We've had similar problems and here is the explanation from MapInfo - which actually solved the problem. Short answer - the maximum page dimension (in inches) multiplied by the resolution needs to be less than 28,000. But here's the "official" answer:
***** It sounds like you are running into the pixel limitation for printing in MapInfo. Currently, in order to support Windows 95/98, as well as Windows 2000/NT platforms, there is approximately a 28,000 pixel limitation for printouts. Cases of "gray layouts," like your situation, are usually caused by trying to create printouts larger than 28,000 pixels. The number of pixels can be calculated by multiplying the dimensions (in inches) by the resolution. For instance, if your resolution is 600 dpi and your plot is 28", there are 16,800 pixels in that dimension. That is below the limit, so it should work. The only thing that I can think of that would put you over the limit with a layout that is only 28" is the resolution. You would need to check the settings or documentation for your printer to see what resolution it is printing at and lower it if possible. ***** -----Original Message----- From: Flavio Hendry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 8:17 AM To: MapInfo-L Subject: MI-L HP plotting problems with oversized Paper Hi We often encounter the following problem and I would be astonished if that has never happened before (however I did not find anything in the archive): With large size hp plotters (such as the 800 or 5000 models), if you create user defined paper size or use oversize papers (such as 42" by 60") the following happens (differs depending on driver and plotter settings): 1. The layout window turns 100% grey, such as everything would be interpreted as "paper border" and you cannot plot at all (means MapInfo creates an empty plot) 2. You can plot, everything look ok, but the plotter stops at approximately 1.20 meters (approx. 47") ... Mit freundlichem Gruss / Best regards Flavio Hendry ------------------------------------------------------------ ---- ++++++++++ Neue Neapoljs Seiten auf www.neapoljs.com +++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---- ############ Mit freundlichen Gruessen / Kind Regards ############ Flavio Hendry- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ############ TYDAC AG - http://www.tydac.ch #### #### Geographic Information Solutions #### #### Luternauweg 12 -- CH-3006 Bern ############ Tel +41 (0)31 368 0180 - Fax +41 (0)31 368 1860 ------------------------------------------------------------ ---- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 4800 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 4801
