Any ideas on printing a schematic in pdf to an old pen plotter?

[tech3149]

I have a few pdf files that have schematics that are too large to print on 8 1/2 x 11 and actually read. I have a really old pen plotter and AutoCad that's not much newer and could get a hard copy that way except for a few problems. Capturing an image file from the pdf to paste it into a drawing file gives me with an image resolution that is pretty much illegible.
WInLine is a software interpreter for printing to an HPGL device from a Windows environment but it is cost prohibitive for a person trying to get by on a very modest SS payout. I got a response from the WinLine people stating that I should be able to print something from the trial version with a watermark on the print. All I could do is print a test page. This is a commercial outfit so I don't expect any help there.
I have in the past done a print and stitch where I printed small sections of the schematic and taped them together to form a complete view.
My old plotter didn't cost me much but I'd like to be able to do something more than giving me more than hardcopy on plans and designs.
All Ideas and suggestions are welcome.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. I'm a non-techie, so I'd take the file on a thumb drive

to any of the many places that can print stuff: UPS, Office Max/Office Depot, Staples, and so on.

They could probably print the entire schematic on one sheet for you.

[BadgerKid]

6. Another consumer printing store

Is FedEx/Kinkos.

Edited to add you can probably upload the file to their web site, and they you just go pick it up at the designated time. Reasonably little hassle.

[CentralMass]

2. I did a google of pdf to dwg and got a few hits. Howver i know that

sometmes these links claims of free versions don't live up to expectations.
Here are a few.

http://dwg.autodwg.com

http://www.backtocad.com/convert-pdf-to-dwg-free-online.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwos7NBRAWEiwAypNCe2Sj8K9RgbmPjuR1Sz1tA_rk5AWQ8yQd49dp3vNbtpRjaann7pL87RoC4zQQAvD_BwE

[canetoad]

3. Adobe Illustrator will Save As..

Dwg for Autocad. Pdfs are Illustrator native format....

If you are interested, I'm happy to convert to dwg for you and email back. Get in touch by PM.

[tech3149]

5. thx to all for the respones

Illustrator sounds like a good alternative. I'm only interested in the schematics and board diagrams. Is there anything I should know about the conversion? I only need pages 13-15. It's been a while since I did a PM on DU, keep a lookout for the file.
Thanks for the help.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

4. I had to print a couple amplifier schematics the other day

You can print across multiple pages, and then tape/glue them together (it's in your print dialog box).

Or find someone with Illustrator to convert to Autocad.