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