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    CHAPTER 2
    SETTING THE PRINTER 
    DRIVER PROPERTIES
    This chapter explains how to configure settings in the printer driver. The
    settings are changed in the software application.
    Page
    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS...........................................................2-2
    Settings in the [Main] tab........................................................................2-2
    Settings in the [Paper] tab ......................................................................2-6
    Settings in the [Advanced] tab ...............................................................2-9
    Settings in the [Job Handling] tab ........................................................2-12
    Settings in the [Watermarks] tab ..........................................................2-15
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    SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS
    Almost all print functions are selected in the print driver properties window that appears when printing from an
    application. The print functions can also be selected in the printer driver properties window that appears when
    [Properties] is selected in the printer icon menu. The printer driver settings are grouped on tabs in the printer driver
    properties window.
    The procedure for selecting settings after opening the printer driver properties from an application is explained in this
    section. (The windows that are shown are the AR-M451N PCL6 printer driver in Windows Me.)
    The following optional peripheral devices are installed in the printer driver windows:
    B/W scanner module/DSPF + Saddle stitch finisher + Mail-bin stacker + Punch module + Duplex module
    Settings in the [Main] tab
    The following window appears when the [Main] tab is clicked. The settings and buttons are explained below.
    (1) Copies
    Set the number of copies.
    Any number from 1 to 999 can be set.
    Default setting: 1
    (2) Collate
    Select this checkbox to collate the copies.
    When the staple function or punch function is
    turned on, a checkmark automatically appears in
    the checkbox.
    Default setting: Selected
    (3) Document Style
    Select one-sided or two-sided printing.
    [1-Sided]...................Print on one side of the
    paper.
    [2-Sided (Book)] .......Print on both sides of the
    paper and bind at the side.
    [2-Sided (Tablet)] .....Print on both sides of the
    paper and bind at the top.
    [Pamphlet Style]
    *1.....Print on both sides of the
    paper and bind down the
    middle.
    Default setting: 1-Sided
    *1Four selections are available for the pamphlet
    format.
    [Tiled Pamphlet]
    Print on paper double the size of the document size
    selected in the application.
    The page order will be rearranged as required for
    the middle binding format.
    [2-Up Pamphlet]
    The document size selected in the application will
    be reduced in the same way as in 2-Up printing,
    and printing will take place using the selected
    paper size.
    [Multiple Tiled Pamphlet]
    When using the pamphlet function, printing takes
    place on paper that is twice the size of the paper
    specified in the application. When this function is
    selected and the number of pages exceeds the
    stapling limit, the pages are divided into groups that
    can be stapled, and the pages in each group are
    arranged pamphlet style and stapled. The groups
    can then be put together to form a pamphlet with
    the correct page order.
    [Multiple 2-Up Pamphlet]
    When using the pamphlet function, the pages are
    reduced and printed 2-Up style on the size of the
    paper specified in the application. When this
    function is selected and the number of pages
    exceeds the stapling limit, the pages are divided
    into groups that can be stapled, and the pages in
    each group are arranged pamphlet style and
    stapled. The groups can then be put together to
    form a pamphlet with the correct page order.
    (1)
    (2)
    (3)Click this button to return all
    settings to the factory
    default settings. This
    button appears on all tabs.
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued)
    2-3
    (4) N-Up Printing
    Each page is reduced to allow multiple pages to be
    printed on each sheet. The pages are printed in Z
    order on each sheet.
    The following five settings are available:
    [1-Up], [2-Up], [4-Up], [6-Up], [8-Up], [9-Up],
    [16-Up].
    Example: 4-Up [Right, and Down]
    Default setting: 1-Up
    [Border]
    This setting is greyed out when [1-Up] is selected.
    Select whether or not to print a border around each
    page when a setting other than 1-Up is selected.
    Default setting: Not selected
    [Order]
    This setting is greyed out when 1-Up is selected.
    When a setting other than 1-Up is selected, the
    layout of the pages on the sheet can be selected.
    Example: Changing the layout of 4-Up to [Left, and
    Down].(5) User Settings
    The user can store up to 30 sets of settings,
    allowing the settings to be easily changed by
    simply selecting the desired set.
    Default setting: Factory Defaults
    [Save]
    Save the settings under the name that appears in
    User Settings.
