Help Groups

Color Topics to help you use the color features of this printer.			Paper  Topics to help you learn about custom paper sizes, printable areas and image orientation.
Set Up  Topics to help you configure this driver to suit your needs.			Scaling  Topics and tips to help you use the driver's [image] scaling features effectively.
Software Application Notes Topics on popular applications to help you overcome common problems.			Printer Notes     Topics providing information on the HP DesignJet family and on each model in the series.
Troubleshooting Topics to help you solve problems with driver settings.			Miscellaneous     Topics covering a variety of concepts.
Readme.txt Click here to read all the late-breaking news about the driver.			Index   A list of all the topics in this help system.


 Help index

A

Aldus Applications

ANSI

Application specific scaling tips

Architectural

ATM font user's

AutoCAD for Windows

Automatic

C

Calibrate Screen

Canceling a print from your application

Cluster

Color as grayscale

Color intensity - Color as Grayscale selected

ColorSmart

Configuration name

Convert colors to pure Black

Copies

CorelDRAW/PHOTO-PAINT users

Custom paper size

Custom paper size limits

Customer Support

Custom size

D

DIN

Driver margins table

E

Examples of halftoning

Excel users

F

Font support and recommendations

G

General Information - Software Applications

General Troubleshooting

H

Halftoning

How to calculate a printable area

How to create a banner

How to print an image as a banner

HP DesignJet 200, 220, 230, 250C, 330 and 350C printer notes

HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C and 755CM printer notes

HP DesignJet printer notes

HP DesignJet series printers

I

In printer/computer...

ISO

J

JIS

L

Loading sheet paper

Long-axis prints

Lotus Applications

M

Manual Color

Margins table

Match Screen

Media Type

Memory Problems

Micrografx Designer (v4.0 & v4.1) users

Microsoft Application users

More sizes

N

No Adjustment

Normal

Notes to ATM font users

O

Orientation

Oversize

P

PANTONE®* Colors

Paper Size list

Paper Source

Paper Type

Pattern

Problems with True-Type fonts

Print Quality

Printable areas

Printed Color ControlPrinter margin settings when using this driver

Printer notes

Printer type

Printing areas

Printing areas with gradient shading

Printing lines

Process document in the computer

Q

QuarkXPress users

R

Readme.txt

S

Scale to this custom paper size

Scale to this standard page size

Scale with this scaling factor:

Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0

Scaling From/To:

Scaling Options dialog box

Scatter

Screen Calibration

Software Application notes

Software Publishing Corporation Harvard Graphics (v2.0 & v3.0) users

Some applications do not work with large paper sizes.

Some applications have an overriding orientation setting

Supported media

Supported printers

T

Troubleshooting - General

Troubleshooting printer problems

U

Used standards

User configurations (dialog box)

User-defined size

Users of paint and image-processing applications

Using the Oversize option

Using the Process document in computer option

V

Vivid Color W

Word Processors (AmiPro, MS Word, Word Perfect)


** Help groups start here


   Color topics

Click on any of the following topics to know more about that subject:

Automatic

Calibrate Screen

Color as grayscale

ColorSmart

Convert colors to pure Black

Halftoning

Match Screen

Manual Color Control

No Adjustment

Normal

PANTONE®* Colors

Printed Color Control

Vivid Color

To return to the Help Groups Index click on Contents.


   Scaling topics

Scaling topics:  General scaling tips Scaling Options dialog box How to create a banner  How to print an image as a banner Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0 Application specific scaling tips
The From: paper size is the size your application is currently configured to use.  In all cases the length of the image will not exceed 129"/3276mm.		The To: paper size is the physical page/paper size which will be used by your printer when you decide to print.  By using the settings in the Scaling options dialog box the limitations of your application can be overcome.  The printed To: page size can be as long as 300"/7620mm, the width will be limited by the paper you have loaded.


   Paper topics

Click on any of the following topics to know more about that subject:

Custom paper size

Custom paper size limits

How to calculate a printable area

Loading sheet paper

More sizes

Orientation

Oversize

Paper Size List

Paper Source

Paper Type List

Printable areas

Printer margin settings using this driver

Supported media types

Used standards

User-defined Size

To return to the Help Groups Index click on Contents.


   Setup topics

Click on any of the following topics to know more about that subject:

Copies

Defaults - Color Control dialog box

Defaults - Options dialog box

In printer/computer

Long-axis prints

Orientation

Paper Sizes dialog box

Print Quality

Printer Type

Scaling Options dialog box

Supported Printers

User configurations

To return to the Help Groups Index click on Contents.


Miscellanous topics
   Miscellaneous topics

Click on any of the following topics to know more about that subject:

What is ANSI?

What is Architectural?

What is DIN?

What is ISO?

What is JIS?

To return to the Help Groups Index click on Contents.


   Troubleshooting topics

Click on any of the following topics to know more about that subject:

General Information

General Troubleshooting

Canceling a print from your application

Customer Support

Memory Problems

Readme.txt

Software Application notes

Troubleshooting printer problems

To return to the Help Groups Index click on Contents.


** Dialog box descriptions start here.


Paper properties page (no paper type)
Paper Properties page help

The contents of the Paper Properties page match the capabilities of the currently selected printer.

To access the Paper Properties page in Windows 3.1:-

from the Program Manager window open the Main window and double click Control Panel, double click Printers, and with your output device selected, then click the Setup... button.

To access the Paper Properties page in Windows 95:-

from the desktop click on Start, and select Settings and then click on Printers.  In the Printers dialog box click on your HP DesignJet printer icon with the right mouse button, and select Properties from the pop-up menu.  Click on the Paper tab if necessary.

Choose one of the highlighted text fields for more information:

Help topics: Defaults   Enable scaling   More sizes   Orientation  Paper Size list Paper Source  Scaling Options
Notes:	1) Please note that the settings in this Setup dialog box may have a global effect.  Depending on the behavior of your application, the settings may be valid for all your applications.

2) The appearance of the print setup dialog box may vary from the example shown above, however the behavior of the settings you enter is the same.

Associated topics:

* Custom Paper Size

* User-defined Size

Help Screen Text  Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Paper Properties page
Paper Properties page help

The contents of the Paper Properties page match the capabilities of the currently selected printer.

To access the Paper Properties page in Windows 3.1:-

from the Program Manager window open the Main window and double click Control Panel, double click Printers, and with your output device selected, then click the Setup... button.

To access the Paper Properties page in Windows 95:-

from the desktop click on Start, and select Settings and then click on Printers.  In the Printers dialog box click on your HP DesignJet printer icon with the right mouse button, and select Properties from the pop-up menu.  Click on the Paper tab if necessary.

Choose one of the highlighted text fields for more information:

Help topics: Defaults   Enable scaling   More sizes   Orientation   Paper Size list Paper Source  Paper type list Scaling Options
Notes:	1) Please note that the settings in this Setup dialog box may have a global effect.  Depending on the behavior of your application, the settings may be valid for all your applications.

2) The appearance of the print setup dialog box may vary from the example shown above, however the behavior of the settings you enter is the same.

Associated topics:

* Custom Paper Size

* User-defined Size

Help Screen Text  Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Color Control page help - Manual color selected
Color Control dialog box help

Click on any of the following topics for information on color options.

Help Topics

Calibrate Screen

Cluster

Defaults

Halftoning

Lightness

Match Screen

No Adjustment

PANTONE®* Colors

Pattern

Printed Color Control

Scatter

Vivid Color

PANTONE Color simulations are only available with this driver when driven by qualified Pantone-licensed software packages.  Contact Pantone, Inc. for a current list of qualified licensees.

* Pantone, Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color. Pantone, Inc., 1988

ATM users should note that the color of text sent to the printer as graphics will be enhanced using the settings in the Graphics column.  The recommended setting in the 'ATM Control Panel' is Use Pre-built or Resident Fonts, this will avoid differences in text color and improve performance.

Text which is rotated is sometimes sent to the printer as graphics and will be enhanced according to the Graphics setting.


Color Control page help - Manual color selected
Color Control dialog box help

Click on any of the following topics for information on color options.

Help Topics

Calibrate Screen

Cluster

Defaults

Halftoning

Lightness

Match Screen

No Adjustment

Pattern

Printed Color Control

Scatter

Vivid Color

ATM users should note that the color of text sent to the printer as graphics will be enhanced using the settings in the Graphics column.  The recommended setting in the 'ATM Control Panel' is Use Pre-built or Resident Fonts this will avoid differences in text color and improve performance.

Text which is rotated is sometimes sent to the printer as graphics and will be enhanced according to the Graphics setting.


Color Options page help - Color as Grayscale selected
Color Options dialog box help

Click on any of the following topics for information on color options.

Help Topics

Convert colors to pure Black

Defaults

Halftoning

Lightness

Pattern

Scatter

Help Screen Text  Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Color Options page help
Color Options dialog box help

Click on any of the following topics for information on color options.

Help Topics

Defaults

Halftoning

Lightness

Pattern

Help Screen Text  Copyright 1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Options page help

Click on any of the following topics for information on setting up the HP DesignJet Printer Driver (v2.2) (HP-GL/2 and HP RTL) for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.  Use the scroll bar to see text not currently visible in the Help window.

Help Topics: Automatic Color as Grayscale Configuration name Copies Defaults In printer/In computer Manual Color Print Quality
Click on any one of the above to see an explanation of the effect that the setting will have on your printed drawing.

Associated topics:

* Color Control - Manual color selected

* Color Control - Color as Grayscale selected

* Paper size

Help Screen Text  Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Options page help

Click on any of the following topics for information on setting up the HP DesignJet Printer Driver (v2.2) (HP-GL/2 and HP RTL) for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.  Use the scroll bar to see text not currently visible in the Help window.

Help Topics: Convert colors to pure Black Color as Grayscale Configuration name Copies Defaults In printer/In computer Normal Print Quality
Click on any one of the above to see an explanation of the effect that the setting will have on your printed drawing.

Associated topics:

* Color Control

* Lightness

* Paper size

* Pattern

Help Screen Text  Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


User configurations dialog box

The User configurations dialog box allows you to save, re-load and delete pre-set driver configurations.  All your currently chosen settings for Color, Paper Type, Print Quality, Copies etc. can be saved using a 'configuration' name, and loaded later for re-use whenever you want to repeat the same type of print job.


Paper Size dialog box
Paper Sizes dialog box help

Click on any of the following topics to find out more about the parameter settings in this dialog box.

Custom paper size

Oversize

Units

Used standards - Paper sizes

Help Screen Text Copyright  1996 by Hewlett-Packard Company. Sixth Edition, May 1996.


Scaling Options Dialog box
Scaling Options dialog box help

Help Topics: Scale to this standard page size: Scale to this custom paper size: Scale with this scaling factor: Scaling From/To:   Units  Associated topics: * How to create a banner  * How to print an image as a banner * Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0 * General Scaling tips  * Application specific scaling tips


** Topics start here


Adobe PhotoShop v3.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Image re-sizing support:	Yes  (Prior to printing)
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

You can scale up an image and then print it, however you will need a large amount of disk space free and the print file will also be very large.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- Re size your image in PhotoShop (Image size dialog box) so that the length dimension is equal to 129"/3276mm, ensure that the height dimension does not exceed 36.10"/917mm.  Note the dimensions.

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes..., and enter a custom (From:) page size equal to the dimensions you noted in the step above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK, if you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- You are now ready to print.


Aldus Pagemaker v5.0a scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A3
Max. custom size:	42 x 42 inches 1067 x 1067mm
Scale by "factor" support:	From 5% to 1600%
"Fit to page" support:	Only when scaling down.
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

When you are printing to a large format, use custom sizes only.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 42"/1067mm limit, you could:

- Go to the Page setup dialog box and enter a custom (From) page size equal to 42"/1067mm by 42"/1067mm.

- Stretch/re-size the image/text so that it now has the same length as the displayed page.

- Go back to the Page setup dialog box and adjust the height of your custom page so that it will be just large enough to cover the text/image.  Note the final dimensions you have entered.

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes... Enter the dimensions you noted above in the Custom paper size section, close this dialog box,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions click on OK, if you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- you are now ready to print.


Application specific scaling tips

Adobe Photoshop v3.0

Aldus Pagemaker v5.0a

AutoCAD LT v1.0

CADVANCE v6.0

Corel PHOTO-PAINT v5.0

Corel VENTURA v5.0

CorelDRAW! v5.0

CorelDRAW! v6.0

FrameMaker v4.0

Harvard Graphics v3.0

Lotus 1-2-3 r5

Lotus Freelance Graphics v2.1

Micrografx Charisma v4.0

Micrografx Designer v4.1

Micrografx PhotoMagic v1.0

Micrografx Picture Publisher v5.0

Microsoft Excel v5.0

Microsoft PowerPoint v4.0

Microsoft Project v4.0

Microsoft Publisher v2.0

Word Processors


AutoCAD LT v1.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Very good support of large format printing.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- enable AutoCAD's Scaled to Fit feature,

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes...  Enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm x X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  You can verify this dimension using the preview feature,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK, if you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

-  You are now read to print.


Automatic

                           IMPORTANT !!

HP DesignJet 250C, 350C, 650C (C2858B and C2859B only), 750C and 755CM

NOTE:	Because of the diversity of printing requirements and color options, Hewlett-Packard has provided Automatic, an option which utilizes ColorSmart technology to pre-set all the printed color control options.  Automatic is a one-button solution to high-quality color output.

