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Adobe InDesign: Color Printing

Last modified 3/26/2024

Paper Tray and Type

You must specify paper type and tray prior to printing. Otherwise, the printer will default to letter-sized, plain paper.

  1. Choose the color printer (Xerox – Color and Grayscale)
  2. Select the number of copies you would like (if any)



  3. Go to “Setup” on the left menu of the dialog, and check your “Paper Size”
    1. US Letter = 8.5” x 11”
    2. Tabloid = 11” x 17”
    3. Tabloid Oversize = 12” x 18”
  4. Click on “Printer” to specify paper type and tray before printing.



  5. You will possibly get a prompt like the picture below. If so, click on “OK”



  6. Open Printer Options and click Xerox Features



  7. IMPORTANT: this step will determine if your print goes to the correct paper tray
    1. Choose “white” as your paper color
    2. Choose “Plain” for paper and “Cardstock” for cardstock. The printer will then pick the correct tray containing the media type you wish to print.
  8. (Optional) Select double-sided print if desired
  9. Check your settings for the “Xerox Black and White” option.
    1. Choosing “Off (Use Document Color)” will result in your project printing in color.
    2. Choosing “On” will result in your project printing in black and white
  10. Click OK



  11. Click on “Print”
  12. Click on “Print”

To learn more about uPrint and printing on campus, please see Where to pick up and pay for your uPrint print job | Help - Illinois State