Printer Properties

Printer properties include everything about a printer from what port you use to what security features you want to implement.

To set or change printer properties

1. Click Start, and then point to Settings.

2. Click Printers.

3. In the Printers window, click the printer to select it.

4. Click Properties on the File menu.

5. On the Printer Properties sheet, click the tab you want.

The tabs are described in the following table.

6. Click OK.

Tab

Description

General tab

Displays general information about the printer, such as its physical location, a descriptive comment, and the printer driver installed. You can also add or customize a separator page, select a vendor-supplied print processor, and print a test page.

Ports tab

Displays the computer's physical ports. You can also add, configure, and delete virtual ports.

Job Scheduling tab

Displays the times the printer is available, its priority level, and spooling options.

Sharing tab

Displays the share status and share name.

Security tab

Permissions button lets you set the level of access for different types of users. Auditing button lets you set up printing users and events to be tracked. Ownership button displays printer owner.

Device Settings tab

Displays everything from paper tray sizes to font substitutions table for that printer. Use it to download soft fonts, install font cartridges, increase printer virtual memory, etc.