Basic Printing Method
This section explains the basic procedure for printing using the driver.
NOTE
The printing procedure varies according to the application. For details, refer to the manuals provided with each application.
In a network environment using IPP or WSD, check whether IPP printing or WSD printing is set to on at the device. For details, refer to the manuals provided with the device.
For more information on using the print options, see the Where to Find Help.
In Windows 8/8.1, when printing from the Windows Store app, if you have previously selected settings that require input or a procedure when printing such as secure printing, edit + preview, department ID management, etc., the message [The printer requires your attention. Go to the desktop to take care of it.] is displayed. If this happens, move to the desktop and follow the instructions in the displayed dialog box.
1.
Select [Print] from the menu of the application.
NOTE
In Windows 8, if you want to print from the Windows Store app, display the charm bar to the right of the screen, and tap [Devices] → the printer you are using → [Print]. When you print in this way, you can only set some of the print functions.
In Windows 8.1, if you want to print from the Windows Store app, display the charm bar to the right of the screen, and tap [Devices] → [ Print] → the printer you are using → [Print]. When you print in this way, you can only set some of the print functions.
2.
Select the printer you are using → click [Preferences] (or [Printer properties]/[Properties]).
3.
Configure the required settings → click [OK].
Configure the required settings in each tab.
If you are using a PS printer driver, depending on the printer model, you may also be able to use the [Color] and [Exceptional Settings] sheets.
NOTE
The default setting for [Print Style] in the [Finishing] tab is [2-sided Printing]. However, for some driver versions, [1-sided Printing] is the default setting. For details about how to set the printing mode to 1-sided printing, see the printer driver help or the manuals provided with the printer.
4.
Click [OK].
The document is printed under the settings you specified.
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