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574 | Chapter 21 Create Layouts
8 On the Media Bounds screen, in the Units list, select either Inches or
Millimeters for paper size.
When a nondimensional raster image, such as BMP or TIFF, is plotted, the
size of the plot is specified in pixels, not inches or millimeters.
9 In the Width and Length lists, specify the paper width and length. Choose
Next.
Note Each plotter has a maximum printable area determined by where it
grips the paper and how far the pen shuttle reaches. If you are creating a
paper size that is larger than the paper sizes offered in the Custom Paper Size
wizard, verify that the plotter is capable of plotting the new dimensions.
10 On the Printable Area screen, use Top, Bottom, Left, and Right to specify
the margins of the printable area. Choose Next.
11 On the Paper Size Name screen, enter a name for the paper size. Choose
Next.
12 On the File Name screen, enter a name for the PMP file.
13 On the Finish screen, specify whether the paper source is Sheet-Fed or
Roll-Fed.
14 Choose Print Test Page to verify the custom size.
AutoCAD prints a cross that defines the paper size and a rectangle that
defines the printable area. If all four sides of the rectangle are not printed,
increase the margins.
15 Choose Finish to exit the Custom Paper Size wizard.
Command line
PLOTTERMANAGER
To add a new custom paper size starting from an existing paper size
1 From the File menu, choose Plotter Manager.
2 In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file
you want to edit.
3 In the Plotter Configuration Editor, choose the Device and Document
Settings tab.
4 Double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibra-
tion and paper size settings.
5 Select Custom Paper Sizes.
6 Under Custom Paper Sizes, choose Add.
7 In the Custom Paper Size wizard, on the Begin screen, select Use Existing.