Plotting Problem in AutoCAD LT 2015 for Windows

[Anonymous]

AutoCAD LT 2015, Windows


I have detailed a part 1 to 1, used a new layout in paper space. Changed it to Arch 24x36 size. Created a window the full size of the 24x36. Scaled the part to the size in model space so that it would fit it to the full size of the drawing. In the plot setting I selected my printer, made sure that the paper size is 24x36 and that it is printing the layout and 1 to 1. I run a preview and it shows that it is taking up the full print page. When I print it only uses a 1/4 of the page!!! What am I doing wrong please???

@Anonymous, john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity:Plotting Problem

[john.vellek]

HI keithp210 and welcome to the Autodesk Community!

Let me summarize my understanding of the process you followed:

• In Modelspace you created your part at a 1:1 Scale.
• You then select a layout and set it to be a 24x36 inch paper via Page Setup.
• You create a viewport using MVIEW and zoom to a scale factor that allows you to display  the part at a known scale.
• When you print the scale appears different.

It sounds like you might have an error in your page setup. Is it possible to attach your drawing so I can take a look for you?

[Anonymous]

It only prints 1/4 of the 36x24 page.

Thank you

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I opened your drawing and examined your layouts starting with no. 3 since it was the first one to pop up. I don't have your plotter so I substituted a DWGtoPDF.  It appears that your Page Setup was configures properly (it was missing a plot style). I applied the setup to the layout (set Current from Page Setup Manager). I then applied the same set up to the second layout.

It looks correct when I plot to PDF. Please take a look now and let me know if it is behaving.

[pendean]

Does your plotter driver offer an autorotate option? If yes, turn it on and see if your issue goes away.

Otherwise what is your plotter and what version of Windows are you in?

[Anonymous]

Thank you will have to do it in the morning. Will let you know.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

John,

  Thank you for taking the time to review the problem that I was having. I did open the file that you reworked. So it is better to print DWG to PDF? I did what you suggested and it printed just fine.

Thank you

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi keithp210,

I am glad that it worked for you. I selected the DWG to PDF because I didn't have your printer on my system. I personally do think it is a great PDF driver for AutoCAD and like the newer PDF drivers in newer versions of AutoCAD even more.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post fully solves your issue or answers your question.