Plotting at CED

Plotting at CED

If you have any questions or are having difficulty plotting, come by rm. 477 and ask for help. We get swamped before a big pin-up, so give yourself plenty of time.

Requirements

• Max plotting width is 36".
• Embed all of your images.
• Lab and studio plotters do not plot full-bleed (edge to edge).
• The plotters will have memory issues when length >= 85".
• Paper type: HP Bright White Inkjet Paper.
• DPI: between 150 dpi min and 200 dpi max.

Warnings

• Try to rasterize your vectors. This isn't always possible for a line heavy file, like a topo map. If Illustrator struggles with your detailed topo, the plotter will crash.
• Separate your page, art-board or canvas to
• Plotting errors happen. Give yourself at least 1 hour to correct any mistakes and plot your boards. Keep in mind, many students plot at the last minute.

Document Preparation

• Prepare File for Printing: pdf_doc_pre.pdf

How to Plot

• Lab 214: plotting_lab_214.pdf
• Lab 479: plotting_lab_479.pdf
• 3rd Floor Studio: plotting_fl_3.pdf
• 4th Floor Studio: plotting_fl_4.pdf
• 5th Floor Studio: plotting_fl_5.pdf
• 6th-8th Floor Studios: plotting_fl_6-8.pdf
• 9th Floor Studio: plotting_fl_9.pdf
• Canon iPF825 (NEW!): plotting_canon.pdf

Attachments:
pdf_doc_prep.pdf
plotting_fl_3.pdf
plotting_fl_4.pdf
plotting_fl_5.pdf
plotting_fl_9.pdf
plotting_lab_214.pdf
plotting_lab_479.pdf
plotting_fl_6-8.pdf
plotting_canon.pdf