How to print plot files?

[O Snap!]

I feel silly asking this, but I've never had to do this before and a search didn't come up with anything really relevant.

A client gave me some .plt files created from Microstation, I need to print these up on my plotter at work. I'm using Autocad 2006.

Basically, how do I start the print jobs?

Is there a good free downloadable that I can use?

Also...
Should I have specified that the plot file be created for my office plotter? or does that even matter?

Thanks.

[dbroada]

I always copy them to my LPT1 port and the method of doing that changes with each version of windows and with each network configuration. For a simple system you need a DOS window (or command prompt as I think MS now call them) and then type something like "copy fred.plt > LPT1". Be ready to hit the printer OFF switch though as if it's the wrong printer language you can get boxes of rubbish.

Unless somebody knows better?

[David Bethel]

http://www.noliturbare.com/

Govert's Tool has the GoPlot utlity that does exactly that. I use DOS copy command for automated stuff, but GoPlot is better for plot file exchanges.

There is also a utility PRFILE32.EXE that I have but I don't have a good link to it. I am sure you could Google it. -David

[JessB]

i use Printfile (free). Supports .PLT and other formats as well.

http://www.lerup.com/printfile/

[O Snap!]

i use Printfile (free). Supports .PLT and other formats as well.

http://www.lerup.com/printfile/

This is a quick and easy download, and just as quick and easy to use the program... drag and drop. Gotta love it.

Thanks for this one.