My printer won't print the margins I have selected

[Dbacks2001]

My printer does not print the margins I have selected. The pages are all cut off.

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@Dbacks2001 

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Margins are typically tied to the content type (document / photo), the application or software used, the size and shape of the original content, and the paper size and type.

For example,

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Print Documents

In general, Documents are scaled one of a few ways.

For example, Fit, Shrink oversize, Actual Size, Custom Scale

(Shrink to) Fit might be a better choice when the size and / or shape of the original document do not fit within the confines of the printable area.

Actual Size might produce a better result when (for example) Fit or Custom Scale tend to skew the content oddly and miss the borders of the paper.  Labels, for example, might benefit from being printed at "Actual Size".

General Example - Reader - PDF - Print Menu / options

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General Example - HP Smart - Simple PDF Print

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Print Photos

Photo Paper and Borderless are compatible -- 

The way the content is printed on the paper and forced into a shape to match that paper size depends on the size and shape of the original file -- and importantly -- the application / software used to print the content.

General Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple Photo Print

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General Example - Windows - Microsoft "Print Pictures"

Print one or more images at selected size on one or more sheets of paper

Shape of photo is forced to match shape of print size / paper size

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Message Content References

Print Margin Bottom (A4)	2.9 mm
Print Margin Left (A4)	2.9 mm
Print Margin Right (A4)	2.9 mm
Print Margin Top (A4)	2.9 mm

Borderless Printing

Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 216 x 279 mm)

Media Size (facet)	Letter; A4; Legal; B5
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	Tray 1: 3.5 x 8.5 to 5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	Tray 1: 88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Media Types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers,HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Inkjet Hagaki, Plain Paper, Thick, Plain Paper, Light/Recycled
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	16 to 28 lb (plain paper); 60 to 75 lb (photo); 20 to 24 lb (envelope); 90 to 110 lb (card)
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Plain paper: 16 to 28 lb, Bond
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m²

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