# Plotter B2 Large Format Printing

#### Currently available on Plotter B2:

| Source     | Media Type  | GSM    | Maximum Width |
| ---------- | ----------- | ------ | ------------- |
| **Roll 1** | Watercolour | 300GSM | 540cm         |
| **Roll 2** | Tracing     | 110GSM | 841cm         |

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

{% content-ref url="../file-preperation/adobe-pdf-preparation-guide" %}
[adobe-pdf-preparation-guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/print-room/file-preperation/adobe-pdf-preparation-guide)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Things to know 

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

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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...***&#x20;
   2. Change the dropdowns to suite your printing
   3. Then click **OK**

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

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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;

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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.