P RINTING T ASKS 5.17Using Page OverlayAn overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDDas a special file format that can be printed on any documentyou choose. Overlays are often used to take the place ofpreprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than usingpreprinted letterhead, for example, you can create an overlaycontaining the exact same information that is currently onyour letterhead. Then when you want to print a letter withyour company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprintedletterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printerto print the letterhead overlay on your document.What is an Overlay?WORLD BESTDear ABCRegardsTo use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlaycontaining your logo or image.1 Create or open a document containing a text or image youwant to use for page overlay. Position the items exactly asyou wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. Ifneeded, save the file for later use.2 Select Print from the File menu. Then click Properties inthe application’s Print dialog box to access the printerproperties. For details, see page 5.1.3 Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay.Creating a New PageOverlayWORLD BEST
