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Home Page ZWCAD FAQs How to Add a Plotter to Print CAD Files

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How to Add a Plotter to Print CAD Files

Issue:

Need to set up a plotter to print CAD files, specifically in PLT format, but unsure of the process.

 

Solution:

To add a plotter for printing CAD files, taking an example with PLT format, follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Open the [Plotter-Model] dialog box

Go to the Export in the ribbon menu or type Plot in the command line.

Open the plotter dialog box in ZWCAD

 

Step 2: Add the Plotter Type

Choose the option Add A Plotter Wizard from the name list in the Printer/Plotter box.

Add a plotter in ZWCAD

 

Step 3: Follow the Setup Prompts

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the plotter. Select My Computer for installation and complete the configuration process.

Choose the place for installation in Add Plot box in ZWCAD

 

Choose the appropriate Manufactures and Models, then click Next. (Here is an example of adding PLT plotter, so choose HP in the Manufacturers and LHPGI or SHPGI in the Models.

Choose manufactures and models in Add Plotter in ZWCAD

 

Then, Name your plotter and click Next to Finish your settings.

Name the new plotter in ZWCAD