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3. Using the Printer Function
This chapter describes the printer functions.
Configuring Option and Paper Settings
Configure the printer driver according to the machine's option and paper set-
tings.
Important
❒ Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties in
the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group mem-
ber to acquire this permission.
❒ Make sure that [Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer prop-
erties is selected. The machine cannot print if [Enable bidirectional support] is not
selected.
❖ Conditions for Bidirectional Communication
Bidirectional communication allows the computer to retrieve the machine's
paper settings, current status, and other information.
To establish bidirectional communication, the following conditions must be
met:
• Operating system of the computer: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, and Win-
dows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008
• When connected via a network
The machine is connected via a standard TCP/IP port, and the default port
name must not be changed.
[Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer properties is se-
lected.
• When connected via USB
The machine is connected to the computer's USB port using a USB inter-
face.
[Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer properties is se-
lected.