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06-19-2024 03:50 PM
HI again,
this is a really basic question but when you are printing something and the settings page comes up before you press print, when it says select paper size and you select Letter, does this mean that anything you print or copy will be printed on a letter size page? I think this is what it means, is that correct?
I was asking because I thought Paper Size might mean the size/scale you wanted your final image to be.
But I think it is not that.
Sorry I have some issues with left brain concepts
thanks
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06-19-2024 04:14 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
Fortunately, Left and Right brain can work together in this case.
Smiling.
There is both a bit of science and a bit of art when printing your documents and photos.
You are correct -- Letter size refers to the American standard office paper size -- 8.5 X 11 inches
Letter Size paper can come in different paper types -
For example "Letter Size" paper might be regular / plain paper, Brochure paper, or even Photo Paper.
True, too, in a general but not "official" sense, people sometimes refer to a print size as "Letter" when they are referring to printing a photo or page of text at the full size of the Letter size piece of paper. Out of context of the subject of a conversation, such random comments might seem confusing.
Print size might be "Full Size" or similar wording when referring to how the content will sit on the paper.
Example - HP Smart - Simple Photo Print - 5x7 inch photo printed on Letter size paper
HP_Smart_Win_Simple_Photo_Print_Letter_4x6_2
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e Wide Format All-in-One series is a nice printer.
It supports a variety of paper sizes and paper types.
Example - EWS - Tray and Paper
EWS > HP Document / How-to (Original Format)
Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)
NOTE: Find printer IP address
Section Open the EWS over a local network orientation
Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
EWS – Tray and Paper Management
Original EWS
Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)
Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type
Model and EWS version Dependent: Advanced section
Click Apply to save changes
EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_11
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
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
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
OR
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e Wide Format All-in-One series
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06-19-2024 04:14 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
Fortunately, Left and Right brain can work together in this case.
Smiling.
There is both a bit of science and a bit of art when printing your documents and photos.
You are correct -- Letter size refers to the American standard office paper size -- 8.5 X 11 inches
Letter Size paper can come in different paper types -
For example "Letter Size" paper might be regular / plain paper, Brochure paper, or even Photo Paper.
True, too, in a general but not "official" sense, people sometimes refer to a print size as "Letter" when they are referring to printing a photo or page of text at the full size of the Letter size piece of paper. Out of context of the subject of a conversation, such random comments might seem confusing.
Print size might be "Full Size" or similar wording when referring to how the content will sit on the paper.
Example - HP Smart - Simple Photo Print - 5x7 inch photo printed on Letter size paper
HP_Smart_Win_Simple_Photo_Print_Letter_4x6_2
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e Wide Format All-in-One series is a nice printer.
It supports a variety of paper sizes and paper types.
Example - EWS - Tray and Paper
EWS > HP Document / How-to (Original Format)
Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)
NOTE: Find printer IP address
Section Open the EWS over a local network orientation
Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
EWS – Tray and Paper Management
Original EWS
Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)
Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type
Model and EWS version Dependent: Advanced section
Click Apply to save changes
EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_11
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
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
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
OR
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720e Wide Format All-in-One 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"