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# Plotter B1 Large Format Printing

#### For file export/preparation, see this article

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## 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. 

<figure><img src="/files/ow2oQNyM0RCkPaeFNMlM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Plotter B1 and B2, Epson SureColor SC-T7700D</p></figcaption></figure>

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.&#x20;

* Ensure the document is correctly **Flattened** prior to printing.&#x20;
* Ensure the document is set up for the media size that is being printed.&#x20;
* Ensure the document is of a high resolution.&#x20;

## 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](#custom-print-sizes))
   2. Change the dropdowns to suit your printing.
   3. Then click **OK**

      <figure><img src="/files/6YYSbwUpUQlspcOu5WjY" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Still under ***Printer Settings***, next to ***Print Mode*** select either ***Color*** for colour print or ***Black*** for B\&W print

   <figure><img src="/files/6DacRrQpXcJtPbkBdLHU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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)

   <figure><img src="/files/6sd9NAyTqwpWtVjLd50o" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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***&#x20;

   <figure><img src="/files/RIpVHOpHkHuuGzU3gzbJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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:***&#x20;
   8. Click ***OK***

<figure><img src="/files/8Wu0biLebhSo1Qyr8omz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Next to Document size:
   1. Go to ***Settings...***
   2. Change the ***document size category*** to ***User defined***&#x20;
   3. Find your custom page name in ***Document size***
   4. Click ***OK***

<figure><img src="/files/qlBXnC0zIpLzfFRjOUq2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Return to **Step 3** in [How to Print](#how-to-print) and follow the rest of the steps.