Printing Basics 87
Printing on Custom Size Paper
This section explains how to print on custom size paper using the print driver.
The way to load custom size paper is the same as the one to load standard size paper.
See also:
• "Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder" on page 72
Defining Custom Paper Sizes
Before printing, set the custom size on the print driver.
NOTE:
• When setting the paper size on the print driver, be sure to specify the same size as the actual print media used. Setting the
wrong size for printing can cause printer failure. This is especially true if you configure a bigger size when using a narrow
width paper.
• Using the Windows Print Driver
On the Windows print driver, set the custom size in the Custom Paper Size dialog box. There are two ways to
access the Custom Paper Size dialog box. This section explains the procedures using Windows 7 as an example.
An administrator's password only allows users with administrator rights to change the settings. Users without
administrator rights can only view the contents.
1 Click Start Devices and Printers.
2 Right-click the printer, and then select Printer properties.
3 Select the Configuration tab.
4 Select Custom Paper Size.
5 Select a name to customize from the Details list.
6 Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Change Setting For.
You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using the up arrow and down arrow buttons. The
length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge even if it is within the specified range. The length
of the long edge cannot be shorter than the short edge even if it is within the specified range.
7 To assign a paper name, select the Name the Paper Size check box, and then enter the name in Paper Name.
Up to 24 characters can be used for the paper name.
Cover Page • Print Cover Page
• Cover Page Type
• Billing Info
Image Options • Output Color
• Image Types
• Toner Saving Mode
• Screen
• Restore Defaults
Printer Features • Feature Sets: Detailed Settings
– Image Rotation (180deg)
• Feature Sets: Paper Handling
– Paper Type
– Duplex
– Show Paper Size Error
• Feature Sets: Printer Specific Options
– Skip Blank Pages
Item Printing Options