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Using the print function (Windows environment)
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6 Basic Usage
6.1 Using the print function (Windows environment)
This section describes how to configure print settings in Windows environment.
dReference
For details on how to configure print settings in the Mac OS environment, refer to Chapter 3 "Printing in the
Mac OS Environment" in [User's Guide: Print Functions].
For details on how to configure print settings in Linux environment, refer to Chapter 5 "Printing in the Linux
Environment" in [User's Guide: Applied Functions].
6.1.1 Printer driver
Before using this machine as a printer, you need to install the printer driver on your computer.
The following types of printer drivers are available. Select the printer driver that meets your printing aims.
6.1.2 Preparation for printing (network connection)
Checking a LAN cable for connection
Check that a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port of this machine.
For details on the cable connection port, refer to page 3-3.
Checking the network settings
Print out the Configuration Page, then check that an IP address is assigned to this machine.
To print out the Configuration Page, select [REPORT/STATUS] - [REPORT] - [Configuration Page] on the main
screen.
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If no IP address is displayed, you need to set up the network. For details, refer to page 5-2.
Printer driver Page description lan-
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Description
PCL driver PCL6 This is a standard driver for printing general office
originals.
Among the three drivers, this driver provides the
fastest printing speed.
PS driver PostScript 3 Emulation This driver is effective for high-definition printing of
data created in PostScript-supporting application
software from Adobe or other vendors.
This driver is often used in graphics and light print-
ing applications where good color reproducibility is
important.
XPS driver XPS Developed after Windows Vista, this driver sup-
ports XML Paper Specification (XPS).
This driver has several advantages, including high-
quality reproduction of translucence.
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