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--- public:faq [2008/10/01 16:19] – created kohofer
+++ public:faq [2011/09/09 10:43] – [Plotter Infos] kohofer
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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions ======
+===== Generic Problems =====
+Search the CS-Tech wiki if you have a Computer problem.
+If something is missing and you think it should be included on the CS-Tech wiki,
+write to the CS-Tech team.
 ===== Tickets =====
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   * Be as specific as possible, e.g. fullname of the application, exact error message, name of PC, etc.
   * Include all necessary information, e.g. computer room, date and time
 ==== Examples of bad tickets ====
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   - Please print the attached document on the plotter.
     Problem: User did NOT specify the size of the poster.
+===== Plotter =====
+==== Plotter Infos ====
+**Plotter Model:**
+--------------
+HP Designjet 800ps Printer (42 in) (C7780C)\\
+Max width of Roll = 106 cm
+**Available Paper Types:**
+---------------------
+HP Coated Paper\\
+Q1441A\\
+Width 841mm x Length 45,7m\\
+Width 33,11 inch x Length 150 ft\\
+g/m² 26 lb.
+HP Universal Instant-Dry Semi-gloss Photo Paper\\
+Q6580A\\
+Width 914mm x Length 30,5m\\
+Width 36 inch x Length 100 ft\\
+g/m²
+How to create a document for plotting:
+  * Coated Paper: Width 841mm x Height 1151 mm (33.11 inch x 45.31 inch)
+  * Semi-gloss Photo Paper: Width 914 mm x Height 1276 mm (37.04 inch x 50.24 inch)
+[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216|International Standard (ISO) Paper Sizes]]
+==== Infos ====
+Things to keep in mind when printing to the plotter:
+  * do embed *all* fonts in the PDF.
+With latex this is done as follows:
+   latex poster
+   dvips poster
+   ps2pdf -dPDFSETTINGS=/printer -dCompatibilityLevel=1.4  poster.ps