Changing Printer Settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your printer.
From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties window is similar.
NOTES: The setting options may differ depending on printers and Macintosh OS version.
Layout
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper. Select Layout from the
▲Mac OS 10.4
•Pages per Sheet: This feature determines how many pages printed on one page. For details, seePrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper on page 35.
•Layout Direction: You can select the printing direction on a page as like the examples on UI.
Printer Features
This tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality. Select Printer Features from the drop- down list to access the following features:
▲Mac OS 10.4
•Reverse Duplex Printing: Allows you to select general print order compare to duplex print order.
•Fit to Page: This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document.
•Paper Type: Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper type.
•Resolution(Quality): The Resolution options you can select may vary depending on your printer model. You can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics. The higher setting also may increase the time it takes to print a document.
•Toner Save Mode: Selecting this option extends the life of your print cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality.
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Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
