How to add a cover page to the booklet using a UPD 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:

1. 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”.



2. 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
   • Maintain original page size on the booklet page
   • Paper type

   Note:  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


3. Click OK.



4. 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


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



6. 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

Note:  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