ES 3037/3037e Windows NT 4.0 Operation • 390PRINTING OVERLAYSWhat are Overlays?An Overlay can be a combination of graphics, fonts, or text that isstored in the printer’s flash memory or on the hard disk (supplied onsome models, optional on others), and printed whenever required.The result is similar to the Watermark feature, but with the ability tobe much more elaborate.Overlays can be useful for tasks such as printing letterheads, forms,or invoices, and should reduce the need for pre-printed stationery.An example of using Overlays:Suppose that you have created and stored three files in the printerusing the Storage Device Manager:• the company logo.• the company address.• the company mission statement.The Overlay feature allows these files to be incorporated into yourdocument in various combinations, depending on yourrequirements.To create overlays:1. In your application, create the document that you wish to usefor Overlay printing (e.g. a letterhead) and generate a PRN file(print file) using the printer driver.2. Use the Storage Device Manager utility to convert this PRN file(print file) to a storable file format, and download it to theprinter.
