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# Configuring Option and Paper Settings

Configure the printer driver according to the machine's option and paper settings.

- Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties. Log on as an Administrators group member to acquire this permission.

- We recommend that bidirectional communication between the machine and the computer be enabled whenever possible. Bidirectional communication allows the computer to retrieve the machine's paper settings, current status, and other information.

Conditions for Bidirectional Communication

To establish bidirectional communication, the following conditions must be met:

- Operating system of the computer: Windows XP/Vista/7, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2

- When connected via a network

  The machine is connected via a standard TCP/IP port, and the default port name must not be changed.

  [Enable bidirectional support] in the [Ports] tab of the printer properties is selected.

- When connected via USB

  The machine is connected to the computer's USB port using a USB interface.

  [Enable bidirectional support] in the [Ports] tab of the printer properties is selected.

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