Samsung ML-4050ND 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 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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RightClick the Samsung ML-4050 Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Repetitive Condition Suggested solutions VerticalDefects ScatterCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsInstallable Options section to InstalledPrecautions when installing accessories Installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Select the Device Settings tabSelect the Samsung ML-4050 Series PS printer Removing a Dimm Installing a wireless network interface cardConfiguring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSelecting the authentication type Installing the hard disk Using the hard diskSetting Encryption Restoring default values for wireless networkingSetting the time and date Setting the hard disk in the printer propertiesPrinting with the optional hard disk Storing a jobDeleting a stored job Printing a stored jobControlling the active job queue To delete a file from the queuePrinting using the form files To promote a file from the queueTo print a file immediately Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and Description Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next 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 Resolution Image ModeToner Save Mode Graphics TabJob Setting On the Job SettingExtras Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingAbout Tab Printer TabPrinting 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 DriverOverview Direct Print Utility PrintingFrom the Direct Print Utility window Setting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortPrinter Setting Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelUsing 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 Files Printing from ApplicationsInstall the Printer driver Installing Software for MacintoshUninstalling the Printer driver Click ContinueFor a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting a Document ResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Image mode 15 resolution Macintosh GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.9.00