Use a Custom Paper Size (Windows)

You can print on paper sizes not listed in the Page Size drop-down menu (8" x 10" for example) by creating custom sizes in inches or millimeters.

1. Access the printing preferences by opening the printer properties.
   
   
2. Click the Page Setup tab.
   
   
3. Specify the 'Page Size' setting.
   
   
   
   (1) Select the 'Custom....'
   
   The Custom Paper Size dialog box opens.
   
   
   
   (2) Select size in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.).
   
   (3) Specify the 'Paper Size' by entering the values (Width and Height).
   
   Note: The printer driver offers custom paper sizes in the range of 2.13 to 16.54 in. (54.0 to 420.0mm) for width and 3.37 to 23.39 in. (85.6 to 594.0mm) for height. Note that these differ from the ranges your printer can handle, which are 2.13 to 8.50 in. (54.0 to 215.9mm) for width and 3.37 to 23.00 in. (85.6 to 584.2mm) for height.
   
   
4. Click 'OK'.
   
   
5. Click 'OK' in the Page Setup tab.
   
   
6. Click 'Print' in the Print dialog box. Printing will now begin.

Accessing the Printers Folder and Printer Properties

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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.
  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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