10 Frequently Asked Questions: Printing/Plotting

10.1From which programs can I print?

Basically the user can print from any program (e.g. AutoCAD, Medusa, Architrion) or operating system (Windows, MacOS, UNIX) which can generate a document format which is supported by the Print Server.

The most commonly used format is HP-GL/2 (see also 10.7)

10.2Which printer drivers are available?

Printer drivers will be available for:

Windows NT, Windows '95* and ADI drivers for AutoCAD version 12 *, 13* and

14*

10.3Can we print grayscales with the A741 Repro system?

No, printing and scanning are limited to 2 grayscales (black & white) only. The use of gray scales is limited to copying only.

10.4If my program/operating system does not support the A741 Repro System (A741) printer, can I still print/plot?

If available select the HP DesignJet 650C, print to file and import this file into the Client program. The HP DesignJet 650C this is the most universal HP-GL/2 plotter emulation. (see also 10.1)

10.5Can we print from UNIX or Macintosh systems?

Yes, but respecting 2 conditions:

The application or operating system (e.g. Sun's Solaris or the Mac OS) must be able to generate an output format like HP-GL/2, CalComp 906/907 or TIFF. (see also 10.7)

The plot data must be transferred to the Print Server, either via a backup device or via a network. When using a network, the data can be sent directly to a spool directory. (see also 12.1, 12.2)

10.6Can we submit printjobs via e-mail?

Yes, it is not necessary to have a direct network connection to print/plot. By using the built-in e-mail facilities we can submit the print job as an e-mail message to the operator of the A741 Repro System Print Server. The printer operator can then print the job. (see also 12.4)

NOTE: this function will be available around September ’98.

10.7Which emulation's & file formats do we support?

The following list is divided in 3 groups. Emulation’s are typically the instructions sent to a plotter, the vector and raster formats are typically used for document storage on a computer.

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