I’ve wasted hours of the last couple of weeks trying to work out how to print 3×5 index cards from Word via my Canon MP250. I finally worked it out today and here’s how I did it.

1. First of all, it’s worth knowing that the Canon Mp250 will NOT print 3×5 cards. So stop trying.
2. It WILL, however print 4×6 index cards – so go down to your nearest office supplies place and buy some of those.
3. Open Word and create a new document. Or just use this template I created for you.
4. If you’re on a Mac, go to FILE>PAGE SETUP and select 4×6
5. Copy and paste your content into this document.
6. Place cards in printer vertically (ie with smallest edge at the top)
7. aaaaand print!

These days I’m using index cards to memorise a bunch of things, including the opening monologue for my documentary about Jesus, the entire text of The Raven by Poe, and a bunch of random facts I want to remember. I’ve tried using Evernote as flash cards over the years, but it just doesn’t work for me. I can carry around flash cards made from index cards in my pocket or briefcase and just test myself whenever I have a few minutes. Sometimes you just can’t beat the old school methods.