The smaller your file sizes are the faster it will print. Sizes should remain under 100MB. If you are using illustrator or indesign with linked images, count up the file sizes of all the linked images.

If you are plotting, keep the resolution of all of your images at 100 DPI. You will not notice any difference between 100 DPI and 300 DPI on the plotters. However your files will plot very quickly if you leave it at 100 DPI.

Try to leave the default plotter settings alone. If you adjust these settings, you should thoroughly know what you are doing, and understand the consequences of changing them.

Use the Windows Print Queue to check the status of your print/plot job. It will allow you to see if the job has spooled. It will also allow you to see how much of the job has processed or printed. . If the Queue says "error printing", chances are there is not an error. Give the printer time to print the job, and do not hit "Cancel" on the plotter itself. Give it a chance to finish the job. Depending on the spooling size, it could take a while

All color documents sent to the color plotters, color Inkjets, and color laser printers need to be in RGB color mode. This will give you better color matching than plotting in CMYK color. Check the document's color settings in the application before printing or plotting the document.

If this is the first time you are using this application do a test print weeks in advance, this way you know you can plot correctly, and you thoroughly understand all of the settings. You will thank yourself.

Give yourself plenty of time for plotting, chances are everyone else will wait until the last minute to plot, do not make that mistake yourself. Give yourself at a minimum 24 hours to plot before it is due.

If you have any questions, please ask as DM Staff member, or a Floor Monitor, they are there to answer your questions.