Use the following procedure to have the first sheet printed on a different type of paper (for example, paper from a different paper tray) from the other pages.
Open the printing preferences dialog box after creating a document in an application.
Click the Cover/Slip/Designate menu on the Detailed Settings tab.
Select the Front Cover check box, and then select the paper tray loaded with paper for the cover sheet in the Input Tray: list.
In the Print Mode: list, select the print mode to use when printing the cover sheet.
Cover sheet not printed on is not included in the print count.
After making any other necessary settings, click OK to close the printing preferences dialog box.
Start printing.