How to add a cover page to the booklet using a UPD in Microsoft Windows

How to Add a Cover Page to Your Booklet Using the Universal Print Driver in Microsoft Windows

Overview

This article provides instructions on how to configure the PostScript UPD for printing a booklet cover.

Creating a Booklet Cover

Options include printing on the front
, back
, outside
and inside
of a booklet cover. You can also select your tray source
and paper type
for optimal performance and control.

Follow these steps in succession:

Click on Edit Settings
under Booklet
, which is under Layout
> Page Layouts
. If unsure how to get to this point, refer to this “How to Print a Booklet Using the PostScript Driver on a Laser Printer”.

Under Booklet Settings
,modify the following settings as needed:

Create a booklet cover (Checkmark to activate)
‑ Print on...

Outside front cover

Inside front cover

Outside back cover

Insider back cover

Binding edge
:
Left or Right

Sheets per bundle
:
1, 2, 3, 5, 8,16, Maximum

Print foldmark

Maintain original page size on the booklet page

Paper type

Avoid selection of these paper types since these paper types can cause paper jams, printing anomalies, or lead to other various user-intervention scenarios.

Paper source/tray

Click OK
.

Return to the Paper/Finishing tab and select the remaining page features for your booklet:

Paper size – For example, select 'Letter' if you are printing a booklet on Tabloid paper (11 X 17).

Paper type

Finishing options such as Output Bin, Offset, Fold and Staple

Lastly, if using the PostScript version of the UPD, click on Other Options
.

Place a check next to Generate PostScript in driver then click OK.

Embedded Web Server (EWS) tray configuration settings

This illustration shows paper sizes detected by the printer and recommended paper types set by the user.

Output sample with 11" X 17" paper size

Other Booklet Articles

These article is directly related to the latest generation of print drivers and printers; however, certain content may be beneficial for resolving booklet printing issues.

How to Print a Booklet Using the PostScript Driver on a Laser Printer

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