HP-GL/2 Long-Axis Plots

DesignJet Plotters

HP-GL/2 Configuration Information (HP-GL/2)

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HP-GL/2 Long-Axis Plots

Specifies the settings for long axis plotting.

The 7600 series plotter, DesignJets, DraftPro Plus, and the DraftMaster with roll feed can do long-axis plots.

To perform a long plot

1. Select any size greater than 64 inches along the X axis.

   The following prompt is displayed:

   Long axis plot is selected. Plotter steps/inch = nnn

2. Plot in the normal manner.

   For best results, plot to extents, do not rotate the plot, and use an explicit one-to-one scale (not Scale to Fit).

3. To stop your plotter after AutoCAD has finished sending all the vectors, clear the plotter memory using the plotter’s control panel.
4. To stop a long-axis plot while AutoCAD is sending vectors to the plotter, press ESC.
5. Clear the plotter memory as indicated for the following devices:
   • DraftMaster X series. Press the plotter Cancel button.
   • HP 7600 240D/E. Press the plotter Reset button.
   • HP 7600 250/255/355. Press the Plot Management key. Select Queuing Operations, and then select the plot and delete it from the queue.
   • HP DesignJet Series. Press the plotter Cancel button.
   • HP DraftPro Plus. Press the plotter Cancel button.