ADVANCED PRINTING 5.135Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored on the computer’s harddisk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed onany document. Overlays are often used to take the place ofpreprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than usingpreprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing theexact same information that is currently on your letterhead. Toprint a letter with your company’s letterhead, you need only totell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.Creating a New Page OverlayTo use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlaycontaining your logo or image.1 Create or open a document containing text or an image foruse in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as youwish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed,save the file for later use.2 When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer Properties. See page 4.3.3 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit Overlays button inthe Overlay section.WORLD BESTDear ABCRegardsWORLD BEST
