Star Micronics LC-1521, LC-1511 Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp, Getting ready to print

60Using the Printer with OS/2 Warp

Getting ready to print

There are several steps to set up the printer before using it. You must select the printer driver, and specify the source, size, and orientation of the paper. Use the following procedure to make these selections.

Note:

You do not need to select the printer driver and paper specifications each time you print, but only if you want to change any of your previous settings.

❏Point to the printer object.

❏Click mouse button 2.

❏Select Settings.

❏Select the Printer driver tab.

❏Point to the printer driver you want to use. Click mouse button 2.

❏Select Settings to display the Properties window for setting up your printer.

With the Properties window, you can click on various buttons to control a wide variety of printer setup parameters. Everything you need to know about these settings is included in an on-line manual that tells you how to use all the buttons and menus that appear on your computer’s screen. To view the on-line manual, select Help.

❏After you get the printer set up the way you want it, select Save.

Printing a document

Select the Print command in the File menu of the application you are using.