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Plotting from Illustrator

Step 1

From the File menu, select Print and this window will appear

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Step 2

From the Format for pull-down menu, select Plotter

Illustrator Step 2

Step 3

In the Options box, select Fit to Page

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Step 4

In the Media box, select the correct paper size that corresponds to the size chart located above the plotter machine in the lab.

Correct paper sizes should be either : ANSI or ARCH

If an incorrect paper size is choosen, then an error message will display that the job will cost $15,000.

Illustrator Step 4

Step 5

Click on Page Setup then this box will pop-up. Select Continue

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Step 6

From the Format for pull-down menu, select Plotter and make sure that the paper size is correct

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Step 7

Make sure everything is correct then click Print

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