To create a PC3 file for a Windows system printer (Procedure)

Set Up Plotters and Printers

Set Up Plotters and Printers

Set Up Plotters and Printers

 

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To create a PC3 file for a Windows system printer

1. Open the Autodesk Plotter Manager.
2. In the Autodesk Plotter Manager, double-click the Add-a-Plotter Wizard shortcut icon.
3. In the Add-a-Plotter wizard, read the Introduction, and then choose Next to advance to the Add Plotter - Begin page.
4. On the Add Plotter - Begin page, choose System Printer. Choose Next.
5. On the Add Plotter - System Printer page, select the system printer that you want to configure.

   The list includes all printers known to the operating system. If you want to connect to a printer that is not in the list, you must first add the printer using the Windows Add Printer wizard in the Control Panel.

   (Optional)The Import PCP or PC2 screen enables you to use configuration information from a PCP or PC2 file created with an earlier version of AutoCAD.

6. On the Add Plotter - Plotter Name page, enter a name to identify the currently configured plotter. Choose Next.
7. When you reach the Add Plotter - Finish page, you can choose Finish to exit the Add-a-Plotter wizard.

   A PC3 file for the newly configured plotter appears in the Plotters window and the plotter is available for plotting in the list of devices.

   At this time, you can change the default settings for the plotter by choosing Edit Plotter Configuration on the Add Plotter - Finish page. You can also perform a plot calibration test on your newly configured plotter by choosing Calibrate Plotter on the Add Plotter - Finish page.