Basic Printing Procedure
The basic method for printing using the printer driver is as described below.
1.
Select [Print] from the application menu.
The [Print] dialog box is displayed.
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When you print from a Windows Store app or Windows app, you can only set some of the print functions.
In Windows 8/8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, when you print from a Windows Store app or Windows app, display the charm bar to the right of the screen, and tap [  Devices] → ([ Print] →) the printer you are using → [Print]. |
2.
Select the name of the printer you are using → click [Printer properties] (or [Properties]/[Preferences]).
The print settings screen of the printer driver is displayed.
3.
In the [Basic Settings] tab, select [Copies].
4.
Set [Output Size].
If you select a size that differs from the size selected from [Page Size] (the page size of the print data), the print data is scaled to fit the [Output Size] page size (→ Scaling).
5.
Configure other settings where required.
To print multiple page data on one sheet: Select [Page Layout] - [N on 1]
To switch between 1-sided printing and 2-sided printing: Select [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] - [1-sided Printing] or [2-sided Printing]
Click each tab to set the required functions. For details, refer to the following.
6.
Click [OK] in the print settings screen of the printer driver.
7.
Click [Print] (or [OK]).
Printing starts.
References
If you cannot set the page size, print orientation, etc. from the printer driver, set them by selecting [Print Setup], [Page Setup], or a similar command from the [File] menu of the application.
In Windows 8/8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, when printing from a 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.