Printing forms

Step 3: Print alignment forms (optional)

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To print an alignment form

If you haven’t already read the Forms Overview, see Printing alignment forms for more information.

Load the paper you intend to use for your documents into your printer. If you’re using a continuous-feed printer, be sure the paper is as straight as possible.

Click the Print Alignment button. (This button will also display the name of the type of form you’re printing.)

Depending upon the type of computer you use and the settings you’ve established for your printer, the alignment form may begin to print immediately, or a print window may appear on your computer screen. If a print window appears, make your selections in the window, then click the button in the window that begins the printing process (the button is usually labeled “OK” or “Print”).

After the form is finished printing, review the document to see whether the generic text was printed in the proper locations on the paper. If the information isn’t displayed the way you want, you may need to either change the position of the paper in your printer or customize the form layout so the information is printed where you want it on the paper.

You can print as many alignment forms as you want. If your first attempt at aligning the information on the page wasn’t correct, make the necessary changes, then follow steps 1 through 4 until you’re satisfied with the way the information will be printed.

Idea: Don’t waste your forms!

After you’re satisfied with the changes you’ve made to your forms, consider printing some alignment forms to verify whether the changes you made print correctly on your printer. Print alignment forms by clicking the Print Alignment button in the Forms Selection window.

When you’re printing alignment forms, though, don’t waste the valuable preprinted paper forms you normally use—use plain paper instead. You should be able to easily compare the alignment text on the plain paper with a preprinted form.

Printing forms - Step 3