Using Direct Printing Utility255 Using Direct PrintingUtilityThis chapter explains how to use Direct Printing Utility to print PDFfiles without having to open the files.CAUTION• You can not print PDF files that are restricted to print.Deactivate the printing restriction feature, and retryprinting.• You can not print PDF files that are restricted by a password.Deactivate the password feature, and retry printing.• Depending on how a PDF file was created, it may not be ableto be printed using the Direct Printing Utility program.• Depending on the installation of Hard Disk on your printer,PDF files can or can not be printed using the DirectPrinting Utility program.• The Direct Printing Utility program supports PDF version1.4 and below. For a higher version, you must open the fileto print it.Overview Direct Printing UtilityDirect Printing Utility is a program that sends a PDF file directlyto your printer without having to open the file. It sends datathrough the Windows spooler using the port of the printerdriver. It only supports PDF format.To installing this program, you should select Custominstallation and put a check mark in this program when youinstall the printer driver.PrintingThere are several ways you can print using Direct Printing Utility.From the Direct Printing Utility window1 From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs→ Direct Printing Utility → Direct Printing Utility.Or, double-click the Direct Printing Utility shortcut icon onyour desk top.The Direct Printing Utility window opens.2 Select the printer you will use in the Select Printer sectionand click Browse.3 Select the PDF file you will print and click Open.The PDF file is added in the Select Files section.4 Customize the printer settings for your needs. See thenext column.5 Click Print.The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.Using the shortcut icon1 Select the PDF file you will print and by dragging drop it tothe Direct Printing Utility shortcut icon on your desk top.The selected PDF file is sent to the default printer.N OTE : If the default printer does not support Direct Printing Utility,the message window alerting you to select the appropriate printeropens. Select the appropriate printer in the Select Printer section.2 Customize the printer settings for your needs.3 Click Print.The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.Using the right-click menu1 Right-click on the PDF file you will print and select DirectPrinting.The Direct Printing Utility window opens with the PDF file isadded.2 Select the printer you will use.3 Customize the printer settings for your needs. See thebelow part.4 Click Print.The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
