Print to a non-PostScript, HPGL2 printer

The Print Canvas and Print Window modes can be directed to any printer.

Plot Print printer support is designed for printers that support high-level graphics languages (PostScript or HPGL2). Alias does allow you to print to lower-capability printers (bitmap printers) on Windows in that mode, with some restrictions.

Print to a bitmap printer (Windows only)

1. Choose File > Print and click the Setup button to open the Print Setup window.
2. In the Print Setup window, set the Output Style to Bitmap.
3. Click the Bitmap print setup button and use the Windows printer setup dialog box to configure the printer, then click OK.
4. In the Print Preview window, click Print.

Restrictions for bitmap printers

• You cannot spread a printout across multiple pages.
• You cannot use the options in the Alias print setup window to change printer settings (such as paper, orientation, and color options). You must use the Windows printer setup dialog box.
• You cannot display the title box on bitmap printers.