Automatic provides an easy solution to consistent and intelligent color management in your printed output.  It analyzes your output for you, identifies the component objects as text, graphics and images, and then automatically maximizes the vibrancy, clarity and color-matching capabilities of your printer.  High-quality color output, all at the touch of a button.

Manual Color is an alternative to Automatic, select Manual Color and then Color Control... to open the Color Control dialog box.  The features in the Color Control dialog box allow you to control the colors of your printed output according to your particular needs.


CADVANCE v6.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Very good support of large format printing.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits you could:

- enable CADVANCE's Scale - Fit feature and Print Window - Paper features

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes...  Enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is the height dimension which just covers the image in CADVANCE.  You may need to return to CADVANCE to verify this dimension,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK, if you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- you are ready to print.


Calibrate Screen

Screen calibration provides the characteristics of your monitor, and the lighting around it, to the printer driver.  The printer driver uses this information to better match the printer output to what you see on your screen.  Screen calibration has an effect only when Printed Color Control in the Color Control dialog box is set to Match Screen.

Click the Calibrate Screen... button to open the dialog box which offers you the choice of three methods of screen calibration.  All three types of calibration directly affect the Match Screen options under the Printed Color Control section.

Click the Help button in the Hewlett-Packard Screen Calibration dialog box to display the help topics on the different methods of screen calibration.


Canceling a print from your application

Take care when you cancel a print which has been sent to the printer.  You may not always get the desired result, i.e. the printer may have already received part of your drawing at the time you chose to cancel, and the next time you send a print the printer will begin to draw the print you canceled.  To help you cancel a print satisfactorily we have provided a recommended method, this is as follows:

a)	Find the window which shows you that your document is being sent to the printer, as illustrated below.  (If you cannot see this window try an ALT-TAB sequence to display other active windows)

b)	Click the Cancel button.

c)	Wait for some time to allow your application to stop sending data.

d)	You should be returned to your application.

In the event that you are not returned to your application click the Cancel button in your application but you may experience problems.  This type of problem can be overcome by pressing the Cancel button on the front panel of your printer, however you should make sure that the printer is processing the plot you want to cancel.


Color as Grayscale

Using this setting the colors in your drawing are converted to shades of gray.  Use Color as Grayscale when you want the colors in a drawing to be printed using shades of gray.

Color as Grayscale is the default setting with a monochrome printer.

You may find the Lightness setting to be particularly useful when you use this setting.


Color intensity - Color as Grayscale selected

When using the driver's Color as Grayscale setting you may see that some colors are printed as black and not as a shade of gray.  Some applications send a black color value for some objects when they detect a non-color device driver.


Convert colors to Black
Convert colors to pure Black

Your drawing will be printed using only black and white.  All the non-white colors in your drawing will be printed using black.  This setting is not recommended if you drawing has color photographs or images in it.


Copies

The Copies setting in the Options dialog box lets you make up to 100 copies of each drawing. To change the Copies setting, type in a new number between 1 and 100, inclusive.


Corel PHOTOPAINT v5.0 scaling tips
Corel PHOTO-PAINT v5.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A2
Max. custom size:	30 x 30 inches   762 x 762mm.
*Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
*"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

*Scaling and "Fit to page" support work up to 30 x 30 inches or 762 x 762mm.

Corel Photo-PAINT 5.0 does not support bitmaps larger than 16 MBytes. You cannot print larger bitmaps.

Corel Photo-PAINT 6.0 running under Windows 95 supports larger bitmaps"

To configure for prints that are longer than the 30"/762mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Print dialog box, click on Setup.

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes...  Enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 30"/762mm x X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  Close this dialog box.

- Click on the Options button to verify the dimensions in the Print options dialog box, at the same time enable Photo-PAINT's Fit to page feature, close this dialog box,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- You are now ready to print.


Corel VENTURA v5.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A2
Max. custom size:	30 x 30 inches   762 x 762mm.
*Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
*"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

*Scaling and "Fit to page" support work up to 30 x 30 inches or 762 x 762mm.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 30"/762mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Print dialog box, click on Setup.

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes...  Enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 30"/762mm x X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  Close this dialog box.

- Click on the Options button to verify the dimensions in the Print options dialog box, at the same time enable the Fit to page feature, close this dialog box,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- You are now ready to print.


CorelDRAW v6.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
*Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
*"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

*If you select or enter a paper/page size larger than A2/C you should Enable scaling in the Paper properties page even if no scaling is necessary e.g. the Scale with this scaling factor setting is set to 100%.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- enable CorelDRAW's  Fit to page feature,

- enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  You can verify this dimension using the Print Preview feature,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


CorelDRAW! v5.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A3
Max. custom size:	30 x 30 inches 762 x 762mm
*Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
*"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

*Scaling and "Fit to page" support work up to 30 x 30 inches or 762 x 762mm.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 30"/762mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Print dialog box, click on Setup.

- in the Paper properties page click on More sizes...  Enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 30"/762mm x X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  Close this dialog box.

- Click on the Options button to verify the dimensions in the Print options dialog box, at the same time enable the Fit to page feature, close this dialog box,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- You are now ready to print.


Custom paper size

If the paper size you have chosen in your software application is not available in the Paper properties page or Paper sizes dialog box, or if you are producing a long-axis print or banner, you should use the Custom paper size box to enter its dimensions. The dimensions you enter should be the same as those used by your application*. The Units drop-down list allows you to choose between 'inch' and 'mm' to allow you to enter dimensions in the measuring system of your choice.
Use the upper box to specify the width (shorter dimension) of your custom-size paper or the width of the paper for your long-axis print.

NOTE:  Always enter the smaller dimension in the upper box.

Use the lower box to specify the length (longer dimension) of your custom-size paper or the length of the paper for your long-axis print or banner.

NOTE:  Always enter the larger dimension in the lower box.

The Custom option in the Paper Size drop-down list will display the dimensions of the custom size you enter here.

*If the Paper Size option you select in the Paper properties page does not match the size of the paper you have chosen in your software application, if you can choose a page size in your application, your printed drawing may be incorrectly placed on the paper.

Associated topics:

* Custom paper size limits

* How to calculate a printable area

* How to create a banner

* How to print an image as a banner

* Long-axis prints

* Printer margin settings using this driver


Custom paper size limits

When entering Width and Length values for a Custom paper size, refer to the following table for the range of acceptable values (inclusive), which are based on the printer type you selected in this driver.

Driver-selected/Printer Type		Media:	Width Range	Length Range
Any HP DesignJet series printer  (D / A1 size).		Sheet	8.27 to 24.61 in (210 to 625mm)	8.27 to 63.98 in (210 to 1625mm)
Any HP DesignJet series printer  (E / A0 size).		Sheet	8.27 to 36.10 in (210 to 917mm)	8.27 to 63.98 in  (210 to 1625mm)
HP DesignJet 600 Printer (D / A1 size) HP DesignJet 650C Printer (D / A1 size)	}	Roll	8.27 to 24.61 in (210 to 625mm)	8.27 to 129 in (210 to 3276mm)
HP DesignJet Printer (E / A0 size) HP DesignJet 600 Printer (E / A0 size) HP DesignJet 650C Printer (E / A0 size)	}	Roll	8.27 to 36.10 in  (210 to 917mm)	8.27 to 129 in (210 to 3276mm)
HP DesignJet 330 Printer** (D / A1 size) HP DesignJet 350C Printer** (D / A1 size) HP DesignJet 750C Printer (D / A1 size) ** where the roll-feed option has been fitted	}	Roll	8.27 to 24.61 in  (210 to 917mm)	8.27 to 129 in* (210 to 3276mm)
HP DesignJet 330 Printer** (E / A0 size) HP DesignJet 350C** Printer (E / A0 size) HP DesignJet 750C Printer (E / A0 size) HP DesignJet 755CM Printer (E / A0 size) ** where the roll-feed option has been fitted	}	Roll	8.27 to 36.10 in  (210 to 917mm)	8.27 to 129 in* (210 to 3276mm)
*The driver for these devices has a scaling feature which enables a maximum print length of 300 in, (7620mm)

If your application has a smaller maximum length value than the one in the table, your prints will be limited to that value even if you enter a larger Length value in the driver.

Associated topics:

* How to calculate a printable area

* How to create a banner

* How to print an image as a banner

* Long-axis prints


Customer Support

If you need help while configuring this driver and your questions are not answered by this online help system, you can either contact your local authorized HewlettPackard dealer, or customer support organization for help.  See your printer's documentation for details.


Defaults - Color Control dialog box

The Defaults button brings all settings back to the original factory defaults.

1)  HP DesignJet 250C, 350C, 650C (B-series), 750C & 755CM with Color as grayscale selected:

Defaults:

Convert colors to pure Black	Off
Halftoning	Scatter
Lightness	Mid setting
2)  HP DesignJet 250C, 350C, 650C (B-series), 750C & 755CM with Manual color selected:

Defaults:

Printed Color Control
Text:	Vivid Color
Graphics:	Vivid Color
Photos:	Vivid Color
Halftoning
Text:	Scatter
Graphics:	Scatter
Photos:	Scatter
Lightness	Mid setting
PANTONE®* Colors	Off
* Pantone, Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color.

3)  HP DesignJet 230 & 330

Lightness	Mid setting
Halftoning	Scatter
4)  HP DesignJet 200, 220, 600 & 650C (A-series)

Lightness	Mid setting
Halftoning	Pattern


Defaults - Options dialog box
Defaults - Options Properties page

1)  HP DesignJet 350C, 750C & 755CM

Color	Automatic
Print Quality	Normal (final)
Copies	1
Process document...	...In printer
2)  HP DesignJet 250C & 650C (B-series)

Color	Automatic
Print Quality	Normal (final)
Copies	1
Process document...	...In printer
3)  HP DesignJet 650 (A-series)

Color	Normal
Print Quality	Normal (final)
Copies	1
Process document...	...In printer
4)  HP DesignJet 200, 220, 230, 330 & 600

Color	Color as Grayscale
Print Quality	Normal (final)
Copies	1
Process document...	...In printer


Defaults - Paper Properties page

Orientation	Portrait
Paper size	(Country dependent)
Paper source	(Printer dependent)
Paper type (when displayed)	(Printer dependent)
Enable scaling	Off


Enable scaling

When this setting is enabled you can access the Scaling options dialog box.

Associated topics:

* Scaling Options Dialog box


Font support and recommendations

The method of font generation the printer uses depends on which font you've selected in your document or drawing.

The following table summarizes this driver's font support and recommendations.

WINDOWS 3.1 FONT SUPPORT

Font Type Selected in Document/Drawing	All HP DesignJet printers:
Any standard Windows vector font (Modern, Roman, Script)	Supported
Any standard Windows raster font (Courier, Helv, Symbol, System, Terminal, Tms Rmn)	Supported / Not recommended
Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts	Supported
TrueType fonts	Supported / Recommended
Intellifont Type fonts (TypeDirector, Intellifont-for-Windows)	Not supported
Any other type of font	Not supported

Associated topics:

* Notes to ATM font users


FrameMaker v4.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A3
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Very good support of large format printing by using its custom paper and scaling features.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  You can verify this dimension when you view the new page layout in FrameMaker.  Note the final dimensions,

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter the dimensions you noted above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


General Information

The following topics are not specific to a particular application.  If your specific application is not covered by this help system, this information may be useful to help you understand its behavior.

Canceling a print from your application

Color intensity - Color as Grayscale selected

Excessive "Application lock-out" time (Win 95)

Long-axis printing

Notes to ATM font users

Printing areas with gradient shading

Printing lines

Problems with True-Type fonts

Some applications do not work with large paper sizes.

Some applications have an overriding orientation setting

Users of paint and image-processing applications

Using the Process document in computer option


General Scaling tips

Below are some guidelines which should always be followed when scaling an image:

Only use the settings in the Scaling Options dialog box when your application does not allow you to enter a page size (From:) which is the desired final size.  By using your application's scaling features the objects in the image will be printed at the best possible quality.

When the final paper size is greater than your application allows, you should utilize your application as much as possible to maximize the image size.  i.e., where possible, use your application's "scale", "stretch" or "fit to page" feature.  The From: paper size should then be customized to fit around the image.  Then use the settings in the Scaling Options dialog box to provide the final scaling effect to reach the desired To: paper size.

See Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0.

The maximum allowable From: image size is 129" (3276mm) long, however your application will probably have a much smaller maximum page size.  To print images using a To: page size which is longer than 129" (3276mm) you must use the settings in the Scaling Options dialog box.

You should not use your application to scale an image which would make it greater than its maximum allowable page size, this will lead to unpredictable results.  Often the application will limit the maximum scale factor according to the current page size selected in the application.

Check in the Custom paper size limits that the desired To: paper size is within the limits for your selected HP DesignJet.

If you experience problems printing large images, and you do not have the Enable scaling feature selected in the Paper properties page try the following:

a) Select Enable scaling, then

b) in the Scaling Options dialog box, select Scale with this scaling factor and use a scaling factor of 100%.

This technique has been useful with; Micrografx Designer, Aldus PageMaker, Harvard Graphics, Micrografx Charisma, MS PowerPoint and Lotus' Freelance Graphics.  The technique changes the way that images are sent to the printer, there may be a slight sacrifice in print quality however the printing process will be more reliable.

