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4 Set a new paper size using one of the following methods:
■ To add a custom paper size, choose Add and follow the steps in the
Custom Paper Size wizard. You specify the size of the paper, the print-
able area, and a name for the new paper size.
■ To edit an existing paper size, under Custom Paper Sizes, select the
paper size and choose Edit. The Custom Paper Size wizard opens.
Change any of the paper size’s settings.
5 When finished, choose OK.
The new or edited paper size is available in both the Plot and Page Setup
dialog boxes when that PC3 file is selected.
Note Creating a custom paper size for a nonsystem driver attaches a plot
model parameter (PMP) file to the plotter configuration (PC3) file. The PMP file
contains custom plotter calibration and custom paper size information. By
default, PMP files are stored in the Drv folder.
Command line PLOTTERMANAGER
Position the Drawing on the Paper
There are several ways to position a drawing on the paper.
Specify the Printable Area
The printable area is displayed by a dashed border in a layout. The plotter and
paper size you select determine the printable area.
Warning! If you set your plotter to use paper-saving features such as plotting
inked area or nesting, your plotter will probably not use the AutoCAD printable
area and plot offset specifications.
If your plotter reports an incorrect printable area for your paper size, you can
adjust the printable area in the Modify Standard Paper Sizes area under the
Modify Standard Paper Sizes (Printable Area) option on the Device and Doc-
ument Settings tab in the Plotter Configuration Editor.
Note The Modify Standard Paper Sizes option is not a margins feature. To
specify where your drawing plots on the page, use the Plot Offset area on the
Plot Settings tab in the Plot dialog box.