HP B8550 Creative Guide - Page 6

English Placemats Add to the fun of the festivities for family and friends-decorate your holiday table with custom placemats that capture the special memories of your year. Note: Scrapbook templates containing text are available in English only. You can add custom text in other languages. 1. Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create . 2. To create a placemat, you can use the Photo Book, Scrapbooking, or Calendars option. Select one of these options. ArcSoft Print Creations™ opens. 3. Select a design, and then click Next or Choose This Design. 4. Double-click on a photo to replace it with your own. Navigate through your folders, select the photo you want to use, and then click Next. 5. Double-click a text box to add text to your placemat. 6. Select the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer, and set the paper size to B+ Borderless (13 x 19")/ A3+ borderless. 7. Load photo paper of the correct size into the printer, and then click Print. 8. Laminate the printed pages. More placemat designs are available in the software! Tip: For a more "hand-crafted" look, try these ideas: • Use a single-hole punch to punch holes around the outer edges of the laminated placemat (space the holes approx. 2"/5 cm apart). Thread a matching ribbon in and out of the holes, and tie a bow at the top center of the placemat. • Commonly-available fabric placemats in 14 x 19"/35.6 x 48.3 cm size can serve as a beautiful frame for your printed pages. Simply alter the top layer of the fabric plaemat to create a finished 12 x 17"/30.5 x 43.2 cm opening. Instead of laminating your print, use a piece of clear vinyl material (available at most fabric supply stores) to protect your prints. Insert your print and a 13.5 x 18.5"/34.3 x 47 cm vinyl sheet into the placemat opening, and you're ready to enjoy your new placemats! 5