(.plt) Plot File Configuration Sheet

Use this sheet to configure AutoCAD 12/13 and AutoCAD 14 to make *.PLT files for Northeast Blueprint

* For best results in AutoCAD 2000 use a *.CAL file.

AutoCAD 12/13

1. Run AutoCAD for Windows.
2. From the drawing editor, type: CONFIG
3. Select item 5, CONFIGURE PLOTTER, from the configuration menu.
4. Select item 1, ADD A PLOTTER CONFIGURATION, from the plotter config menu.
5. Available Plotter: choose 11, Hewlett Packard HP-GL-2 / devices,ADI 4.2 V 28
6. Supported Models: Choose HP 750C
7. Specify Port: Choose Parallel Port
8. Enter parallel port name for plotter or for none <LPT1>: ENTER

Important Notes:

• If you are plotting EXTENTS, make sure that you perform a ZOOM EXTENTS prior to creating the .PLT file to ensure AutoCAD updates the extents.
• Failing to ensure that the Pen Numbers are equal to the Entity Colors will produce strange line thicknesses and will result in wasted chargeable output.
• Make sure plot to a file is selected.
• You should always do a Partial Preview in the Plot Window to verify the DWG size, and then do a Full Preview to verify the plot looks correct.

AutoCAD 14 *.plt config sheet

1. Launch AutoCAD 14.
2. At the Command Prompt, type CONFIG.
3. Select New (to enter a new plotter configuration).
4. Avalible print drivers: Choose Hewlett Packard HPGL/2 Devices - ADI 4.3 - for AutoDesk.
5. Supported models: Choose HP Designjet 750c.
6. Choose: Parallel Port
7. Enter parallel port name for plotter or for none <LPT1>: ENTER
8. "Write the plot to a file?"YES.
9. Choose Defaults until you reach the end.
10. Click OK to Save.

AutoCAD 2000 *.plt config sheet

1. Launch AutoCAD 2000.
2. From the File menu, select Plotter manager.
3. Select Add a Plotter.
4. Manufacturers: Choose Hewlett Packard
5. Models: Choose Designjet 750C
6. Choose a location: My Computer
7. Choose: Plot to a file
8. Choose a name for the plotter.

AutoCAD 2000 *.cal config sheet

1. Launch AutoCAD 2000.
2. From the File menu, select Plotter manager.
3. Select Add a Plotter.
4. Manufacturers: Choose Raster File Formats
5. Models: Choose Dimensional CALS Type 1
6. Choose a location: My Computer
7. Choose: Plot to a file
8. Choose a name for the plotter.

Important Notes:

• If you are plotting EXTENTS, make sure that you perform a ZOOM EXTENTS prior to creating the .PLT file to ensure AutoCAD updates the extents.
• Failing to ensure that the Pen Numbers are equal to the Entity Colors will produce strange line thicknesses and will result in wasted chargeable output.
• Make sure plot to a file is selected.
• You should always do a Partial Preview in the Plot Window to verify the DWG size, and then do a Full Preview to verify the plot looks correct.

Please call us if you have any questions. (216) 261-7500 or you can Email us with Questions or .PLT files at neblue@Northeastblueprint.com. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm