Print to actual size

[leahjoann]

Hi!

I am trying to print a calibration sheet for my Cricut. The sheet needs to be printed to actual size.

I cannot find a way to do this. It does not give me “print to actual size” as an option for layout/format or anywhere else. I have looked under printing preferences, properties, and settings. It only has a couple options and when I use a custom setting it doesn’t get it to actual size. I watched tons of videos and I can’t seem to find anything to help with this printer since my options don’t seem to be the same. 
I used the HP app, through my computer, and a web-based browser.

What am I missing? Or is my deskjet not able to “print to actual size”? 

thanks so much! 

[Dragon-Fur]

@leahjoann 

As long as the calibration sheet does not expect to be printed Borderless,

(the printer does not support Borderless),

and

If the margins on the calibration sheet allow for a 1/2 margin along the bottom edge,

(the printer requires a larger margin along the one edge),

Print Margin Bottom (A4)	12.7 mm
Print Margin Left (A4)	3 mm
Print Margin Right (A4)	3 mm
Print Margin Top (A4)	3 mm

then

It might be possible to use this printer to print a calibration sheet at actual size.

Examples ///  Ideas

What you use depends on the file type of the calibration document.

That said...

Not at all sure a Web browser could print the expected output - margins are added as the browser intends and not necessarily as wanted / needed in the content being printed.

For example,

If the calibration file is a PDF file

Consider / Try

Print the file using Adobe Reader DC

Select Page Size = Actual size

Example - Adobe Reader DC  - Simple PDF file print

Manage Print Output with Print Preview_PDF_1H

What else?

If the file type is an Image / .jpg file,

Consider / Try

HP Smart Windows > Print Photos

To work, the shape of the item to be printed must exactly match the shape of the paper.

Margins will be set automatically to accommodate the larger of the required margins.

In the case of this printer, 1/2 inch margins on all sides.

If the shape of the item does not match the shape of the paper, the content will change size when either "crop" or "fit" is selected.

Not sure?

Switch between the Crop and Fit options to see how the projected content changes size / shape.

Example - HP Smart Windows - Full size Print on A4

HP_Smart_W10_Print_Photo_A4_All_1

References / Resources

Adobe Reader DC – Install Whether You Use It or Not

If you have not done so,

Reinstall / Update your PDF Reader (Adobe Reader DC /Optional  Foxit Reader)

HINT:  Watch out for and UNCHECK unwanted extra software

NOTE:  Adobe Reader DC software can be installed even if you do not normally open / view / print PDF files directly from the Adobe Reader DC software.

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

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Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

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