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About
The Plotting service at the Technology Lab is available to current students, faculty, and staff in the School of Architecture community. The Technology Lab has four plotters: two KIP 970 laser plotters named Doug and Marjan, and two HP Z6 ink plotters named Su and Sydney. Details about the paper types and dimensions are listed below along with directions on how to plot.
Plotter Information
KIP
The KIP plotters can plot a width of 36" and use toner.
Available Paper Types
- Standard Bond
- Heavy Weight Bond
- Vellum
- Mylar
- Film
How to use the KIPs
HP
The HP plotters can plot to a width of 60" and use ink.
Available Paper Types
- Standard Bond
- Heavy Weight Bond
- Watercolor (currently 36", regularly 44")
- Photo
How to use the HPs
Plotting Costs & Estimates
Samples of paper type and print quality are on display near the Technology Desk and are available for reference on the Plotting Cost Examples page. Pricing is based on the linear feet of paper used, and the amount of ink/toner used. These values can only be estimated in advance, as the plotters use a live monitoring system to measure exactly how much toner or ink is used on each print job. Since the 'tooth' of the paper can vary from print to print, so can the amount of toner or ink used, even if they are plotting the same file. We provide the minimum, average, and maximum cost per linear foot (LF) for each paper type so that students can estimate the cost of their plots.Linear Foot Estimates for Plots
Plotter Paper Media Type Cost per Linear Foot Ink/Toner Coverage Min Average Max KIP Standard Bond KIP | 36" | 24# | Xero Bond $0.75 $0.78 $1.17 Heavy Weight Bond KIP | 36" | 40# | Xero Presentation Bond $0.90 $0.96 $1.35 Vellum KIP | 36" | 20# | Xero Vellum $3.00 $3.09 $3.27 HP Standard Bond HP | 60" | 20# | Hi-Brite Bond $1.25 $1.70 $4.20 Heavy Weight Bond HP | 60" | 45# | Super Heavy Weight Bond $1.50 $2.10 $5.65 Mylar HP | 36" | 4 mil | Matte Film $4.50 $4.56 $4.86 Photo HP | 60" | Satin Gloss Photo $7.50 $8.35 $9.80 Watercolor HP | 44" | 210 gsm | Cotton/Cellulose $8.00 $8.62 $11.45
Best Practices
- Students should not leave plots behind to prevent lost plots, however, due to plot volume and drying time, students are allowed to pick up their plots later
- Unclaimed plots can be placed on the table near the plotters for later pickup, although they must be claimed by Friday at close (unclaimed plots are recycled at this time)
- We ask that all prints be submitted as a PDF
- InDesign and Photoshop files are not advised as they frequently have errors in printing
- Plots over 72” are not advised and will not be given a refund or reprint if there are issues in the print
- It is suggested that prints of these size are paneled down into smaller drawings
Support
- Front-line support for Plotting is provided by the Technology Desk staff
- soatechdesk@utexas.edu
- 512-471-1189
- Technology Lab SUT 1.100
- Administrative and billing support for Plotting is provided by TRIG
- trig@utexas.edu
- SUT 1.120
Documentation
How-to Articles
| Title | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| How to Install KIP ImagePro | Spring 2022 |
| How to Control Color | Fall 2022 |
| Converting to PDF from Adobe Photoshop (Windows) | Spring 2024 |
| Converting to PDF from Adobe InDesign (Windows) | Spring 2024 |
| Converting to PDF from Adobe Illustrator (Windows) | Spring 2024 |
| How to Submit a Plot Using KIP ImagePro | Fall 2022 |
| How to Submit a Plot Using HP SmartStream | Fall 2022 |
| How to Add the KIP Plotters to ImagePro | Spring 2022 |
| PDF Tips | Fall 2022 |
Processes
| Title | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| Printing & Plotting as Student Staff | Spring 2024 |
| Understanding WIO Charges | Spring 2024 |
Troubleshooting Articles
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Policies
| Title | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| Plotting Policies | Spring 2024 |
| Plotting Costs & Estimates | Fall 2022 |
Examples
| Title | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| Plotting Cost Examples | Fall 2022 |