Associated topics:

* Application specific scaling tips

* Custom paper size limits

* How to create a banner

* How to print an image as a banner

* Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0


General Troubleshooting

More troubleshooting hints which are specific to printer types are available at the end of this list.

Click on the symptom to view the possible solution.

If the printer you want to use isn't displayed in the Control Panel (Printers dialog box)

If the top and/or bottom of your print is missing (clipped)

If the driver's Orientation setting seems to have no effect on prints

If printing text produces unexpected results

If your printer is unusually slow or appears to be hung

If your computer displays a time-out message before all print data has been received by the printer

If the printed drawing size is smaller than the driver's Paper Size setting

If you have disk space problems or misplaced objects when you print a drawing (Windows 95 only)

If you see the following message, "TT font problems.  Some characters might be lost".

Further information

Font support and recommendations

HP DesignJet series printers

Alternatively, refer to the following documents for help.

The user's guide for your printer, and

The user's guide for your software application.

To print this or any other help topic, choose Print Topic from the File menu in the Help window.


Harvard Graphics v3.0 scaling tips
Software Publishing Corporation Harvard Graphics v3.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	Yes (Automatic)
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you should:

- determine the dimensions and proportions of the final banner you want to print e.g. 300" by 36" with proportions of 100 : 12  Then calculate what the dimensions are using the max. of 129", while maintaining the proportions e.g. 129" by 15.48" or 3276mm by 39.31mm.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to the dimensions you calculated above.  You can verify this appearance of your image later.

- in Presentation setup, select the custom paper size option, close this dialog box.

- preview your slide to verify its appearance has not been distorted by the new page size.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Halftoning

Primary printer colors are cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, blue and black.  All other colors are produced by using these primary colors and white space.  The eye mixes these to produce other colors and shades.

The method used by your printer to produce non-primary colors is user selectable through the Halftoning setting, which is either: Scatter, Pattern or Cluster.

The choice is usually a matter of personal preference.  (See 'Associated topics' below.)

Scatter produces a smooth appearance by randomly distributing the ink.

(Scatter is not available with some devices.)

Use the Scatter setting for:	Complex graphic images.

Photographic images.

Scanned images.

Images with gradient fills.

Business graphics.

Pattern will give a uniform distribution of ink.  Sometimes it will produce a noticeable geometric pattern.  Pattern was the only halftoning option in some older versions of this driver.  You could select Pattern in order to retain consistency with drawings produced using one of these older versions of the driver.

Use the Pattern setting for:	Colored text.

Line graphics.

Free-hand images.

Clip art images.

Desktop publishing images.

Cluster halftoning places dots of ink in clusters to produce complex graphics and documents which are to be photocopied.

(Cluster is not available with some devices.)

NOTE:  Thin lines and small type sizes (less than 18 points) in non-primary colors may not print well.  If your output is unsatisfactory, choose primary colors for these objects and be sure to set Printed Color Control of Graphics to 'No Adjustment' otherwise your chosen primary color may again be printed as a non-primary color.

Associated topics:

* Examples of halftoning


How to calculate a printable area

The dimensions of the printable area of a particular sheet of paper can only be calculated when you know how it will be loaded into the printer, in either portrait or landscape orientation.  You can then apply the printer margin dimensions to calculate the printable area's length and width.

Note: that the paper's orientation does not necessarily correspond to the orientation of the drawing in your application, there are occasions when your drawing will be rotated by 90 degrees before it is printed, hence the width of the drawing in your application is printed along the length of your loaded paper. See special case topic listed below.

The dimensions of the printable area can be calculated as follows:

Printable area length:

= Loaded Paper length - (Top + Bottom margins)

= Loaded Paper length - (17mm + 17mm)

= Loaded Paper length - (.67in + .67in)

Printable area width :

= Loaded Paper width - the two side margins

= Loaded Paper width - (5mm + 5mm)

= Loaded Paper width - (.20in + .20in)

Associated topics:

* Printable areas for some standard paper sizes

* Special case


How to create a banner

Knowing the dimensions of the banner you want to print and not having yet created the image to be printed, you could proceed as follows:

1) Determine the dimensions and proportions of the final banner (To: page size) you want to print e.g. 300"/7620mm by 36"/917mm (proportions of 100 : 12).  Then calculate what the dimensions are using the maximum (From:) page size your application allows, while maintaining the proportions, e.g. 129.0" by 15.4", or 3276.0mm by 39.1mm.  If your application is listed in the Application specific scaling tips you can use it to find out the maximum custom (From:) page size it allows.  If your application is listed but there is no maximum custom size stated, assume that it is 129"/3276mm by 36"/917mm.

2) Click on Print(er) Setup from the File menu, you will see the Print Setup dialog box.

3) With your HP DesignJet printer selected, click on the Options... button.

4) In the Paper properties page, ensure that scaling is enabled and , if necessary, click on the Scaling Options... button to open the Scaling options dialog box.

5) Select the Scale to this custom paper size option, and enter the dimensions of the To: paper size - the physical size of the banner you want to print.  If ,when you close this dialog box, you see a message telling you that the From: and the To: paper sizes do not have the same proportions etc. ..., click on No.

6) In the Paper properties page, click on More sizes...  In the Paper sizes dialog box enter the dimensions of your custom From: paper/page size you calculated above.  Return to your application.

7) If your application has a Page setup..., or similar menu item, use it to check that the dimensions you entered, in step 6) above, are being used by your application.  If you see custom page dimensions which are not the From: dimensions you entered in step 6) you must remove them and enter the dimensions you used in step 6).  Close this dialog box.

8) Create the banner image/text so that it fills the page in your application.

9) If your application has a Print Preview feature, use it to make sure that the image/text fits into the preview window.

10) You can now print your banner.


How to print an image as a banner

With the image you want to print using a banner format already loaded in your application, you could proceed as follows:

1) Click on the Print(er) setup menu item in the File menu and, with your HP DesignJet printer selected, click on the Options... button.

2) In the Paper properties page, click on More sizes... and enter the maximum dimensions for a custom page (From:) size that your application allows.  If your application is listed in the Application specific scaling tips you can use it to find out the maximum custom (From:) page size it allows.  If your application is listed but there is no maximum custom size stated, assume that it is 129"/3276mm by 36"/917mm.

3) Close the Paper properties page.

4) If your application has a Page setup... or similar menu item, use it to check that the dimensions you entered in step 2) above have been used to set its "custom" (From:) page size, if not re-enter the same dimensions you entered in step)2 above.  Close this dialog box.

5) Either: Select the image/text to be printed and re-size it so that it extends across the width of the page, if this is possible.  If your application automatically re-sizes the image to fit the current page size, closely inspect the image to see if it has become distorted.

or: if your application has a Fit to page feature, you could use it to make sure that the image/text fits into the (From:) page size.

6) If, after re-sizing, the image does not fill the page in your application, you should repeat steps 2) to 4) above.  This time reduce the dimensions from the maximum allowable, so that the page size fits closer to the image boundaries.  In the case of an application that automatically re-sizes the image, consider repeating steps 2) to 4) above.  This time make minor adjustments to the maximum allowable dimensions so that the distortion of the image is kept within acceptable limits.

7) If your application has a Print preview...feature, you could use it to make sure that the image/text fits into the preview window as you would want it to.

8) Return to the Paper properties page, ensure that scaling is enabled, click on the Scaling Options... button.

9) Select the Scale with this scaling factor option and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.  You can  check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.  Return to your application.

10) You can now print your banner.


HP DesignJet printer notes

When using one of these printers, please keep the following notes in mind:

•	Always select pen parameter source = Software.

Be sure to set the front panel's source of pen parameters to Software to ensure that this driver will work correctly.

To check the printer's front panel setting, select Source from the Pen Parameters menu.  If the front panel says, Source=Software, you don't need to change anything.  If it says anything else, press Enter, use Down Arrow to scroll to Software, then press Enter.

•	Colored objects are printed with gray values.

Because the source of pen parameters is always set to Software when using this driver, the printer's front panel pen settings are ignored.  The driver will convert a colored object to black or to one of the printer's shades of gray.

•	Rasterized drawings can't be rotated from the printer's front panel.

Due to rotate buffer memory limitations, rasterized drawings (e.g., drawings with heavy area fill and shading that you've scanned into your application) can't be rotated using the front panel Rotate feature.  If you want to rotate a print that contains rasterized data, we recommend rotating it from within your application.

Note:	Your drawing contains rasterized data if, it contains a bitmap, if you have used raster fill patterns, or if it contains text.


HP DesignJet 2xx, 330 & 350C printer notes
HP DesignJet 2xx, 330 and 350C printer notes

When using one of these printers, please keep the following notes in mind:

•	Always select pen setting source = from software.

Be sure to set the printer's source of pen parameters to from software to ensure that this driver will work correctly.

To check the printer's setting, load a sheet of printing paper and print a setup sheet.  The current pen settings source is indicated on this sheet.  If from software is already the current setting you don't need to change anything.  If from these tables is the current setting, you need to fill in the from software oval and load the setup sheet back into the printer as indicated on the sheet itself.

•	Colored objects are printed with gray values when Color as grayscale is selected

(HP DesignJet 200 and 220 default setting)

Because the source of pen parameters is always set to Software when using this driver, the printer's front panel pen settings are ignored.  The driver will convert a colored object to black or to one of the printer's shades of gray.

•	Rasterized drawings can't be rotated using the set up sheet.

Due to rotate buffer memory limitations, rasterized drawings (e.g., drawings with heavy area fill and shading that you've scanned into your application) can't be rotated using the setup sheet Rotate feature.  If you want to rotate a print that contains rasterized data, do not use the printer's rotate feature and rotate it from within your application.

Note:  Your drawing contains rasterized data if: it contains a bitmap, you have used raster fill patterns, or it contains text.


HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750 & 755CM printer notes
HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C & 755CM printer notes

When using one of these printers, please keep the following notes in mind:

•	Always select pen parameter source = Software.

Be sure to set the front panel's source of pen parameters to Software to ensure that this driver will work correctly.

To check the printer's front panel setting, select Palette from the Pen Settings menu.  If the front panel says, Palette=Software, you don't need to change anything.  If it says anything else, press Enter, use Down Arrow to scroll to Software, then press Enter.

•	Colored objects are printed with gray values (DesignJet 600 only).

Because the source of pen parameters is always set to Software when using this driver, the printer's front panel pen settings are ignored.  The driver will convert a colored object to black or to one of the printer's shades of gray.

•	Rasterized drawings can't be rotated from the printer's front panel.

Due to rotate buffer memory limitations, rasterized drawings (e.g., drawings with heavy area fill and shading that you've scanned into your application) can't be rotated using the front panel Rotate feature.  If you want to rotate a print that contains rasterized data, we recommend rotating it from within your application.

Note:  Your drawing contains rasterized data: if it contains a bitmap, if you have used raster fill patterns, or if it contains text.

•	The autorotate feature is disabled.

The HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C and 755CM printers have an automatic rotation feature that rotates prints on roll paper when rotating will conserve paper.  The autorotate feature is disabled when you use this printer driver.

•	Expanded margins are not available.

The HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C and 755CM printers have an Expanded margin feature that increases the printable area.  When you use this driver, the Expanded margin feature is not available.


In printer/computer...

You are recommended to always print using the 'In printer' setting whenever it is possible.

Only if you see an 'Out of memory' message on the printer for a particular print should you return to this dialog box and enable the 'In computer' option.  By doing so you can ensure that your drawing will always be printed by the printer, however the time taken may be considerably longer than that if it were possible to print using the 'In printer' option.

DON'T FORGET if you use the 'In computer' option to re-select 'In printer' when you print a different drawing, your printer may have enough memory to print it and you will make a saving in time by disabling 'In computer'.


Lightness

The Lightness setting allows you to control the lightness or darkness of your printed output.  You might find this control useful if you are working with a scanned image in your application.

To change the Lightness setting slide the button along the scale in the direction required.

Clicking on the Defaults button resets all the settings in the Color Control dialog box to their default setting; the Lightness setting is reset to the middle box.


Lightness

The Lightness (gamma) adjustment lightens or darkens the printed output.  Use this to control the overall intensity of your image - lightest (on the left) darkest (on the right).

To change the Lightness setting slide the button along the scale in the direction required.  For no Lightness adjustment select the darkest setting.

The Lightness (lightness/darkness) adjustment interacts with all three Printed Color Control options.

NOTE:  When Printed Color Control is set to 'No adjustment', Lightness has no effect on the pure primary printer colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, black), but will still affect non-primary colors.  To remove the effect of the Lightness control completely, set it to its darkest setting.


Loading sheet paper into your printer

You should load sheet paper into your printer in whatever orientation you have selected in the driver and your application, if your application has such a setting.  Where it is possible to enter an orientation setting in your application make sure that it agrees with the driver orientation setting.  However if your paper size is so large that it is only possible to load it in portrait orientation you must pay special attention to the margin settings.  See the 'Special Case' section in the 'Printer margins' settings' topic for advice on the necessary steps.

Associated topic:

* Orientation

* Printer margins

* Special Case


Long-axis prints

This driver allows you to produce prints up to 129 inches (3276mm) long without using its "scaling feature", if you use scaling the limit becomes 300 inches (7620mm).

