diff --git a/plugins/process.py b/plugins/process.py
index b20716a..5320521 100644
--- a/plugins/process.py
+++ b/plugins/process.py
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ class ProcessManager:
 
     def generate_gerber(self, temp_dir, extra_layers, extend_edge_cuts, alternative_edge_cuts, all_active_layers):
         '''Generate the Gerber files.'''
+        original_settings = self.board.GetDesignSettings()
         settings = self.board.GetDesignSettings()
         settings.m_SolderMaskMargin = 50000
         settings.m_SolderMaskToCopperClearance = 5000
@@ -98,6 +99,7 @@ class ProcessManager:
                     plot_controller.PlotLayer()
 
         plot_controller.ClosePlot()
+        settings = original_settings
 
     def generate_drills(self, temp_dir):
         '''Generate the drill file.'''