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The PPD
The PostScript Printer Description (PPD) allows you to select many
printer feature settings from your application’s Print dialog box.
These settings override printer default settings and other software
application settings. You can customize printer features for each job
or for all jobs sent to the printer from your host without resetting
printer front panel menus.
For these options to be available, the Adobe PostScript printer driver
and your printer’s PPD must be installed and configured properly.
See chapter 3 (Macintosh) or 4 (PC) for details.
In most applications, printer specific options in the PPD are accessed
through the Device Options tab in Windows 95, 98, and Me; through
the Features tab in Windows 2000; and through the Printer Specific
Options menu on a Macintosh.
Selecting PPD Options (Macintosh)
To configure a printer feature from the Print dialog box
1. Install and configure the AdobePS printer driver and your
printer’s PPD following the instructions in chapter 3.
2. Choose File: Print. The Print dialog box appears.
3. Make sure your printer is selected in the Printer drop down menu;
then, click General to display the list of options (fig. 6.3).