Long-axis printing is possible if both the printer and the application support this feature.

All the Supported Printers support long-axis printing.  See Custom paper size limits to find out the limits for your printer type.

Note: 	The HP DesignJet series printers without roll-feed support long-axis printing, but long-axis prints are limited to 64.0 inches (1625mm).

Refer to the Application specific scaling tips  topic for information on the maximum dimensions of some commonly-used Windows applications that support long-axis printing.

Refer to  the How to print an image as a banner topic for information on how to produce prints which are longer than 129 inches (3276mm) long.

Alternatively, refer to your application's user guide to find out if long-axis printing is supported.

To produce a long-axis print or banner, you must enter the print length in the Custom paper size section of the  Paper sizes dialog box, see below.  Note: Your application may require other setting changes as well; refer to your application's user's guide for more information.

Associated topics

* Custom paper size limits

* To access the Paper sizes dialog box in Windows 3.1 -

* To access the Paper sizes dialog box in Windows 95 -


Lotus 1-2-3 r5 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A1
Max. custom size:	32 x 32 inches 813 x 813mm
Scale by "factor" support:	From: 15% to: 1000%
"Fit to page" support:	Yes, only to scale down.
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

Nothing is printed when you exceed the limits of the application.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 32"/813mm limit, you could:

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 32"/813mm by X, where X will be just large enough to cover the image when its length is equal to 32"/813mm,

- use the settings in Page setup dialog box to fit the desired range to the page, (you will not be able to preview the page, but you will be able to print it),

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Lotus Freelance Graphics v2.1 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	Yes (Automatic)
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Nothing is printed when an "Application overflow" occurs.  Not suitable for long-axis plots.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- determine the dimensions and proportions of the final banner you want to print e.g. 300" by 36" with proportions of 100 : 12.  Then calculate what the dimensions are using the max. of 129", while maintaining the proportions, e.g. 129" by 15.48" or 3276mm by 39.31mm.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to the dimensions you calculated above.

- preview your slide to verify its appearance has not been distorted by the new page size.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Manual Color

Manual Color is an alternative to Automatic, by using the settings in the Color Control dialog box you can control the colors of your printed output according to your particular needs.

Select Manual Color and then Color Control... to open the Color Control dialog box.


Margins - Landscape paper/Landscape image
Margins - Landscape image/Landscape paper

For landscape paper and a landscape drawing, the margins are:

The above values are as you should enter them in your application.

They are the absolute minimum, you should not enter values less than these even if your application allows you to.

Associated topics:

* How to calculate a printable area

* Printable areas


Margins Portrait paper/Portrait image
Margins - Portrait image/Portrait paper

For portrait paper and a portrait drawing, the margins are:

The above values are as you should enter them in your application.

They are the absolute minimum, you should not enter values less than these even if your application allows you to.

Associated topics:

* How to calculate a printable area

* Printable areas for some standard paper sizes


Special case margins - Portrait paper/Landscape image
Special case margins - Landscape image/Portrait paper

Special case: for portrait paper and a landscape drawing, the margins are:

For users who want to produce a landscape drawing with the largest paper size the printer supports.  This special case requires that you transpose the margins, as shown above: the margin dimension which you enter in your application as the Top margin should correspond to the printer's left margin and, the Bottom margin dimension entered in your application should correspond to the printer's right margin etc, etc. see table above.

For example, if you have an E-size DesignJet 600 printer and you want to produce an E-size print in landscape orientation, you would enter the following margin settings in your application:

Top = 5.0mm (.20 in)	Bottom = 5.0mm (.20 in)

Left = 17.0mm (.67 in)	Right = 17mm (.67 in)

They are the absolute minimum, you should not enter values less than these even if your application allows you to do so.

Associated topics:

* How to calculate a printable area

* Printable areas


Match Screen

Match Screen provides the closest printer-to-screen color matching.  If selected, you should have performed screen calibration by clicking the Calibrate Screen... button.

Associated topics:

* Calibrate Screen


Microsoft Excel v5.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	From 10% to 400%
"Fit to page" support:	Yes, only when scaling down.
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

Does not scale up chart sheets, use the From: and To: page size settings settings in the Scaling options dialog box to perform chart scaling.  Also, see the notes for Microsoft Application users.for important information on how to select page sizes.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.

- in Excel, select the custom page size option.  The dimensions you entered in the step above will be used set the page size in Excel.  You can use the print preview feature to verify the X dimension.  To re-size your text you can either, "fit it to the page", or scale the text by up to 400%, as appropriate.  If, after scaling, the page length is too long, consider reducing the custom page size in the Paper properties page.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Microsoft PowerPoint v4.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A4
Max. custom size:	56 x 56 inches 1422 x 1422mm
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	Yes (Automatic)
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

To configure for prints that are longer than the 56"/1422mm limit, and your printer allows it, you could:

- determine the dimensions of the final printed page (To:) you want to produce and, while maintaining its proportions, calculate what the dimensions would be when the length dimension is 56"/1422mm.

- in "slide setup" enter the (From:) dimensions you calculated.  e.g. 56"/1422mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  You will see the new page proportions when you close this dialog box.  You can re-size the image here to simulate the final printed page.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter again the custom (From:) page size dimensions,

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Microsoft Project v4.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

The "scaling option" is only available when the selected driver provides Scale by "factor" support.  Printing of large format images works well, but beware of large print file sizes.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size e.g. 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image.  Close this dialog box and use the print preview feature to verify the X dimension is appropriate.  If the X dimension can be reduced you should repeat this step.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Microsoft Publisher v2.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

Very good support of large format printing, although it does not support scaling.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in Publisher, select the custom banner option and enter a banner (From:) size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image when you have stretched the image to fit the new page length.  You can verify this dimension when you close this dialog box.  When the X dimension has been reduced as much as possible, note the final dimensions.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size using the dimensions you noted above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Micrografx Charisma v4.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	Yes
Comments:

To configure for prints that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- determine the dimensions of the final print you want to create, bearing in mind the maximum allowable by your printer.  While maintaining the proportions of the final print, calculate what the dimensions are when the length is reduced to 129"/3276mm e.g. 129"/3276mm by X.  Enter these dimensions as a custom page in Charisma's page setup dialog box.  When you close the page setup dialog box you will see the new page size on-screen.

- verify that the drawing fits on the page size as you would like it to be printed.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size using the dimensions you calculated above e.g. 129"/3276mm by X  you calculated above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Micrografx Designer v4.1 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	No
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Problems with prints longer than 55 inches (1397mm) at 300 dpi, or above 27.5 (698mm) at 600 dpi.  See General Scaling tips.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 55"/1397mm limit, and your printer allows it, you should:

- determine the dimensions of the final print you want to create, bearing in mind the maximum allowable by your printer and the media you will print on.  While maintaining the proportions of the final print, calculate what the dimensions are when the length is reduced to 55"/139.7mm e.g. 55"/139.7mm by X.  Enter these dimensions as a custom page in Designer's page setup dialog box.  When you close the page setup dialog box you will see the new page size on-screen.

- Stretch your image to fill the new page size.

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter the dimensions you calculated above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Micrografx PhotoMagic v1.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	Yes
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Good support of large format printing, but beware of large print file sizes.

To configure for printing images that are longer than the 129"/3276mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image,

- in Photomagic, select Print and Visual, you can preview the final printed page, you can re-size the image here to fill more or less of the page size you entered.  If you need to reduce the X dimension, go back to the step above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


Micrografx Picture Publisher v5.0 scaling tips

Application characteristics:

Feature:	Limit/Support:
Max. standard size:	A0/E
Max. custom size:	91 x 65.5 inches 2311 x 1666mm
Scale by "factor" support:	Yes
"Fit to page" support:	No
Tiling support:	No
Comments:

Good support of large format printing, but beware of large print file sizes.

To configure for prints that are longer than the 91"/2311mm limit, and your printer allows it, see Custom paper size limits, you could:

- in the Paper Properties page click on More sizes..., enter a custom (From:) page size equal to 129"/3276mm by X, where X is just large enough to cover the image,

- in Photomagic, select Print and Visual, you can preview the final printed page, you can re-size the image here to fill more or less of the page size you entered.  If you need to reduce the X dimension, go back to the step above.

- In the Paper properties page with scaling enabled, click on the Scaling options... button.  Select Scale with this scaling factor and use the increment/decrement arrows to enter the appropriate scaling factor according to the final (To:) page size you want.  If you exceed the allowable dimensions you will see a warning message.

- check the current To: page dimensions in the Scaling section of the dialog box, if they match the required dimensions you can click on OK.


More sizes

This button opens the Paper Sizes dialog box.


No Adjustment

Select No Adjustment if you want the colors selected in your software application passed through to the printer without adjustment*.

*For no Lightness (gamma) adjustment select the darkest setting.


Normal

Available only on the HP DesignJet 650C (A-series) printers.

Use this setting to get printed output using the colors in your drawing.


Printer notes
  Notes on the HP DesignJet printer series

After reading the topics about font support and margin settings (which apply to all printer types supported by this driver), please read one of the subsequent sections about your specific printer type.

All printers:

Font support and recommendations

Printer margin settings using this driver

Supported Printers

Specific printers:

HP DesignJet printer notes

HP DesignJet 2xx, 330 & 350C printer notes

HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C and 755CM printer notes


Notes to ATM font users

1)    If you are seeing differences in text color or you want to be sure you are getting the best performance and effect from ColorSmart, you are strongly recommended to:
a) de-select (clear) the checkbox Print ATM fonts as graphics in the 'ATM Control Panel' window.

b) ensure that the following two lines appear in the ATM.ini file (in your windows directory):

[Colors]
PrintColorGraphics=Off

Note: for the above change (b) to have effect, you should restart Windows.

2)   You are recommended to select Use Pre-built or Resident Fonts from the 'ATM Control Panel', this setting will avoid differences in text color and improve performance.

3)   If your document uses vector fonts (i.e. Modern, Roman, Script) and you have Adobe Type Manager switched on, you may see that some of the fonts in your document will be substituted using ATM fonts.

4)   If your document uses a font that is not installed on your system it will be substituted using a similar one, as follows:

if ATM is on, using an ATM font.

if ATM is off, using a TrueType font.

5)   It is possible that your computer contains fonts with ambiguous names i.e., your 'ATM Font Manager' provides a font called Perpetua, and your 'Windows Control Panel' also lists a TrueType font called Perpetua.  If your file uses both types of font it may result in unpredictable printed output.  To remove the possibility of this effect you can load either 'ATM Font Manager' or 'Windows Control Panel' as appropriate, and remove the unwanted font.

6)   If you use large characters from an ATM font and there are errors in your printed output, choose one of the following options:

Workaround (a): select the 'Print ATM fonts as graphics' option in the ATM Control Panel.

Workaround (b): use the 'Process document in computer' option when you print.


Orientation

The Orientation setting indicates which way the paper you selected in Paper Size will be oriented.

For users printing on sheet paper, it also indicates the way that the paper should be loaded into the printer.

Portrait	Landscape
Portrait means the paper is taller than it is wide when you view the printed drawing upright.	Landscape means the paper is wider than it is tall when you view the printed drawing upright.
To change the Orientation setting, click the option button representing the orientation you want. The icon to the left of the option buttons illustrates the selected Orientation.

Associated topics:

* General Information

* Printer margin settings using this driver

* Loading sheet paper into your printer


Oversize

	+
Select a standard size from the list,then Oversize,	AND	select an oversize option here.

Using the 'oversize' feature you can print images which have the same dimensions as a standard size, hence the printer requires an 'oversized' piece of paper to print the required results.  The examples below illustrate the results when printing an image which is 11 x 17 ins (the same dimensions as ANSI B.)

Image size in application	Loaded paper size and 'Paper Size' setting in  Print Setup dialog box.	Result
11 x 17 ins	ANSI B (11 x 17 ins)	Clipped image surrounded by printer margins - printer unable to print all of image due to the printer's need to leave margins blank.
11 x 17 ins	Oversize: ANSI B (11 x 17 ins + either Landscape or Portrait margins.)	All of image printed, surrounded by printer margins.
11 x 17 ins	Roll or sheet equal to or larger than Oversize: ANSI B.(11 x 17 ins + either Landscape or Portrait margins.)	All of image printed, surrounded by printer margins - depending on size of paper loaded in printer, there will be unused blank paper.
Ensure that your loaded paper has dimensions which are at least equal to the standard size + printer margins.. For example: to print an ANSI A sized image your loaded paper needs to be at least ANSI A sized plus the margins required by the printer.  See opposite:	A size + printer margins = Oversize: ANSI A


Pantone

Available only with the HP DesignJet 650C (B-series), 750C and 755CM.

If you want to have simulated Pantone colors in your printer output you must select Pantone Colors.  By selecting Pantone Colors you ensure that colors, which are designated as Pantone colors by your application, are not passed through the Printed Color Control and Halftoning color enhancement processes.  They will instead be sent directly to your printer using color co-ordinates which will simulate the selected Pantone color.

For further information regarding the use of PANTONE simulated colors refer to the application note which was packaged with your printer*.

HP DesignJet 650C (B-series) -  Using PANTONE Simulated Colors with your HP Plotter or
HP DesignJet 750C and 755CM -  HP Color Management Kit - User's Guide.

