Select the paper size correctly from the driver (Windows)
Article ID: ART102885
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Date published: 05/11/2015
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Date last updated: 08/15/2015
Description
Change the paper size (Windows)
Solution
Select the Correct Paper Size
This printer performs automatic cleaning when necessary to keep printouts clean. A small amount of ink is ejected for cleaning. Although ink is usually ejected on the ink absorber, it may be ejected on the paper if you load paper larger than that specified with the printer driver.
Open the printing preferences by accessing the Properties / Preferences dialog box.
For Windows Vista
Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel', 'Hardware and Sound', and then click on 'Printers'. Note: If you are in 'Classic' view, Click 'Printers' directly from the 'Control Panel'.
Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
For Windows XP Home Edition
Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel,' 'Printers and Other Hardware,' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
For Windows XP Professional Edition
Click 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Printers and Faxes.'
Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
For Windows 2000/Me/98
Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Settings,' then 'Printers.'
Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
Click the 'Page Setup' tab.
Click the down arrow to the right of the 'Page Size' drop-down menu to view the page size choices..
Select the size that matches the paper you are using, and then click the 'OK' button at the bottom of the screen to complete the setting.