    Up to 20 characters can be entered for the name. If
    none of the settings have been changed (the
    settings are still the factory defaults), this button will
    be greyed out.
    When [Delete] appears in the button, it can be
    clicked to delete a stored set of user settings.
    (5)
    (4)
    Border
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued)
    2-4
    (6) Finishing
    Configure settings for staple or punch finishing.
    [Binding Edge]
    When automatic two-sided printing is performed,
    the [Binding Edge] setting is used to determine
    how the top and bottom edges of the front and back
    sides are positioned. The relation between the
    document and each of the settings is as follows:
    Default setting: Left
    [Staple]
    [None] ............ Do not staple.
    [1 Staple] ........ Staple in one place.
    [2 Staples] ...... Staple in two places.
    Default setting: None
    Pamphlet stapling function
    The paper is stapled in two places at the centreline,
    folded in half as shown, and delivered to the output
    tray.Staple sort function
    Each sorted set of pages is stapled and delivered
    to the offset tray, or stapled at the center and
    delivered to the lower pamphlet tray. (Saddle stitch
    finisher only) The relations between stapling
    positions, paper feed orientations, allowed paper
    sizes, and stapling limits are indicated below.
    Possible stapling positions
    * Not possible when a finisher is installed (only possible when a
    saddle stitch finisher is installed).
    (6)
    Original image
    Binding edge[Left]
    Left binding
    Binding edge [Right]
    Right binding
    Binding edge
    [Top]
    Top binding
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    [Example]
    Vertical paper feeding
    One staple
    at top left
    cornerPossible paper sizes: A4, B5,
    8-1/2 x 11
    Staple limit: 50 sheets (When a
    finisher is installed, up to 30 sheets
    can be stapled.)
    One staple
    at bottom
    left cornerSame as above
    Two staples
    at left edgeSame as above
    Two staples
    at centreline*Pamphlet style is not possible
    using vertically fed paper
    Horizontal paper feeding*
    One staple
    at top left
    corner
    Possible paper sizes: A3, B4, A4R,
    11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13
    and 8-1/2 x 11 R
    Stapling capacity: Up to 50
    sheets for 8-1/2 x 11R, A4R
    and B5R, and up to 25 sheets
    for other sizes
    One staple
    at bottom
    left cornerPossible paper sizes: A3, B4, A4R,
    11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13,
    8-1/2 x 11R
    Stapling capacity: Up to 50
    sheets for 8-1/2 x 11R, A4R
    and B5R, and up to 25 sheets
    for other sizes
    Two staples
    at left edgePossible paper sizes: A3, B4, 11 x
    17 and 8-1/2 x 13
    Stapling capacity: Up to 25
    sheets for any sizes
    Two staples
    at centrelinePossible paper sizes: A3, B4, A4R,
    11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 11R
    Staple limit: 10 sheets
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Main] tab (continued)
    2-5
    (7) [Punch]
    Use this to select the punch function.
    When the punch function is selected, [Collate] is
    automatically selected.
    Default setting: Not selected
    Punch function (only when a punch module is
    installed)
    When a punch module is installed on the saddle
    stitch finisher, holes can be punched in the printed
    pages before delivery to the tray. (The punch
    function cannot be used in combination with the
    pamphlet function.) When using the punch
    function, the automatic image rotation function
    does not operate. 
    Paper sizes that can be punched are indicated in
    the specifications on page 3-15 of the Operation
    manual (for general information and copier
    operation).(8) [No Offset]
    Select this when you do not wish sets of collated or
    grouped pages to be offset from each other.
    Default setting: Not selected
    Offset function
    Each set of printed pages is offset from the
    previous set in the offset tray for easy separation.
    (The offset function operates in the finisher or
    saddle stitch finisher tray.) The offset function does
    not operate when the staple sort function is
    selected.
    (7)
    (8)
    {Original 1} {Punch positions}
    {Original 2} {Punch positions} [Example]
    Offset mode Non-offset mode
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS
    2-6
    Settings in the [Paper] tab
    The following screen appears when the [Paper] tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are explained
    below.
    (1) Paper Size
    Select the size of paper to be printed on.
    Click one of the paper sizes that appear in the box.
    Default setting: A4
    [Custom]
    A custom paper size can also be set. 
