Exporting a Configuration Profile
The settings in the [Device Settings] sheet can be exported and saved as a configuration profile file (*.typ). You can configure the same settings by importing the exported configuration profile.
This function is useful when streamlining driver settings for multiple computers or changing the items that can be set for each user.
NOTE
You can import an exported configuration profile by clicking [Change] > [
] (Import Configuration Profile) in the [Device Settings] sheet or by using the driver installer.
Prerequisites
Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Make sure all preparations have been completed.
Settings at the device
If the device is connected via a WSD port, [Use WSD Browsing] is already set to on.
If the device is connected by specifying a standard TCP/IP port, [Acquire Printer Mngt. Info. from Host] is already set to on.
For details, refer to the manual of the device.
When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
Procedures
1.
Display [Devices and Printers] from the [Control Panel] of Windows.
2.
Right-click the icon of the device you are going to set → select [Printer properties] from the displayed menu.
If you are using the driver with multiple device models, select the model you are going to set after selecting [Printer properties].
3.
Click the [Device Settings] sheet.
4.
Check the displayed settings and option status → set the options manually as required.
5.
Click [

] (Export).
6.
In the [Export Configuration Profile] dialog box, set [Name] and [Icon].
Enter a comment in [Comment] if required.
7.
Click [Export] → specify the storage location and file name → click [Save] or [OK].
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