Copying A document longer than 8.5x11

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how do i copy the document longer than 8.5x11

im using officejet 4500 to work as a photocopy machine a.k.a Xerox Machine

ex. 8.5x13 this is a long bond paper

thx hp...

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I would guess that if this is possible at all (questionable), you need to use the printer ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) - the "maximum" size from the printer flatbed (glass) is likely limited to the same dimensions as those used for "Scan" operations.

Information - "what the printer can do"

Specifications

Caveat:  The limitation with using the ADF is the Paper Size - only several Paper Sizes are available and there may not be a way to "Customize" the paper size setting.  Example of a supported ADF paper size:  Legal 8.5 x 14 inches

The printer may generally support custom sizes, though I cannot verify that you can set / access / use custom paper size for Copy operations.

Second limitation:  ADF paper weight is limited to 75gsm  - "bond" paper is typically within ISO standards for the paper type - see your paper packaging for gsm information or use an available chart developed for the purpose.

Reference (one of many on the subject):  

Paper Weights Explained and Simplified

What to do - what to try - where to check / adjust

What about the paper in the printer tray?

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Panel

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

Look for a message on the Printer Control 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 list, Select Custom

Set the Preferences - Windows - Scanning and Printing

1. The following assumes the Full Feature Software has been installed.
2. Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”
3. Select and adjust settings in each category for the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size.

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click on your printer > Set as Default

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences >

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

If the printer software supports the feature, change the settings as desired, then use “Save as” to create a Custom Shortcut.

OR

Windows key + S (search for) Printers and Scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage >

Printing Preferences

Select a shortcut and / or set “preferred settings” for paper, source (tray), other settings

Optional (if / as available): Save As > enter a name for your custom shortcut

Click OK to save the preferences

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What to do about the Copy Setup

If the printer is on the network, use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to configure / adjust the Copy Defaults.

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

tab Settings > Copy Settings > Default Settings

The following examples may not match your printer's EWS environment - the intent is to provide you enough information that you can find / adjust whatever settings are available in your printer.  Will it be enough?  Will your print cooperate?  Maybe.

Yours is an older printer - EWS Copy Defaults likely look more like the following:

EWS_Settings_Copy_1

Newer / Different printer model example

EWS - Officejet Pro 9025 - Copy Defaults

Printers in this category have shifted the Tray and Paper Preferences to a separate Setting

9025_EWS_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_1

Copy Defaults for this (and similar models) are still in the "typical" Settings category

EWS_9025_Copy_Defaults_1

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Clarification of terms and "what the printer can do" (Specifications)

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

Open Support Home

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