    Only one custom paper size can be stored.
    Click this button to open the window for setting the
    custom paper size.
    (2) Fit To Paper Size
    This field is used for the Fit to Page function. This
    function automatically enlarges or reduces the
    printed image to match the paper being used.
    Enlargement or reduction takes place with the
    image centred on the page.
    To use this function, select the [Fit to Page]
    checkbox and then select the size of paper to be
    used.
    [Fit To Page]
    When this checkbox is selected, the print image
    corresponding to the paper size selected in [Paper
    Size] is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the
    paper selected in [Fit To Paper Size]. 
    Default setting: Not selected(3) Image Orientation
    Set the orientation of the document.
    Click the radio button for [Portrait] or the radio
    button for [Landscape].
    [Portrait].......... Select portrait orientation.
    [Landscape].... Select landscape orientation.
    Default setting: Portrait
    [Rotate 180 degrees]
    Rotate the image 180° before printing.
    Default setting: Not selected
    (1)
    (2)
    (3)
    NOTE
    Printing normally takes place using the paper size
    set in the application, regardless of the paper size
    selected in the printer driver. When the paper size is
    not specified in the application, the paper size setting
    in the printer driver is used.
    Printing result
    Landscape
    Rotate 180 degrees
    Landscape
    Rotate 180 degrees
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Paper] tab (continued)
    2-7
    (4) Paper selection
    Select the paper tray and paper type in this item.
    Default setting: Auto Select
    [Auto Select]
    When [Auto Select] is selected, the tray containing the
    paper specified in [Paper Size] is automatically used.
    [Paper Source]
    When this is selected, paper is drawn from the
    specified tray regardless of the paper size setting.
    [Paper Type]
    When this selected, paper is fed from the tray that
    has the specified type of paper.
    There are also 7 user type settings, and a name
    can be assigned to each type (maximum of 14
    characters).
    [Tray Status]
    Click this button to display the paper size, paper
    type, and paper remaining in the machines paper
    trays.
    This function operates when the machine is used
    on a network.
    (5) Carbon copy
    Select this function to print multiple copies of the
    same document on paper from different trays. Click
    the [Carbon Copy Settings] button to configure the
    carbon copy settings. For example, if regular paper
    is loaded in tray 1 and coloured paper is loaded in
    tray 2, you can print an original and a copy of an
    invoice. You can also load regular paper in tray 1
    and recycled paper in tray 2 to print a copy for
    presentation and a copy for retention.[Carbon Copy Settings]
    Click this button to configure settings in the
    [Carbon Copy Settings] window.
    Default setting: Not selected
    (6) Output
    Use this setting to select the output tray. When the
    stapling function is selected, the centre tray cannot
    be selected.
    Default setting: Centre Tray (This varies depending
    on what options are installed.)
    (7) Transparency Inserts
    The printer can be instructed to separate the
    transparencies by inserting blank sheets of paper.
    Click this button to open the window for selection of
    transparency insert settings.
    This cannot be selected when two-sided printing,
    the staple function, or the punch function is
    selected.
    (4)
    (5)
    (6)
    (7)
    NOTE
    The size and type of paper and whether or not a tray
    can be used for printing are set in Paper tray
    setting in the machines custom settings. (See
    Custom Settings in the Operation manual (for
    general information and copier operation.))
    If you select [Paper Source] or [Paper Type], be sure
    to configure the tray settings in the [Configuration]
    tab of the printer driver properties.
    Print job
    Result (when [Collate] is selected)
    Inserts
    Original
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Paper] tab (continued)
    2-8
    [Different Paper Settings]
    These settings are used to print selected pages on a
    specified type of paper or on paper from a specified
    tray, or to have blank sheets added as inserts at
    specified pages.
    (1) User Settings
    Up to 30 sets of [Different Paper Settings] can be
    stored, allowing settings to be changed by simply
    selecting a set.
    Default settings: No Different Paper
    [Save]
    Click this button to save a set of different paper
    settings. A [User Settings] window will appear.
    User setting text entries can be up to 20 characters
    long. If a [Delete] button appears, a set of user
    settings can be deleted by clicking this button.
    (2) Insert Position
    [Cover Page]
    When this is selected, paper from a different paper
    source or a different type of paper is used for the
    first page of the print job. Select [Paper Source] or
    [Paper Type].
