Using Windows PostScript Driver, Advanced | Dell 2145cn manual

4 Using Windows PostScript Driver

If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your

Drivers and Utilities CD 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 Drivers and Utilities CD.

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 Microsoft® 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 operating systems, see 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

Multi Functional Printer Features of your new laser printer Special Features Features by Model FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description Example Quick Install Guide Finding More InformationOnline User’s Guide Printer Driver Help Safety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean AWG American Wire Gauge Contents Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Scanning by a network connection Fax setup Maintenance partsReceiving a fax Other ways to fax Understanding display messages Solving other problems Using the hard diskManaging your printer from the website Clearing paper jams Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support PolicyContacting Dell Introduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the Status of the Toner CartridgeStatus Description Menu Overview Printer Driver Features Supplied SoftwarePrinter driver PostScript driver Setting UP the Hardware Setting UP the NetworkGetting started Printing a Demo Configuring network protocol via the printer Using the SetIP programSystem Requirements Microsoft Windows Installing the Software LinuxOperating system Free HDD space Printers Basic Settings Setting sounds Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Setting print job timeout Changing the font settingScan power save mode Click Printer Setting Utility Click Emulation Loading originals and print media Loading OriginalsOn the scanner glass Dadf Selecting Print Media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Media sizes supported in each mode Mode Size SourceGuidelines for special print media Media Type Guidelines Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Loading PaperLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Tips on using the multi-purpose tray Loading paper in the multi-purpose trayFull Empty Adjusting the Output Support For Letter-sized paperFor A4- or Legal-sized paper Output support Extension Setting the Paper Size and Type Changing the Settings for Each Copy CopyingSelecting the Paper Tray Copying Changing the Scan Size Settings Changing the Default Copy SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID Card Copying Adjusting background images Poster copyingClone copying Book copying Printing on Both Sides of Paper Margin shiftEdge erase Gray enhance copying Setting Copy Timeout Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager ScanningScanning Basics Scanning from the Control Panel User authentication for network scanning Scanning by a Network ConnectionPreparing for network scanning Select IP Address or Host Name Setting up an e-mail account Setting up an FTP serverSetting up an SMB server Scanning to Email Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOB Changing the Default Scan SettingsSetting UP Address Book Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically Configuring group email numbers Using address book entriesRetrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Searching address book for an entry Scan on Both Sides of Paper Canceling a Print JOB Basic printingPrinting a Document Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon Setting the fax header Adjusting the document settingsFaxing Sending a FAX Receiving a FAX Receiving automatically in Fax mode Receiving manually in Tel modeReceiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode Other Ways to FAX Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxes FAX Setup Changing the fax setup optionsForwarding received faxes to email address Sending options Changing the default document settings Setting up address bookPrinting sent fax report automatically Speed buttons Speed dial numbers Group dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry Deleting a Address Book entry Printing Address Book Using USB flash memory About USB MemoryPlugging in a USB Memory Device Scanning to a USB Memory Device Printing from a USB Memory Device Backing UP Data Managing USB Memory Deleting an image fileFormatting a USB memory device Viewing the USB memory status Maintenance Adjusting the Color ContrastPrinting Reports Printing a report Using Toner LOW Alert Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the CartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge life Replacing the Toner Cartridge Clearing the Toner Empty message Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt Maintenance Parts Managing Your Printer from the WebsiteChecking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Troubleshooting Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsClearing Document Jams Input misfeed Clearing Paper Jams Exit misfeedRoller misfeed Message Location GO to JAM Paper feed area Multi-purpose tray Fuser unit area Paper exit area Optional tray Message Meaning Suggested Solutions Understanding Display Messages Not Configured Query TimeoutComm Error Install Not Assigned Page/Cancel Job Power FailurePress Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics Temperature Solving Other Problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing quality problems Color or Black BackgroundMisformed Characters Copying problems Scanning problems Dell Scan Manager problemsFax problems Common PostScript problems Common Windows problemsProblem Possible Solution Cause Common Linux problems Appear on Scanners listScan Common Macintosh problems Ordering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHOW to Purchase Supplies Installing accessories Precautions to Take When Installing AccessoriesActivating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing a memory module Using the Hard Disk Installing the hard disk Printing with the optional hard disk Storing a jobPrinting a stored job Deleting a stored job Printing using the form files File policyDeleting residual image data Specifications General Specifications Printer Specifications Scanner SpecificationsCopier Specifications Facsimile Specifications Warranty and Return Policy AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Glossary ITU-T No chart EthernetEtherTalk Fuser Unit MAC address ModemNetWare Originals Subnet Mask Toner CartridgeUNC Path Watermark Index Dadf PostScript Page 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 Installation Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Select the components to be installed and click Next Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Printing a Document Printing to a file PRNSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Color Mode Graphics TabQuality Advanced Options Other Options Tab About TabPrinter Tab Job type Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing Posters Printing Booklets Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size None Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page Overlay Using Windows PostScript Driver Advanced Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Using SmarThru Office Smarthru OfficeStarting SmarThru Office Quick Start Guide Send to Fax Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Windows XP Using the Dell Toner Management System Printer Settings UtilityPrinter Status Monitor Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displays Fireware Update Utility You can printer Firmware Update UtilityFirmware Update Utility window opens Dell Toner Re-order application Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes Tab Configuring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing from Applications Printing Files Scanning a Document Click Properties Using the Image Manager Adding Job Type Settings Installing Software Uninstalling softwareSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Select Uninstall and click Uninstall Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Click Add on the Printer List Changing Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document Layout Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper GraphicsPaper Scanning Scanning with USBStart Applications and click Image Capture Index