Default Paper Size

[ManilaDave]

The default paper size on the HP Smart Tank Plus 559 is letter size. A4 is the normal paper size in Ireland. It is so infuriating hitting "print" only to realise after the first page prints and one gets a paper size error. How do I make the default paper size A4? I can't seem to find anything in the setup and I have to check the paper size and manually change to A4 every time I print. It's really annoying.

[Dragon-Fur]

@ManilaDave 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

Some of the places to check / recheck and adjust...

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Check / Set

User Guide

Page 14

and

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

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Next,

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 Word – Document Scale

Trouble with labels and possibly with other documents that include mixed content types:

Document Scale

There is a setting in Word that will "scale" a document for Letter / A4 paper.

If you are having alignment issues with your document (for example, labels, bottom of page chopped), UNCHECK this setting.

When printing directly from within Word

Setup:

Word > File > Options > Advanced

In Section Print (about 2/3 of the way down)

Check or UNCHECK "Scale content for A4 or 8.5 x 11" paper sizes

Click OK to save changes

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Next,

Verify / Adjust Settings in Printing Preferences

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 & scanners

Check the list of devices – Select / Open Printer

Select Printing Preferences

Adjust / Create Printing Preferences / Shortcuts

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Next,

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Printing Preferences / Printing Defaults for all jobs

Windows 11 >

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Select Printer > Printer Properties

Windows 10 >

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

Select Printer > Manage > Printer Properties

Next,

Tab Advanced > Printing Defaults > Select Shortcut > OK

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Next,

Tab Advanced

UNCHECK HP Real Life Technologies

Click OK to save change

OR possibly in this alternate location

Tab Layout > Click Advanced > Switch OFF HP Real Life Technologies

Click OK to save change

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

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