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# Plotter B2 Large Format Printing

#### Currently available on Plotter B2:

<table><thead><tr><th width="151">Source</th><th>Media Type</th><th>GSM</th><th>Maximum Width</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Roll 1</strong></td><td>Canson Watercolour</td><td>224GSM</td><td>841cm</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roll 2</strong></td><td>Tracing</td><td>110GSM</td><td>841cm</td></tr></tbody></table>

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

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[ADOBE PDF PREPARATION GUIDE](/print-room/file-preperation/adobe-pdf-preparation-guide.md)
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## Things to know&#x20;

Plotter B2 is loaded with **watercolour paper and tracing paper** - Only select this printer if you wish to print on these media.

<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 B2*** in the "Printer:" drop-down menu.
2. Go to ***Properties***, then ***Printer Settings***
   1. Next to ***Document Size** click **Settings...*** (For custom page sizes, refer to [Custom Print Sizes](#custom-print-sizes))
   2. Change the dropdowns to suite 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
5. <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**MOST IMPORTANTLY:**</mark> <mark style="background-color:yellow;">Pick your</mark> <mark style="background-color:yellow;"></mark>*<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Source,**</mark>* <mark style="background-color:yellow;"></mark><mark style="background-color:yellow;">either roll 1 or roll 2 depending on what is loaded</mark> <mark style="background-color:yellow;"></mark><mark style="background-color:yellow;">**(Please check the screen in the Media Hub room regarding the paper source loaded on Plotter B2 as this changes time to time)**</mark>

   1. ***Media Category*** is on **Use Printer Settings**&#x20;

   <figure><img src="/files/LyeO04LosWW4TaWLpfFz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
6. Then click ***OK***
7. 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"*
8. Select ***Page Setup*** on the bottom left to check your paper size and source and click ***OK***&#x20;
9. Click ***Print*** and wait for the next pop-up window
10. **Scan your card** and your job will be sent to the queue.
11. 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/jmvhHb3wunO9e6fsCRhB" 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/xooD11aK9UtY9Ja569LO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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