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Making transparencies

How to make Transparencies on Library Printers & Photocopiers

The Checkout Desk sells two types of transparencies -
      ---  photocopier only sheets
      ---  laser-inkjet printer sheets
  Directions for Printers
Directions for PhotoCopiers


Printers

It is not possible to control all circumstances on a shared, networked printer. There is a small chance that another person can send a print job which could print on your transparency. Read all the instructions below before starting. Follow these steps carefully. Ask the staff for assistance.

A. Buy the correct transparency for laser-inkjet printing at the Checkout Desk.

B. Prepare your document or image for printing.

When you are ready to print, use the software program's File-Print menu.

1. Select a Single-Sided printer in the Print Dialog box. Note - We recommend printing only one transparency at a time.

2. Click on the Preferences (or Properties) button.

3 & 4. Change the Paper Source to Tray 1 (Manual) and click OK.

5. Click on Print (or OK) in the dialog box. When the print balance dialog box displays, click on the "Print It" button. Then go immediately to the printer.

C. Use Tray 1

Follow the instructions below to properly place your transparency in Tray 1.

There are different tray instructions for the Color printer and B&W laser printers.

Color Printer:

1. At the printer, the printer's LCD panel will indicate "Manual Feed." This means the printer is ready for your transparency.

2. Open Tray 1 on the printer.

3. Insert a laser-inkjet transparency with the smooth side DOWN.

Note - We recommend loading only one transparency at a time into Tray 1.

4. The print will automatically feed the transparency into the printer.

Black & White Laser Printers:

1. At the printer, the printer's LCD panel will indicate "Manual Feed." This means the printer is ready for your transparency.

2. Open Tray 1 on the printer.

3. Insert a laser-inkjet transparency with the smooth side UP.

Note - We recommend loading only one transparency at a time into Tray 1.

4. The print will automatically feed the transparency into the printer.


PhotoCopiers

Making Transparencies on Library Photocopiers

We recommend that you do a test copy on paper before making a transparency.

1. Buy the correct transparency for photocopiers at the Checkout Desk.

2. Place your original on the photocopier.

3. Open the manual tray (also called the By-Pass tray) located on the right side of the copier.

4. Place a photocopier transparency in the manual tray.

5. Insert money or copy card.

6. Select paper size:  LTR and press next.

7. Press Transparency (right column, middle button) and press OK.

8. Press the Start button to make the transparency. 

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 22 February, 2005 7:45 PM