Setting Up Your Printer

Using Microsoft Word
Setting Up Your Document:

1. Open a blank word document.
2. Click file.
3. Click Page Setup.
4. In this menu pop up, only change the following items:
   1. Orientation - whether the paper will be held in portrait or landscape.
   2. Paper - In this field type your height & width.
   3. EXAMPLE: if you are working on an 3.5 x 5, you would type in these exact dimensions.
5. *REMEMBER - Margins is not the paper size*.
6. Click OK.
7. Once these adjustments have been made, begin typing.
8. Choose your desired font, size, and color.
9. Always save your document.

Using Windows XP
Setting Up Your Document:

1. Open a blank word document.
2. Click file.
3. Click Page Setup.
4. In this menu pop up, only change the following items:
   1. Orientation - whether the paper will be held in portrait or landscape.
   2. Page Setup.
   3. Page Definition.
   4. Click Printer Page Types - Do not use standard page types.
   5. Edit - In this field type your height & width.
   6. EXAMPLE: if you are working on an 3.5 x 5, you would type in these exact dimensions.
5. Click OK.
6. *REMEMBER - Margins is not the paper size*.
7. Once these adjustments have been made, begin typing.
8. Choose your desired font, size, and color.
9. Always save your document.

When You Are Ready to Print:

1. Always test print on regular printer paper cut to the size you are working on!
2. Place piece of paper into printer and adjust the paper guide.
3. Click file.
4. Click print.
   1. Some printers have a Properties button. This button lets you adjust your printer for different kinds of paper. If you are working on vellum, select the transparency paper, if you are working on a cardstock, select the heavyweight. Remember each program is different use your best judgment.
5. Click OK.
6. Try printing one sheet of paper at a time or put multiple sheets in your printer. Each printer responds differently, do what works best with your printer.
   
   TIP: Most paper prints best on a laser printer. When using an inkjet printer, allow extra drying time for your invitation.