In the Xpanel runtime, you can configure the print setup in the [Xpanel Config] dialog box and print out the project screen. Xpanel is compatible with PCL printers by USB connection. Refer to the following steps for print setup.
Print Setup in Xpanel |
a) Click the screen of the Xpanel as the numbered sequence below shows. The [Xpanel Config] dialog box will appear.
b) Press the Printer button.
c) A [Print] setup dialog box will appear as you press the Printer button. Set any of the preferences described below, and click OK.
Item | Description |
Printer | Select the printer type. Xpanel supports inkjet and laser printers supporting PCL. |
Port | Select a port that the printer is connected to. If the printer is connected to the Xpanel via the USB host port, select the LPT1: option. The LPT1 port is automatically detected and displayed when the printer is ready. If the printer is connected with the network, select the Network option. In this case, the Net Path field will be enabled. |
Net Path | If you wish to connect to a printer on a network, you must enter the following path. \\PC_name\Printer_name |
Paper Size | Select the size of the printing paper. |
Draft Mode | If the option is deselected, the size of the printed image decreases though the image is clearly printed out. |
Color | This option is enabled when you select PCL Inkjet. |
Print Range | Indicates the target pages to be printed. The options except All are disabled. |
Orientation | Assign the orientation of the printout. |
Margins | Assign the margin of the printout. |
d) If the Port is chosen as Network, the Xpanel tries to connect the PC via the network and the [Logon] dialog box will appear. Enter the correct user name and password and press the OK button.
e) If the login information was entered correctly, the following message will appear. If Yes is chosen, the entered password will be stored in the system permanently. Otherwise, the Xpanel will ask for the password whenever you try to use the network printer.
f) Press the System Shutdown button in the [Xpanel Config] dialog box to save the settings. If the system shutdown was not executed, the settings will be canceled, and the previous data will be restored when the system is restarted.
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