To configure an HP-GL plotter driver (Procedure)

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Configure Hewlett-Packard HP-GL Plotters
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To configure an HP-GL plotter driver

  1. From the File menu, choose Plotter Manager.
  2. Double-click the Add-a-Plotter Wizard shortcut icon.
  3. On the Begin page, choose My Computer if the plotter is connected to your computer. Select Network Plotter Server if the plotter is available through a network. Choose Next.
  4. On the Network Plotter page, enter the UNC name of the networked plotter. Choose Next. This page is not displayed if you selected My Computer in step 3.
  5. On the Plotter Model page, under Manufacturers, select Hewlett-Packard. Under Model, select the type of Hewlett-Packard plotter that you are using or emulating. Choose Next.
  6. On the Import PCP or PC2 page, select a PCP or PC2 file to import (optional). Choose Next.
  7. On the Ports page, select the port that the printer is attached to. This page is not displayed if you selected Network Plotter Server in step 3. Choose Next.
  8. On the Plotter Name page, enter a name for the plotter configuration file. Choose Next.
  9. On the Finish page, choose Finish.

    A new plotter configuration file (PC3) is created.

 Command entry: PLOTTERMANAGER