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Printing and Plotting Wiki Print directly to Printing device using Bentley Printer driver
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    Print directly to Printing device using Bentley Printer driver

    Applies To
    Product(s): MicroStation
    Version(s): 08.11.07.443
    Environment: N/A
    Area: Printing
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    Original Author: Evert de Jong, Bentley Technical Support Group

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    How can I print directly to the printer using Bentley Printer drivers as HPGL2.PLTCFG or HPGLRTL.PLTCFG

    Steps to Resolve
    There are a few methods to do so:
    1) UNC Path.
    Use the unc path of the shared printer.
    In Print Dialog select Edit Printer Driver Configuration.
    Under tab Base Properties – Default Print File Name – File Name
    fill in printers UNC path
    The format of the UNC path is \\<printer server name>\<Printer share name>



                           

    2) Use LPR port.
    Before doing so: Make sure LPR Port Monitor is enabled.
    LPR can be enabled in Windows 7 under Control Panel – Programs and features – Windows Features.

    In Print Dialog select Edit Printer Driver Configuration.
    Under tab Base Properties – Default Print File Name – File Name
    fill in printers TCP/IP Address.

     

    The Print dialog sends the print directly to the printer rather than create a plot file.

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    • Evert de Jong Created by Evert de Jong
    • When: Thu, Jan 16 2014 12:11 PM
    • Evert de Jong Last revision by Evert de Jong
    • When: Thu, Jan 16 2014 12:17 PM
    • Revisions: 2
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