Walls & axes
Solid and dashed lines transfer wall runs and grid axes directly from your plan.
Service
Layout printing: CAD plans 1:1 on the floor.
HP SitePrint transfers digital CAD plans precisely at 1:1 scale directly onto floor surfaces, including complex geometries and labels. This reduces manual measuring and marking effort, minimises transfer errors and simplifies the execution of your plans.
What is layout printing?
Layout printing, also known as floor layout printing, transfers CAD plans directly onto the floor at a scale of 1:1. An HP SitePrint prints lines, arcs, points and labels while a Leica total station continuously determines its position relative to your fixed points. The layout takes shape exactly where it sits in the plan, without marking out with a chalk line and tape measure.
- Scale
- 1:1
- Line width
- 2–51 mm
- Reference
- Fixed points or column axes
- Operation
- Indoors & outdoors
- Data formats
- DWG, DXF, PDF
On site
How the HP SitePrint works.
- The Leica total station tracks the printer in real time, referenced to your fixed points or column axes.
- The printer follows the CAD layout autonomously and prints lines, arcs and labels directly onto the floor.
- We check the result on site against the agreed reference dimensions.
The difference
Chalk line vs. layout printing
| Feature | Chalk line & tape measure | Layout printing |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer | Chalk line & tape measureMeasured and marked by hand, point by point | Layout printing Automatically, directly from your CAD file |
| Arcs, circles, angled lines | Chalk line & tape measureTime-consuming, every shape adds to the time required | Layout printing No extra effort, printed as drawn |
| Labels | Chalk line & tape measureAdded by hand with a spray can or pen | Layout printing Text and axis labels printed at the same time |
| Accuracy | Chalk line & tape measureReading and transfer errors add up | Layout printing An internally consistent print, referenced to your fixed points |
| Plan changes | Chalk line & tape measureMeasure again, mark again | Layout printing Update the data, print again |
| Verification | Chalk line & tape measureRecheck with a tape measure | Layout printing Checked on site against agreed reference dimensions |
What we print
What we print
Arcs & circles
Arcs and circles are printed true to scale onto the floor.
Columns & machine footprints
Contours and footprints show the positions of columns, machines and equipment.
Rack feet & anchor bolts
Base points and anchor bolts in high-bay warehouses are transferred directly from the CAD plan.
Text & labels
Text and axis labels are printed onto the floor alongside the layout.
Point markings
Individual points from your plan are transferred onto the floor as markings.
Preparation
What we need from you
CAD layout with reference points the layout to be printed, with fixed points or column axes as reference.
On-site contact someone who knows the area and how to access it.
Time frame when the area is clear and by when the layout must be in place.
Honestly
Where layout printing reaches its limits
Works well
- Clear, clean, stable and drivable floor surfaces, indoors and outdoors.
- Smaller joints and slight height differences, such as a steel plate, are no problem.
- At least 3 m of space is available between the printer and the station.
Does not work
- People or objects in the line of sight between the total station and printer disrupt the job. Printing is not possible where obstacles are in the way.
- Heavily soiled or extremely dusty floors are unsuitable. In extremely dusty conditions we do not operate, to protect the equipment.
- The method is unsuitable for exhibition stands because the ink stays on the floor.
Applications
Versatile applications.
Questions about layout printing
See all questionsWe print floor plans, axes, pipe and cable routes, elevation marks or custom markings directly onto the floor, exactly according to your planning data. Content, colours and markings are tailored to each project.
Markings are executed with high precision in the millimetre range, directly from your digital plans and tracked by a Leica total station with 1″ angular accuracy.
A contact person on site, the CAD layout to be printed with reference points (fixed points or column axes) and the time frame. CAD or BIM data in DWG or DXF format is ideal. We prepare the data for printing.
Printing is not possible where obstacles are in the way. Smaller joints and slight height differences, such as a steel plate, are no problem. In extremely dusty conditions we do not operate, to protect the equipment. Narrow spots are possible, but there must be enough room for the station: the printer needs a minimum distance of 3 m from it.
Felix Rude · Your contact for layout printing
Send us your plan.
We prepare your layout for printing and get back to you with a quote.