3.3Auto Layout

This section explains auto layout.

What Is Auto Layout?

Auto layout is the function that judges the document size according to the HP-GL data input from the host system, enlarges/reduces the document so that it fits the paper size, and lays out the document at the center of the paper. Using the auto scale and auto layout functions allows you to print a document in HP-GL mode without regard for the document size and origin position.

All auto layout settings must be made on the operation panel of the printer. They cannot be made using advanced setting commands.

Making the Auto Layout Function Effective

To make the auto layout function effective, make the following settings on the control panel of the printer:

•Set [Document Size] to [Auto]. The default is [Auto].

•To set the origin position, set [Auto Layout] to [On].

•Set [Zoom] to [On]. The default is [On].

•Select the method of obtaining the effective coordinate area in [Area Determine]. The default is [Auto].

•Specify the paper margin by setting [Paper Margin]. The default is [0 mm] ([0.0"]).

•Set [Zoom Mode]. The default is [Output Size].

Details on Setting Items

Details on individual items are as follows.

Document Size

Setting [Document Size] to [Auto] allows you to set [Auto Layout] to [On].

Auto Layout

Setting set [Auto Layout] to [On] makes the [Zoom], [Area Determine], [Paper Margin], and [Zoom Mode] settings effective.

Zoom

The purpose of this setting is to determine whether to enlarge/reduce (scaling) the document size so that the document size fits the output size.

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