11 Using the machine as a Printer

Special Printing Features

Windows® Printing

The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with the MFC. You can easily install them into your Windows® system using our installer program (see Quick Setup Guide). The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows® applications, and allows you to set various printer settings including economy printing mode and custom paper size.

Enhanced Memory Management

The machine has its own Data Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into the MFC’s memory. You can avoid memory errors and print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with the machine’s standard memory.

Printing From Your PC

Paper Tray

The machine’s paper tray can feed plain paper and transparencies. When the machine receives data from your computer, it begins the print process by loading paper from the paper tray.

■Select the print command from your PC.

Your PC sends a print command and data to the machine. The screen displays the date and time, and RECEIVING DATA. If there are more pages, the machine begins to print the next page automatically.

You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software.

If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select the next larger paper size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 64.)

When you use labels, envelopes, organizer paper, card stock or thicker paper, be sure to use the manual feed slot.

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