Printing Custom Paper Size

[CAPIONTAYHAS]

Hello Community,

My OS is Windows 10.  In Word 2013 I created a document matching my custom sized paper 5.5  x 7.875 inches and I am trying to print to an OfficeJet Pro 8600 . When I tried to print , although it shows the custom size I created, in the Printer Settings  there is a red exclamation mark in the Custom Paper Size Settings. Ignoring that red exclamation mark, I select Print then the printer displays 'Paper Mismatch - Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected. Make sure the paper size or type is correct to continue the job."  Can someone please help me? 

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@CAPIONTAYHAS 

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@CAPIONTAYHAS wrote:

Hello Community,

My OS is Windows 10.  In Word 2013 I created a document matching my custom sized paper 5.5  x 7.875 inches and I am trying to print to an OfficeJet Pro 8600 . When I tried to print , although it shows the custom size I created, in the Printer Settings  there is a red exclamation mark in the Custom Paper Size Settings. Ignoring that red exclamation mark, I select Print then the printer displays 'Paper Mismatch - Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected. Make sure the paper size or type is correct to continue the job."  Can someone please help me? 

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 Printer Specifications for HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One Printers

Sections

• Paper Handling Specifications
• Supported Paper Sizes

Custom Paper Size in Windows Not Supported

The original Specifications indicate that Custom Sizes are only supported in Mac on this older printer model.  What?  Years ago, only the Mac driver supported custom paper sizes. 

Has anything changed? 

Documentation indicates custom sizes are now supported in Windows:

Create custom paper sizes (Windows)

If you know custom size should work (having previously used a custom sized paper in Windows), there are some places you can check to help ensure the printer knows what you are trying to do.

• Change your custom paper size to round-off the size to 5.5" X 7.9"
• Unless the paper size is specified as supported for duplex, make sure duplex (2-sided) is switched OFF
• Even if the size is supported, some paper types (for example, photo paper) do not support duplex.
• Make sure the printer knows about the paper size / paper type (Set the paper size to Custom on the Printer control panel)

For example,

Load the paper into the printer according to the instructions in the User Guide

Starting on Page 24

Next, Tell the printer about the paper in the printer and set the preferences

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the 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:  Printer Display panel option is not applicable to printers that lack a printer display panel and might not be available on all printer models that do include a printer display panel.

Note 2 – Printer Display Panel > Adjusting the paper size:

If the size of your Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu,

If the “custom” paper size is available in the list:

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)

NOTE 2:  EWS is also available in HP Smart Windows and HP Smart Mobile > Settings > Advanced

Set the Preferences – Windows

NOTE:  This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver and / or might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" (or similar) from within printing software / applications.

Notes: 

• Generally, Ignore this section when not relevant – for example, when using Word > Mailings > Envelopes.
• In the case of PDF / Image printing, Pre-set the Preferences (below) or set the Properties during the job setup.

Preferences / Envelopes

Regardless of what kind of printing you will do (later), make sure the Printing Preferences shortcut is set to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign.  For example, don't leave the shortcut set to Booklet printing choices or other custom setups that are completely contrary to printing envelopes.  The least "best" choice is "Factory Defaults" - try to avoid that shortcut if you can do so.

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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
• Click OK to save the setup

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

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

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