Configuration Settings 3.6

Configure Printer Properties

Manage settings like name, location, and sharing in Windows.

General Printer Properties

Shows printer name, location, and basic info (e.g., model, paper size).

Change Printer Name

Modify printer name for clarity in networked environments.

View Printer Info

Check model, paper size, color capability, and print speed.

Share a Printer

Make a printer available to other users on the network.

Render Print Jobs

Allows client computers to process print jobs instead of the host PC.

Manage Print Drivers

Install additional drivers for different Windows versions (e.g., 32-bit).

Printer Ports

Set connection type (USB, network, parallel, serial).

Configure Port

Set IP address and protocol (LPR preferred over RAW).

Enable Printer Pooling

Use multiple printers as one device for load balancing.

Spooling

Saves print jobs to disk before printing, allowing multitasking.

Print Directly

Sends print jobs one at a time, not efficient for shared printers.

Color Management

Adjusts color settings if prints are off or incorrect.

Manage Printer Security

Set user permissions for printing and managing documents.

Device Settings

Check additional hardware features (e.g., paper tray, serial number).

Print Management Tool

Centralized tool for managing multiple printers and servers.

Print Server Properties

Manage forms, ports, drivers, and security on print servers.

Spool Folder

Location where spooled print jobs are temporarily stored.