How do I Print a custom size on my HP printer?

@horst39 

Generally, there are two ways to create a custom paper size form - the method depends on the printer software (and the age of the printer / software).

For example, your older printer / software "custom paper size" form setup (assuming it is supported) is likely as shown below in the first example (in Devices and Printers > Print Server Properties).

Custom Form

HP Document:

HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

1. Availability (of the Custom Form feature) and how the form is created depends on printer model and software and Operating System / Version.
2. Custom Paper form as described requires that the Full Feature Software has been installed.
3. If the feature is at least partially supported the Custom Setup will be available in Devices and Printers OR in Printer Preferences.
4. If the feature is fully supported, the custom form can be created AND then used with the printer software.

Where Located

• Devices and Printers > Print Server Properties

OR

• Printer Preferences > Print Dialog > Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Example 1

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers >

Left-Click on your Printer one time to highlight >

Left-Click Print Server Properties (along the top ribbon)

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Example 2

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers >

Right-Click on your Printer > If necessary, select printer from drop down menu / list

Printing Preferences > tab Paper/Quality > Custom

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Important

Depending on Printer Model / Software, changing the paper in the tray may require that the paper settings be adjusted on the printer control panel.

• Open Tray> Remove existing paper, load new Paper > Check printer control panel: “Modify” > select Paper Size or “Custom” > OK

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

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More about Custom settings on the printer

If the printer is on the network, you might be able to use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to set the paper size.

Example - Officejet Pro 8630 - EWS - Preferences > Paper Settings

EWS_8630_Settings_Preferences_Paper-Settings_Custom_1

Reminder:  Newer printers / software define these settings in different tabs / options in EWS.

NOTE

The extent that your software can use the custom paper size form is not controlled by the printer software.

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Clarification of terms and "what the printer can do" (Specifications)

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP Officejet Pro 8610 e-All-in-One Printer series

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