  *Pantone, Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color © Pantone, Inc., 1988


Paper Size list

The sizes listed in this drop-down list are controlled in three ways:

-  the currently selected Paper Source,

-  options selected in the Paper sizes dialog box and,

-  by the type of printer you are using

(i.e. 'ANSI E' size paper will not be listed if you have a 'ANSI D' size printer.)

If the size you want is not listed, use the More sizes... button to open the Paper Sizes dialog box and 'check' the appropriate paper standards option.

Associated topics:

* Custom paper size

* Long-axis prints

* More sizes...

* Paper sizes dialog box


Paper Source

The Paper Source setting refers to the source of the paper you've loaded in your printer.  It is either a single sheet or a roll.

The list of roll size options is based on your selected printer type.

If you've loaded a single sheet, select Sheet Feed.

If you've loaded a roll, be sure to select the roll size you've loaded. If your roll size isn't listed, choose Sheet Feed.


Paper Type List

Depending on the printer you are configuring, the Paper Type drop-down list lets you select from a variety of media types.  Select your printer type from the lists below to see which media types it supports.

HP DesignJet 200 HP DesignJet 220  HP DesignJet 230 HP DesignJet 250C	HP DesignJet 330 HP DesignJet 350C	HP DesignJet 600   HP DesignJet 650C (A-model) HP DesignJet 650C (B-model)	HP DesignJet 750C HP DesignJet 755CM

The appearance of printed colors is dependent on the type of paper they are printed on and the color options(1) you have selected.  If you are using PANTONE®* Colors(2) in your image or you want your printed colors to closely match those you see on-screen(3), we recommend that you load one of the Pantone certified medias and set the driver Paper Type setting to match.

* Pantone, Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color.

You should always select the type of paper that you have loaded in the printer in order to get the best printed quality and the best color characteristics.  If the paper type setting does not correspond to the type of paper you have loaded the quality of the printed image may be degraded and the color fidelity may be impaired.


Note 1

The default color option Vivid color will enhance the appearance of printed colors.


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Note 2

a) PANTONE* Colors generated by the HP DesignJet 650C, 750C and 755CM are four-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards.

b) If you are not using a PANTONE certified media, see table for your printer, we recommend that you select Other as your paper type.  Using this setting:  a) the PANTONE Colors and Printed Color Control settings, in the Color Control dialog box assume generic paper characteristics, and b) the recommended drying times will not be valid.

* Pantone, Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color.


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Note 3

Use the Match Screen setting in the Color Control dialog box.


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Note 4

This media is Pantone certified.


Print Quality

The Print Quality drop-down list box offers the following three quality levels:

Best (enhanced) produces the highest print quality.  It's available with all of the HP DesignJet series except the HP DesignJet and HP DesignJet 200.

Normal (final) produces very good print quality.  Its printing speed is a little faster than that of the Enhanced mode.  Normal (final) is the highest quality available for the HP DesignJet and HP DesignJet 200.

Fast (draft) has the fastest printing speed, but has the lowest quality.  Use it when speed is more important than quality.

All HP DesignJet printers (except HP DesignJet 230, 250C, 330, 350C, 750C and 755CM)

Please note that each time you send a print, the printer's quality level setting is changed to match this Print Quality setting. This means that anyone who 1) is networked to your printer and 2) doesn't have a printer driver with a print quality setting will be affected by the change caused by your print.


Printable areas

Click on any of the listed paper standards to see a list of printable areas for the most common paper sizes.

Paper standards:

ANSI

Architectural

DIN

ISO

JIS

Associated topics:

* Custom paper size limits

* How to calculate a printable area

* Printer margin settings using this driver


Printable Areas - Architectural

HP DesignJet series printers only:

		Printable area (width x height) by orientation of drawing
	Size (orientation)  of loaded paper	Inches: landscape              portrait		millimeters: landscape           portrait
Architectural	A (portrait)	-	8.61 x 10.66	-	219 x 271
	A (landscape)	11.61 x 7.66	-	295 x 195	-
	B (portrait)	-	11.61 x 16.66	-	295 x 423
	B (landscape)	17.61 x 10.66	-	447 x 271	-
	C (portrait)	-	17.61 x 22.66	-	447 x 576
	C (landscape)	23.61 x 16.66	-	600 x 423	-
	D (portrait)	34.66 x 23.61(1)	23.61 x 34.66	880 x 600 (1)	600 x 880
	D (landscape)(2)	35.61 x 22.66	-	904 x 576	-
	E1 (portrait)	40.66 x 29.61 (3)	29.61 x 40.66	1033 x 752 (3)	752 x 1033
	E (portrait)	46.66 x 35.61 (3)	35.61 x 46.66	1185 x 904 (3)	904 x 1185
(1)  For D/A1-size devices only, requires the use of the Special case circumstances.

(2)  For E/A0-size devices only.

(3)  For E/A0-size devices only, requires the use of the  Special case circumstances.


Printable Areas - ANSI

HP DesignJet series printers only:

		Printable area (width x height) by orientation of drawing
	Size (orientation) of loaded paper)	Inches: landscape              portrait		millimeters: landscape           portrait
ANSI	A (portrait)	-	8.11 x 9.66	-	206 x 245
	A (landscape)	10.61 x 7.16	-	269 x 182	-
	B (portrait)	-	10.61 x 15.66	-	269 x 398
	B (landscape)	16.61 x 9.66	-	422 x 245	-
	C (portrait)	-	16.61 x 20.66	-	422 x 525
	C (landscape)	20.61 x 15.66	-	549 x 398	-
	D (portrait)	32.66 x 21.61 (1)	21.61 x 32.66	830 x 549 (1)	549x 830
	D (landscape) (2)	33.61 x 20.66	-	854 x 525	-
	E (portrait)	42.66 x 33.61 (3)	33.61 x 42.66	1084 x 854 (3)	854 x 1084

(1)  For D/A1-size devices only, requires the use of the Special case circumstances.

(2)  For E/A0-size devices only.

(3)  For E/A0-size devices only, requires the use of the  Special case circumstances.


Printable Areas - DIN

HP DesignJet series printers only:

		Printable area (width x height) by orientation of drawing
	Size/orientation  of loaded paper)	Inches: landscape              portrait		millimeters: landscape           portrait
DIN	C4 (portrait)	-	8.62 x 11.41	-	219 x 290
	C4 (landscape)	12.36 x 7.68	7.68 x 12.36	314 x 195	-
	C3 (portrait)	-	12.36 x 16.70	-	314 x 424
	C3 (landscape)	17.64 x 11.42	-	448 x 290	-
	C2 (portrait)	24.7 x 17.64 (1)	17.64 x 24.17	614 x 448 (1)	448 x 614
	C2 (landscape) (2)	25.12 x 16.70	-	638 x 424	-
	C1 (portrait) (2)	-	25.12 x 34.76	-	638 x 883
	C1 (landscape)	35.71 x 24.17	-	907 x 614	-
	C0 (portrait)	49.72 x 35.71 (3)	35.71 x 49.72	1263 x 907 (3)	907 x 1263
(1)  For D/A1-size devices only, requires the use of the Special case circumstances.

(2)  For E/A0-size devices only.

(3)  For E/A0-size devices only, requires the use of the  Special case circumstances.


Printable Areas - JIS

HP DesignJet series printers only:

		Printable area (width x height) by orientation of drawing
	Size (orientation)  of loaded paper	Inches: landscape              portrait		millimeters: landscape           portrait
JIS	B4 (portrait)	-	9.72 x 12.99	-	247 x 330
	B4 (landscape)	13.94 x 8.78	-	354 x 223	-
	B3 (portrait)	-	13.94 x 18.94	-	354 x 418
	B3 (landscape)	19.88 x 12.99	-	505 x 330	-
	B2 (portrait)	27.32 x 19.88 (1)	19.88 x 27.32	694 x 505 (1)	505 x 694
	B2 (landscape) (2)	28.27 x 18.94	-	718 x 481	-
	B1 (portrait)	39.21 x 28.27 (3)	28.27 x 39.21	996 x 718 (3)	718 x 996

(1)  For D/A1-size devices only, requires the use of the Special case circumstances.

(2)  For E/A0-size devices only.

(3)  For E/A0-size devices only, requires the use of the  Special case circumstances.


Printable Areas - ISO

HP DesignJet series printers only:

		Printable area (width x height) by orientation of drawing
	Size (orientation) of loaded paper)	Inches: landscape              portrait		millimeters: landscape           portrait
ISO	A4 (portrait)	-	7.87 x 10.35	-	200 x 263
	A4 (landscape)	11.30 x 6.93	-	287 x 176	-
	A3 (portrait)	-	11.30 x 15.20	-	287 x 386
	A3 (landscape)	16.14 x 10.35	-	410 x 263	-
	A2 (portrait)	-	16.14 x 22.05	-	410 x 560
	A2 (landscape)	23.00 x 15.20	-	584 x 386	-
	A1 (portrait)	31.77 x 23.00 (1)	23.00 x 31.77	807 x 584 (1)	584 x 807
	A1 (landscape) (2)	32.72 x 22.05	-	831 x 560	-
	A0 (portrait)	45.47 x 32.72 (3)	32.72 x 45.47	1155 x 831 (3)	831 x 1155
	B4 (portrait)	-	9.45 x 12.56	-	240 x 319
	B4 (landscape)	13.50 x 8.50	-	343 x 216	-
	B3 (portrait)	-	13.50 x 18.35	-	343 x 466
	B3 (landscape)	19.29 x 12.56	12.56 x 19.29	490 x 319	319 x 490
	B2 (portrait)	26.50 x 19.29 (1)	19.29 x 26.50	673 x 490 (1)	490 x 673
	B2 (landscape) (2)	27.45 x 18.35	18.35 x 27.45	697 x 466	466 x 697
	B1 (portrait)	38.03 x 27.45 (3)	27.45 x 38.03	966 x 697 (3)	697 x 966

(1)  For D/A1-size devices only, requires the use of the Special case circumstances.

(2)  For E/A0-size devices only.

(3)  For E/A0-size devices only, requires the use of the  Special case circumstances.


Printed Color Control

Printed Color Control lets you individually control the appearance of: colored text, business graphics and photographs (scanned images) in one of three ways:

Vivid Color provides clear and vivid color output. There may be a slight sacrifice in hue on some images. This is the default setting.

Match Screen provides the closest printer-to-screen color matching. If selected, you should have performed screen calibration by clicking the Calibrate Screen... button.

Select No Adjustment if you want the colors selected in your software application passed through to the printer without adjustment*.

The Lightness (lightness/darkness) control enables you to adjust the overall lightness and darkness of the image.

•	For no Lightness (gamma) adjustment select the darkest setting.

If you decide to select your own Printed Color Control settings you may find it necessary to experiment with different color-option combinations to find the settings you need for different printing situations.

Associated topics:

* Automatic

* Calibrate Screen


Printer margin settings using this driver

Select the diagram which matches your circumstances and click on Margins to see an explanation of the margin settings when using this driver.  (Some of the margin settings are different when you are not using this driver.)  For best printing results, make sure the margin settings in your application match the driver's margin settings for the selected printer type.  Also, be sure to read the Special Case topic.

Portrait image/Paper loaded in portrait: Margins	Landscape image/Paper loaded in landscape: Margins	Landscape image/Paper loaded in portrait: Margins*

*SPECIAL CASE: For users who want to produce a landscape print with the largest paper size their printer supports.

Associated topics:

* How to calculate a printable area

* Printable areas for some standard paper sizes


Printer Type

During the installation of this printer driver you were asked to choose from a list of printer types. Each printer type that you chose has been added to the list of printer types that Windows can use.  This list of installed printer types is displayed in several dialog boxes; in many cases the list box is called: Installed Printers or Specific Printer. If you want to use a printer type that isn't listed in these boxes, you'll need to install it from the driver installation disk (installation instructions are on the disk label).

To change the selected printer type go to the File menu and select the menu item used to configure printers; in most cases this menu item will be Printer Setup.  The Printer Setup dialog box contains a list of all installed printers.  Simply click on the name of the printer you want to use. This dialog box will include only those you selected at installation time.

Associated topics:

* Supported printers


Printing areas with gradient shading

Problem:  Black lines appear in areas filled with gradient shading.

If you see this problem use the driver's Process document in computer setting.


Printing lines

Potential problems:

a)	The number of dashes that make up a dashed line changes with the angle of the line.  If you see this problem and would like to avoid it use the driver's Process document in computer setting.

b)	Lines which are composed of dots and/or dashes may display the background color in the foreground area.  To solve this problem use the driver's Process document in computer setting.


Problems with True-Type fonts

If you use italicized and rotated text in your document and your printed output is not the same as you can see on your screen, check that you are using a font which is an actual TrueType font.

Workaround (a): choose an TrueType Italic Font which is listed in the Control Panel's "Fonts" dialog box.

Workaround (b): use the 'Process document in computer' option when you print.


Scale to this standard page size:

Using this option the driver will select for you the scaling factor needed to print your image on the standard page size you select.  The image will be  centered on the page and its proportions undistorted.


Scale to this custom paper size:

Using this option the driver will automatically select the scaling factor needed to print your image on the custom (To:) paper size you enter.  The image will be centered on the page and scaled so as to match one or both dimensions of the custom paper size you entered.  If the image you send to be printed is inappropriate for the custom (To:) paper size you enter, you may waste media.  This feature is intended to be used to enter a final (To:) paper size, probably with "banner" proportions, when you know that the From: page size has similar proportions to the (To:) paper size, and can be scaled to fill it.


