inches on either its length or width.
3) After creating a document sized for the plotter, open the print dialogue (CTRL-P) and select “IST-H014-HP_PLOTTER” as your printer.
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4) Next, click “Properties”.
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5) For a 24x36 poster, under Paper/Quality tab, select other "MORE" and scroll all the way to the bottom of the list to select "ISCHOOL-PLOTTER-24x36". An example is shown below.
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6) Click "OK" to allow the printer driver to manage your margin size.
7) After you’ve set the paper size, check the preview for any problems and Check the print preview (image on the right) and make sure the content fills the page as desired. You may need to select "Fit" to fit the image or text to the available space.
8) When you're satisfied with how the print preview looks, click “Print.” Your document will print be sent to the plotter in H014. Allow Allow 15-20 minutes per printpage.
Plotter Support
Used correctly, the plotter is a valuable resource that can benefit your next project. However, it is a professional tool and needs to be treated like one. If you are unsure about any aspect of use please consult with our staff in Hinds Hall 002M for assistance.
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