My printer leaves a big margin at the bottom of the paper

[pollymatchstick]

When i print from my computer even if I set a small margin, my printer leaves about 2 inches at the bottom of the page.

 How can I fix it?

[Sunshyn2005]

Hi @pollymatchstick 

Does this happen when you print from all programs or just from one? I would expect a 0.57 inch margin but not 2 inches. Are you finding the print is starting higher up on the page then it should be too, or is maybe the bottom being cut off due to this 2 inch margin?

The specifications below are specific to you printer.

The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in the portrait orientation.

Figure 1: Margins in portrait orientation

Media 1. Left (LM) 2. Right (RM) 3. Top (TM) 4. Bottom (BM)*

U.S. Letter U.S. Legal A4  U.S. Statement 8.5 x 13 inch Customized media Photo media U.S. Executive B5 Cards Custom-sized media Photo media	3.2 mm (0.12 inch)	3.2 mm (0.12 inch)	1.5 mm (0.06 inch)	Windows: 14.5 mm (0.57 inch)  Mac and Linux: 12 mm (0.47 inch)
Envelopes	4.0 mm (0.16 inch)	4.0 mm (0.16 inch)	16.5 mm (0.65 inch)	16.5 mm (0.65 inch)

*To achieve these margin settings on a computer running Windows, click the Advanced tab in the print driver, and then select Minimize Margins.

- Source

Let's test the hardware by performing a copy. If the issue arises when you copy, we will know it is a hardware issue. If it does not, then the issue is related to the computer somehow (driver, software... )

I look forward to hearing back from you.

[pollymatchstick]

Thanks for your reply.

The margin at the top of the paper is fine.  The text seems to be cut off at the bottom.

I will try what you suggest.  If it still does the same, I will take it back to the shop where i bought it.

Thanks again.

Pollymatchsticks.