hp officejet pro 6978 3x5 index card

[DScar11]

Hello all!

I am a school teacher so being able to use a printer with ease is very important.  The last printer I had was a HP C4200  Photosmart Printer, I never had to change the settings of the printer, which was great!  

Now I purchased this hp officejet pro 6978, I have to change the setting to what suits the size of the paper I want.  I would really love to print 3x5 index cards, however there is no option for printing with that, it states that there is a paper mismatch. 

Do we know if there will be an update with the printer that will bring that 3x5 option in?  Or is there a defect with my printer?

Any help to get me printing 3x5 index cards would be GREAT!  

Thanks in advance!

[Dragon-Fur]

@DScar11

The Printer  Paper Handling Specifications show that the printer can print Custom Sizes:

88.9 to 215 mm (3.5 to 8.5 inches) wide and 127 to 355 mm (5.0 to 14.0 inches) long

That means:  smallest custom size = 3.5 inches X 5.0 inches

"A near miss".

Printer can create / use Custom Paper sizes:

Creating Custom Paper Sizes

If you can use / purchase a slightly larger Index card size, you can create a Custom form (if still necessary) to print.

Standard Card sizes (those not needing a "custom form") include:

Supported cards

To avoid paper jams and other issues, make sure you are using the correct size and type of cards when loading the input tray.

 NOTE:

Load card stock in input tray only. Card stock is not compatible for use with the ADF for single- or double-sided printing.

Paper type	Paper size
Index card	101 x 152 mm (4.0 x 6.0 inches)
Index card	127 x 203 mm (5.0 x 8.0 inches)
A6 card	105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches)
A4 index card	210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
O**bleep**u Hagaki**	200 x 148 mm (7.8 x 5.8 inches)
Index Card Letter	216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Japanese postcard	100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches)

**The printer is compatible with plain and inkjet Hagaki from Japan Post only. It is not compatible with photo Hagaki from Japan Post.

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