When you install AutoCAD LT, the current system printer is automatically configured as your output device. If you intend to use the system printer for printing or plotting, you usually don't need to perform any additional configuration. However, using the Printer tab in the Preferences dialog box, you can load a new printer driver, and change, reconfigure, or delete a printer or plotter.
The Preferences dialog box performs only basic configuration of printers and plotters. For device-specific configuration information, see Configuring CalComp, HP, and OcΘ Drivers.
You can add a new printer or plotter to the list of loaded printers and plotters at any time. You load them by first selecting a driver and then responding to a series of prompts displayed in the AutoCAD LT text window. You can also reload a printer or plotter at any time.
A printer or plotter must first be loaded before you can select it as the current output device. The Printer tab lists the loaded printers and plotters and displays the name of the current one. You can make one of the previously loaded printers or plotters in the list current at any time.
You can reconfigure a loaded printer or plotter at any time. You can also remove a printer or plotter from the list of loaded devices.
Configuring the Windows System Printer
Configuring Drivers
Configuring CalComp, HP, and OcΘ Drivers
See Also
Reusing a Plot Configuration