Plotters
Mann Library Computing Center has 3 Canon color plotters located in the Stone Computing Center (map it) which can print in b&w or color on matte and glossy paper. These plotters work with either Macs or Windows computers.
Policies
- Plotter jobs must be submitted from one of our workstations. You will need to copy the files you wish to use/print to one of these computers. If the lab is busy and you cannot find a computer available, please ask at the Stone Computing Center Desk (map it) for assistance in sending your job to the plotter.
- Always ask the Operator to check your settings before you print. Additional adjustments may be necessary. Use of these machines requires the assistance of the Lab Operator.
- Plotter jobs are processed in the order submitted to the queue.
- Plotter jobs will not be accepted within one hour of closing (see todays library hours here).
To print from the plotters, please refer to the steps listed below and feel free to ask one of the student operators on duty if you are unsure of anything or need assistance.
Pricing
- $ 5.00 per linear foot VendaPlotter I - a Canon iPF 8000s plotter with plain paper. Maximum width is 42".
- $10.00 per linear foot VendaPlotter II - a Canon iPF 8000s plotter with glossy paper. Maximum width is 42"
- $14.00 per linear foot VendaPlotter III - a Canon iPF 9000s plotter with glossy paper. Maximum width is 60".
Speak with the operator or see our payment page for options for paying for plotter jobs.
Tips and Procedures
Printing to a plotter can be time-consuming. It often takes some time for the plotter to initialize and test all its print cartridges, and once the poster is finished printing the plotter waits several minutes for the ink to dry on the paper. Occasionally, several people may be waiting to print posters, especially when assignments are due. Therefore we ask that you give yourself ample time to use the plotter, and don't try to print something if the lab is about to close.
Plotter Settings
Please use these specific settings when printing to Mann Plotters:
IPF8000s / $5 Plotter
- Loading Paper: Set Media type/Paper type to Matte Coated 90gsm
- Printing Black and White: (Printing preferences) Premium Matte or Matte Coated 90gsm / Monochrome (photo)
- Printing Color: (Printing preferences) Premium Matte or Matte Coated 90gsm / Choose best setting that apply to image (photo, Adobe RGB,
line drawing)
IPF8000s / $10 Plotter
- Loading Paper: Set Media type/Paper type to Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm
- Printing Black and White: (Printing preferences) Glossy Photo or Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm / Monochrome (photo)
- Printing Color: (Printing preferences) Glossy Photo or Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm / Choose best setting that apply to image
(photo, Adobe RGB, line drawing)
IPF9000s/ $14 Plotter
- Loading Paper: Set Media type/Paper type to Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm
- Printing Black and White: (Printing preferences) Glossy Photo or Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm / Monochrome (photo)
- Printing Color: (Printing preferences) Glossy Photo or Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm / Choose best setting that apply to image
(photo, Adobe RGB, line drawing)
Tips Printing from Specific Applications:
MS PowerPoint:
- File --> Print --> Printer name --> Properties
- In “Properties” under “Page Setup” tab, choose “Custom Size” in “Page Size” drop down menu.
- “Custom Size Settings” window pops up, set “Media Size” to the desired size, then “OK”. Click OK on the Properties window.
- Check “Scale to fit paper” box on “Print” window and then “OK”
Adobe Acrobat Professional:
- Almost exactly the same steps as above, except there is no “Scale to fit paper” option to be checked in Acrobat for step 4.