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Using Windows PostScript Driver
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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 PPDs is provided on the
supplied software CD-ROM.
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.
N
OTES
:
• 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.
2. Select Printers and Faxes.
3. Select your printer driver icon.
4. Right-click on the printer driver icon and select
Printing Preferences.
5. Change the settings on each tab, click OK.
Advanced
You can use advanced settings by clicking the
Advanced
button.
•
Paper/Output
this option allows you to select the size of the
paper loaded in the tray.
•
Graphic
this option allows you to adjust the print quality for
your specific printing needs.
•
Document Options
this options allow you to set the PostScript
options or printer features.
Using Help
You can click from the upper right corner of the window, and
then click on any setting.