Xerox 3435DN manual Using Windows PostScript Driver, Advanced

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If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document.

PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM.

This chapter includes:

Printer Settings

You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job.

Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. This Software User’s Guide shows the Properties window for Windows XP.

Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use.

NOTES:

•Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application first, and change any remaining settings using the printer driver.

•The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the Printers folder.

•The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

1.Click the Windows Start button.

2.Select Printers and Faxes.

3.Select your printer driver icon.

4.Right-click on the printer driver icon and select Printing Preferences.

5.Change the settings on each tab, click OK.

Advanced

You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button.

•Paper/Output this option allows you to select the size of the paper loaded in tray.

•Graphic this option allows you to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs.

•Document Options this options allow you to set the PostScript options or printer features.

Using Help

You can click from the upper right corner of the window, and then click on any setting.

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Contents Page Page Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingInstalling accessories SpecificationsSafety Electrical Safety Information Regulatory Information OpenSSL License Environmental Compliance Product Recycling and Disposal Special features IntroductionFeatures Phaser 3435/DN Printer overviewFront view Rear view Control panel overview Understanding the Status LED Finding more informationSelecting a location Clearance spaceSystem setup Using control panel menusAccessing control panel menus Menu overviewInformation menu Layout menuPaper menu System Setup menu Graphic menuEmulation menu Network menu PostScriptUsing toner save mode Using the control panel buttonPrinting a demo Changing the display languageSoftware overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features System requirementsWindows Mac OSNetwork setup Via network administration programsSupported operating systems Via the control panelConfiguring TCP/IP Configuring EtherTalkSetting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationPrinting a network configuration ConfiguringConfiguring CentreWare is Loading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the tray 1 or the optional tray Changing the size of the paper in the trayUsing the multi-purpose tray Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upUsing manual feed mode Tips on using the multi-purpose traySelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Canceling a print job Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentOrdering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHow to purchase Print cartridgesMaintenance Cleaning the printerCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintaining the print cartridge Checking the remaining tonerRedistributing print cartridge Replacing the print cartridgeToner Low appears on the display Open the front coverMaintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayOptional tray Multi-purpose trayAround the print cartridge Paper exit areaDuplex unit area Duplex jamTips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklist Understanding display messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutions LSU Motor Error Open Heat ErrorOver Heat Error Self DiagnosticPrint cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsSelect Xerox Phaser 3435 as Software Section. TrySelect Download as Bit Image Advanced OptionsTurn on Print As Image from Solving print quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Back ScatterMisformed CharactersCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstalling accessories Precautions when installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Specifications Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and DescriptionIndex Windows Toner save mode, use Windows problems Software section Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwareUsing SetIP Installing SetIPUsing SetIP Basic Printing Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabGraphics Tab Extras Tab Troubleshooting Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedUsing Utility Applications Using Printer Settings UtilityOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Changing the Status Monitor Program SettingsSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxUsing Your Printer in Linux Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Getting StartedUninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Printers ConfigurationOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing printer driver for MacintoshUninstalling the printer driver Click Continue Select Easy Install and click InstallSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Macintosh Select your printer nameInstallable Options PrintingPrinting a Document Click Show InfoChanging Printer Settings LayoutPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Duplex PrintingIndex