How to Make Homemade Vinyl Bumper Stickers on an HP Printer

Open Microsoft Publisher or similar program.
Click ��File,�� ��New�� and ��Blank Page Sizes.�� Click on ����Letter (Landscape) 8.5 x 11.��
Click on the ��A�� icon that contains lines (text tool) under the arrow on the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click inside of the blank document to place the text box. Double-click the text box to enter it.
Enter the text you want to print on the bumper sticker. To change the text's color, font or other attribute, highlight the text with your mouse then click on the font, color or style icon on the toolbar at the top of the program. Click anywhere outside of the text box to close the text box.
Click ��Insert,�� ��Picture�� and ��From File...�� Navigate to the directory containing a picture or graphic you would like to place on your bumper sticker. Double-click on the file's name to place it. If you would like to select a clip art item, click ��Insert,�� ��Picture�� and ��Clip Art...�� The Clip Art selection pane will open. Double-click the graphic to place it on your bumper sticker.
Click ��File�� and ��Save As�� to save your bumper sticker once you done placing pictures or graphics. Enter a name for the bumper sticker in the ��File name:�� box. Click ��Save.��



Fan the vinyl decal paper for one minute to separate any sheets that may be stuck together. Pull out any bent or damaged sheets.
Load the vinyl decal paper into your HP printer with the coated side facing the direction your printer prints��facedown if using an HP inkjet printer that is front loading or faceup if the printer is top loading. If using an HP laser printer, load the paper facedown (default setting) if placing the paper in a tray. If using the ��Bypass�� tray, place the paper faceup.
Click ��File�� and ��Print Preview�� to view your bumper sticker before printing. If changes are needed to the design, click ��Close�� to return to the document and make the changes.
Click on the printer icon to print the sticker if everything is OK. Do not select ��Photo�� or ��Gloss�� paper within your printer's ��Properties�� box--this will cause the printer to apply too much ink to the bumper sticker, which can cause the ink to run and fade faster when the sticker gets wet.
Let the bumper sticker dry for at least 20 minutes before handling the paper or applying the sticker. Use a paper cutter to cut the sticker out.