Lexmark 34S0300 manual Understanding printermenus, Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility

Understanding printermenus

You may print a menus list by printing the menu settings and network setup pages. Access the menus from a networked printer by using the Embedded Web Server. From a printer connected by USB or parallel cable, access the menus by using the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Macintosh.

Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility

The Local Printer Settings Utility lets you change and save settings for a printer that is connected to a computer locally through a USB or parallel cable. After installing this utility, you can change settings of such controls as Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. Once selected, these settings apply to all print jobs, but you can use the printer software to change these settings for individual print jobs.

You can also save custom settings in a command file to distribute these settings to designated printers by using the Save As Command File option.

1Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

2Click Install Printer and Software.

3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.

4Select Custom installation, and then click Next.

5Choose Select Components to install the utility on the computer instead of creating a script, and then click Next.

6Select Local to install the utility on the computer you are currently using, and then click Next.

7Under Tools, select Local Printer Settings Utility.

8Click Finish.

Note: This utility may not be included on this CD and/or may not be available for all printers.

Using the Local Printer Settings Utility

The Local Printer Settings Utility lets you change and save printer settings for a printer connected locally through a USB or parallel cable. Save settings from the toolbar by clicking Actions  Apply Settings. You can also save your settings in a command file to distribute to designated printers by clicking Actions  Save As Command File.

The Local Printer Settings Utility contains the following menus and values:

•Paper

•Finishing

•Quality

•Setup

•PCL Emulation

•PostScript

•Parallel

•USB

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