Specifying the media size and orientation
Adobe Illustrator normally uses the default page size defined by the PPD file for the selected printer. However, you can change the media size to any of the sizes listed in the PPD file as well as specify portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation. Page sizes are listed by familiar names (such as Letter) as well as by dimensions (in the Width and Height text boxes). The imageable area is the total page size less any unprintable border used by the printer or imagesetter. Most laser printers cannot print to the exact edge of a page. Note the following when specifying the page size and orientation: Note: The imageable area may vary by PPD file, even for the same media size (for example, US Letter), because different printers and imagesetters define the sizes of their imageable areas differently. ![]() Original orientation compared to landscape orientation, which saves enough film space to print an extra page You can set the following General options in the Print dialog box: Size Specifies a page size. If the PPD file for the printer allows this, choose Custom to specify a custom page size in the Width and Height text boxes. Width Specifies a custom page width if you choose Custom from the Size pop-up menu. Height Specifies a custom page height if you choose Custom from the Size pop-up menu. Note: Be sure to increase the width and height values; decreasing the default values may clip your artwork. The Portrait Up button Prints in portrait orientation, right side up. The Landscape Left button Prints in landscape orientation, rotated to the left. The Portrait Down button Prints in portrait orientation, upside down. The Landscape Right button Prints in landscape orientation, rotated to the right. Transverse Rotates the printed artwork 90°. To use this option, you must use a PPD that supports transverse printing and custom page sizes. |