Dell B1260DN Unix printing, General tab, Proceeding the print job, Changing the machine settings

Unix printing

Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported.

Proceeding the print job

After installing the printer, choose any of the image, text, PS files to print.

1Execute “printui <file_name_to_print>” command. For example, if you are printing “document1”

printui document1

This will open the UNIX Printer Driver Print Job Manager in which the user can select various print options.

2Select a printer that has been already added.

3Select the printing options from the window such as Page Selection.

4Select how many copies are needed in Number of Copies.

To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, press Properties (see "Changing printer settings" on page 115).

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Changing the machine settings

The UNIX printer driver Print Job Manager in which the user can select various print options in printer Properties.

The following hot keys may also be used: “H” for Help, “O” for OK, “A” for Apply, and “C” for Cancel.

General tab

•Paper Size: Set the paper size as A4, Letter, or other paper sizes, according to your requirements.

•Paper Type: Choose the type of the paper. Options available in the list box are Printer Default, Plain, and Thick.

•Paper Source: Select from which tray the paper is used. By default, it is Auto Selection.

•Orientation: Select the direction in which information is printed on a page.

•Duplex: Print on both sides of paper to save paper.

Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing.

• Multiple pages: Print several pages on one side of the paper.

5Press OK to start the print job.

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