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      <div class="title_topic6" id="xps10_pagetitle">Properties - Printer Model</div>
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      <p class="para_topic">The Properties - Printer Model dialog is displayed when you click Add or Properties in the Models tab of the Printer Administrator dialog. Use the dialog to specify the name and characteristics for a custom printer model.</p>
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               <p class="para_th">Model Name </p>
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               <p class="para_td">Enter a name for the model. You may wish to choose a name that describes the class (e.g. PostScript) or characteristics (e.g. monochrome) of the model.</p>
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               <p class="para_th">Color </p>
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               <p class="para_td">Select color or monochrome. If you select a color plotter, four color passes are required (CMYK). </p>
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               <p class="para_th">Feed Type </p>
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               <p class="para_td">Select roll feed or sheet feed. Many plotters can accept both. </p>
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               <p class="para_th">Class </p>
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               <p class="para_td">Many printers can take multiple input formats such as PostScript or HP-RTL. You must select one of these formats to define the printer model. Generally, RTL is the preferred format for ink-jet plotters as it requires no processing by the printer. Printers such as Versatec and compatibles, usually only accept open raster format. </p>
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               <p class="para_th">Resolutions </p>
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               <p class="para_td">If multiple resolutions are available, add them here so you can select a preference. </p>
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               <p class="para_th">Paper Size </p>
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               <p class="para_td">Specify the paper sizes supported by the plotter. You can click Add Paper Size to display the Paper Size Properties dialog in order to enter the physical and printable dimensions of each supported size. You can click Cfg. 36 In Roll/Sheet to quickly add roll sizes for 36, 24, 18, 12, and 9 inches, plus C, D, and E sheet sizes. You can click Cfg. Small Sheets to quickly add letter (A), legal, and ledger (B) sheet sizes.</p>
               <p class="para_td">Click Edit Paper Size to modify options for a paper size. For example, you can specify an <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('shared_func/pr_admor_initial_fil_ov.html');return(false);"> initialization file</a> containing printer commands (e.g. commands to select a paper tray) that are executed for all jobs printed on paper of this size.
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                           <p class="para_note_body">Consult the specification document for the printer to determine the sizes supported by the device. Incorrect size values can cause poor print quality.</p>
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               <p class="para_th">HPPL Model </p>
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               <p class="para_td">The &ldquo;ptSPXL&rdquo; parameter is for Epson Stylus models.</p>
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