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Can someone post step-by-step directions to setup my printer so I can print 5.25" x 7.25" envelopes? Thanks in advance for your time.

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@myoohoo 

 

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Set Printing Preferences – Windows

 

NOTES

This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

 

Access to the complete range of Printer Preferences usually requires having the Full Driver Printer
Software installed on your computer.

 

AND

The printer should be selected as the current printing driver in Printer Properties.

 

If using HP Smart Printing, the Smart Printing driver is selected in the Printer List in the job dialog.

 

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver (or Devices and Printers) or from within the job setup (software / application used to view and submit the job to the printer).

 

Printing Envelopes? See NOTE

 

Windows 10

Windows key > Search for and open Control Panel

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences

 

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Check the list of devices – Select / Open Printer

Select Printing Preferences

 

NOTE

When called from within printing programs / software / applications, Printing Preferences might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" / “More Settings” / “Properties” / "Printer Setup" / "Presets" or similar.

 

No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not included in the Drop-down list, consider / try:  Create a Custom Paper Size Form. 

References

  HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

  HP Video - How to Create Custom Paper Sizes in Printer Properties

 

NOTE >> Word > Mailings > Envelopes - Preferences and Envelopes 

Select / leave preferred Printing Preferences Shortcut to "Everyday General Printing" or something equally benign. 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Example - Create Custom Paper Size Form

Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_8Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_8

 

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Message Content References

 

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Printer Software - Installation package

 

If not installed,

Download / Save / Install - After installed, Restart computer and log in.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

 

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HP print settings guide

Topic Change print settings (Windows)

Sub-Topic Save preferred print settings

 

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References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

OR

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Printer series  

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community --

People who own, use, and support HP devices.

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Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"

 

 

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@myoohoo 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

-------------------- --------------------

 

Set Printing Preferences – Windows

 

NOTES

This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

 

Access to the complete range of Printer Preferences usually requires having the Full Driver Printer
Software installed on your computer.

 

AND

The printer should be selected as the current printing driver in Printer Properties.

 

If using HP Smart Printing, the Smart Printing driver is selected in the Printer List in the job dialog.

 

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver (or Devices and Printers) or from within the job setup (software / application used to view and submit the job to the printer).

 

Printing Envelopes? See NOTE

 

Windows 10

Windows key > Search for and open Control Panel

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences

 

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Check the list of devices – Select / Open Printer

Select Printing Preferences

 

NOTE

When called from within printing programs / software / applications, Printing Preferences might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" / “More Settings” / “Properties” / "Printer Setup" / "Presets" or similar.

 

No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not included in the Drop-down list, consider / try:  Create a Custom Paper Size Form. 

References

  HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

  HP Video - How to Create Custom Paper Sizes in Printer Properties

 

NOTE >> Word > Mailings > Envelopes - Preferences and Envelopes 

Select / leave preferred Printing Preferences Shortcut to "Everyday General Printing" or something equally benign. 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Example - Create Custom Paper Size Form

Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_8Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_8

 

=====================================

Message Content References

 

-------------------------------------------------

Printer Software - Installation package

 

If not installed,

Download / Save / Install - After installed, Restart computer and log in.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

 

-------------------------------------------------

 

HP print settings guide

Topic Change print settings (Windows)

Sub-Topic Save preferred print settings

 

=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=

References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

OR

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Printer series  

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community --

People who own, use, and support HP devices.

Click Yes to say Thank You

Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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Based on the information that Dragon-Fur posted, I was able to successfully print a non-standard envelope. Thank you!

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@myoohoo 

 

You are welcome.

 

That's the result we wanted.  😎

 

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People who own, use, and support HP devices.

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