Is it possible to print a 3 x 5 card from address book?

I have been trying to print 3x5 cards identical to the on screen card in my address book program. I am using Leopard on my new IMac. When I try, I get only some of the fields showing up even though I chose all the fields and numbers are always printed vertically, no matter whether I choose to print letter format or landscape. I spoke to someone at Apple, and they were no help.
Thank you,
sophie

sophie,
You must have made a wrong turn somewhere. This is the Pages discussion group. You'll want to ask your question in the Address Book group.
-Dennis

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