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Basic Printing Setup

This section describes the simple setup procedure so that the printer prints properly.

  1. Check that printer power is on

  2. Load paper in printer

  3. Select printer

    Select your model from the Printer list in the Print Dialog.

    figure:Printer in the Print dialog

    Note

    • Click Show Details to switch the Setup window to the detailed display.
  4. Select the paper size

    For Paper Size, select the paper size to be used.
    You can also set the number of copies, the printing range, and the printing direction.

    figure:Paper Size in the Print dialog
  5. From the pop-up menu, select Quality & Media

    figure:Quality & Media in the Print dialog
  6. Select media type

    Select the media type that is loaded in the printer.

    figure:Media Type of Quality & Media in the Print dialog
  7. Select print quality

    For Print Quality, select High, Standard, or Draft, whichever matches the purpose.

    figure:Print Quality of Quality & Media in the Print dialog

    Important

    • The print quality selections will differ depending on which print setting you select.
  8. Click Print

    When you execute printing, the printer prints the document to match the media type and paper size.

    figure:Print in the Print dialog

Important

  • If you check the Do not show again check box when a guide message is displayed before printing starts, this will stop any more guide messages from being displayed.
  • In the Presets section, click Save Current Settings as Preset... to register the specified settings.