Dell 1125 Multifunctional Laser Printer - Manual (Page 55)

Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often
used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the exact
same information that is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company's letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in
the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.
Creating a New Page Overlay
To use this feature, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image. Perform the following steps to create and use an overlay.
1. Create or open a document containing text or an image for use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when
printed as an overlay. If needed, save the file for later use.
2. From your software application, access the printer properties.
3. From the Overlays tab, select Create New Overlay from the Overlay Function drop down list. Click OK. The Create Overlay dialogue box is displayed.
In the Create Overlay window, type a meaningful name in the Description box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Documents and
Settings).
4. Click OK to return to the Overlays tab. Click OK to complete overlay creation.
Using a Page Overlay
After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document:
NOTE: No delete confirmation message is displayed, and the watermark is unrecoverable.
NOTE: The overlay document size must be the same as documents you will print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay with a watermark.
NOTE: The file is not printed out; it is stored in your computer.
NOTE: Every time an overlay is required on a document, the Overlay Function box must be changed from No Overlay, the default setting.
NOTE: The resolution of the overlay must be the same as the resolution of the document that will print with the overlay.