how to print two 5x8 cards on one 8.5 x 11 page

[idasiet]

how to print two 5x8 cards on one 8.5 x 11 page

[Raj2111]

Hi @idasiet 

Welcome to the HP support community.
 

I understand you're experiencing an issue with your HP device, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I'm here to help you today.

Method 1: Using HP Printer Software

1. Open your document (e.g., in Microsoft Word or any design software) with the two 5x8 cards.
2. Go to File > Print.
3. Select your HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 as the printer.
4. Click on Printer Properties or Preferences.
5. Look for a setting called Page Layout, Multiple Pages, or Layout (this may vary by program).
6. In Multiple Pages or Layout, choose 2 Pages per Sheet or a similar option.
7. Set the Paper Size to 8.5 x 11 (Letter).
8. Adjust the Page Order if necessary to align the cards properly.
9. Click OK to confirm and then click Print.

Method 2: Using Microsoft Word

If you're using Microsoft Word and want to manually layout two 5x8 cards on one 8.5x11 page:

1. Open Word and create a new document.
2. Go to Page Layout > Size and select 8.5 x 11.
3. Go to Insert > Text Box and draw a 5x8 text box.
4. Copy and paste the text box to create a second one. Adjust the boxes so they fit side by side on the 8.5x11 page.
5. Add your content to the two 5x8 text boxes.
6. Go to File > Print and select your HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 printer.
7. Click on Printer Properties to confirm settings.
8. Print the document.

Method 3: Using Adobe Acrobat (if you have a PDF)

If you have the card design as a PDF:

1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Go to File > Print.
3. Under Page Size & Handling, select Multiple.
4. In the Pages per sheet dropdown, select 2.
5. Ensure that Size is set to Actual Size.
6. Click Print.

Refer to user manual: click here

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

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-Regards
Raj-HP Support