PRINTER Controller
Infotec 4151 4181 4182
Operating Instructions
Printer Reference 2 (option)
For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Note:
"PS2" stands for PostScript level2 Compatible in this manual.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Adobe, PostScript, Acrobat and PageMaker are registered trademarks of Adobe System Incorporated.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes:
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Manuals for This Machine
Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine.
To enhance safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
System Settings
Describes the system settings of this machine.
Facsimile Reference <Basic Features>
Describes the procedures and most frequently used functions for using this machine as a facsimile.
Facsimile Reference <Advanced Features>
Describes the procedures and more advanced functions for using this machine as a facsimile. And also explains settings for key operators.
Printer Reference 1
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this machine as a printer.
Printer Reference 2
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using this machine as a printer. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CDROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”. (this manual)
Network Interface Board Quick Configuration Guide
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer under the network environment. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”.
Type 1018 PostScript level2 Compatible Kit Operating Instructions Supplement
Describes the functions of Printer Utility for Mac. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”.
Network Interface Board Type 1018 Owner's Manual
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer under the network environment. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Print Server Software and Documentation” which comes with optional Network Interface Board Type 1018.
Note
Concerning UNIX printing information, please visit our web site or consult your authorized reseller.
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ENERGY STAR Program
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming.
When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.
•Low Power mode
This product automatically lowers its power consumption 15 minutes after the last copy or print job has finished. Printing is still possible in Low Power mode, but if you wish to make copies press the {Operation Switch} key first.
For how to change the default interval that the machine waits before entering Low Power mode, see “Energy Saver Timer” in the System Settings manual.
•Sleep mode (Printer and facsimile installed)
If the printer or facsimile features are installed, this product automatically lowers its power consumption even further 30 minutes after the last copy or print job has finished. Printing and facsimile reception is still possible in Sleep mode, but if you wish to make copies press the operation switch first.
For how to change the default interval that the machine waits before entering Sleep mode, see “Auto Off Timer” in the System Settings manual.
•Auto Off mode (Copier only)
If the neither the printer feature nor facsimile feature is installed, this product automatically turns itself off 30 minutes after the last copy or print job has finished. If you wish to make copies when the machine is in Auto Off mode, press the operation switch.
For how to change the default interval that the machine waits before entering Auto Off mode, see “Auto Off Timer” in the System Settings manual.
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Specification
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Recycled Paper
In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environmentally friendly. Please contact your sales representative for recommended paper.
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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
R WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
[ ]
Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
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Keys built into the machine's control panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties................................. |
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Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. |
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Windows 2000/Windows XPAccessing the Printer Properties..................... |
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Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... |
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PostScript - Setting Up for Printing.......................................................... |
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Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. |
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Windows 2000/Windows XPAccessing the Printer Properties..................... |
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Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... |
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Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing .............................................................. |
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Canceling a Print Job............................................................................... |
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Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 - |
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Canceling a Print Job ................................................................................. |
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Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job ............................................................... |
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2.Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software |
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Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ................................................ |
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Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver..................... |
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Windows 2000/Windows XPUninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ....... |
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Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver......................... |
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Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver.............................................. |
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Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ................... |
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Windows 2000/Windows XPUninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver...... |
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Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ....................... |
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Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ................................. |
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3.Troubleshooting |
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Machine Does Not Print ........................................................................... |
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Other Printing Problems.......................................................................... |
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4.Using the Control Panel |
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Adjusting Printer Features ...................................................................... |
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Printer Features Menu ................................................................................. |
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Printer Features Parameters ................................................................... |
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Job Control Menu......................................................................................... |
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Network Setup Menu.................................................................................... |
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Maintenance Menu....................................................................................... |
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List Print Menu ............................................................................................. |
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Adjusting System Settings...................................................................... |
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Accessing the System Settings.................................................................... |
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System Settings Parameters........................................................................ |
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5.Appendix |
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Collate and Rotate Collate....................................................................... |
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Specifications ........................................................................................... |
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Options......................................................................................................... |
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INDEX......................................................................................................... |
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1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer
Properties
Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties
Changing the default printer settings
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
Note
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
E Click [OK].
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98/Me.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
B Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
1C Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D Click [OK] to start printing.
Windows 2000/Windows XPAccessing the Printer Properties
Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
Note
Under Windows XP, click [Start] on the taskbar, and then click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
E Click [OK].
Changing the default printer settings - Printing Preferences Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
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Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...].
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
E Click [OK].
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the [Print] dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
B Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box.
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Under Windows XP, click [Preference] to open the Printer Preference window.
C Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
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Under Windows XP, make any settings you require and then click [OK].
D Click [Print] to start printing.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties
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Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
D Make any settings you require and click [OK].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Changing the default printer settings - Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...].
The Default Document Properties appear.
D Make any settings you require and click [OK].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
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PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper- |
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make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. |
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
B Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
C Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D Click [OK] to start printing.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
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Changing the default printer settings
To make the Printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties dialog box from the [Printers]window.
Note
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
E Click [OK].
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98/Me.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
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Windows 2000/Windows XPAccessing the Printer Properties
Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
Note
Under Windows XP, click [Start] on the taskbar, and then click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
E Click [OK].
Changing the default printer settings - Printing Preferences Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. |
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The [Printers] window appears. |
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Under Windows XP, click [Start] on the taskbar, and then click [Printers and |
Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...].
D Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
E Click [OK].
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the [Print] dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
B Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box.
Note
Under Windows XP, click [Preference] to open the Printer Preference window.
C Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
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Under Windows XP, make any settings you require and then click [OK].
D Click [OK] to start printing.
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PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties
Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties |
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Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears .
B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
C On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
D Make any settings you require and click [OK].
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Changing the default printer settings - Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
B Click to select the icon of the printer you want to use.
C On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...].
The Default Document Properties appear.
D Make any settings you require and click [OK].
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Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
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make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. |
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
A On the [File] menu, click [Print].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
B Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties].
The Printer Properties appear.
C Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D Click [OK] to start printing.
Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing
Making paper settings from an application
A Open the file you want to print.
B On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup].
The [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] dialog box appears.
C Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in [Format for:] box.
Then, use [Paper] to select the paper size you want to use.
Note
If the printer is not shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to display a list of available printers.
Reference
The actual appearance of the [Page Setup] dialog box depends on the application you are using. See the documentation that comes with the Macintosh for more information.
D After configuring the settings, click [OK].
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