9 Printer software
Learn how to use these software features:
• Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.
• Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to specify print settings quickly.
• Use the What's This? help to learn more about specific printing options.
• The Device Status box box displays useful information.
9.1 Printer Properties dialog box
The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the
printer software, also known as the
printer driver
, to change the print settings for a
document.
To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Printer Preferences dialog box
The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences
dialog box.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box
Follow these steps to open the Printer Properties dialog box:
1. Open the file that you want to print.
2. Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences.
The Printer Properties dialog box appears.
What's This? help
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer
Properties dialog box.
9.2 Using What's This? help
Use What's This? help to learn more about the available printing options.
1. Move the cursor over the feature that you want to learn more about.
2. Click the right mouse button.
The What's This? box appears.
3. Move the cursor over the What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button.
An explanation of the feature appears.
HP Deskjet 6800 series printer
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