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04-30-2025 12:16 PM
I have an HP Office Jet Pro 8020, I am needing to print a document but it needs to be shifted to the left a few notches as I am printing on a form that needs to be perfectly aligned. I don't need to do a print alignment, but is it possible to adjust the alignment manually to properly print my document?
I have been through all the printer settings and don't see any options besides doing the full print alignment..
05-01-2025 03:15 PM
@BH452, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
Open the document in your preferred application (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat).
Adjust the page margins manually:
Go to File > Page Setup or Layout.
Increase the left margin and decrease the right margin by a few points to shift content to the left.
If printing a PDF:
Open with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Go to File > Print > Properties > Advanced or Page Setup.
Uncheck options like “Fit to Page” or “Shrink oversized pages”.
Use “Custom Scale” (e.g., 100%) and try “Print using system dialog” to access driver settings.
In the system print dialog, look for “Layout”, “Advanced”, or “Paper Handling” options where you can fine-tune position (some drivers allow shifting X/Y).
Also, refer to these guides:
Printing an alignment page on an HP printer | HP® Support
HP inkjet printers - Alignment issues and errors | HP® Support
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
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