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--- public:faq [2008/10/01 16:19] – created kohofer
+++ public:faq [2015/09/10 14:10] – 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 (7353) Plotter (42 in) (C7780C) {{:public:dn_500_510_800sm.pdf|Service Manual}}\\
+Max width of Roll = 106 cm
+**Paper Sizes**
+<code>
+Size       mm         inches
+A0     841 x 1189  33.1 x 46.8
+A1     594 x 841   23.4 x 33.1
+A2     420 x 594   16.5 x 23.4
+A3     297 x 420   11.7 x 16.5
+A4     210 x 297    8.3 x 11.7
+A5     148 x 210    5.8 x  8.3
+A6     105 x 148    4.1 x 5.8
+</code>
+[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216|International Standard (ISO) Paper Sizes]]
+----
+**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.
+e-pa Jet\\
+Premium Coat\\
+Width 914mm x Lenght 30m\\
+Width 36 inch x Length 100 ft\\
+g/m2
+----
+Not available at the moment!
+HP Universal Instant-Dry Semi-gloss Photo Paper\\
+Q6580A\\
+Width 914mm x Length 30,5m\\
+Width 36 inch x Length 100 ft\\
+g/m²
+----
+==== Examples ====
+=== Example 1 ===
+PDF Document Properties Paper Size: A0, Landscape (1189 x 841 mm)\\
+Printing on HP Coated Paper
+**Page Setup**: Coated-A0 Landscape {{:public:a0-landscape.png?200|}}\\
+**Page Handling**: Shrink to Printable Area\\
+**Advanced**: Scale to: ISO A1
+=== Example 2 ===
+PDF file {{:public:example-pdf.pdf|}}\\
+Paper Size: A5, Portrait (5.83 × 8.27 inch)\\
+Printing on HP Coated Paper
+Print Settings (evince, Ubuntu 12.04.5 LTS)
+Print --> General
+{{:public:example-pdf_general.jpeg?direct&350|}}
+Print --> Page Setup
+{{:public:example-pdf_page-setup.jpeg?direct&350|}}
+Print --> Page Handling
+{{:public:example-pdf_page-handling.jpeg?direct&350|}}
+Print Preview
+{{:public:example-pdf_print-preview.jpeg?direct&350|}}
+==== 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