Plotter B1 Large Format Printing

For A0, A1, A2 or custom media printing.

For file export/preparation, see this article

ADOBE PDF PREPARATION GUIDE

Things to know

Plotter B is an ideal choice for doing quality large format printing. The Epson printer allows for borderless printing at maximum size.

Plotter B1 and B2, Epson SureColor SC-T7700D

Make sure to bring in your files on USB stick, and to drag them onto the desktop!

Before you begin

The print process is a little more involved regarding printing to maintain the correct print settings for the desired outcome. This is also to avoid incorrect charging issues.

• Ensure the document is correctly Flattened prior to printing.

• Ensure the document is set up for the media size that is being printed.

• Ensure the document is of a high resolution.

How to Print

1. Select Plotter B1 in the "Printer:" drop-down menu.

2. Go to Properties, then Printer Settings

   1. Next to Document Size click Settings... (For custom paper sizes, refer to custom print sizes)

   2. Change the dropdowns to suit your printing.

   3. Then click OK

      
3. Still under Printer Settings, next to Print Mode select either Color for colour print or Black for B&W print

   
4. Still under Printer Settings check:

   1. Reduce/Enlarge is Same as Paper Size

   2. Output Size is correct

   3. Source is on Roll Auto (This is the default setting, don't change it)

   4. Media Category is Use Printer Settings (This is the default setting, don't change it)

   
5. Then click OK

6. Go back to the main print window. Check the following:

   1. Print in grayscale checkbox is unchecked for colour printing

   2. Uncheck "Choose paper source by PDF page size"

7. Select Page Setup on the bottom left to check your paper size and click OK

   
8. Click Print and wait for the next pop-up window

9. Scan your card and your job will be sent to the queue.

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

Custom Print Sizes

1. For custom print sizes, click:

   1. Properties

   2. Select Printer Settings

   3. Under Document Size:, select Add/Delete Custom Paper Size...

   4. Name your custom paper size under Paper Size Name: for easy identification

   5. Change the Paper width and height

   6. Change the unit to mm

   7. Select Save and ensure your new custom size appears in the box under Paper Size:

   8. Click OK

1. Next to Document size:

   1. Go to Settings...

   2. Change the document size category to User defined

   3. Find your custom page name in Document size

   4. Click OK

1. Return to Step 3 in How to Print and follow the rest of the steps.