To Adjust Media Settings

Depending on the features supported by your configured plotter, you can modify the paper source, type, and size of your paper.

You can specify whether you want to print on both sides or just one side. If your printer supports cutting, collating, and stapling, you can specify your choice under the Media Destination option.

For printers defined in the operating system, you must configure the Media settings using the Custom Properties option.

  1. Click Application menu Print Manage Plotters. Find
  2. Double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file whose media settings you want to change.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, click the Device and Document Settings tab.
  4. Double-click Media to view the media settings.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Select Source and Size. Under Media Source and Size, select a paper source from the Source list. If appropriate, select a roll width from the Width list or a tray from the Tray Type list. Under Size, select the paper size you want to use. Select Automatic to tell the printer to select the appropriate paper source.
    • Select Media Type. Under Media Type, select one of the available media types.
    • Select Duplex Printing. Under Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing), select Short Side or Long Side. This setting may not be available for your plotter.
    • Select Media Destination. Under Media Destination, specify one of the available options, for example, cutting. This setting may not be available for your plotter.
  6. Click OK.