Samsung ML-2570, ML-2510 manual Using Windows PostScript Driver, Advanced

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4 Using Windows PostScript Driver

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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 the 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 User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContents Specifications TroubleshootingImportant Precautions and Safety Information FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsIii Laser Beam Printer EU Declaration of Conformity LVD,EMCIntroduction Special featuresPrinter overview Features ML-2510 ML-2570 ML-2571NFront view You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP32/64 bit/2003Control panel overview Finding more informationRear view Clearance space Selecting a locationUsing toner save mode Basic setupPrinting a demo Using toner save mode Printing a demoSupplied software Software overviewFeature Windows Linux Macintosh Printer driver featuresSystem requirements WindowsLinux MacintoshRequirements Supported operating systems Network setupInstalling an external wired network interface Server Selecting print media Loading print mediaType Size Weight Type Size Dimensions Weight CapacityaSupported sizes of paper Print media for manual duplex printingGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard trayUsing the manual tray Using manual feed modeTips on using the manual tray Knowing an output location Printing a document Canceling a print job Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentAccessory Ordering supplies and accessoriesHow to purchase Toner cartridgeCleaning the printer MaintenanceCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintenance Redistributing toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingPaper feed area Standard trayManual tray Around the toner cartridgeTips for avoiding paper jams Paper exit areaCondition Suggested solutions Troubleshooting checklistUnderstanding the LEDs Status DescriptionSolving general printing problems Spool Settings button Settings and Printers. RightClick the Samsung ML-2510 Series PCL 6, or Samsung MLSolving print quality problems Misformed Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles orCharacters SkewCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsSpecifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description ECP Index Software section Contents ML-2570/2571NONLY Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareTypical Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Graphics Tab Image ModeExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing on Both Sides of PaperFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverSetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortTroubleshooting Guide Printer Setting ML-2570, 2571N olnlyDriver Setting Only for Windows Understanding Smart PanelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverPrinters Configuration Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Install the Printer driver Installing printer driver for MacintoshUninstalling the Printer driver ML-2510 onlyML-2570/ML-2571N only Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh For a USB-connected MacintoshPrinting Printing a DocumentSelect your printer name and click Add Changing Printer Settings Select the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.2.00