The next section describes the basic printer driver settings you should check or change each time you print. The table beginning on page 2-10 lists all the settings and their defaults.

Checking the Basic Settings

The printer driver’s default settings are suitable for most types of documents. However, you should check the settings listed below each time you print to make sure they are correct. All these settings are on the Printer Settings tab.

Basic printer driver settings

Setting

Default

Description

 

 

 

Graphics

600 × 600 dpi

Sets the print resolution in dots

Resolution

 

per inch; the more dots per inch,

 

 

the finer the print quality

 

 

 

Paper Format

Letter size

Indicates the paper size loaded

 

 

in the built-in paper tray

 

 

 

Orientation

Portrait

Sets the direction of printing

 

 

(short edge or long edge of the

 

 

paper on top; Portrait is the short

 

 

edge on top)

 

 

 

You need to change the printer driver settings if you plan to make adjustments like the following:

❑Print on a different size paper

❑Use an optional paper cassette

❑Print in another resolution

To get information while you’re using the driver, do this:

❑Position the cursor over an object on the screen for a few seconds; a short description appears.

❑Click the Help button at the bottom of the screen; then use the Help utility that appears.

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