Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Startmenu of the Windows.Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box through the Application SoftwareFollow the procedure below to configure print settings when printing.1. Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use.In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.2. Select your model name and click Preferences (or Properties).The printer properties dialog box opens.NoteDepending on application software you use, command names or menu names may varyand there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of your applicationsoftware.Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box through the Start MenuFollow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or toconfigure print settings that are common for all application software.1. Select items from the Start menu as shown below.In Windows Vista, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.In Windows XP, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >Printers and Faxes.In Windows 2000, select the Start menu > Settings > Printers.2. Right-click your model name icon and then select Printing Preferences from the displayedmenu.The printer properties dialog box opens.ImportantOpening the printer properties dialog box through Properties displays such tabsregarding the Windows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. Those tabs do notappear when opening through Printing Preferences or application software. About tabsregarding Windows functions, refer to the user's manual for the Windows.Page topPage 1017 of 1086 pagesOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)
