The margins on my printer are off. Is there a way to correct that? thank you

[pansylu1]

My printer margins are off.  Is there a way to fix that? thank you

[pansylu1]

Does anyone know of a way to adjust the margins on an  HP OfficeJet 4650 printer? Thank you for any  help 

[zoey7886]

@pansylu1, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding How to Adjust Printer Margins! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

If you are experiencing issues with margins on your HP OfficeJet 4650 printer, you can try the following steps to resolve the problem:

Check Printer Software Settings:

• Ensure that the correct paper size and print quality settings are selected in the printer software.
• In the printer software, click on Print, then Scan & Fax, and finally Set Preferences to access the print properties.
• Check and adjust the Media drop-down list and Quality Settings drop-down list.

Align the Print Cartridges: Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output and that the print alignment is correct.

• Load unused plain letter or A4 white paper into the input tray.
• Depending on your operating system, follow these steps to align the cartridges:
  • Windows:
    • Open the printer software, click on Print, then Scan & Fax, and then Maintain Your Printer to access the printer toolbox.
    • Under the Device Services tab, click on Align Ink Cartridges. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • From Printer Display:
    • From the printer control panel display, touch Tools.
    • Touch Align Printer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Print a Diagnostics Page:

• This can help to identify if there are any issues with the print alignment.
• Load unused plain letter or A4 white paper into the input tray.
• From the printer software or the printer display:
  • From Printer Software:
    • Open the Printer Toolbox, and under the Device Reports tab, click on Print Diagnostic Information.
  • From Printer Display:
    • Touch Tools and then Print Quality Report to print a diagnostics page.

Adjust Margins in the Document:

• Ensure that the margins set in the document you are printing match or exceed the minimum margin settings required by the printer.
• Use the following minimum margin settings for your document:
  • Left (LM): 3.3 mm (0.13 inch)
  • Right (RM): 3.3 mm (0.13 inch)
  • Top (TM): 3.3 mm (0.13 inch)
  • Bottom (BM): 3.3 mm (0.13 inch)  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[zoey7886]

@pansylu1, let me know how it goes!