Each printer may have different configurations and default options. Check the printer documentation for specific information about its configuration and default settings.
Here are some common configuration options available for printers:
- Paper type - Standard, draft, gloss, or photo
- Print quality - Draft, normal, or photo
- Color printing - Multiple colors is used
- Black-and-white printing - Only black ink is used
- Grayscale printing - Images printed using only black ink in different shades
- Paper size - Standard paper sizes or envelopes and business cards
- Paper orientation - Landscape or portrait
- Print layout - Normal, banner, booklet, or poster
- Duplex - Two-sided printing
Common printer options that the user can configure include media control and printer output.
The following media control options set the way a printer manages media:
- Input paper tray selection
- Output path selection
- Media size and orientation
- Paper weight selection
The following printer output options manage how the ink or toner goes on the media:
- Color management
- Print speed