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Printing

This chapter covers tips for printing, how to print certain lists of information from your printer, and how to cancel a job.

Tips for Successful Printing

Tips on Storing Print Media

Store your print media properly. For more information, see "Storing Print Media" on page 196.

Avoiding Paper Jams

NOTE: It is recommended that you try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the printer before purchasing large quantities.

By selecting appropriate print media and loading it properly, you can avoid paper jams. See the following instructions on loading print media:

"Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)" on page 202

"Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)" on page 211

"Avoiding Jams" on page 459

If you experience a jam, see "Jam" on page 492 for instructions.

Sending a Job to Print

Install the printer driver to use all the features of the printer. When you choose Print from a software program, a window representing the printer driver opens. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job you are sending to print. Print settings selected from the driver have precedence over the default menu settings selected from the operator panel or Tool Box.

You may need to click Preferences from the initial Print box to see all the available system settings you can change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information.

To print a job from a typical Windows® application:

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Dell 1355CN Tips for Successful Printing, Sending a Job to Print, Tips on Storing Print Media, Avoiding Paper Jams