Viewing or modifying print device definitions

The following procedure is used to modify an existing print device definition (see ``Creating print device definitions'' for details). You can add, change, or delete the existing functions and modes that are defined for this print device.

You can also change the name of the print device, and the name of any of the print device's functions or modes.

A function is an action that the printer can perform, such as creating bold text or using proportional spacing.

A mode is a combination of functions that you define to prepare the printer for specific printing needs. For example, you might define a print mode called ``Title'' that includes functions for bold, double-wide, and letter-quality printing.

1. From the browser's Object menu for the Organization or Organizational unit, choose Details.

2. At the ``Object'' dialog, select the ``Print Devices'' page.

   The ``Print Devices'' page appears. A list of existing print device definitions is displayed in the ``Name'' field.

3. Select Modify.

   The ``Modify Existing Device'' page appears.

4. Complete the fields and options as needed:

   • Name shows the name of this print device.

   • Functions shows the functions that have been entered for this print device. These include all of the capabilities of this print device, such as compressed or letter-quality printing.

   • Modes shows the modes that have been entered for this print device. A mode is a combination of functions that you define to serve a specific printing need.

   • Create Function allows you to add a function to the ``Functions'' list. See ``Creating or modifying print device functions''.

   • Create Mode allows you to define a new mode and add it to the ``Modes'' list.

   • Modify allows you to change the selected mode or function by adding or removing functions or control sequences, respectively, from its definition.

   • Delete deletes the selected mode or function. The functions that were a part of a selected mode are not affected; they are still part of the print device definition.

5. Make the desired changes and select OK.