Changing the Print Center print queue in Mac OS X 10.2
In Mac OS X 10.2 you can change the configuration of an existing print queue. This includes tasks such as:
- Associating a different PPD with PostScript printers
- Renaming the queue
- Configuring installable options
Products Affected
Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS X 10.0
For example, to associate a different PPD with a PostScript printer queue:
By using the same procedure to access the Printer Info window, you may change the name of the print queue, enter a description of the printer's location, and configure the printer's installable options (such as optional paper cassettes, memory configuration, or a duplex printing unit).
Tip: To modify a print queue in Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.1.5, you must delete the queue from Print Center then select the preferred settings (as applicable for the version of the operating system) when creating the new queue.
- Open Print Center (/Applications/Utilities/).
- Select the printer from the Printer List.
- Choose Show Info from the Printers menu.
- Choose PPD from the pop-up menu in the Printer Info window.
- Choose a new PPD from the Printer Model pop-up menu.
By using the same procedure to access the Printer Info window, you may change the name of the print queue, enter a description of the printer's location, and configure the printer's installable options (such as optional paper cassettes, memory configuration, or a duplex printing unit).
Tip: To modify a print queue in Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.1.5, you must delete the queue from Print Center then select the preferred settings (as applicable for the version of the operating system) when creating the new queue.
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