Overlay Printing4-24Special Print OptionsOverlay PrintingThis section describes what Overlay Printing is, how to create a form file, and how to print withan Overlay.What Is Overlay Printing?Overlay Printing overlays text data onto a form file.For example, if the format of a report or bill is created in application software as a form file, youcan create a perfectly formatted document by overlaying a text data document onto the form file.To perform Overlay Printing, form files are required. You can use Image data files for FormComposition stored in the printer.NOTEThis option is not available for the iR2016, iR2020, iR2230, iR2830, iR3530, iR4530, and LBP3460.Creating a Form FileTo store an application created form file in the printer as a form file, follow the procedure below.1 In the application software, prepare a document that you want to storeas a form file.2 Select [Print] ➞ click [Properties] in the [Print] dialog box.
