Unix printing


	Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported.

Proceeding the print job

After installing the printer, choose any of the image, text, PS or HPGL files to print.

Execute “printui <file_name_to_print>” command.

For example, if you are printing “document1”

printui document1

This will open the UNIX Printer Driver Print Job Manager in which the user can select various print options.
Select a printer that has been already added.
Select the printing options from the window such as Page Selection.

Select how many copies are needed in Number of Copies.


	To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, press Properties (see Changing printer settings).

Press OK to start the print job.

Changing the machine settings

The UNIX printer driver Print Job Manager in which the user can select various print options in printer Properties.

The following hot keys may also be used: “H” for Help, “O” for OK, “A” for Apply, and “C” for Cancel.

General tab

Paper Size: Set the paper size as A4, Letter, or other paper sizes, according to your requirements.
Paper Type: Choose the type of the paper. Options available in the list box are Printer Default, Plain, and Thick.
Paper Source: Select from which tray the paper is used. By default, it is Auto Selection.
Orientation: Select the direction in which information is printed on a page.

Duplex: Print on both sides of paper to save paper.


	Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing.

Multiple pages: Print several pages on one side of the paper.
Page Border: Choose any of the border styles (e.g., Single-line hairline, Double-line hairline)

Image tab

In this tab, you can change the brightness, resolution, or image position of your document.

Text tab

Set the character margin, line space, or the columns of the actual print output.

HPGL/2 tab

Use only black pen: To print all graphics in black.
Fit plot to page: Fit the entire graphic into a single page.

Margins tab

Use Margins: Set the margins for the document. By default, margins are not enabled. The user can change the margin settings by changing the values in the respective fields. Set by default, these values depend on the page size selected.
Unit: Change the units to points, inches, or centimeters.

Printer-Specific Settings tab

Select various options in the JCL and General frames to customize various settings. These options are specific to the printer and depend on the PPD file.