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Select a Paper Size for a Layout

You can select a paper size from a standard list, or you can add custom paper sizes using the Plotter Configuration Editor.

The paper sizes available in the list are determined by the plot device that is currently selected for the layout. If your plotter is configured for raster output, you must specify the output size in pixels. You can add custom paper sizes, which are stored in the plotter configuration (PC3) file, using the Plotter Configuration Editor.

If you are using a system printer, the paper size is determined by the document defaults that are set in the Windows Control Panel. The default paper size is displayed in the Page Setup dialog box when you create a new layout for that configured device. If you change the paper size in the Page Setup dialog box, the new paper size is saved with the layout and overrides the size saved in the plotter configuration (PC3) file.

Procedures

To set the paper size for a layout

  1. Click the layout tab for which you want to set the paper size.
  2. From the Application menu , click Print Page Setup.
  3. In the Page Setup Manager, select the current page setup.
  4. Click Modify.
  5. In the Page Setup dialog box, under Paper Size, select a paper size from the list.
  6. Click OK.
  7. In the Page Setup Manager, click Close.

To start the Plotter Configuration Editor

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.

    The Plotter Configuration Editor is displayed.

To add a custom paper size from scratch

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, Device and Document Settings tab, double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibration and paper size options.
  4. Select Custom Paper Sizes.
  5. Under Custom Paper Sizes, click Add.
  6. In the Custom Paper Size wizard, Begin page, select Start from Scratch. Click Next.
  7. On the Media Bounds page, in the Units list, select either Inches or Millimeters for paper size.

    When a non-dimensional raster image, such as BMP or TIFF, is plotted, the size of the plot is specified in pixels, not inches or millimeters.

  8. In the Width and Length lists, specify the paper width and length. Click Next.
    Note: Each plotter has a maximum printable area determined by where it grips the paper and how far the pen shuttle reaches. If you are creating a paper size that is larger than the paper sizes offered in the Custom Paper Size wizard, verify that the plotter is capable of plotting the new dimensions.
  9. On the Printable Area page, use Top, Bottom, Left, and Right to specify the printable area. Click Next.
  10. On the Paper Size Name page, enter a name for the paper size. Click Next.
  11. On the File Name page, enter a name for the PMP file.
  12. On the Finish page, specify whether the paper source is Sheet-Fed or Roll-Fed.
  13. Click Print Test Page to verify the custom size.

    On the test page, a cross defines the paper size; a rectangle defines the printable area. If all four sides of the rectangle are not printed, increase the printable area.

  14. Click Finish to exit the Custom Paper Size wizard.

To add a new custom paper size starting from an existing paper size

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, Device and Document Settings tab, double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibration and paper size settings.
  4. Select Custom Paper Sizes.
  5. Under Custom Paper Sizes, click Add.
  6. In the Custom Paper Size wizard, Begin page, select Use Existing.
  7. In the list of existing standard paper sizes, select a paper size on which to base the custom paper size you are creating.
  8. Continue through the Custom Paper Size wizard.

    The new paper size is a user-defined size, not a standard size.

  9. Click Finish to exit the Custom Paper Size wizard.

To edit a custom paper size

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, Device and Document Settings tab, double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibration and paper size settings.
  4. Select Custom Paper Sizes.
  5. Under Custom Paper Sizes, select a paper size from the list. Click Edit.
  6. In the Custom Paper Size wizard, make changes to the paper size, printable area, custom paper size name, and source.
  7. Click Finish to exit the Custom Paper Size wizard.

To delete a custom paper size

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, Device and Document Settings tab, double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibration and paper size settings.
  4. Click Custom Paper Sizes.
  5. Under Custom Paper Sizes, select a paper size from the list.
  6. Click Delete.

To modify a standard paper size

  1. From the Application menu , click Print Manage Plotters.
  2. In the Plotter Manager, double-click the Plotter Configuration (PC3) file you want to edit.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, Device and Document Settings tab, double-click User-Defined Paper Sizes & Calibration to display the calibration and paper size settings.
  4. Select Modify Standard Paper Sizes.
  5. Under Modify Standard Paper Sizes, select the paper size you want to adjust. Click Modify.
  6. In the Custom Paper Size wizard, adjust the printable area as necessary. Click Finish to exit the Custom Paper Size wizard.
Parent topic: Specify Page Setup Settings

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