Phaser® 8400 Color Printer

Adjusting Printing Options

This topic includes:

"Setting Printing Options" on page 2-17

"Selecting Print-Quality Modes" on page 2-19

Setting Printing Options

Many printing options are available with the Xerox printer driver.

Selecting Printing Preferences in Windows

Printer preferences control all of your jobs, unless you overwrite them specifically for your job. For example, if you want to use automatic 2-sided printing for most jobs, set this option in printer settings.

1.Click Start, select Settings, then click Printers.

2.In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your printer.

3.From the popup menu, select Printer Preferences or Properties.

4.Make selections from the driver tabs. See the “Printing Options for Windows Operating Systems” table for specific printing options.

5.Click the OK button to save your selections.

Selecting Properties for an Individual Job (Windows)

If you want to use special settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use High-Resolution/Photoprint- quality mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.

1.With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box.

2.Select the Phaser 8400 printer for use and click its Properties button to open the printer driver.

3.Make selections from the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.

4.Click the OK button to save your selections.

5.Print the job.

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8400 specifications

The Xerox 8400 is a notable model in the realm of color laser printing, specifically designed for businesses and professionals seeking high-quality output and efficient productivity. Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Xerox 8400 was recognized for its advanced technological features that revolutionized the way color documents were produced in the office setting.

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