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  • Jan 31, 2006, 05:42 AM
    MoroccoMan
    How do I print business cards?
    I am currently in Morocco for a few months, and would like to print the name of the organization with which I am associated here (and my local contact info) on the back of my existing business cards from the USA. I have a HP5400. Any ideas on how to go about this short of just running my existing business cards through until I get it right (I don't have that many of them)? The HP site was hopeless. Thanks!
  • Jan 31, 2006, 06:25 AM
    LTheobald
    This depends on what program you are using to do this. For example to do this using MS Word you would:

    • Open a new Word document
    • Click on File >> Page Setup
    • Move to the paper tab
    • Either select a suitable paper size so enter a custom one
    • OK the changes.
    • Ensure you are in print layout (View >> Print Layout).
    • Position the text where you want it on the page.
    • Then just print as normal


    Try on a couple of bits of A4 first though so you know it looks OK and what way up/round the printer expects the paper. Nothing worse than printing something on a load of cards to find out it printed upside down etc.
  • Jan 31, 2006, 11:23 AM
    ScottGem
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MoroccoMan
    I am currently in Morocco for a few months, and would like to print the name of the organization with which I am associated here (and my local contact info) on the back of my existing business cards from the USA. I have a HP5400. Any ideas on how to go about this short of just running my existing business cards through until I get it right (I don't have that many of them)? The HP site was hopeless. Thanks!

    Frankly, I would not do it that way. A business card (2"x3.5") is generally too small for most printers to handle effectively (probably why you couldn't find anything on the HP site).

    What I would do is get some pressure sensitive labels that are smaller than 2"x3.5". You can then use a variety of programs (Word, Excel, among them) to print sheets of labels with the temporary info on them. Then just peel and stick when needed.
  • Jan 31, 2006, 03:23 PM
    phillysteakandcheese
    You can use the Avery labels and their software to make perfect labels every time! :)

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