Using Direct Print Utility; Overview Direct Print Utility; Printing; From The Direct Print Utility Window - Ricoh Aficio SP 5100N User Manual

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Using Direct Print Utility

This chapter explains how to use Direct Print Utility to print PDF files
without having to open the files.

Overview Direct Print Utility

Direct Print Utility is a program that sends a PDF file directly to
your printer without having to open the file. It sends data
through the Windows spooler using the port of the printer
driver. It only supports PDF format.
To installing this program, you should select Custom and put a
check mark in this program when you install the printer driver.

Printing

There are several ways you can print using Direct Print Utility.

From the Direct Print Utility window

1
From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs →
Direct Print Utility
Or, double-click the Direct Print Utility shortcut icon on
your desk top.
The Direct Print Utility window opens.
2
Select the printer you will use in the Select Printer section
and 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 the
next column.
5
Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Direct Print Utility.
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Using Direct Print Utility

Using the shortcut icon

1
Select the PDF file you will print and by dragging drop it to
the Direct Print Utility shortcut icon on your desk top.
The selected PDF file is sent to the default printer.
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If the default printer does not support Direct Print Utility,
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the message window alerting you to select the appropriate printer
opens. 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 menu

1
Right-click on the PDF file you will print and select Direct
Printing.
The Direct Print Utility window opens with the PDF file is
added.
2
Select the printer you will use.
3
Customize the printer settings for your needs. See the
below part.
4
Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
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