C(NAPSA)—Halloweenis a time that conjures up images of ghouls and goblins and things that go bump in the night. It is also a time of creativity—who has the scariest, most original and funniest costume. Don’t let the creativity end with the costumes. Personalize your day with the help of an inkjet printer. Inkjet printers are easy to use and can add a blast of color to all projects and make them frighteningly imaginative. The following ideas will help make the day ghoulishly great: * Invitations—Set the stage for a unique Halloween party with personalized invitations. Easy-touse card making software anda little creativity can add distinctive fonts and interesting backgrounds —add special touches such as photos from past Halloweens to make invitations stand out from the crowd. * Personalized Candy—Print out personalized labels and place them on candy bars. The labels can include pictures, funny sayings or just simply a family name. Print out and attach to regular candy bars for a treat that will be remembered. * Photos are the perfect keepsakes to remind everyone of great Halloween memories. Whenprinted at home on an inkjet, you not only get photo-quality prints, but also the thrill of being able to make as many copies as you like, whenever you like. Some of today’s inkjets even include a scanner and copier in one device—called an AllIn-One. These inkjets allow you to sean traditional photos and print at home as well. And remember— don’t forget to take pictures of your favorite goblin! If you own a digital camera, you can print these memories instantly. * Candy Basket—Make a basket that stands out from the bunch. Print out scary pictures, personalized captions and colorful graphics and assemble onto a basket. Also, you can print out images onto an iron-on transfer and place it on a cloth bag. The bag will be unique, decorative and sturdy enough to hold tons of candy. * Party Favors and Decorations—No need to look any further than an inkjet for party favors and decorations. Banners, posters and garlands can be made with bright colors and personalized themes. Each guest can leave with a personalized printed pumpkin that includes a picture to rememberthe day, or use a small brown paper lunch sack, with a printed design from your inkjet printer, to hold the party favors and goodies for your guests. If you don’t already own a color inkjet printer, consider the following tips when shopping. Look for a high-resolution printer featuring up to 2400 x 1200 dpi to produce photo-quality prints. An advanced paper handling system like Lexmark’s patented Accu-Feed system accommodates heavy stock, such as envelopes or specialty photo paper. Finally, ease-of-use features, such as one-click driver installation, will guarantee setting up your new inkjet is stressfree. Lexmark offers a range of consumer inkjets from $49-$199. For more information on printing tips, visit Lexmark International at www.lexmark.com.
