printing to scale

[Jane1953]

I've downloaded a pattern with a test page. When printed the square has to measure 10 cm, mine prints at 9.5 cm.

When I click on the print icon, there is no advanced setting. Just very simple portrait, landscape, all pages, # of copies.

thank you

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@Jane1953

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130nw

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If you have not yet done so,

• Download, save, and install the Full Feature Software
• After the software is installed > Restart the computer and log in

Try printing the test pattern using Windows Paint >

Select Scaling (size) 100% (Actual Size)

Example

Open the image in Paint  

File > Print > Hover over Print > Page Setup >

Paper:  Size > Select Size of Paper

Source:  Select the Tray (Photo / Tray 1)

Scaling:     Adjust to the calculated percentage of 100% (Select 100% to print “at actual size”)

Optional

Margins:  Enter 0 or number (Reminder: Printer may have margin restrictions that cannot be overridden)

Centering: Select Horizontal and / or Vertical Centering

OK to exit Page Setup

File > Print > Preferences >

Select / Verify options in each tab and category, including Paper / Quality > Advanced

When ready, Click OK exit Printing Preferences >

Print

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