How do I change the printer resolution?

How do I change the printer resolution on my OSX 10.6.2 laptop?

I have an ubuntu print server and it seems to only work at all using the gutenprint drivers. On my ubuntu client I had to change the print resolution from "auto" to 600x600 to make it work just fine.

The best I can do is make the Mac print pages squished down to 1/4 size. I don't see the same resolution option on the Mac.

Mac OSX 10.6.2
Ubuntu Server 9.10
Printer: Canon S900
Cups driver: Canon S800 Gutenprint v5.2.3
Cups version 1.4.2 on the mac
Cups version 1.3.9 on Ubuntu Server

Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Feb 10, 2010 4:08 PM

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Feb 10, 2010 4:27 PM in response to kpictjl

I can't speak for the printer directly, but most functions to change resolution are in the dropdown menu at the bottom of the print dialog. It has a gray bar running through it separating the basic functions from the advanced settings.

If you don't see that, but do see a blue button with a black triangle pointing down, click on that. Then you'll be able to set the advanced settings.

Once you set up the printer the way you like, save it as a preset. If you want that as a default, see this [MacOSXHint|http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20100125135830153].

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How do I change the printer resolution?

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