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When I try to print on a #10 envelope the following message appears:  The paper size detected by the printer is smaller than the paper size selected for the print job.

What casus this error?  How best to resolve it?

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@Yamaguchi 

 

Something here might help.

Simply ignore anything you have already done...

 

Load Paper

 

Load the envelopes according to the instructions in the User Guide

Starting on Page 22

Be sure to pay attention to Flap / orientation.

 

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Next,

Make sure the full driver printer software is installed.

 

Printer Software Check

 

Notes

If the full driver printer software is installed, you will see the printer listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features.

 

In addition, the installed software places two shortcut icons on the Desktop named for the printer.

Programs_and_Features_Printer_Software_List_2Programs_and_Features_Printer_Software_List_2Printer_Assistant_Shortcut_Icon_on_Desktop_2Printer_Assistant_Shortcut_Icon_on_Desktop_2

 

Printer software not installed?

Method - Use the Easy Start Wrapper to Install the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

 

For printers that support the option,

Use the Easy Start wrapper to install and configure the printer software.

 

  • Home Page - HP Easy Start 
  • Open Category Software and Drivers 
  • Topic: Software-Utility 
  • Download-and-Save  the current version of the Easy Start wrapper to install your print software 
  • If using USB:  Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.
  • Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation
  • Select to install the “Full Driver” / “Full Feature Software”
  • If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
  • After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

 

Notes >> Easy Start... The Journey

 

  1. Full Administrator Rights are required to complete the HP Software installation.
  2. About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full Driver" set (as opposed to the basic driver or other application).
  3. You can skip / ignore suggestion(s) that you add the HP Account – you’ll need the account at some point, for now, you can skip this suggestion (as many times as it insists it’s a good idea) during the full driver software installation.
  4. If you see it, you can skip / ignore suggestion(s) regarding Instant Ink subscription.  Instant Ink subscription is NOT mandatory.
  5. Full driver includes print and scan functions supported by your printer and provides the printer features on which other applications / software might depend.

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Next,

Tell the printer about the paper (envelopes) loaded in the printer tray.

 

 

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Display Panel

 

Section is not applicable to printers lacking a printer display panel.

 

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Wait a couple of seconds…

Close Tray

 

IF applicable for your printer:

Look for a message on the Printer Control / Display Panel,

Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK

 

 

Note  – Printer Display Panel > Adjusting the paper size:

If the size of your Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu,

If available: Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

 

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Embedded Web Server (EWS)

 

EWS option is applicable to network connected printers.

 

If the printer is on the network,

If the EWS feature is supported on your printer,

Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to view / configure your printer.

 

EWS – Browser – Tray and Paper Management

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

If applicable, check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)

Click Apply to save changes

 

EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - iOS

Reminder: The EWS Tray and Paper settings must be updated before you open the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Settings

Open Add / Set Up a Printer 

Scroll down, Click, Tray and Paper

As Available:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

 

EWS - HP Smart – Windows

Start HP Smart Application

Printer Settings

In section Settings > Advanced

Tab Settings > Preferences

Tray and Paper Management

As Available:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

 

 

If applicable, check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)

Click Apply to save changes

 

NOTES

  • Size not listed in the Drop-down menu?  If available:  Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)
  • EWS is also available in HP Smart Windows and HP Smart Mobile > Settings > Advanced
  • Features and options differ by printer model and type.

 

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Set the Preferences – Windows

 

This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

 

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver and / or might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" (or similar) from within printing software / applications.

 

>>> Preferences and Envelopes

Select / leave Printing Preferences shortcut to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign. 

 

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

 

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

 

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Printing Preferences - Selections

 

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences

 

Next

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight your preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

 

Make changes to a Shortcut (Model Dependent)

  • Select shortcut (locked or custom) >
  • Adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings
  • Check all sub-menus in all Tabs
  • Click OK to save / leave sub menu

 

Custom Shortcut

Save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save as a new / different file name

Click OK to save the setup

 

Side Bar:  Scan Menu for HP Scan

Open More > section,

Check / adjust settings in each sub-section

Click OK to save sub-menu changes

 

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Next,

Create the Envelope

 

Sometimes, even when you do "everything" just right, the envelope size won't "take" as it ought.

When that happens, you have the option to treat your plain #10 envelope as a "custom" size.

 

Example - Word > Mailings > Envelopes > #10 envelope with not about "custom size"

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