    [Last Page]
    When this is selected, paper from a different paper
    source or a different type of paper is used for the
    last page of the print job. Select [Paper Source] or
    [Paper Type].
    [Other Page]
    When this is selected, specify the pages where you
    wish to insert a different type of paper. If the [Printing
    Method] (5) is set to [Blank], the sheet will be inserted
    in front of the specified page. If [1-Sided] is selected,
    the specified page will be printed on the front side of
    the inserted sheet. If [2-Sided] is selected, the
    specified page and the following page will be printed
    on the front side and back side of the inserted sheet.
    Default setting: Cover page(3) Paper Selection
    [Paper Source]
    Select this if you wish to specify a paper tray to be
    used for [Insert Position] (2).
    [Paper Type]
    Select this if you wish to specify a paper type to be
    used for [Insert Position] (2).
    Default setting: Paper Source
    (4) Information
    The stored [Different Paper] settings appear here.
    [Delete]
    Click this button to delete the selected settings in
    the Information list.
    [Delete All]
    Click this button to delete all settings in the
    Information list.
    (5) Printing Method
    This is used to select the printing method for a
    cover page, last page, or other page.
    [Blank]
    Insert a blank sheet at the specified page.
    [1-Sided]
    Select this to print only on one side of the paper
    used for a cover page, last page, or other page.
    When this is selected for the [Last Page] (back
    cover), printing takes place on the back side of the
    sheet.
    [2-Sided]
    Select this to print on both sides of the paper used
    for a cover page, last page, or other page.
    Default setting: No
    (6) [Add]
    Click this button to save a set of [Different Paper]
    settings. The settings will be added to the
    Information list.
    (4) (3) (2) (1)
    (6) (5)
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS
    2-9
    Settings in the [Advanced] tab
    The following screen appears when the [Advanced] tab is selected. The settings and buttons in this screen are
    explained below.
    (1) Image Quality
    This item is used to select the [Resolution Settings]
    and [Graphics Mode] for printing.
    [Resolution Settings]
    Select 300 dpi or 600 dpi.
    Default setting: 600 dpi
    [Graphics Mode]
    Select [Raster] or [Vector] (HP-GL/2). [Raster] is
    used to print with raster graphics,  and [Vector] is
    used to print with Vector (HP-GL/2) commands.
    Default setting: Vector (HP-GL/2)
    (2) Image Adjustment
    This field is used to adjust the brightness and
    contrast.
    [Brightness]
    This adjusts the brightness of colours. The
    brightness can be set from 0 to 100. Colours will
    appear closer to white as the number is increased.
    Default setting: 50
    [Contrast]
    The contrast can be set from 0 to 100. The higher
    the number, the higher the contrast.
    Default setting: 50(3) Text To Black
    Use this setting to have all text other than white text
    printed in black. (This setting is useful when
    printing faint coloured text that is difficult to read.)
    (4) Vector To Black
    Use this setting to have all lines or areas other than
    white lines areas printed in black. (This setting is
    useful when printing faint coloured lines or areas
    that are difficult to recognize.)
    (1)
    (2)
    (4)(3)
    Print data
    Printing result
    Text To 
    BlackText To 
    Black
    Print data
    Printing result
    Vector To 
    BlackVector To 
    Black
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    							SELECTING PRINTING FUNCTIONS Settings in the [Advanced] tab (continued)
    2-10
    (5) Margin Shift
    This is used to shift the print image to create margin
    at the left, right, or top of the paper. Select [None],
    [10 mm], [20 mm], or [30 mm].
    Default setting: None(6) Overlays
    This function is used to print an image as an
    overlay on a previously created form. The form
    must be created before the function can be used.
    Default setting: Not selected
    [Edit]
    Click this button to open the overlay settings
    window. The file selected in this window will be
    used as the overlay.
    (7) Font
    Click this button to configure font settings.
    (5)
    (6)
    (7)
    Image shifted 
    to the rightImage shifted 
    to the leftImage shifted 
    to the bottom
    Image shifted 
    to the rightImage shifted 
    to the leftImage shifted 
    to the bottom
    MarginMargin
    Two-sided copyingOne-sided copying
    Print data
    Print data
    Margin
    Margin
    Margin
    Margin
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