QMS 1660E, Getting Started

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PC Printing
Software
QMS 1660E Print System Getting Started 3-6
PC Printing Software
If you're replacing a PostScript printer, you can probably start printing
now with the printing software already in place. Refer to your applica-
tion documentation for instructions on sending documents to the
printer.
However, if you want to use all your printer's special features (like
collation, 600x600 dpi and 1200x600 dpi printing, and gamma correc-
tion), or if you've never printed to a PostScript printer before, we rec-
ommend you take a few minutes to make sure you have the following
printing software installed:
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PS Executive Series Utilities
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A PostScript printer driver
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Printer description files (if you use QuarkXPress 3.3, Aldus Page-
Maker, or Adobe PhotoShop)
Installing PS Executive Series Printer Utilities
The PS Executive Series Utilities (or PS Exec), included on the DOS
format disks we shipped with your printer, is a utilities program for
controlling the printer from your PC. For example, through PS Exec
you can turn off the start-up page, rename the printer, download
fonts, print font samples, and manage hard disks. Many of the proce-
dures described in this manual involve using PS Exec. The README
file on the PS Exec disk explains how to install the program, and the
on-line help explains how to use it.
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver
If you're using Windows, we recommend that you install the
QMS-developed Windows driver. See “Installing the QMS Windows
Driver,” below.
If you're using a non-Windows application, read the printing sec-
tion of the application documentation for information on choosing a
PostScript driver. If the application does not provide a PostScript
driver, contact the application manufacturer to see if one has become