Scale with this scaling factor:

The scaling factor you enter here is used to increase the dimensions of the final printed image.  For example, a scaling factor of 200% will double the height and double the width of the final image.


Scaling examples using CorelDRAW v6.0

To help you use the scaling features in the Scaling options dialog box, here are a some examples using CorelDRAW as a reference application.

Scaling example #1:

You have: an image which is quite small, say 5'' x 5".

You want: to produce a final image which is 35" x 35".

Scaling example #2:

You have: an image which is quite long, say 2" x 20".

You want: to produce a final image which is 30" x 300".

Scaling example #3:

You want: to produce a banner which is 30" x 300".

You have: a design using text and/or images to be printed.

Scaling example #4:

You want: to produce an AO sized print.

You have: an A3 sized image.


Scaling example #1

You have: an image which is quite small, say 5'' x 5".

You want: to produce a final image which is 35" x 35".

With the image loaded in CorelDRAW v6.0:

Step 1 -

Select CorelDRAW's File menu and click on Print.  With your HP DesignJet device selected, select Properties.

Step 2 -

From the Paper properties page, go to the Scaling options dialog box by clicking on the Scaling options button (Enable Scaling must be active).  With Scale to this custom paper size selected, enter the 35" x 35" dimensions for the To: page size.  Click on OK.  If you see a message advising you that the To: and the From: paper sizes do not have the same proportions and asking if you want to adjust the From: paper proportions, click on No.

Step 3 -

In the Paper properties page, click on More sizes, then in the Paper sizes dialog box enter a custom paper size of 30" x 30", for the From: paper size.  Return to the Print dialog box.

Step 4 -

Click on the Options button.  In the Print Options dialog box select CorelDRAW's Fit to page feature.  You can now use the CorelDRAW's Preview image feature to ensure that your print is as you would like it, then, when you are satisfied, click on OK to print.


Scaling example #2

You have: an image which is quite long, say 20" x 2".

You want: to produce a final image which is 300" x 30".

With the image loaded in CorelDRAW v6.0:

Step 1 -

Select CorelDRAW's File menu and click on Print.  With your HP DesignJet device selected, select Properties.

Step 2 -

From the Paper properties page, go to the Scaling options dialog box by clicking on the Scaling options button (Enable Scaling must be active).  With Scale to this custom paper size selected, enter the 300" x 30" dimensions for the To: page size.  Click on OK.  If you see a message advising you that the To: and the From: paper sizes do not have the same proportions and asking if you want to adjust the From: paper proportions, click on No.

Step 3 -

In the Paper properties page, click on More sizes, then in the Paper sizes dialog box enter a custom paper size of 30" x 3", for the From: paper size.  These dimensions have the same proportions as your image (20" x 2") but have been enlarged to maximise the use of CorelDRAW.  Return to CorelDRAW's Print dialog box.

Step 4 -

Click on the Options button.  In the Print Options dialog box select CorelDRAW's Fit to page feature.  You can now use the CorelDRAW's Preview image feature to ensure that your print is as you would like it, then, when you are satisfied, click on OK to print.


Scaling example #3

You want: to produce a banner which is 300" x 30".

You have: a concept using text and/or images to be used to create a banner.

Knowing the dimensions of the banner you want to print, and not having yet created the image to be printed, you could proceed as follows:

Step 1 -

Calculate the proportions of the final banner to be printer, in this case they are 1 : 10.  CorelDRAW allows a maximum custom page size of 30"/960mm by 30"/960mm.  Maximizing the use of the custom page size in CorelDRAW leads to a custom (From:) page size of 30"/960mm by 3"/96mm for your banner.

Step 2 -

Create a new drawing in CorelDRAW and layout the text and/or graphics according to your banner concept.  To help you design your banner you could set CorelDRAW's page size to the From: page dimensions, though it is not essential to do this.

Step 3 -

When you have completed the design of your banner, click on Print from CorelDRAW's File menu, you will see the Print dialog box.  With your HP DesignJet printer selected, click on the Properties... button.

Step 4 -

From the Paper properties page, go to the Scaling options dialog box by clicking on the Scaling options button (Enable Scaling must be active).  With Scale to this custom paper size selected, enter the 300" x 30" dimensions for the To: page size.  Click on OK.  If you see a message advising you that the To: and the From: paper sizes do not have the same proportions and asking if you want to adjust the From: paper proportions, click on No.

Step 5 -

In the Paper properties page, click on More sizes, then in the Paper sizes dialog box enter a custom paper size of 30" x 3", for the From: paper size.  Return to CorelDRAW's Print dialog box.

Step 6 -

Click on the Options button.  In the Print Options dialog box you can use CorelDRAW's Fit to page or Preview image feature to ensure that your print will be as you would like it, then, when you are satisfied, click on OK to print.


Scaling example #4

You want: to produce an AO sized print.

You have: an A3 sized image.

With the image loaded in CorelDRAW v6.0:

Step 1 -

Click on Print from CorelDRAW's File menu, you will see the Print dialog box.  With your HP DesignJet printer selected, click on the Properties... button.

Step 2 -

From the Paper properties page, go to the Scaling options dialog box by clicking on the Scaling options button (Enable Scaling must be active).  With Scale to this standard page size selected, select ISO A0 - 841 x 1189mm for the To: page size*.  Click on OK.  If you see a message advising you that the To: and the From: paper sizes do not have the same proportions and asking if you want to adjust the From: paper proportions, click on No.

* If the ISO paper sizes are not listed you will need to enable them, see Paper Size list  for more information.

Step 3 -

In the Paper properties page select a Paper size of ISO A3 - 297 x 420mm, for the From: paper size.  Return to CorelDRAW's Print dialog box.

Step 4 -

Click on the Options button.  In the Print Options dialog box select CorelDRAW's Fit to page feature.  You can now use the CorelDRAW's Preview image feature to ensure that your print is as you would like it, then, when you are satisfied, click on OK to print.


Scaling From/To:

These From: and To: dimensions are the current settings of the two paper sizes which the driver will use to scale your image.

The From: paper size is the size your application is currently configured to use.  In all cases the length of the image will not exceed 129"/3276mm.

The To: paper size is the physical page/paper size which will be used by your printer when you decide to print.  By using the settings in the Scaling options dialog box the limitations of your application can be overcome.  The printed To: page size can be as long as 300"/7620mm, the width will be limited by the paper you have loaded.

Note: If an Oversize paper size has been selected in the Paper properties page (From:), it is assumed that the To: paper size also has oversize dimensions.


Some applications have an overriding orientation setting

The following table lists some commonly-used applications with their own orientation setting that overrides the driver's Orientation setting.  (In applications, the orientation setting can usually be found by selecting Page Setup, Print, or a similarly-named command from the File menu.)    For predictable results in all cases check to see if the application has an orientation setting, if so you should match its setting to the driver's Orientation setting.

Some applications with an overriding orientation setting:

CorelDRAW

Lotus Freelance Graphics

Microsoft Excel for Windows

Microsoft Word for Windows


Some applications do not work with large paper sizes.

Some applications generate internal errors when the paper size is too large.  Depending on the behavior of the application you may see one or more of the following symptoms:

missing objects,

mis-shaped objects,

corrupted output,

no output,

General Protection Faults (GPFs).

Some applications try to limit the reported paper size to an acceptable size.  This however does not ensure that the above problems will be avoided, the reported paper size may still, in some cases, cause problems.

The applications exhibiting this problem are listed below with their maximum supported paper sizes:

Associated topics:

* Application specific scaling tips


Supported media - HP DesignJet 200

If your media is not listed below, it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Paper
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Transl/Vellum/Film
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Transl/Vellum/Film
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Paper
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Transl/Vellum/Film


Supported media - HP DesignJet 220

If your media is not listed below, it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Paper
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Transl/Vellum
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Transl/Vellum
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Paper
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Film


Supported media - HP DesignJet 230

If your media is not listed below, it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Paper
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Paper
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Paper
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Paper
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Film


Supported media - HP DesignJet 250C

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.

For unsupported types of media you are recommended to select "Other" in the "paper type" setting.

For this media type:	use "paper type" setting,	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Other	Paper (monochrome only)
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Other	Paper (monochrome only)
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Other	Paper (monochrome only)
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Other	Paper (monochrome only)
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Other	Film (monochrome only)
HP Special Inkjet Paper P/Ns: 51630Y/Z, 51631A/B/D/E/G/H/L C3887A, C3888A, C3889A	Special Paper	Special Paper (monochrome & color)


Supported media - HP DesignJet 330

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Plain
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Plain
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Plain
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Plain
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Film
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Film
HP Coated Paper P/Ns: C3878A, C3877A	Coated
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper P/Ns: C3880A, C3879A	Coated


Supported media - HP DesignJet 350C

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.  For unsupported types of media you are recommended to select "Other" in the "paper type" setting.

For this media type:	use "paper type" setting,	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Opaque Bond (plain)	Plain
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Other	Plain
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Vellum (plain)	Plain
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Natural Tracing Paper (plain)	Plain
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Other	Film
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Other	Film
HP Coated Paper P/Ns: C3878A, C3877A	Coated Paper (coated)	Coated
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper P/Ns: C3880A, C3879A	Heavy Coated Paper (coated)	Coated
HP High-Gloss White Film P/Ns: C3885A, C3886A	High-Gloss Film (glossy)	Glossy


Supported media - HP DesignJet 600

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Paper
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Transl/Vellum
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Transl/Vellum
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Paper
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Film


Supported media - HP DesignJet 650C (A- model)

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.

For this media type:	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Opaque bond (monochrome only)
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Transluscent (monochrome only)
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Vellum (monochrome only)
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Opaque bond (monochrome only)
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Film (monochrome only)
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Film


Supported media - HP DesignJet 650C (B- model)

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.  For unsupported types of media you are recommended to select "Other" in the "paper type" setting.

For this media type:	use "paper type" setting,	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Other	Opaque bond (monochrome only)
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Other	Transluscent (monochrome only)
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Other	Vellum (monochrome only)
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Other	Opaque bond (monochrome only)
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Other	Film (monochrome only)
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Other	Film
HP Special Inkjet Paper(4) P/Ns: 51630Y/Z, 51631A/B/D/E/G/H/L C3887A, C3888A, C3889A	Special Paper	Special paper (color & monochrome)
HP Heavyweight Inkjet Paper P/Ns: 51648D/E	Special Paper	Special paper (color & monochrome)


Supported media - HP DesignJet 750C

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.  For unsupported types of media you are recommended to select "Other" in the "paper type" setting.

For this media type:	use "paper type" setting,	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Opaque Bond	Opaque bond (color & monochrome)
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Other	Translucent bond (monochrome only)
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Vellum	Vellum (color & monochrome)
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Natural Tracing Paper	Nat. Tracing paper (color & monochrome)
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Other	Clear film (color & monochrome)
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Other	Matte film (color & monochrome)
HP Coated Paper(4) P/Ns: C3878A, C3877A	Coated Paper	Coated paper (color & monochrome)
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper P/Ns: C3880A, C3879A	Heavy Coated Paper	Heavy coated paper (color & monochrome)
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3881A, C3882A	High-Gloss Photo	High-gloss photo (color only)
HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3883A, C3884A	Semi-Gloss Photo	Semi-gloss photo (color only)
HP Premium-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3897A	Premium-Gloss Photo	High-gloss photo (color only)
HP High-Gloss White Film(4) P/Ns: C3885A, C3886A	High-Gloss Film	High-gloss film (color only


Supported media - HP DesignJet 755CM

If your media is not listed below it is not supported by your printer.  For unsupported types of media you are recommended to select "Other" in the "paper type" setting.

For this media type:	use "paper type" setting,	and use this printer "front panel" setting.
HP Opaque Bond P/Ns:C3851A, C3850A, C3853A, C3852A, C3855A, C3854A, C3858A, C3856A, C3857A	Opaque Bond	Opaque bond (color & monochrome)
HP Translucent Bond P/Ns: C3860A, C3859A, C3891A, C3890A, C3896A, C3894A, C3895A, C3892A, C3893A	Other	Translucent bond (monochrome only)
HP Vellum P/Ns: C3862A, C3861A, C3864A, C3863A, C3866A, C3865A, C3867A	Vellum	Vellum (color & monochrome)
HP Natural Tracing Paper P/Ns: C3869A, C3868A, C3871A, C3870A, C3874A, C3872A, C3873A	Natural Tracing Paper	Nat. Tracing paper (color & monochrome)
HP Clear Film P/Ns: C3876A, C3875A	Other	Clear film (color & monochrome)
HP Matte Film P/Ns: 51642A/B/C/G/K/J/N/L/M/H/F	Other	Matte film (color & monochrome)
HP Coated Paper(4) P/Ns: C3878A, C3877A	Coated Paper	Coated paper (color & monochrome)
HP Heavyweight Coated Paper P/Ns: C3880A, C3879A	Heavy Coated Paper	Heavy coated paper (color & monochrome)
HP High-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3881A, C3882A	High-Gloss Photo	High-gloss photo (color only)
HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3883A, C3884A	Semi-Gloss Photo	Semi-gloss photo (color only)
HP Premium-Gloss Photo Paper P/Ns: C3897A	Premium-Gloss Photo	High-gloss photo (color only)
HP High-Gloss White Film(4) P/Ns: C3885A, C3886A	High-Gloss Film	High-gloss film (color only


Supported Printers

This driver supports the following printers:

Printer Name	Model Number
HP DesignJet Printers	C1633A, C1633B
HP DesignJet 200 Printers	C3180A, C3181A
HP DesignJet 220 Printers	C3187A, C3188A
HP DesignJet 230 Printers	C4694A, C4695A
HP DesignJet 250C Printers	C3190A, C3191A
HP DesignJet 330 Printers	C4701A, C4702A
HP DesignJet 350C Printers	C4699A, C4700A
HP DesignJet 600 Printers	C2847A, C2848A
HP DesignJet 650C Printers	C2858A, C2859A C2858B, C2859B
HP DesignJet 750C Printers	C3195A, C3196A
HP DesignJet 755CM Printers	C3198A
Although there are older printer drivers with similar names to this one, please note that in the Windows operating environment you should use only this driver to print with the devices listed above (read the notes below).  Older drivers use a less-efficient graphics language and have limited features and settings.

