Print a 3x5 pdf onto a 3x5 card HP LaserJet 2300 series

[turonn]

Hello!

I have a 3x5 pdf on Safari that I want to print to a 3x5 card. I have created a custom size of 3 in x 5 in and zero margins. I have loaded the card in the tray that opens up with the arms at the size. When I print, the text is not on the card. The printer is not out of ink.

Might there be a way for me to do this? Thanks for your help!

[Repairatrooper]

Your choice of zero margins could be the problem. this printer will not do edge to edge printer, that is a function of the way laser printers work. HP recommends a minimum margin of .25 inch on each side and top and bottom.

[turonn]

I attempted first with .25 inch margins before changing to zero margins. Same results on both.

[Repairatrooper]

What happens if  you feed a full sheet of paper instead of the small piece does text appear anywhere? To confirm you are moving the paper guide so that the paper is tight between them correct?

[turonn]

When I feed a whole sheet of paper the text appears in the lower left corner of the 8.5x11. Yes, I am moving the paper guide arms to be snug around the 3x5.

Might I need to somehow tell the printer to print the PDF at the top center? If so, how do I do that?

[Bernard42]

Hello turonn ,

Reader or Acrobat (Windows)

Choose File > Print.

In the Page Handling area of the Print dialog box, make sure that Auto-Rotate and Center is selected. (This option is selected by default.)

Click OK to print.

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[turonn]

I somewhat see what we are doing. If I select auto orientation, and "actual size". It will give me the print out centered on an 8.5 x 11 page. This puts the printed area halfway out of scope for my 3x5 - some printed on the card, most off the card. Might there be a way to center it on the page left to right, but push it to the top of the page?

If I change the paper size to be 3x5, both auto and "portrait" orientation does not print anything -- I think the print area is off of the 3x5 card. If I put in 8.5x11 paper, this is confirmed as it prints in the lower left corner instead of centered on top.