InDesign 9.2.1 (CC) Device Independent PS File Size? Help!

I'm trying to save an InDesign PS file through the Print dialogue box. PDFs are not working for the architectural plotter so that's not an option.
Trouble is that the PS file is only collecting the pages at letter size. My file must be architectural C (18 x 24). When I select Device Independent I cannot select an output size.
I followed this older thread, but this DID NOT work. http://forums.adobe.com/message/4740891#4740891
Help.
Many thanks,
Seth

Thanks. I searched the net for the PPD for PDF 9.0 and created a folder called PPDs in the application Presets folder. I placed the PPD in there and it worked. I also located the Océ driver for the particular printer and put that in there too and it worked as well.

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