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If Bidirectional Communication is Disabled

Perform this procedure only if the printer and computer are not communicating bidirectionally. This procedure enables you to display the printer driver settings, specify which optional units are installed, and specify the size and type of paper loaded in the printer.

Windows 2000/Vista, Windows Server 2008

1On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] (Windows Vista: [Hardware and Sound] in [Control Panel]), and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

2Click the icon of the printer you want to use.

3On the [File] menu, click [Properties] (Windows Vista: Right-click the icon of the printer, and then click [Properties]).

When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the printer driver, or if you have not specified the attached options yet, a prompt to specify the options appears.

4Click [OK].

5Click the [Accessories] tab.

If options in the [Accessories] tab are disabled, bidirectional connection is enabled. In this case, no change is necessary for option settings.

6Select options installed from the [Select printer options:] area, and then make the necessary settings.

7Select the appropriate size and type for the tray.

8Click [OK] to close the printer properties dialog box.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

1On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

Under Windows Server 2003, on the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers and Faxes].

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

Under Windows Server 2008, on the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

2Click the icon of the printer you want to use.

3On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the printer driver, or if you have not specified the attached options yet, a prompt to specify the options appears.

4Click the [Accessories] tab.

5Select options installed from the [Select printer options:] area, and then make the necessary settings.

6Select the appropriate size and type for the tray.

7Click [OK] to close the printer properties dialog box.

Note

  • Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

  • If you are using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port to share the printer as a print server, bidirectional communication between the printer and a client PC will not be possible.

  • If you add an optional tray to an existing printer, you must refresh the settings on the printer's [Accessories] tab.