PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER
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Table 2-1. Printer Driver Compatibility
NO.
PRINTER DRIVER
WIN 3.1
WIN 95/
WIN 98
WIN NT
1
Windows 3.1/95/98 PS
Windows 95/98 PPD
X
X
X
2
Windows NT PS
Windows NT PPD
X
X
3
Windows 3.1/95/98 PCL5e
X
X
4
Windows NT PCL5e
X
Users of Windows will obtain maximum functionality and better output quality by installing the Windows PostScript®
Printer driver. Alternatively, the Windows PCL5e driver will provide the best print speed.
Table 2-2. Printer Driver Features
Features
PCL5e
Windows
PostScript®
PPD
Output Quality
Good
Best
Best
Print Speed
Best
Good
Good
Copies
Yes
Yes
Yes
Orientation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reverse Order
Yes
Yes
Yes
Duplex
Yes
Yes
Yes
Binding Edge
Left / Top / Right Left / Top / Right
Long / Short
Number
N/A
2/4/6/8/9/16
2/4*
Order
N/A
Fixed
Fixed
N-up
Border
N/A
Yes
Yes
General
Booklet
Yes
Yes
N/A
Paper Size
Yes
Yes
Yes
Custom Paper Size
Yes (1 size)
Yes (7 sizes)**
Yes (3 sizes)**
Source Selection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blank
Yes
Yes
N/A
Paper Input
Transparency
inserts
Printed
Yes
Yes
N/A
Output Tray Selection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Face Up/Down
Yes
Yes
Yes
Paper
Output
Staple
Yes
Yes
Yes
* Under Windows NT 4.0, the N-up feature is not available with the PPD.
** Under Windows NT 4.0, the Custom Paper Size feature is not available.
NOTE