Printer Properties in Windows
From your computer, you can control the copier, like you were standing in front of it. This will save you some time!
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Opening the Properties Window
To open the Properties window:
- Open the file you want to Print
- From the File menu, choose Print
- If not already selected, click the Name drop-down arrow and select the COPIER
- Click Properties
- In the Properties window, click the tabs to find the options described below
Properties
Many options available in Properties are described below:
- Basic tab
- Make multiple copies: Use arrow keys or type in number
- Print on both sides (duplex): Select the duplex checkbox
- Layout tab
- Booklet: Create a booklet from individual pages – use multiples of 4
- Multiple pages per sheet: Shrinks each page to fit up to 25 pages per sheet
- Poster: Blow-up a picture to up to 5 x 5 pages (25 sheets). Tape them together once they print to make a poster.
- Finishing tab
- Staple: Can staple every x page – example Word mail merge document of 5 pages per student. Note: Make sure that destination on the Basic tab is set to Tray A (face down)
- Punch: 3-Hole punch the print job. Note: Make sure that destination on the Basic tab is set to Tray A (face down)
- Publishing tab
- Cover mode: Add a cover to the front and/or back
- Page Insert: Insert a page in the middle of the document
- Job tab
- Private Print: Hold the job until you can be by the copier to release it. This is great for confidential documents, large jobs, or jobs that require special paper
- Job Name: Click custom to change the job name so it doesn't overwrite the previous one
- Advanced tab
- Watermark: Add a watermark, for example, DRAFT