What is meant by preview and duplex printing?
The term "Preview and Duplex Printing" refers to features within printing software or printer drivers that allow users to preview print jobs and control double-sided printing. The preview function displays a digital representation of the print layout to the user before starting the printing process. This allows identifying and correcting layout errors or undesired formatting before printing.
Typical software functions in the area of "Preview and Duplex Printing":
- Print Layout Preview: Digital display of the document or image before printing.
- Page Preview: Ability to view all pages of a multi-page document.
- Scaling and Adjustment: Settings for resizing and aligning to the print medium.
- Duplex Printing Control: Selection of options for single-sided or double-sided printing.
- Layout Adjustment: Functions to optimize page layout and avoid margins.
- Print Preview Settings: Customizable settings for the display and behavior of the print preview.
Examples of "Preview and Duplex Printing":
- Single-Sided Printing: Standard option where each page is printed individually.
- Double-Sided Printing: Printing on both sides of a page.
- Manual Switching: Ability to manually set the printer for double-sided printing.
- Automatic Duplex Unit: Printer with built-in function for automatic double-sided printing.
- Preview with Adjustment Features: Preview with scaling and layout options before printing.
- Page Order: Settings to control the printing order of multi-page documents.