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HP LaserJet, HP OfficeJet Enterprise, HP PageWide Enterprise - How to create and use watermarks when printing (Windows)

Learn how to add a watermark to printed pages when printing from Windows. Predefined watermarks are available in the software, or there is an option to create a new watermark.

In addition to the instructions below, you can view the following video of how to create watermarks when printing from Windows.

Creating Watermarks When Printing on HP LaserJet Printers

Learn how to create watermarks when printing on HP LaserJet printers.

Select a section below to view instructions on how to use predefined watermarks or how to create a new watermark for printing.

Note:

The print setting options will vary depending on the Windows version and Office applications or app.

Use predefined watermarks when printing

Follow these steps to use a predefined watermark to printed pages when printing from an Office application (or app) in Windows.

From the Office app, select the Print option.
Select the printer, and then click the Properties, Printer Properties, or Preferences.

Print dialog box

Printer Properties
Click the Effects tab.

Effects tab
In the Watermarks drop-down list, select a watermark.

Watermarks area in Effects tab
Select the First page only check box to print the watermark on the first page only. Otherwise, the watermark will print on each page.
Click OK to close the settings or properties dialog box.
In the Print dialog box, click Print to print the job.

Create a watermark when printing

Follow these steps to create a watermark to printed pages when printing from an Office application (or app) in Windows.

From the Office app, select the Print option.
Select the printer, and then click the Properties, Printer Properties, or Preferences.
Click the Effects tab.

Effects tab
In the Watermarks area, click Edit.

Edit button to create a new watermark
In Watermarks or Current Watermarks area, click New.

New watermark

Current Watermark
In the Watermark Message field, enter a message that will display as the watermark on the printed page(s).

Watermark message

Current Watermark Details
Specify the settings for the watermark (such as font and color).
Depending on your Windows version save the watermark settings:
- Click Add, and then click OK to close the Watermarks dialog box.
- Click OK to close the Watermark Details dialog box.
Select the First page only check box to print the watermark on the first page only. Otherwise, the watermark will print on each page.
Click OK to close the settings or properties dialog box.
In the Print dialog box, click Print to print the job.

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