printer item has a ► mark, you can select other printer drivers connected with the selected printer.
Printing to a file (PRN)
You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file. You can print the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer. The document is saved with the printer formating, such as font selection and color specifications, in a .prn file that can be printed on another printer.
To save a print job as a file:
1.Check the Print to file box at the Print window.
2.Click Print.
3.Type in the destination path and the file name, and then click OK. For example c:\Temp\file name.
If you type in only the file name, the file is automatically saved in Documents and Settings or Users. The saved folder may differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are using.
Macintosh printing
This section explains how to print using a Macintosh. You need to set the print environment before printing.
•USB connected, see "Macintosh" on page 31.
•Network connected, see "Macintosh" on page 38.
Printing a document
When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer driver setting in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a Macintosh:
1.Open an application and select the file you want to print.
2.Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications).
3.Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options, and make sure that your machine is selected. Click OK.
4.Open the File menu and click Print.
5.Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which pages you want to print.
6.Click Print.
Changing printer settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your machine.
Open an application and select Print from the File menu. The machine name, which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the machine in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties window is similar to the following.
•The setting options may differ depending on models and Macintosh OS versions.
•The following panes may differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are using.
Layout
The Layout dialog provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper. Select Layout from the
•Pages per Sheet: This option determines how many pages to be printed on one page (See "Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper" on page 66).
•Layout Direction: This option allows you to select the printing direction on a page similar to the examples on UI.
•Border: This option allows you to print a border around each page on the sheet.
•Reverse Page Orientation: This option allows you to rotate paper 180 degrees.