How to make a plot file in ACAD2000 thru 2004

How to make a plot file in ACAD2000, 2002 and 2004
HPGL2 driver using embedded weights and screens:
AutoCAD will be in control of weights and screens.

• In AutoCAD go to the File pull down and select Plotter Manager.
• A new window will open, double click the Add a Plotter Wizard.
• The Add Plotter Introduction Page opens. Click Next.
• To begin, select My Computer. Click Next.
• For the Plotter Model - Manufacturers, select Hewlett Packard. Models, select the DesignJet 650C C2598B. Click Next.
• A Driver Information screen appears. Click Continue.
• In the Import Pcp or Pc2 box, just Click Next.
• Click the Plot to File button on the Ports page. Click Next.
• In the Plotter Name box you can accept the name given or name it something that makes sense to you, like Digital Repro. Click Next.
• In the Finish page just Click Finish.
• Open the AutoCAD drawing.
• Select the appropriate Layout.
• Go to the File pull down menu and select Page Setup
• Go to the Plot Device Tab and apply the new plotter you just created in the Plotter Configuration field and the .ctb file that has your weights and screens applied.
• Make sure your .ctb file has all colors set to black.
• Go to the Layout Settings tab and set your paper size, scale and plot area.
• Click OK.
• Go to the File pull down menu and select Plot.
• In this box you can see all of the settings you made in Page Setup. Note the path and filename for your .plt file. You can also preview your plot file.
• Click OK.
• We encourage all new users to send a sample plot file in ReproDesk, or e-mail the file to us before you have a critical deadline. We will run a free test print to make sure everything is good or you can make any necessary adjustments.