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Using Windows PostScript Driver
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5 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 Guide shows the Properties window for
Windows XP.
Your printer driver
Properties
window that appears in this User Guide
may differ depending on the printer in use.
NOTES:
• 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.