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Setting the Printer Configuration
When first using the printer driver, or changing the printer settings, obtain or set the printer information by following the procedure below.
Note
The screen may differ according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.
Depending on the type and version of the printer driver, [Printer Info] may be displayed in the [Print] dialog box. If so, click [Printer Info] to obtain or verify printer information.
Mac OS X 10.4.x
1.
Open [System Preferences] → click [Print & Fax].
The [Print & Fax] dialog box is displayed.
2.
Click [Printing] to open the [Printing] pane → select the printer you are using → click [Printer Setup].
The [Printer Info] dialog box is displayed.
3.
Select [Installable Options].
4.
Set the options that are installed in the printer you are using → click [Apply Changes] → close the [Printer Info] dialog box.
The options installed in the printer are ready to use.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to select only those options that are actually installed in the printer.
Note
If you close the [Printer Info] dialog box without clicking [Apply Changes] the setting you have made will not be saved.
Mac OS X 10.5 and later
1.
Open [System Preferences] → click [Print & Fax].
2.
Select the printer you are using → click [Options & Supplies].
3.
Click [Driver].
4.
Check that the printer driver corresponding to the printer you are using is selected for [Print Using] → set the options installed in the printer → click [OK].
IMPORTANT
Be sure to select only those options that are actually set in the printer.