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Setting the Printer Configuration

To set the printer configuration, follow the procedure below.


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  • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, full control access is required to configure the settings for the printer. Full control access is available for users who are registered as Administrators or Power Users in the Windows system settings.
  • The display may differ according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

  1. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] → click [Printers].

The [Printers] folder is displayed.

  • If you are using Windows XP Professional/Server 2003, on the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
  • If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, on the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes].
  • If you are using Windows Vista, on the [](Start) menu, click [Control Panel] → [Printers].
  1. In the [Printers] folder (or [Printers and Faxes] folder), right-click the icon of the printer whose settings you want to configure → click [Properties] from the displayed menu.

The printer properties dialog box is displayed.

  1. Select [Device Settings] sheet → click [Get Device Status].

  • If the information request returns an error message, you need to configure the settings (such as paper feed options, paper output options, etc.) manually.
  • If the printer and computer are connected via USB, the [Get Device Status] function is unavailable. You need to configure the settings manually.
  • Depending on the printer model you are using, the function version of the device is obtained together with the device information. If the function version cannot be obtained, print a device status page from the device, verify the function version → click [Function] and set the function version manually. The available printer driver functions differ according to the function version.
  1. Confirm the settings such as paper source options and output options → click [OK].

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