6-8 Configurationbb ______________________________________The PPDThe PostScript Printer Description (PPD) allows you to select manyprinter feature settings from your application’s Print dialog box. Thesesettings override printer default settings and other software settings. Youcan customize printer features for each job or for all jobs sent to theprinter from your host without resetting printer front panel menus.For these options to be available, the Adobe PostScript printer driverand your printer’s PPD must be installed and configured properly.See chapter 3 (Macintosh) or 4 (PC) for details.In most applications, printer specific options in the PPD are accessedthrough the Device Options tab in Windows 95 and 98 and thePrinter Specific Options menu on a Macintosh.Selecting PPD Options (Macintosh)To configure a printer feature from the Print dialog box1. Install and configure the AdobePS printer driver and yourprinter’s PPD following the instructions in chapter 3.2. Choose File: Print. The Print dialog box appears.3. Make sure your printer is selected in the Printer drop down menu;then, click General to display the list of options (fig. 6.3).Fig. 6.3 Adobe Options Menu in the Print Dialog Box
