Description
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The PaperType Editor is a utility which allows you to define your own custom paper types and sizes. With the PaperType Editor you can create a custom menu item for any non-standard paper size that you use; such as, a strange stationary size or unusual envelope size. Once you have created your own custom paper definition, you will be able to print a document using your own custom-defined paper dimensions.*
Note:
This program will only run with QuickDraw GX installed.
Install the PaperType Utility
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Step 1
Launch the QuickDraw GX Installer from your system 7.5 disk or CD by double-clicking its icon.
Step 2
Select Custom Install from the pop-up menu in the upper left corner.
Step 3
Click the arrow to the left of the QuickDraw GX Utilities box which is pointing to the right. It should now point down and reveal a list of utilities from which you can choose.
Step 4
Click an X in the box next to PaperType Utility.
Step 5
Click the Install button. This will place a copy of the utility on your hard drive.
Create a Custom Paper Definition
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Step 1
Launch the PaperType Editor utility by double-clicking its icon.
Step 2
Enter the parameters for the paper: paper size, print area, and margins.
Step 3
Click on Save As. A navigation box will open.
Step 4
Type in a name for your custom paper definition in the text box beneath the words, "Save Paper Type as:". The default name will be "untitled 1," but you might want to give it a descriptive name, such as: note card, invitation, or small envelope.
Step 5
Click on Extensions. Then click Save. This will save the information into the Extensions Folder inside the System Folder.
Step 6
Quit PaperType Editor by pulling down the File menu and selecting Quit from the list.
Print a Document Using Your Custom Paper Definition
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Step 1
Open the application from which you want to print (such as, SimpleText).
Step 2
Pull down the File menu and select Page Setup from the list. This will open the Page Setup dialog box.
Step 3
Pull down the Paper Type pop up menu in the Page Setup dialog box and select your newly defined custom paper name from the list.
The selection of this custom menu item tells the application from which you are printing the correct parameters for your custom paper.
* Note:
Not all applications support the PaperType custom-defined paper feature. The application must be QuickDraw GX aware to use this feature.
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