The Basics of Network Printing

Important, Please Note:

• The VLS Network provides users with access to several network printers.
• VLS promotes the use of double-sided printing whenever possible.
• Never change any settings under the General, Details, Printer Settings, or Configuration tabs.
• The images shown below are for the main printers in the Library Computer Lab and the Computer Center Lab. Other printers will have slightly different Properties Windows.
• For best results, check printer settings in the Windows Printer Control Panel prior to sending a print job to the printer. Check to make sure that the settings are appropriate for the current print job. After the job has printed, CHANGE SETTINGS BACK TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS.

To access the Windows Printer Control Panel:

1. Click on the Start button, select Settings, select Printers.
2. The Printers Control Panel Window will appear:
   

3. Click on the printer you wish to use so that it is highlighted.
4. Click on the File pull-down menu, select Properties.
5. The Printer's Properties window will appear as shown:

6. Click on the Page Setup tab. The Page Setup tab will appear as shown below:

7. Review Settings
8. Click on the Finishing tab. The Finishing tab window will appear as shown below:

9. Review Settings
10. Click on the Paper Source tab. The Paper Source tab will appear as shown below:

11. Review settings.
12. Click on OK.
13. Print document from within your application software.
14. Reset any settings that you changed as described above.