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A PDF file is usually the easiest to plot. With other file types, you risk missing fonts and images. Additionally, PDF files can be printed from Adobe Acrobat, which offers the most comprehensive configuration settings.
Only one page can be sent to the plotter at a time.
It is best to create your document with the length and width of your desired poster. For example, if you need an 18x24 poster, set your document size to 18x24 before beginning work. If the size of your document and your desired poster size are not proportional, you can either allow the plotter to will add white bars on the sides or force it to stretch outtop/bottom or left/right edges to make it fit.
A PaperCut balance is required in order to print at CHHS computer labs. Students receive $5.00 in print credits every semester, and more can be purchased through RamCash. Print credit is transferrable between users via PaperCut.
The maximum width that the plotter can print is 36 inches. Typically, the largest size poster is 36x48, which costs$2costs $2.00. You can, however, print posters that are longer than 48 inches.
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Most programs (including Adobe, Microsoft, and Autodesk products) allow you to export your document to a PDF format. Once you have a PDF file, open it up in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
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If the lab you are in has Adobe Acrobat installed, you will be prompted to sign in with an Adobe ID. Instructions for creating an Adobe ID are available here. Once Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader has opened your file, you should see something like this:
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Next, go Go to File → Print, or click on the printer icon on the top left corner. You should see something like this
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The following window will appear:
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On the right side, above the preview, you can see that the default settings are for an 8.5x11 (letter) sized sheet of paper, which is why the scale is indicating a factor of 33%.
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