4 Using Windows PostScript Driver
If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD- ROM 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 Windows PostScript drivers is provided on the supplied software
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 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 OS, |
refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help. |
1. Click the Windows Start button. |
Layout tab
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page.
Orientation
This option allows you to select the direction in which the information is printed on a page.
•Portrait: This option prints across the width of the page, letter style.
•Landscape: This option prints across the length of the page, spreadsheet style.
•Rotate Landscape: This option allows you to rotate the page, 180 degrees.
Print on Both Sides
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented.
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•Flip on Long Edge: This option is the conventional layout used in bookbinding.
•Flip on Short Edge: This option is the type often used with calendars.
2. | Select Printers and Faxes. |
3. | Select your printer driver icon. |
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| Printing Preferences. |
5. | Change the settings on each tab, click OK. |
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NOTE: Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, or thick papers. It may result in paper jam and damage to the machine.
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