Mahuna Posted August 27, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2015 I'm trying to print from TurboCad to a Brother MFC-5890CN, which prints on 11x17 paper. I've run into a problem where printing at 1:1 actually prints slightly larger. A test I ran with TurboCad attempted to print a straight line exactly 12 inches long. The printout actually measured at slightly under 12.25 inches. To determine if the problem was in the printer or the software I printed a 12 inch line from Excel, and the printed output measured exactly 12 inches. I'm relatively new to TurboCad, but I think I've learned enough to start producing some CAD drawings for my next build. However, until I solve this print issue I can't reach that stage. Can anyone suggest ways to get my printed output to measure accurately? Thanks! Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted August 27, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2015 I don't have TurboCAD, but have a couple others. Look at the options when you bring up the Print window. Is there an option to change the scale ratio of the printout?. DesignCAD has a couple of them. Maybe the default margins, or the paper size options are wrong. I hope this helps. Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks Ron. I do have the scale of 1:1 set. There are four options for the tabloid paper, and I've only been using the 'Borderless Tabloid' setting. I'll try each of the others to see if it makes a difference. Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted August 27, 2015 That was it, Ron. I hadn't thought of that wrinkle, so thanks much! Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted August 27, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2015 Your welcome. Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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