When I print to scale I lose some of the edge of the print, how can I stop this?

[NJSHAW43]

HP OFFICEJET 8010 - I need plans to print to scale and when I print to scale it misses the left and right edges of the plan. Its ok if I don't need it correctly scaled as I can print to fit but its really annoying as I can't use the print for business purposes due to some of it missing. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can stop it happening? Not sure if there is a margin somewhere that I can change or somewhere I can remove left and right borders??? Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks 

[Dragon-Fur]

@NJSHAW43 

The printer is unaware of the issue and generally unaware of what it is printing.

What about the margins?

Much depends on the size of the plan actual size (unknown).

The format of the file (unknown) can make a difference.

For example, image files are more easily printed in borderless (and so eliminate margins).

Assuming the item fits on the shape and size of the paper at "actual" size, image printing is ideal.

Another piece of the puzzle is the software you are using to view and submit the job to the printer (unknown).

 Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet 8010 All-in-One Printer (3UC58D)

Paper Handling

Media sizes supported (metric)	A4; A5; A6; B5(JIS); Executive; Index card 3.5 x 5 in; Index card 4 x 6 in; Index card 5 x 8 in; Index card A4; Index card Letter; 3.5 x 5 in; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; Letter; Statement; Envelope #10; Envelope C5; Envelope C6; Envelope DL; Envelope Monarch; Card Envelope 4.4 x 6 in; Hagaki; O**bleep**u Hagaki; Japanese Envelope Chou #3; Japanese Envelope Chou #4
Media sizes, custom (metric)	Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Thick Plain Paper, Light/Recycled Plain Paper, HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper, Glossy
Media weight supported (metric)	Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m²
Borderless printing	Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 216 x 279 mm)

Print Margin Bottom (A4)	2.9 mm	.1 inch
Print Margin Left (A4)	2.9 mm	.1 inch
Print Margin Right (A4)	2.9 mm	.1 inch
Print Margin Top (A4)	2.9 mm	.1 inch

Some printers restrict the Media type (kind of paper) that can be used for Borderless printing.

For example, if Borderless won't print on Plain Paper, try using Brochure matte paper or photo paper.

Reminder:  Some options are printer model dependent!

Example - HP Smart - Windows - Borderless Print - Photo Paper

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What if the format is PDF and the document just won't print "actual" (or other size) on one sheet?

Adobe Reader DC can print a PDF file page "larger than life" in "Poster"

Example

PDF_Document_Poster_1

 Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing and Print Software

Irfanview requires installation of third party software

 Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function plus several other options not found elsewhere.

• Create a Restore Point (optional, recommended)
• Download the appropriate version (32bit or 64bit) of the program from the Website and install the program
• Additional information at the website, including:  FAQ

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as an Windows 10 Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version:  https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > tab Help

Example help entry:

Vertical/Horizontal Flip

• Click on the Image Menu, then Vertical Flip. The image will turn upside-down. The left/right orientation will stay the same.
• Click on the Image Menu, then Horizontal Flip. The image will turn side-to-side, as in a mirror.

Note: The effect can be used on a smaller portion (rectangle selection) of an image, as well as the entire image.

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Interesting Side Bar:

Irfanview can be used to create (from one or more images) a multiple page PDF file.

Irfanview_Multipage_PDF_2

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

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

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

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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