To adjust media settings (Procedure)

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Adjust Media Settings (For Nonsystem Plotters Only)
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To adjust media settings

  1. From the File menu, choose Plotter Manager.
  2. Double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file whose media settings you want to change.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, choose the Device and Document Settings tab.
  4. Double-click Media to view the media settings.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Select Source and Size. Under Media Source and Size, select a paper source from the Source list. If appropriate, select a roll width from the Width list or a tray from the Tray Type list. Under Size, select the paper size you want to use. Select Automatic to tell the printer to select the appropriate paper source.
    • Select Media Type. Under Media Type, select one of the available media types.
    • Select Duplex Printing. Under Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing), select Short Side or Long Side. This setting may not be available for your plotter.
    • Select Media Destination. Under Media Destination, specify one of the available options, for example, cutting. This setting may not be available for your plotter.
  6. When finished, choose OK.
 Command entry: PLOTTERMANAGER