HOW TO
Instructions provided describe how to configure the HP DesignJet 1050c and 1055cm for use with ArcGIS. A variety of settings to configure the Hewlett-Packard 1050c and 1055cm for optimum use with ArcGIS ArcMap 8x are suggested below. Select those settings that pertain to the printer and desired output.
Note:
This article is intended for a broad audience and may not suit individual needs.
· Printer Drivers - There are two types of printer drivers available for these printers: HP-GL2/HP-RTL and Postscript.
This is the HP-GL2/HP-RTL version 4.61 printer driver for the HP 1050c/1055cm. It can be found by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Printers and right-clicking on the icon for the 1050/1055 and choosing either Document Defaults or Printing Preferences.
This is the Adobe Series 3 Postscript driver for the HP 1050c/1055cm. It can be found by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Printers and right-clicking on the icon for the 1050/1055 and choosing either Document Defaults or Printing Preferences.
· Printer Interface - the interface found on the front of the printer. Below are the settings that need consideration when printing with ArcGIS. The settings below are found in the Printer Setup menu.
Note:
Nesting is not supported with ArcGIS and the Language setting only needs to be modified on Postscript printers.
Making Your Selections
Below is a list of settings that were found to produce the best, most consistent results. It is important to note that any recommendations to increase a quality setting will result in a decrease in speed and vice versa.
· When printing with ArcPress use the HP-GL2/HP-RTL driver and choose the HP RTL Device Dithered (RGB) option in the ArcPress properties. Note that when using ArcPress with this printer certain settings on the printer are required.
1. Close ArcMap/ArcView.
2. Enter the driver interface.
3. In the Paper Sizes menu, click the More Sizes button under the Application Page Size section.
4. The Custom paper size section is on the right; set the desired custom size, click OK, and click OK again at the driver window.
Now when you open ArcMap the new custom size will be available to you.
1. Close ArcMap/ArcView.
2. Enter the driver interface.
3. Click the Advanced button.
4. In the Paper Sizes pulldown menu, click the PostScript Custom Page Sizes option and click Edit Custom Page Sizes.
5. Set the desired custom size, click OK, and click OK again at the driver window.
Now when you open ArcMap the new custom size will be available to you.
Known issues with the HP 1050/1055 and ArcMap
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