To Calibrate a Plotter

1. Click Application menu Print Manage Plotters.
2. Double-click the Add-a-Plotter wizard icon.
3. Start the Add-a-Plotter wizard and configure the device you want to add.
4. When you reach the Add Plotter - Finish page, click Calibrate Plotter.

   You can also calibrate a plotter by running the Plotter Configuration Editor on an existing PC3 file for the device you want to calibrate.

5. In the Paper Size list, select a paper size for the test plot. Click Next.
6. On the Calibrate Plotter - Rectangle Size page, in the Units list, select the measurement units.
7. In the Length and Width boxes, enter the dimensions of the test rectangle. Click Next.

   The test rectangle is plotted.

8. Retrieve the plot and measure the test rectangle. On the Calibrate Plotter - Measured Plot page, in the Measured Length and Measured Width boxes, enter the actual dimensions of the plotted test rectangle. Click Next.

   The program compares the actual plotted measurements to the size you specified in the preceding screen and computes the correction needed to accurately calibrate the plotter.

9. On the Calibrate Plotter - File name page, enter a file name. Click Next.

   The resulting PMP file is stored in the Drv folder for the AutoCAD-based product.

10. On the Calibrate Plotter - Finish page, click Check Calibration.

    The program plots the text rectangle again. Measure the sides again to verify that the calibration is correct.

11. Click Finish to return to the Add-a-Plotter wizard or Plotter Configuration Editor.