setting margins

[Vetter1]

Hi, I occasionally print engineering plans on 11 x 17 paper from a CAD program on my new desktop.  Unfortunately the margins on the HP 7740 printer are set at 0.78" from the top and bottom of the paper (according to my CAD program), and the  information at the top and bottom of the engineering drawings are getting cut off when I print.  I'm not able to override the margins on the CAD program, as it automatically goes to the 0.78" margin setting each time I go to print.  Does anyone know how to re-set the margins on this wide-format printer?  Thanks for your help!

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@Vetter1 

 Printer Specifications for HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer (G5J38A)

Of interest

Borderless printing

Yes (up to A3/11 x 17-in)

If you have not done so, install the Full Feature Software

HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Load the paper according to the User Guide

Starting on Page 14

Tell the printer about the paper - then set the Printing Preferences / shortcut

Right after loading the paper...

Tell the printer what you are doing...

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

Note:  This option is not applicable to printers that lack a printer display panel and may not be available on all printer models that do include 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:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu, Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

And / Or

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

 Note:  This option is not applicable to printers connected via a USB printer cable (no network connection).

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.

NOTE:  Laser printer options in EWS are very different from those offered in InkJet Printers.

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

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu, Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

Example

EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_2

Set the Preferences - Windows

Note:  Ignore this section when not relevant – for example, when using Word > Mailings > Envelopes

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

1. Select and adjust settings in each category for the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size.

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

NOTE - Make changes to a Shortcut

• Select a shortcut and adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings / Tabs
• Scan Menu for HP Scan >>  If there is a More > section, check / adjust settings in the sub-sections > Click OK to save sub-menu changes
• If supported, save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save as a new / different file name
• Be Aware - not all choices are compatible with all others - for example, paper size and paper type must be compatible else the printer dialog will issue an error message (conflict).
• Click OK to save the setup

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Will that work?

This might help if the CAD program can read and accept the Printing Preferences as saved (for example, A3 paper and perhaps Borderless ).

References / Resources

HP Support Channel - Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery - YouTube

• Use Categories to narrow the results. 
• Select your Video

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, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

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

HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer series 

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