How do I properly print transparencies?

How do I print transparencies?

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  Overheads are an effective, inexpensive method of presenting materials to large audiences. They are also easy to transport, as they are printed on sheets of plastic, and can be stacked like paper. Moreover, special overhead pens allow you to write on the sheets as you go to highlight important points or add annotations in the margin; these pens can be wiped off with a wet rag. Some consider overheads to be outdated by computer projectors, but this technology is still widely used, especially in educational institutions.Designing TransperenciesTransparencies can be designed using any word processor, spreadsheet or graphics design program. Use the same process you would to create a product that would be printed on plain white paper. Once you have completed the document and checked to make sure there are no errors, choose "Print Preview" from the drop down menu to make sure it will appear as desired. Note that a color printer must be selected to see print preview in color. Next, select "Print" from the menu bar. When the print window pops up, select the "Properties" option. In properties, change the paper option to "Transparency" and select between color or black and white.PrintingBe sure you are using the highest resolution available, then select "Print." Once the sheet comes out immediately remove it from the tray and lay it on a flat surface to dry. This can take up to 15 minutes depending on the type of transparency used and amount of ink that has been printed. Your printer may have a heater that dries the ink immediately after printing. If it does not, run two or three blank sheets of printer paper through the printer between transparencies to ensure there is no residual ink on the platen. Repeat this process as many times as necessary for the remainder of your transparencies.Transparency CareAlways store transparencies in a flat or hard-case to make sure they don't bend, crease or curl. Put a blank sheet of paper between each transparency to prevent scratching. Transparency protectors, also known as transparency sleeves, can also be used. This option provides protection on the front and back of the transparency, and the sleeves can be organized and put into a three-ring binder.Source:http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/printing/pnt2597/pnt2597.asp&guid=http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HP051950021033.aspxhttp://www.sunyit.edu/instructional_resources/overhead_transparencies.inc