How Do I Plot PaperSpace View w/ NO Offset?

[CEHill]

OBJECTIVE
I plot from paperspace to a defined VIEW and would like to avoid using the ‘Center the Plot ‘ X and Y offsets. Although successfully plotting, I want to nail down WHY I get a persistent offset value.

PROCEDURE (refer to the attached files)
1. Create a frame of a known size (odd size due to being based on the printer limitations --- I think) and use it to define a view named ‘B_LANDSCAPE’
2. PLOTOFFSET variable is set to “0”. Would like to keep this value.
3. Use only the one View named ‘B_LANDSCAPE’
4. Define the UCS origin at the bottom left (in Paperspace - B_SHEET tab).

The offset issue is only when I attempt to plot B size (11” X 17”) sheets on a Lanier Multi-function Device printer.

I have no problems (no offsets needed) w/ the HP T1100 plotter for our standard 24" x 36" Arch Landscape drawing sheet.

CONCLUSION
After multiple tests moving around the constant size polyline frame (to define the VIEW) location, I feel like I am chasing my tail; and still must use the ‘Center the Plot’ to keep from the sheet being cropped ……

How do I avoid this!

Plumbing the depths of my knowledge.....I have run into a clog.

[RobertB]

Is there some reason you cannot plot using the Layout option? Most of those other options are fraught with issues and the Layout option works really well once you have good defined page setups.

[CEHill]

Thanks. I will change to the Layout option.

BTW, I hadn't really tested the options and was swayed a few years ago by a 'Super User' who shall remain nameless into thinking plotting to a VIEW was the best option.

I am glad to be back into AutoCAD and mfg. support after my 3-1/2 year frolic using Bentley products in the industrial engr. consulting realm!!!