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Using the PostScript Driver
On the PostScript print driver, set the custom size in the Custom Paper Size dialog box. This section
explains the procedure using Windows XP as an example.
1.
From the Start menu, select Settings, click Printers and Faxes, and then display the properties of the
printer to be used.
2.
Select the General tab.
3.
Click the Printing Preferences button.
4.
Select the Paper/Output tab.
5.
From Paper Size, select Custom Page Size.
6.
Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Custom Size Settings. 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.
Click OK.
Printing on Custom Size Paper
Use the following procedures to print using either the PCL or PostScript drivers.
Using the PCL Driver
To print on custom size paper using the PCL print driver:
Note:
The way to display the printer Properties dialog box differs according to the application software.
Refer to the manual of your respective application software.
1.
From the File menu, select Print.
2.
Select the printer as the printer to be used and click Preferences.
3.
Select the Paper/Output tab.
4.
Select the appropriate paper tray from Paper Tray.
5.
Select the appropriate paper type from Paper Type. This selection is only available if the paper tray is
set to Auto Select or Tray 1 (MPT).
6.
From Paper Size, select the size of the original document.
7.
Click the Layout tab.
8.
From Output Size, Fit to New Paper Size defaults to Same As Paper Size.
9.
Click OK.
10.
Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing.
Using the PostScript Driver
To print on custom size paper using the PostScript print driver:
1.
From the File menu, select Print.
2.
Select this printer as the printer to be used and click Preferences.
3.
Select the Paper/Output tab.
4.
From Paper Size, select Custom Page Size.
Printing Custom Size or Long Paper
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