Print directly to Printing device using Bentley Printer driver


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:08.11.07.443
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Printing
 Subarea:N\A

Problem

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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 Original Author:Evert de Jong