Custom Paper size for HP5100Tank

[Mike123050]

I need to print multiple copies 8 1/5” x 3 5/8”. How do I configure the print job to do that

[Dragon-Fur]

@Mike123050 

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Product / Printer Model:  HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer Series  

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Software / Application:  ?

Connection Type:  ?

Content / File Type:  ?

Paper Size / Type: ?

Job type:  Print unknown content type on Custom Size Paper  8 1/5” x 3 5/8”

Short Answer:

• Use a supported device (computer, tablet, phone)
• Use a Operating System / version
• For Windows, Install the full driver printer software
• Create a Custom Paper Size form 
• Check / Use supported Paper Type / Weight
• Use a supported application / software program that can handle exact Scaling / print sizes

Details / Examples

The printer series supports your paper size as a "Custom Paper Size" in supported weights of plain paper.

Next,

Make sure the paper type is supported and that the paper is within the weight specs.

Load paper narrow sides front / back.

See your user manual for details on how to load paper.

User manual - HP Smart Tank 5100 series:

User Guide - HP Smart Tank 5100

Next,

What you can do depends on your Operating System / version and the tools you have available.

HP Smart - Windows / Mobile - The app lacks the fine detail necessary to create exact custom print size results.

This just means that HP Smart is not the tool for this task.

Relevant to supported versions of Windows or MacOS

Custom Form

HP Document: HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

Relevant to supported versions of Windows

Details

Custom Paper Size Form

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Top Ribbon > Print Server Properties > Tab Forms

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Under Related Settings > Print server Properties > Tab Forms

OR

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Right-Click on Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Select Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Note

After setting / creating your Custom Form in Printing Preferences,

Save the setup and Exit Printing Preferences.

(Re)Open Printing Preferences and check the paper list for your new custom paper size form.

General Example - Custom Paper Size Form

Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_9

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In general, any printing you do in Windows will benefit from having installed the printer's full driver printer software. 

Some programs, in fact, require that the full driver be installed to access special features (like custom paper sizes.

For example,

Content file type = Photo(s) / Image(s) 

Precise (custom) print sizes can be configured using decent photo editing software.

One example - Photo editing / print software:  Irfanview

General Example - Irfanview (Windows / Free) - Custom Print Size

Irfanview_Custom_Print_Size_5

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Third Party Software

Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing, Editing, and Print Software

Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including custom print size, tiles, and the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function, and several other options not found elsewhere.

• Create a Restore Point (optional, recommended)
• Download the appropriate version (32bit or 64bit) of the program from the Website and install the program
• Additional information at the website, including: FAQ

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit software versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as a Windows 10 (or higher) Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version: https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Plugins can be added to your installed Irfanview software.

For example, Plugins can be added to installed Irfanview software to open additional file types.

Open Installed Irfanview software > Help > Plugins

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > Tab Help

Example help entry:

Vertical/Horizontal Flip

• Click on the Image Menu, then Vertical Flip. The image will turn upside-down. The left/right orientation will stay the same.
• Click on the Image Menu, then Horizontal Flip. The image will turn side-to-side, as in a mirror.

Note: The effect can be used on a smaller portion (rectangle selection) of an image, as well as the entire image.

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The Basics >> Irfanview - Custom Print Size

Start Irfanview Software > Find and Open file to be printed

File > Print

Printer Settings

Select the Printer (drop-down menu)

Select Portrait (or Landscape)

Click Printer Setup and select the paper size you are using

Print Size

Select Custom

Enter the print size Width and Height

Decide whether to include retaining Aspect Ratio

OR

Enter the "Scale" - percentage of 100%

Position on Paper

Enter margin information / Borderless (model dependent)

Units on Paper

Enter choices, including "overflow" (leave blank if unknown)

When ready, Click to Print

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Windows - Full Driver Printer Software

HP Smart Tank 5100 EasyStart Printer Setup Software - Offline Use Only 

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Printer Series Media Specifications

Media Size (facet)	Letter; A4; Legal; 4 x 6 in
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	3.5 x 5 in to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	88.9 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media Types	Plain paper, Matte Brochure Papers, Glossy Brochure Papers, Photo papers, Envelopes, Other specialty inkjet papers
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	20 lb
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	75 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Plain paper: 16 to 24 lb; Envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; Cards: up to 110 lb; Photo paper: up to 80 lb
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	Plain paper: 60 to 90 g/m²; Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; Cards: up to 200 g/m²; Photo paper: up to 300 g/m²

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

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NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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