Transfer Revit Print Settings Between Projects
Revit Print Settings can be transferred between projects using Transfer Project Standards, which is useful for consistent office paper, zoom, appearance and processing rules.
Beginner takeaway: Transfer Print Settings as standards, but still verify the target project’s printer environment and title blocks.
What you need to understand first
The transferred object stores Revit output settings; it cannot guarantee that another workstation has the same physical printer, driver or media.
- Autodesk supports transferring Print Settings through Transfer Project Standards.
- Printing View/Sheet Sets are not transferred the same way.
- Printer-driver availability can still differ by workstation.
Related guides: Saved Print Settings in Revit: Create, Reuse and Transfer Standards, Revit View/Sheet Sets for Printing: Save and Reuse Sheet Selections, and Revit Print Sets vs PDF Export Sets: Understand the Difference.
Step-by-step workflow
Step 1 — Prepare source project
Where: Source model/template
Do this: Keep only approved named Print Settings.
Check: Source standard is clean.
Step 2 — Open target project
Where: Target model
Do this: Confirm title blocks/paper standards are compatible.
Check: Transferred settings will make sense.
Step 3 — Run Transfer Project Standards
Where: Manage tab
Do this: Select Print Settings according to office procedure.
Check: Named settings appear in target.
Step 4 — Resolve device differences
Where: Print Setup
Do this: Check printer/paper mappings on target workstation.
Check: No unavailable device/paper.
Step 5 — Test one sheet
Where: 100% PDF/hardcopy
Do this: Verify output before full issue.
Check: Transfer is proven.
What usually goes wrong
| What you see | Likely layer | First check |
|---|---|---|
| Setting transferred but printer missing | Local environment | Map approved device. |
| Paper differs | Driver/media list | Choose correct target paper. |
| Sheet set missing | Different Revit object | Recreate View/Sheet Set. |
| Duplicate settings | Uncontrolled standards | Clean naming. |
Practical example
A firm starts a new project from a consultant model that lacks office print standards. Transfer the approved `A1-PDF-100` and `A3-PDF-100` Print Settings, then verify one sheet each. Build project-specific View/Sheet Sets separately.
What not to do
- Do not expect View/Sheet Sets to transfer with Print Settings.
- Do not skip physical/PDF testing after a printer-driver change.
- Do not transfer every experimental personal Print Setting from a working model.
Good office standard
Keep approved Print Settings in the office template/reference project and transfer only controlled names into active projects.
Quick verification before you move on
- Use one representative drawing or sheet, not a production batch.
- Verify page size, orientation and a known dimension.
- Compare Preview/PDF with the physical output when a printer is involved.
- Save the setting or set only after the result is repeatable.
Official references
Frequently asked questions
Can I transfer Revit Print Settings?
Yes, through Transfer Project Standards.
Will that transfer my selected sheet sets?
No. Printing View/Sheet Sets are project-specific.
Why retest after transfer?
The target workstation’s printer driver and paper options may differ.
Explore more in Revit Printing & PDF Guide.