Note to AutoCAD Release 12 & 13 for Windows users:

The exception to the above paragraph is that we don't recommend using this Hewlett-Packard driver when you are running AutoCAD Windows.  Instead, use the Hewlett-Packard driver that was shipped with AutoCAD.


This driver supports the following printers:

Printer Name	Model Number

HP DesignJet Printers	C1633A, C1633B

HP DesignJet 200 Printers	C3180A, C3181A

HP DesignJet 220 Printers	C3187A, C3188A

HP DesignJet 230 Printers	C4694A, C4695A

HP DesignJet 250C Printers	C3190A, C3191A

HP DesignJet 330 Printers	C4701A, C4702A

HP DesignJet 350C Printers	C4699A, C4700A

HP DesignJet 600 Printers	C2847A, C2848A

HP DesignJet 650C Printers	C2858A, C2859A, C2858B, C2859B

HP DesignJet 750C Printers	C3195A, C3196A

HP DesignJet 755CM Printer	C3198A


To access the Paper sizes dialog box in Windows 3.1 -

from the Program Manager window:

open the Main window and double click Control Panel, double click Printers, and with your output device selected, click the Setup... button, then select More sizes... .  This will open the Paper Sizes dialog box, you can enter your long-axis print dimensions in the Custom paper size section of this dialog box.

from your application:

select the Print setup, or similarly named option, probably in the File menu.  Check that your output device is selected, click the Options... button and then More sizes... in the Paper properties page.  This will open the Paper Sizes dialog box, you can enter your long-axis print dimensions in the Custom paper size section of this dialog box.


To access the Paper sizes dialog box in Windows 95 -

from the desktop:

click on Start, and select Settings and then click on Printers.  In the Printers dialog box click on your HP DesignJet printer icon with the right mouse button, and select Properties from the pop-up menu.  Click on the Paper tab, if necessary, then click on the More sizes... button.

from your application:

select the Print setup, or similarly named option, probably in the File menu.  Check that your output device is selected, click the Properties... button and then More sizes....  This will open the Paper Sizes dialog box, you can enter your long-axis print dimensions in the Custom paper size section of this dialog box.


Troubleshooting HP DesignJet series printers

If prints won't rotate using the printer's front panel Rotate feature (HP DesignJet and HP DesignJet 600 printer users only).

Your print may have rasterized data in it.  Due to rotate buffer memory limitations, rasterized drawings (e.g., drawings with heavy area fill and shading that you've scanned into your application) can't be rotated from the printer's front panel.  Try using your application's rotate feature.

If filled and overlapping objects are printed incorrectly.

The HP DesignJet 2xx, 330, 350C, 600, and 650C printers are capable of printing both rasterized data and overlapping objects correctly.  The HP DesignJet printer is raster-capable, but it can't print overlapping objects correctly and has more raster limitations than the later DesignJet models.

If printed gray shades look different than expected.

Make sure that your application software, and not your printer, is set to be the source of pen parameters.  For instructions refer to one of the following:

HP DesignJet printer notes

HP DesignJet 2xx, 330 and 350C printer notes

HP DesignJet 600, 650C, 750C and 755CM printer notes

If the printer's expanded margin feature doesn't work.

This driver doesn't support the Expanded margin feature.

If you have problems with ATM fonts.

Go to the Notes to ATM font users topic for further information.


Used standards

The list of standard paper sizes has the following options:

ANSI

Architectural

DIN

ISO

JIS

Oversize

Only when an option from the Used standard list is enabled will the sizes it defines be available in the Paper Size: drop-down list in the setup dialog box.


User-defined Size

The Custom option in the Paper Size drop-down list box allows you to enter a paper size that is not listed among the other Paper Size options.

Associated topics:

* Custom paper size

* Long-axis prints

* Paper Sizes dialog box


Users of paint and image-processing applications
(such as Aldus PhotoStyler, Publisher's Paintbrush)

Because of the large amount of data involved, printing large-format raster images (such as scanned images) will proceed slowly.


Using the Process document in computer option
Using the "Process document in computer" option

If this processing mode is used with the printer connected to a local port, use of the Print  Manager spooler is highly recommended.


Using the Oversize option
Using the Oversize feature

In order to use the Oversize feature you must:

a)  select Oversize in this Paper sizes dialog box,

AND

b)  select the appropriate 'oversize' option from the Paper Sizes list.


Vivid Color

Vivid Color provides clear and vivid color output.  There may be a slight sacrifice in hue on some images. This is the default setting.


Word Processors (AmiPro, MS Word, Word Perfect)
Word Processors (Lotus AmiPro, MS Word, Word Perfect)

Generally poor support of large format printing and no scaling capabilities.  Use the settings in the Scaling options dialog box to create larger prints than the application allows.


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  Software application notes

This topic contains general information to help you use this driver.  The information will help you to better understand how the driver interacts with software applications.

The Readme.txt file contains late breaking information relating to popular software applications.  If you are having problems working with a particular application, this file may contain information to help you find a solution.

General information

Application specific information:

Aldus Applications

AutoCAD for Windows users

CorelDRAW/PHOTO-PAINT users

Lotus Applications

Micrografx Designer (v4.0 & v4.1) users

Micrografx Picture Publisher (v5.0)

Microsoft Applications

QuarkXPress users

Scaling tips for specific applications

Software Publishing Corporation Harvard Graphics (v2.0 & v3.0) users


Aldus Applications

Aldus FreeHand (v3.1) users

Problems exist with gradient fills in documents imported from the Macintosh version of FreeHand.  If you see black lines in areas where you expect a gradient fill, we recommend that you replace the gradient fill area done on the Macintosh with a gradient fill done with Windows.

Aldus FreeHand (v4.0) users

If you use another application while Freehand is printing, the printing may be aborted.

To avoid this problem, do not use Windows applications while Freehand is printing.

Aldus PageMaker (v5.0) users

a)	We recommend that you do not use the Double-sided, Facing pages, or Letterhalf options under Page Setup. This is because our driver has different right, left, top, and bottom margins.

b)	You should also be aware that some PageMaker line attributes are not printed properly when using our driver.

c)	Maximum page size  =  40 x 40 inches (1016 x 1016mm)

d)	While printing, you will be locked out of the computer and you will not be able to use other applications.

e)	Colors for some area fills are converted to solid colors.  You are recommended to upgrade to PageMaker version 5.0a.

Aldus Persuasion (v2.1) users

The slide dimension specified in the Slide Setup menu should not exceed 17 x 22 inches (431.8 x 558.8mm).

Associated topics:

* Tips on scaling - Aldus PageMaker v5.0a

* Some applications do not work with large paper sizes

* Color intensity using the print Color as Grayscale setting

* Printing lines

* Printing areas with gradient shading


Micrografx Designer (v4.0) users
Micrografx Designer (v4.0 & v4.1) users

1)	Problems exist which cause objects (such as a line) to be clipped to 55 inches in length.

2)	Plots with curved objects may be printed in a different perspective to that shown on your screen.  This version of the application has a problem with Bezier curves, Micrografx Designer v4.1 has fixed this problem.

To solve this problem you can either upgrade, or use the driver's Process document in computer setting.

Associated topics:

* Tips on scaling - Micrografx Designer v4.1


Micrografx Picture Publisher (v5.0)
Micrografx Picture Publisher (v5.0) users

When printing from this application, enable the "Use printer screening" option in the print dialog box in order to get maximum color quality from your HP DesignJet printer.  If you don't select this option and you print a long-axis print, you may see a black rectangle covering all, or part, of your drawing.


Software Publishers Harvard Graphics (v2.0) users
Software Publishing Corporation Harvard Graphics (v2.0 & v3.0) users

a)  Problems exist that cause some pattern fills to be printed incorrectly.

We recommend using a hatch fill if you see this problem.

b)  You cannot change the Custom Paper Size from the Print Setup dialog box of the application, it will not be accepted.

You are recommended to set the Custom Paper size from the Control Panel before you start the application.

Associated topics:

* Tips on scaling - Harvard Graphics v3.0


QuarkXPress (v3.12 & 3.3) users
QuarkXPress users

QuarkXPress (v3.12) users:

When used with our driver, there is a limitation on image width of approx. 26 inches.

Tiff files are printed with poor quality.  The Using QuarkXPress manual (page 7.21) states the following:

When you print a document containing an EPS or TIFF picture to a non-PostScript printer, QuarkXPress prints the low-resolution image stored in the document. Non-PostScript printers cannot print the information contained in an EPS file.

QuarkXPress (v3.3) users:

a)If you configure to print to File:, and you do not type the destination file name in the Print to file dialog box, you will not be able to print again until you restart the application.

b)If you try to print the sample file WORLDCUP.QXD on a HP DesignJet 650C or 250C, you may see a General Protection Fault.  This problem is caused by the position of the map of America which covers the left half of the background.  By moving this map by a small distance inwards direction you will find that you are able to print this drawing.

Associated topics:

* Color intensity using the print Color as Grayscale setting

* Printing areas with gradient shading

* Printing lines

* Some applications do not work with large paper sizes


AutoCAD for Windows

Releases 12 and 13 for Windows

IMPORTANT

AutoCAD Release 12 and 13 users should refer to the document "AutoCAD Drivers for HP Plotters" supplied with your printer, for important information.

Paper size selection - Print Configuration dialog box

From AutoCAD's Print Configuration dialog box it is possible to view the available paper sizes by using two different methods:

i)	via Print Setup - by clicking on the Device and Default Selection button to display its dialog box and subsequently the Change Device Requirements button  to display the Print Setup dialog box, then clicking on the Size button.

ii)	via Paper Size - by clicking on the Size button to display the Paper Sizes dialog box.

If you select a paper size from the Size drop-down menu of the Print Setup dialog box it will affect the menu of paper sizes you see when you display the Paper Sizes dialog box.  The list of paper sizes will be limited to all known sizes smaller than or equal to the size currently selected in the Print Setup dialog box and this size is renamed here to "MAX" and adjusted to take into account the margins used by AutoCAD.

Recommendation:  When you have decided to use a particular paper size ensure that it is currently selected in the Print Setup dialog box and then you should always select the size called "MAX" in the Paper sizes dialog box.

Release 11 for Windows: use the Autodesk driver instead of this one

When using AutoCAD Release 11 for Windows, we recommend printing with the Autodesk driver that was automatically loaded when you installed AutoCAD.  Follow the steps below to ensure that you've selected the recommended driver in AutoCAD.

Step 1.  From the AutoCAD main menu, choose Configure AutoCAD from the utilities menu.

Step 2.  Read the text to the right of Printer.  If it says,

Hewlett-Packard HP-GL/2 V1.0 ADI 4.1 - By Autodesk,

the printer configuration is correct and you don't need to do anything else; if it says something different, continue with the next step.

Step 3.  Press Enter and type 5 to select Configure printer.

Step 4.  Type Y to the question, Do you want to select a different one?, and type 6 to select

Hewlett-Packard HP-GL/2 V1.0 ADI 4.1 - By Autodesk.

Step 5.  Answer any remaining questions and return to the main menu.  Be sure to save the configuration changes you just made.

Associated topics:

* AutoCAD LT v1.0 - Scaling tips


CorelDRAW/PhotoPaint users
CorelDRAW/PHOTO-PAINT users

General notes:

1)	If you are trying to print a drawing that needs rotation i.e. an A1 drawing on a 24 plotter AND the drawing contains Corel pattern fills we recommend that you use the driver's  Process document in computer setting.  The area fills generate large output files which obviously take a long time to send to the printer and may generate an Out of memory error which prevents printing.  Using the suggested driver setting you can avoid the memory problem and your drawing will be printed.

2)	If you are using CorelDRAW with this driver, you can only produce A- and B-size prints from a TIFF drawing.

Version specific notes:

CorelDRAW (4.0 and later) slow printing

To speed the printing of gradient filled objects, add the following line to the [Config] section of the corelapp.ini file:

UseClippingForFills=0

For more information on locating and modifying this file, please contact Corel Corporation Software Support.

