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PostScript Configuration Page
The PostScript configuration page (the PS CONFIG PAGE item in the Test
Menu) is shown in Figure 6-1.
Item Explanation
1 Settings: Current printer control panel default settings and product-specific information:
Printer Name: Name set by user (a network name, for instance).
Product Name: HP LaserJet printer model.
System Password/Job Password: Values are either “0” (default) or “Not Default”
(a password is present).
PostScript Version: The version of PostScript installed.
Copies: The default number of copies that will be printed.
Resolution: Either 600 or 300 dots per inch.
Resolution Enhancement: See “Enhancing Resolution” in Chapter 5.
HalftoneType: The current halftone type.
Economode: On or Off. See “Saving Toner with EconoMode” in Chapter 5.
Wait Timeout: This setting shows how long PostScript waits for additional data.
Print Errors: Value set through the printer control panel’s PS Menu.
Jam Recovery: Indicates whether Jam Recovery is ON or OFF.
Paper Cassette: Indicates size of paper in the cassette.
Manual Feed: Either On or Off.
2 Printable Area: Gives the dimensions within the margins of the image area. The current
default is shown in the hollow box.
3 Memory: The values show how PostScript uses printer memory. This may be useful for more
experienced users since PostScript Level 2 allows users to configure memory parameters
(see Adobe’s
PostScript Language Reference Manual
for specific information about these
values).
4 Page Count: Shows how many pages have been printed by the printer in all printer
languages. You can use the page count to track printer use.
5 Fixed Disk: Shows whether the optional disk is installed, the total capacity of the disk, and
how many bytes are available for use.
Table 6-5
PostScript Configuration Page Printout Items
6-8 PostScript Printing