Changing Printer Settings; For Windows Vista; For Windows ® Xp - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

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Changing Printer Settings

Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as
double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on.

For Windows Vista

1 Click Start
Faxes.
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For Windows
Click Start
Hardware→ Printers and Faxes.
2 Navigate through the list of available printers, and right-click the desired
printer to change the settings.
3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. The model of printer you
have will determine the type of selections you can make.
• Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image
quality, manage color, or set up effects.
• Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings
and make changes to the device itself.
EXAMPLE:
photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your photo paper type.
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Printers—Settings and Drivers
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Windows Help and Support: click Start
→ Help and Support.
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→Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and
XP
→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other
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