Understanding the Microsoft Windows Printing SystemThe Microsoft Windows Printing System manages the communications between your computer and yourpritner. It divides the work between the two, helping the pritner and the computer work together tooptimize performance.The Microsoft Windows Printing System processes documents from any Microsoft Windows applicationfaster than traditional methods, and lets you quickly see the status of your print job. If you install theincluded sounds files, your computer will actually tell you verbally what your printer is doing.The Microsoft Windows Printing System includes on-line help, which will answer most ofyour printing questions. During a print operation, press F1 or select the Help button in thedialog box to view the help information.Printing With the Microsoft Windows Printing SystemOne-way communication from computer to printer has been the standard for years. The MicrosoftWindows Printing System offers dynamic two-way communication. With the Microsoft WindowsPrinting System, your computer knows what your printer is doing.To take advantage of the dynamic two-way communication, one end of a bi-directional parallel cableconnects to the printer and the other end connects directly to your computer.You must use a bi-directional cable for proper operation.Using the Microsoft Windows Printing System 401 of 1 4/15/98 11:52 AM
