How to make the font smaller when I print

[Verne329]

When I print the font is to big

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Verne329 

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If the printed font size is too large and you want to make it smaller, this adjustment typically needs to be made within the application you are printing from rather than the printer itself. Here are some steps you can try depending on your operating system and the application you are using:

General Tips for Most Applications:

Adjust Font Size in Document:

• Open the document you are printing.
• Highlight the text.
• Change the font size by choosing a smaller value in the font size menu (commonly found under the "Home" tab in applications like Microsoft Word).

Adjust Page Layout:

• In applications like Word, you can adjust the size of fonts in headers, footers, and body text through the "Page Layout" or "Format" menus.

Scale Print Option:

• Before you print, you can adjust the print settings to scale your document, which will reduce the overall size of text and images.
• This can be found in the print dialog under options such as "Scale" or "Fit to Page."

 

Specific Steps for Different Applications:

Microsoft Word:

• Go to the "File" menu.
• Select "Print."
• In the Print dialog, look for options like "Scaling" and set it to a smaller percentage if available.

Google Docs:

• Open your document in Google Docs.
• Select "File" > "Page setup."
• Change the font size directly in the document and make sure to preview before sending it to print.

Browser Printing (e.g., Chrome, Firefox):

• Open the print dialog via "File" > "Print" or by pressing Ctrl + P (Cmd + P on Mac).
• Check for "Scale" or "More Settings" and adjust the percentage to reduce the font size overall.

Operating System Scale Settings:

• Windows: Sometimes large print sizes are due to display settings rather than print settings. Adjust the scaling settings by going to Start > Settings > Display > Scale and layout and choose a smaller scale.
• Mac: Use the “System Preferences” > “Displays” to adjust resolution settings if it affects printing.

 

Additional Printer Settings:

• Some printer drivers offer advanced settings and can scale the document to fit the page. Check the printer properties dialog from the print screen for any options related to scaling or layout.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, be sure to check the documentation of the specific application you are using to see if there are unique options for print formatting adjustments.

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