*NickName. Make sure that the model name in the Setup dialog box is the same as the name in the OEMSETUP.INF file, and the *NickName field of the PPD.PostScript printer manufacturers should test their WPD files before distribution. Do the following:
1.Copy the OEMSETUP.INF and WPD files to a disk.
2.Install the printer by choosing the Add button in the Printers dialog box in Control Panel. Select the appropriate printer and choose the Install button.
3.Select the newly installed printer from the Installed Printers list box, and set it to be the default printer.
4.Test the following features of your printer:
*NickName. Make sure that the model name in the Setup dialog box is the same as the name in the OEMSETUP.INF file, and the *NickName field of the PPD.
Paper Sizes. Make sure that all the paper sizes are available and that the imageable areas are correct.
Paper Sources. Test that all the paper sources can be selected properly.
Normalized Transfer Function. Use an application (for example, Micrografx Designer 2.0) that can generate gradiated fills to make sure that gray levels are represented in a linear fashion.
If you find any problems, make the appropriate changes to the PPD file, rebuild the WPD file, and install the new WPD over the existing one.
Note:
The description string in OEMSETUP.INF needs to match the “*NickName” keyword from the PPD file.