Plotting With AutoCAD 2000

This document will explain how to get up and going with AutoCAD 2000 and making plot files that will print correctly out of Repro Desk.
 
Installing and Configuring the HPGL/2 Driver
 
The driver we recommend to use in AutoCAD 2000 is the DesignJet 650C C2859B.
 
In order to modify the printable area of the paper (the margin settings) you will need to go to the configuration menu of the HPGL/2 driver.  You can reach this configuration menu 2 different ways.
 
This method should be used if you are installing the HPGL/2 Driver for the first time. During the last step of this wizard you will be able to access the configuration menu.
 
      • Go to File Plotter Manager and double-click on the “Add a Plotter Wizard” item.

      • Select “My Computer”, then click the “Next” button.
 
 
 
 
 
      • In the Plotter Model dialog, choose the Hewlett Packard DesignJet 650C C2859B.

 

      • Click “Next”. You will see the following message, describing HP drivers that can be found on the AutoCAD 2000 CD:

 

      • Press “Continue”.
 
      •The next step of the wizard will allow you to select and use a previous PC3 file. Press “Next”.

 

 

      • You will be asked to provide the ‘port’ settings. Click on the ‘Plot to File’ option.
 
 
      • After you have selected a port, it will ask you to name the plotter. You can create your own name or select the default provided.

 

 

      • The final step of the wizard will allow you to configure the plotter. Press the “Edit Plotter Configuration” button.

Plotter Configuration
 
1. Select the Device and Document Settings tab.
2. Select the plus sign next to 'Graphics.'
3. Select Vector Graphics.
4. In the Resolution and Color Depths section of the dialog box, choose the Color Depth drop-down menu and select '255 Virtual Pens' (HP) or '256 shades of gray' (OCE).
5. Choose OK.

      • In order for the pens to map correctly, you must ensure that each Plot Style you are using has the "Virtual Pen" assigned to their respective pen color (i.e.-- Virtual Pen #1=color 1, Virtual Pen #2=color 2, etc....).
 
       • Do this by entering the plot style manager, choosing your desired plot style (colors), and changing the virtual pens from "Automatic" to match the color number. Also change your pen color to match the color of the plot style.