2. Setting Up the Printer Driver
This chapter explains about accessing the printer properties and making the printer settings.
Accessing the Printer Properties
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Making Printer Settings
Making the printer default settings - the [Printers and Faxes] window
• To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an
account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators group have Manage
Printers permission by default.
• You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties
dialog box are applied to all users.
1. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
2. Click the icon of the printer you want to use.
3. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The printer properties dialog box appears.
4. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].
• Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
• When accessing the PostScript3 printer properties, do not change settings for [Form to Tray
Assignment].
• For details about settings, see the printer driver Help.
Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences
• You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties
dialog box are applied to all users.
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