111 > B401/B411/B431Creating PCL OverlaysThree steps are required to create an overlay:1. Create the form data using your own application softwareand print it to a printer (.PRN) file.2. Use the Storage Device Manager utility software suppliedon CD with your printer to create a “project file,” importthe .PRN file, and download the generated filter (.BIN) filesto the printer.3. Use downloaded files to define your overlay ready for usewith any future document.When printing files to disk, do not select any specialfeatures, such as two-sided printing or multiple copies.These are not appropriate to macros, they apply only toyour final documents.Creating the overlay image1. Use your preferred application, perhaps a graphicsprogram, to create the required image and save it.2. Open your application’sPrint… dialogue.3. Make sure that the selectedprinter name (1) is that ofyour PCL printer driver.4. Select the Print To File (2)option.5. When prompted for a printfile name, enter a meaningful name with the extension.PRN .6. Close your application.Create and download macros1. From the Windows Start menu, start Storage DeviceManager (SDM) and allow SDM to discover the printer.2. Choose Projects > New Project to start a new project.1 32