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Plotter A Large Format Printing

For A0, A1, A2, banner size quick printing.

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Things to know

Being the fastest wide format printer, Plotter A is an ideal choice for doing basic large format printing.

How to Print

  1. Select MSD-Plotter A in drop down menu.

  2. Go to Properties, then Paper/Quality tab.

  3. If you are printing a standard A sized document, select your size in the dropdown menu under Document size (A0, A1, A2).

  4. If you are printing a non-standard job, select Custom to open the custom sizing window.

  5. Enter in your desired dimensions.

NOTE: The maximum width that can be printed with plotter A is 841mm. The length can be as long as you wish.

  1. List a name for your dimension and click Save.

  1. Go to Layout/Output tab, change the settings as appropriate for your print.

  2. In Color tab, select Grayscale for Black and White prints and Color for color prints.

  1. Go back to the main print window and hit Print. Scan your card and your job will be sent to the queue.

  2. At the release station, scan your card once again to send your job to the printer.

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