After you define the functions for a print device definition, you can combine these functions into modes.
A mode is a combination of functions that you define to allow the print device to meet specific printing needs.
For example, you could create a Final Printout mode for the HP LaserJet that would include the functions for 10 cpi, Emphasized printing, and Near-letter quality printing.
As a network supervisor, you must determine what your printing needs are and then define the modes you will need.
NOTE: In most printers, the order of the functions is important. See your printer's documentation for more details.
Use the following procedure to create a new mode.
From the Modify Existing Device page, select Create Mode.
The Create New Mode page appears.
Enter a name for the new mode in the Mode Name field.
You can choose any 8-character name that begins with a letter. You should use names that reflect the purpose of the print device mode.
For example, you might have modes for different types of documents like memos or reports, or for different user's preferred settings, or for the requirements of different papers or forms that you use.
Select the function that you want to be executed first from the Device Functions list; then choose Add Below.
Select the function that you want to be executed next from the Device Functions list; then select Add Below.
You can select the same function more than once if the mode requires it.
Repeat Step 4 until all of the functions that you want as part of this mode are listed in the correct order in the Mode Functions list box.
If you make a mistake, use Delete or Add Above to rearrange the functions listed in Mode Functions.
Choose OK.
You return to the Modify Existing Device dialog.
This feature allows you to modify a print device mode that you previously entered.
You can change the name of the mode or change the functions executed from this mode.
A mode is a combination of functions that you define to allow the print device to meet specific printing needs. For example, you might define a print device mode called Title that includes functions for bold, double wide, and letter-quality printing.
Use the following procedure to modify an existing print device mode.
From the Modify Existing Device dialog, select the mode you want to modify and choose Modify.
(Optional) Enter a new name for the mode in the Mode Name field.
Select the function that you want to add to the mode from the Device Functions list.
Select the function in the Mode Functions list next to where you want to insert the new function.
Choose Add Below or Add Above to insert the selected device function in the correct place in the Mode Functions list.
(Optional) Select any mode function that you want to delete from the definition of this mode; then choose Delete.
The selected function is no longer part of this mode. The function is still a part of this print device definition, but is not used for this mode.
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 as needed.
Choose OK.
You return to the Modify Print Device dialog.