Creating custom page sizes for your printer can be essential for specific printing tasks that require non-standard dimensions. Follow this guide to set up custom page sizes
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Access Print Server Settings
Open the Settings App:
- Click on the
Startbutton and selectSettings(the gear icon). - Alternatively, press
Windows + Ito open the Settings app directly.
- Click on the
Navigate to Bluetooth & devices:
- In the Settings window, select
Bluetooth & devicesfrom the left-hand menu.
- In the Settings window, select
Go to Printers & scanners:
- Click on
Printers & scannersin the Bluetooth & devices section.
- Click on
Open Print Server Properties:
- Scroll down and click on
Print server propertiesunder Related settings.
- Scroll down and click on
Step 2: Create a New Form (Custom Page Size)
Create a New Form:
- Check the box that says
Create a new form. - Enter a name for your custom form in the
Form namefield (e.g.,Custom Size 1).
- Check the box that says
Set Custom Dimensions:
- Enter the desired dimensions for your custom page size in the
Form description (measurements)section.- Units: Ensure that the correct units (inches or millimeters) are selected.
- Width: Enter the width of the custom page size.
- Height: Enter the height of the custom page size.
- Enter the desired dimensions for your custom page size in the
Save the Custom Form:
- Click
Applyto add the new custom form to the list of available paper sizes.
- Click
Step 3: Apply the Custom Page Size to a Printer
Select the Printer:
- Go back to the
Printers & scannerssettings and select the printer you want to apply the custom page size to.
- Go back to the
Open Printer Preferences:
- Click on
Printing preferencesto open the Printing Preferences window.
- Click on
Set the Custom Page Size:
- In the Printing Preferences window, go to the
Paper Size. - Choose your custom page size from the
Paper Sizedropdown menu.
- In the Printing Preferences window, go to the
Apply and Save:
- Click
OKto save the changes.
- Click
Step 4: Test the Custom Page Size
- Print a Test Page:
- Open a document or an image you wish to print.
- Go to
File>Printand ensure that the custom page size is selected. - Print a test page to verify that the custom size works as expected