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Chapter 6. Printing

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Windows Printing Primer

In most cases, installing and using a printer in Windows Vista is nearly effortless. Just plugging the printer into your computer is usually enough. Installation and setup is automatic and silent. Add ink and paper, and within a few ...

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Windows Printing Primer	204
Installing and Configuring a Printer	206
Installing a Local Printer	208
Changing a Printer’s Properties	214
Removing a Printer from the Printers Folder	219
Printing from Windows Applications	220
Printing from DOS Applications	222
Working with the Printer Queue	223
Viewing and Altering Print Document Properties	225
XPS Print Output	226
Print to Disk Option	227
Faxing	228
Troubleshooting	228
Tips from the Windows Pros: Does the Green Ink Have You Seeing Red?	230