Printing 5x7 Invitation

[hawk1995]

I am trying to print invitations on 5x7 cardstock, but when the pdf prints, it is cutting off the bottom part of the image & also including margins when I don't want margins included. I need help adjusting the settings. 

[Sneha_01]

Hi @hawk1995,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Printing invitations on 5x7 cardstock without cutting off the bottom part of the image and without margins can be achieved by adjusting a few settings in your PDF viewer and printer setup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

Adjusting PDF Viewer Settings

1. Open the PDF in a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Select Print by going to File > Print or pressing Ctrl + P (Cmd + P on Mac).
3. Page Sizing & Handling:
   • Choose "Actual Size" to ensure that the PDF prints at the correct size without scaling.
   • Alternatively, select "Fit" or "Custom Scale" at 100% to ensure no scaling occurs.
4. Paper Size:
   • Ensure that the paper size is set to 5x7 inches. You can do this by selecting "Page Setup" and choosing the custom size option if 5x7 is not listed.
5. Margins:
   • Check for an option to set margins to 0. Some PDF viewers have a "Borderless" or "Edge to Edge" option.

Printer Settings

1. Printer Properties:
   • After clicking Print, go to "Printer Properties" or "Preferences".
2. Paper Size:
   • Select 5x7 inches (sometimes listed as 127x178mm) as the paper size.
   • If this option is not available, you may need to create a custom paper size.
3. Borderless Printing:
   • If your printer supports borderless printing, make sure this option is enabled. Look for a setting like "Borderless Printing" or "Edge to Edge Printing".
4. Print Quality:
   • Ensure the print quality is set to high to avoid any cropping issues due to printer limitations.
5. Orientation:
   • Make sure the orientation matches your design (portrait or landscape).

Troubleshooting Tips

• Update Printer Drivers: Ensure your printer drivers are up-to-date.
• Test Print: Before printing all your invitations, do a test print on plain paper to check for any issues.
• Adjust Image Position: If parts of the image are still getting cut off, you may need to adjust the position of the image within the PDF using a program like Adobe Acrobat or another PDF editor.
• Printer Calibration: Sometimes, printers need to be calibrated for precise printing on custom sizes.

Example Settings for Adobe Acrobat Reader:

1. Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Go to File > Print.
3. In the Print dialog box:
   • Select your printer.
   • Set "Page Size & Handling" to "Actual Size".
   • Check the "Choose paper source by PDF page size" box if available.
4. Click on "Properties" or "Preferences" next to your printer's name.
   • Set the paper size to 5x7.
   • Enable borderless printing if available.
5. Click OK and then Print.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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