CorelDRAW (v3.0/v4.0) users

Corel 3.0 maximum page size  =  20 x 20 inches (508 x 508mm)

Corel 4.0 maximum page size  =  30 x 30 inches (762 x 762mm)

When canceling a drawing from CorelDRAW follow the procedure provided in the Canceling  print from your application topic in the driver's help system.  Immediately following a print cancel your computer may be slow to respond until CorelDRAW has performing a screen re-paint operation.

CorelDRAW (v5.00D1) and earlier versions

A floating point division by 0 exception can occur if you try to plot 5EFFECTS.CDR and other drawings with A1 landscape settings.  This problem has been fixed in later versions, you are recommended to upgrade (if you are unsure about your version number, click on About in Help.)

Corel PHOTO-PAINT (v4.0) users

We recommend the free upgrade from Corel to v4.00.b3 for better performance with our driver.

Corel PHOTO-PAINT (v5.0) users

Corel Photo-PAINT 5.0 does not support bitmaps larger than 16 MBytes.

e.g. You cannot print bitmaps larger than 16MBytes.

Corel PHOTO-PAINT (v6.0) users

Corel Photo-PAINT 6.0 running under Windows 95 supports bitmaps larger than 16MBytes.

Associated topics:

* Color intensity using the print Color as Grayscale setting

* Printing areas with gradient shading

* Printing lines

* Some applications do not work with large paper sizes

* Tips on scaling- CorelDraw v5.0* Tips on scaling- CorelDraw v6.0


Microsoft Application users

Microsoft Project users:

Margins

The default margins in Microsoft Project's Page Setup dialog box are too small for the printers this driver supports.  To remedy this problem, we recommend that you refer to the driver margins table and enter the margins for your printer type into Microsoft Project's Page Setup dialog box.

Print length limit

You are recommended not to attempt to print a drawing which is 1524mm (60 in) or longer, it may cause Microsoft Project v3.0 to hang.  Microsoft Project v4.0 seems to have solved this problem.  See the Microsoft Project v4.0 scaling tips topic.

Microsoft Word for Windows (v2.0/v6.0) users:

a)	Problems exist in v2.0 that cause the bottom line of double underlines for ATM (PostScript Type 1) fonts to be clipped. For v6.0, the problem seems to only occur if the double underline text is also a subscript.

b)	When printing To file make sure that the characters used to specify the path and filename do not exceed 31 characters.  If you have used a path/filename which exceeded 31 characters only the first 31 characters will have been used to specify a path and a filename.

Microsoft Word for Windows 95 (v7.0) users:

Problems exist when using "background printing" with Microsoft Word for Windows 95, the application often hangs while printing.  The solution to this problem is to open the Spool Settings dialog box from the Details properties page and select the Print directly to printer setting.

Microsoft Excel users with DesignJet Series printers:

Excel 4.0 has its own Copies setting in its Page Setup dialog box and may cause problems with this driver.  We recommend that you use Excel as a means of requesting multiple copies of a print and set the Copies field in the Setup dialog box in the driver to 1.

Microsoft Excel (v4.0 and v5.0) users:

In both Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 we recommend using the Control Panel and then Printers when entering page setup, rather than using the Page Setup menu within the application.

Problems also exist that prevent printing of some border patterns that appear on the screen.  Excel V5.0 seems to have fixed these problems.

Some light fill patterns in Excel 5.0 may not come out as shown on the screen.  If you are having this problem, we recommend using Manual Color and selecting No Adjustment.

Associated topics:

* Color intensity using the print Color as Grayscale setting

* Printing areas with gradient shading

* Printing lines

* Some applications do not work with large paper sizes

* Tips on scaling - Microsoft Excel v5.0

* Tips on scaling - Microsoft PowerPoint v4.0

* Tips on scaling - Microsoft Project v4.0

* Tips on scaling - Microsoft Publisher v2.0


Lotus Applications

Lotus 1-2-3 (4.0) users:

a)	You can print but you cannot preview Lotus 1-2-3 files with the following page formats and sizes:

594 x 841mm (ISO A1)or larger, or

22 x 34 in (ANSI D) or larger

b)	You cannot print nor preview Lotus 1-2-3 files with the following page formats and sizes:

841 x 1188mm (ISO A0)or larger, or

34 x 44 in (ANSI E) or larger

c)	There is a difference between Lotus 1-2-3 and your printer driver in the way they handle certain colors.  When these colors are used for solid area fills they are reported to the printer driver as a mix of colors to be mixed by the printer using a process known as 'dithering.'  When these colors are printed they are not solid and appear to have a very fine pattern.

d)	Problems exist that cause the orientation of some patterns to be printed differently than shown on the screen.  Also, page sizes larger than ANSI-C may not print.

Lotus Ami Pro (v3.0 & v3.1) users:

a)	To improve printing of hatch patterns, add the following line to the [AmiPro] section in the C:\WINDOWS\AMIPRO.INI file.

DefOptions1=2

b)	If your document uses vector fonts (i.e. Modern, Roman, Script) you may see a difference in the printed fonts if you change between the Print document... In printer and In computer settings.

To avoid these differences of font use only TrueType fonts.

c)	Windows 95 only - If your documents are printed using the wrong pattern fills, check the Print in background setting.  If it is selected, this could be the cause of the problem.  We recommend that you de-select this setting.  To access the setting go to the Tools menu and select User setup then Options.  The Print in background setting is in the User Setup Options dialog box.

Lotus FreeLance Graphics (v2.0 & v2.1) users:

To prevent unexpected results when printing in color, make sure the Adjust color library for color printing switch is disabled when doing a 'Print'.

Problems exist that prevent the background from being printed on a DesignJet 600.

Associated topics:

* Color intensity using the print Color as Grayscale setting

* Printing areas with gradient shading

* Printing lines

* Some applications do not work with large paper sizes

* Tips on scaling - Lotus 1-2-3 r5

* Tips on scaling - Lotus Freelance Graphics v2.1


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Definiton of " Max. standard size:"

The maximum standard (From:) paper/page size available in the application


Definiton of "Max. custom size:"
Definiton of "Max. custom size"

The maximum dimensions which the application will accept as a user entered (From:) page size.


Definiton of "Image re-sizing support:"
Definiton of "Image re-sizing support"

The application provides fields to enter new dimensions to be used to re-size the image.


Definiton of "Scale by factor support"

The application provides a field to enter a number to be used as a scaling factor.


Definiton of "Fit to page" support:"
Definiton of "Fit to page support"

When activated, will automatically size your image to fit the current page size.


Definiton of " Tiling support:"
Definiton of "Tiling support"

Ability to divide an image over several pages.:


Definition of "Image re-sizing support"

The application provides fields to enter dimensions to be used to re-size the image.


Examples of halftoning

Scatter	Pattern	Cluster


Excessive "Application lock-out" time (Win 95)

If you find that you are locked out of your application for an excessive amount of time when you send a file to be printed, it could be because "Enhanced MetaFile spooling" has been disabled.  This problem can be caused by an old version of Adobe Type Manager (ATM), even if it is disabled.  We recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of ATM.


Scale proportions help

Your scale From: and scale To: paper sizes have different proportions.
If you answer "No" to the question, the scale From: paper size proportions will be sent to the printer to determine the printed image dimensions.  The image will be centered on the To: page, and will not be distorted.
If you answer "Yes" to the question, the scale To: paper size proportions will be sent to your application to create a reduced window over the page in the application.


Re-install driver note

The driver has detected that you have upgraded from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95.  The driver tried to upgrade itself on your hard disk but was unable to do so, the disk is write protected.  You can continue using the Windows 3.1 version of the driver, however you are recommended to re-install the driver.  Use the disks titled:

"HP DesignJet Printer Driver (v2.2)

(HP-GL/2 and HP RTL)

for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95"


Try this:

Run the driver's install program again and select the new Printer type.

For instructions refer to Installing with the driver's quick install program (recommended method), in the guide that came with this driver.


Try this:

1)	Make sure the driver's Paper Size setting is exactly the same as the Page Size you've specified in your application.

OR

2)	Do one of the following:

a)	Adjust the margin settings in your application to match the driver's margin settings for the selected printer type, see Printer margin settings using this driver, or

b)	scale down the size of the drawing in your application, or

c)	increase the Paper Size setting in the driver and ensure that your loaded paper is large enough for the new Paper Size setting


Try this:

Your application may have an orientation setting that overrides the Orientation setting in this

driver's Set up dialog box.  We know that the following applications work in this way, and there may be others as well:

Lotus Freelance Graphics,

Microsoft Excel for Windows, and

Microsoft Word for Windows.

For predictable results in all cases you should match the driver's Orientation setting to the application's orientation setting.


Try this:

If:

-  text is not printed, or

-  objects are misplaced

Refer to Font support and recommendations, to learn about this driver's font support for each printer type.


Try this:

1)Make sure you are using the recommended font type.  Refer to Font support and recommendations, for more information.  Multi-page documents print very slowly and the printer may appear to be hung. If this happens, try using one of the TrueType fonts or one of the standard Windows vector fonts instead.

AND

2)Check the Orientation and Paper Size settings in the driver.  If you are printing in landscape mode on the largest paper size of your printer, printing may be very slow.  If you want to print faster, change the driver's Orientation setting to portrait, and rotate the drawing 90 degrees in your application.


Try this:

Try increasing the Transmission Retry value to 900 seconds.  To access this setting choose Control Panel, Printers, then Connect.


Try this:

1)Make sure that the driver's Paper Size setting is exactly the same as the Page Size you've specified in your application.

AND

2)Your application may have a maximum print size limit.  If so, your drawing will be truncated at the limiting dimensions.  For example, some applications limit drawings to 18.0 x 18.0 inches 457 x 457mm); if you specify a larger Paper Size in the driver - ANSI E 34 x 44 in, for example - your 18.0 x 18.0-inch drawing will be printed in one corner of the E-size paper.


Try this:

For Windows 95 users, the default spooling format is EMF (Enhanced Metafile).  By using this format, the application is freed from printing sooner.  However, under some circumstances the EMF format can cause problems such as disk space or misplaced objects.  If you encounter such problems, choose the RAW spool format and try to print again.  To change the spool format go to Printer properties, choose the Details tab and click the Spool Settings button.


Try this:

1) Check to see if you are using a font that is larger than 3800 points.  If there is, then use a smaller From: paper size.  (Ensure that the To: paper size in the Scaling options dialog box is still the required size.)

Alternatively you can choose the Process document - in the computer option in the Options property page.

2) Check, using Control Panel - Fonts, that all the fonts in your document are installed on your system.


length

Enter the largest dimension of your paper in this field, regardless of its axis relative to the printer.


Units

Using these buttons you can switch between 'inch' and 'mm' to select the units of measurement.


What is ANSI?

ANSI is an abbreviation for American National Standards Institute.


What is Architectural?

Architectural represents a series of media sizes which have been created to suit the needs of the construction industry, stated in inches.


What is DIN?

DIN is an abbreviation for Deutsche Industrie Norm.


What is ISO?

ISO is an abbreviation for International Standardization Organization.


What is JIS?

JIS is an abbreviation for Japanese Industrial Standard.


width

Enter the smallest dimension of your paper in this field.


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Click on the check box to add or remove these paper standard sizes to the 'Size' drop down list.


Paper sizes with printable area exactly equal to standard paper size (load a larger paper sheet).


To add more paper sizes or to change the custom size use the 'More Sizes' button.


The list of sources is limited to the capabilities of the selected device.


To change the number of copies simply type in a new value.


Use Fast/Draft setting only when time is more important than quality.


Enter a new width dimension.


Enter a new height dimension.


Select measurement units for the custom paper size


Name of the configuration currently loaded. You can save your configuration for re-use later.


Enter the name of the configuration you want to load, save, or delete


Select Portrait if your paper is taller than it is wide when you view the drawing upright.


Select Landscape if your paper is wider than it is tall when you view the drawing upright.


Click to see printer driver details.


Click to see other paper sizes, and to change the custom paper size


Loads the configuration name shown above.


Stores the current printer settings using the configuration name shown above.


Deletes the configuration name shown above.


Controls the light intensity of your printed images.


Gives access to printed color control settings.


Colors will be printed as specified by your application.


Your colored image will be printed using shades of gray.


Print using either shades of gray or pure black and white.


Select the type of paper you will load.


Select Pantone colors to have your application's Pantone colors simulated in your printed output.


Check this box if you want to use printer profiles provided by Windows'95.


Photographs in your document will be printed according to the selection you make here.


Graphics in your document will be printed according to the selection you make here.


Text in your document will be printed according to the selection you make here.


Scatter works best when printing photographs.  Pattern and cluster may produce a subtle grid effect.


Choose Scatter to get smooth area fills. Pattern and cluster may produce a subtle grid effect on large area fills.


Choose Scatter to get smooth area fills. Pattern and cluster produce a subtle grid effect.


Use Automatic to get good quality color in most situations.


Click on Manual Color and then 'Color Control...' to access the driver color controls.


Calibrate your screen to get printed colors that closely match the on-screen colors.


Printer will always print. Printing will be noticeably slower.


Provides maximum printing speed.


Access more printer settings.


If selected, non-white colors will be printed as pure black.


If checked, the scaling feature is enabled. Click 'Scaling options' to select scaling settings.


Gives access to scaling settings.


The drawing will be scaled in order to fit in the selected standard page size


The drawing will be scaled to fit in the custom paper size you enter.


The drawing will be scaled by the selected scaling factor.