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Layout of the Windows
95 / 98 / ME Driver
This chapter explains how the various tools within the Print Properties Menu allow the user to make
adjustments to achieve optimum print results.
To enter the properties menu:
On your computer select; Start >>Settings >> Printers.
Right click your mouse on the relevant printer.
Select Properties.
The Properties Menu will appear with 8 tabs on the screen. All adjustments and
settings are available when entering the properties menu this way. The use of each
individual tab and tool contained therein will now be explained.
Tab Selections:
General tab
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This page gives the name of the printer in use.
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There is a comment box available for any notes about the
printer.
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Separator Page. Prints a blank page between print runs. Can
be useful if printing a number of multiple documents.
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The Browse selection allows you to specify a custom separator
page.
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Print Test Page. This prints a test page containing the
logo.
On completion of the test print it asks if the card printed
correctly, with the option of Yes / No.
Yes - Returns to the General Menu
No - Will display the Windows
Trouble Shooting Guide
Details tab
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Gives details and options of both printer Ports and Drivers. The port option allows you to send
your print to file; this can be a very useful fault diagnosis tool.
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Allows time out and retry periodicity to be adjusted.
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Allows spool settings to be adjusted. This can affect the time to download and hence to print.
Spooling is the process of first storing the document to the hard disc and then sending the
information to the printer. It is usual to operate with the following selections.
Select Spool Print Documents
Start Printing Immediately
Print Spooled Documents First