Thanks that got me a lot closer. I wish MRR did not password protect this PDF. If it was not password I could use a different software to edit it.
Thanks Joe
I happen to have an Epson printer too, so I took a look at the options. I have the suspicion that Epson's software is a little weird about printing rescaled pictures. In the layout options, right under the enlargement settings, is an option to print multiple pages. I have the idea that, because that is unchecked by default, that its getting confused and thinking that you want it on one sheet. Even though simple logic says that rescaled should be more than one page. Try clicking multi-page and then selecting poster printing?
I didn't test it myself, because I'm stingy with ink. I have a weird suspicion about that check box.
Yes I am resizing in my printer. After I click print then go to printer properties, then page layout, then click reduce enlarge document, then click the radio button "by percentage" and put in 252% then click OK. and it will only give me 1 page. where it should be a few pages.
Are you doing the 252% in the pdf's viewer or in your printer settings?
Thanks for the replies. Model Railroader magazine make you to believe that all I had to do is to enlarge the PDF file by 252.6% will get it to HO scale and could make a mock up of the building before I build it.
Joe,
Just one correction/addition to that calculation. To get to actual HO dimension you have to convert the "times feet/inch" calculation to HO scale, which = measurement on picture x feet/inch x 0.138. The 0.138 is what one foot measures in HO scale
Even if you take the drawing to a print shop (Kinko's, etc.) they will probably have to do several shots to get you the HO scale. When enlargements of this size are done, it has been my experience that you lose some of the resolution, which makes for a bad quality print. What I generally do, and I've done this with aerial photos in my work, is to figure out the scale of the drawing or photo (if you don't already know it) and calculate all your dimensions. For instance, if your scale is 1 inch = 20 feet, you just multiply what you measure on the picture by 20. If you don't know the scale, or you're going off a photograph, use something in the photo that may have a known dimension (height of a rail car, a window or door dimension, or even a person standing on a platform). I've come pretty close using this method. Or, if this structure is still standing and is accessible to you, you can actually measure most of the dimensions onsite. I've done that too.
If you've never scratchbuilt from the prototype, it can be a very fun and rewarding experience! Good luck!
Hello, I can not enlarge the Bath & Hammondsport RR engine house plans to HO.
I have a Epson RX580 inkjet all in one and re size to 252.6%. it only will print one page seams to be locked to original size.
Any help will be great.