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Use different paper and print covers
Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job.
1.On the  File menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click  Properties or Preferences .
3. Click the  Paper/Quality  tab.
4. In the  Special pages  list box, click Print pages on different paper .
5. Click  Settings .
6. Select the settings that you want to use to print specific pages on different paper. Click  Add.
7. Click  OK to return to the  Paper/Quality tab.
8. Click  OK.
NOTE: The paper size must be the same for all pages of the print job.
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							Print a blank first page
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4.In the Special pages list box, click Covers.
5.Click Settings.
6.Select the settings that you want to use to add blank or preprinted covers. Click Add.
7.Click OK to return to the Paper/Quality tab.
8.Click OK.
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							Use watermarks
A watermark is a notice, such as Confidential, that is printed in the background of each page of a
document.
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.From the Effects tab, click the Watermarks drop-down list.
4.Click the watermark that you want to use. To create a new watermark, click Edit.
5.If you want the watermark to appear only on the first page of the document, click First Page
Only.
6.Click OK.
To remove the watermark, click (none) in the Watermarks drop-down list.
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Create and use printing shortcuts in Windows
Use printing shortcuts to save the current driver settings for reuse. Shortcuts are available on most
printer-driver tabs. You can save up to 25 printing shortcuts.
Create a printing shortcut 1.On the  File menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click  Properties or Preferences .
3. Select the print settings that you want to use. Click  Save As.
4. In the  Printing Shortcuts  box, type a name for the shortcut.
5. Click  OK.
Use printing shortcuts 1.On the  File menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click  Properties or Preferences .
3. Select the shortcut that you want to use from the  Printing Shortcuts box.
4. Click  OK.
NOTE: To use printer-driver default settings, select  Factory Default.
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							Resize documents
Use the document resizing options to scale a document to a percentage of its normal size. You can also
choose to print a document on a different size paper, with or without scaling.
Reduce or enlarge a document
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Effects tab, next to % of Actual Size, type the percentage by which you want to reduce or
enlarge your document.
You can also use the scroll bar to adjust the percentage.
4.Click OK.
Print a document onto a different paper size
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Effects tab, click Print Document On.
4.Select the paper size to print on.
5.To print the document without scaling it to fit, make sure that the Scale to Fit option is not selected.
6.Click OK.
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							Set a custom paper size from the printer driver
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, click Custom.
4.On the Custom Paper Size window, type the name of the custom paper size.
5.Type the paper-size length and width. If you type a size that is too small or too large, the driver
adjusts the size to the minimum or maximum size that is allowed.
6.If necessary, click the button to change the unit of measure between millimeters and inches.
7.Click Save.
8.Click Close. The name that you saved appears in the paper-size list for future use.
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Print on both sides of the paper (duplex printing)
NOTE:Two-sided printing is available for the HP Color LaserJet CP3505dn and CP3505x printers.
Use automatic duplex printing
1.Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special
paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:
●For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side down, top-edge first.
● For all other trays, load the letterhead paper with front side down, and the top edge at the
back of the tray.
CAUTION:
To avoid jams, do not load paper that is heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond).
2.Open the printer driver (see Change printer-driver settings for Windows on page 38).
3. On the  Finishing  tab, click  Print on Both Sides .
● If necessary, select 
Flip Pages Up to change the manner in which pages are turned, or select
a binding option in the  Booklet Layout list box.
4. Click  OK.
Control-panel settings for  automatic 2-sided printing
Many software programs include 2-sided printing settings. If your software program or printer driver does
not include 2-sided printing options, you can adjust these settings through the control panel. The factory
default setting is  OFF.
CAUTION: Do not use 2-sided printing when printing on labels, transparencies, or glossy paper.
Serious damage to the printer can result.
Turn 2-sided printing on or off from the control panel
NOTE: Changing settings for 2-sided printing from the printer control panel affects all print jobs.
Whenever possible, change settings for 2-sided printing in your software program or printer driver.
To select 2-sided printing from the printer driver, the driver must be configured correctly. For instructions,
see the online Help for the printer driver.
1. Press  Menu.
2. Press 
 to highlight  CONFIGURE DEVICE , and then press .
3. Press 
 to select  PRINTING .
4. Press 
 to highlight  DUPLEX, and then press .
5. Press 
 or  to select  ON to turn on 2-sided printing or  OFF to turn off 2-sided printing, and
then press 
.
6. Press  Menu to return to the  Ready state.
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Print on both sides manually
1.Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special
paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:
●For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side down, top-edge first.
● For all other trays, load letterhead paper with front side down, and the top edge at the back
of the tray.
CAUTION:
To avoid jams, do not load paper that is heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond).
2.Open the printer driver (see Change printer-driver settings for Windows on page 38).
3. On the  Finishing  tab, select  Print on Both Sides (manually) .
4. Click  OK.
5. Send the print job to the product. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears before
feeding the output stack into tray 1 for printing the second half.
6. If prompted, press a control-panel button to continue.
Options for binding 2-sided printing jobs
Before printing a 2-sided document, use the printer driver to specify the edge on which you will bind
your finished document. Long-edge or book binding is the conventional layout used for books. Short-
edge or tablet binding is the typical calendar binding.
NOTE: The default setting is to bind on the long edge for pages in portrait orientation. To change to
short-edge binding, select the  Flip Pages Up check box.
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Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Windows
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper.
1.On the  File menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click  Properties or Preferences .
3. Click the  Finishing  tab.
4. In the section for  Document Options , select the number of pages that you want to print on each
sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16).
5. If the number of pages is greater than 1, select the correct options for  Print Page Borders and
Page Order .
● If you need to change the page orientation, click 
Portrait or Landscape .
6. Click  OK. The product is now set to print the number of pages per sheet that you have selected.
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							Setting the color options
Options on the Color tab control how colors are interpreted and printed from software programs. You
can choose either Automatic or Manual color options. For more information, see 
Manage color
on page 104.
●Select Automatic to optimize the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs.
The Automatic setting provides additional color options for programs and operating systems that
support color-management systems. This setting is recommended for printing all color documents.
●Select Manual to adjust the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs. If you
are using a PCL driver, you can adjust the RGB data. If you are using the PS driver, you can adjust
RGB or CMYK data.
To set the color options
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Color tab.
4.In the Color Options area, select the option that you want to use.
5.If you selected Manual, click Settings to open the Color Settings dialog box. Adjust the individual
settings for text, graphics, and photographs. You can also adjust the general printing settings. Click
OK.
6.In the Color Themes area, select the RGB Color option that you want to use.
7.Click OK.
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