Print from my manual document feeder

[Posweyb]

I am triying to print from Word to a piece of paper that is half the size of a normal 8.5 by  11.  I don't see an option to feed from the document feeder.  (not where you load reems of paper).  My manual is generic for three different printers...

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[Dragon-Fur]

@Posweyb 

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Update information for Custom Paper size - not needed when printer list includes the paper size.

I don't see any options in the manual for loading paper into the ADF for the purpose of printing on that paper.

From what I can tell, Custom paper, when supported for size, type, AND weight, should be loaded into Tray 1, Tray 2, or Tray 3 -- select the Tray # as the Source in your printing software.

If you are not sure, I'd try Tray 1 -- it holds envelopes, it will likely hold "half-size" paper.

Reference:  HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426, M427 - User Guide

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Printer Software

Install the Full Driver / Full Solution Software for your OS / version and Printer

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426f-M427f PCL 6 v3 Full Solution 

After the software in installed, Restart the computer and log in

IF Paper Size is not listed as available

Create a Custom Paper Size Form

HP Document: HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

Reference - HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw - Supported paper sizes / types

Media Size (facet)	A4; Letter; B5; Legal
Media Size, ADF	A4; Letter; Legal; 127 x 127 to 216 x 355.6 mm
Media Size, Tray 1 (metric)	Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio (8.5 x 13 in); A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Custom Size; A5-R; 5 x 8 in; B6 (JIS); Statement
Media Size, Tray 2 (metric)	Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio (8.5 x 13 in); A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Custom Size; A5-R; 5 x 8 in; B6 (JIS); Statement
Media Size, Tray 3 (metric)	Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio (8.5 x 13 in); A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Custom Size; A5-R; 5 x 8 in; B6 (JIS); Statement
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in, Tray 2, 3: 4.13 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm; Tray 2, 3: 104.9 x 148.59 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media Type and Capacity ADF	Sheets: 50 (A4/letter)
Media Type and Capacity Tray 1	Sheets: 100; Envelopes: 10
Media Type and Capacity Tray 2	Sheets: 250
Media Type and Capacity Tray 3	Sheets: 550 (optional)
Media Types	Paper (plain, EcoEFFICIENT, light, heavy, bond, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); envelopes; labels; transparencies
Media Weights Supported, ADF (imperial)	16 to 24 lb
Media Weights Supported, ADF (metric)	60 to 90 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Tray 1: 16 to 46.6 lb; tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 16 to 32 lb
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	Tray 1: 60 to 175 g/m² ; tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, Tray 1 (metric)	60 to 175 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, Tray 2 (metric)	60 to 120 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, Tray 3 (metric)	60 to 120 g/m² (optional 550-sheet tray)

NOTE

The following Examples are for an InkJet printer and are provided FYI.

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Example - Windows - Full Solution Software installed -

Create Custom Paper Size Form

Printer Model:  OfficeJet Pro 9025

Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_7

Example - HP Full Feature / Full Solution Software installed

Printing Preferences - Shortcut "Everyday Printing"

Tab Paper / Quality - Select Paper Size / Custom paper size

9025_Printing_Preferences_Everyday_7

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[Repairatrooper]

If exactly half, you do not need to mess around with custom, simply select either statement or memo as the paper size