STEP 4 - CUSTOM PAPER SIZE
On the printer properties menu:
1. Click on the Features tab
2. Under Paper Size Opens choose Custom
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1. Fill in the Paper Width and Paper Height. Use the table below as your guide.
Hint: The width is always the smaller dimension and the height is always the longer dimension of your paper, regardless of card orientation.
Paper Size | Width | Height |
---|---|---|
7x10 (A7) | 7 | 10 |
6.25 x 9 (A6) | 6.25 | 9 |
5.5 x 8.5 (A2) | 5.5 | 8.5 |
8 x 9 (Pano) | 8 | 9 |
5.25 x 5.25 (Square) | 5.25 | 10.5 |
2. Name - call the size something that is easily recognizable. Click the Save button if applicable.
3. Click OK
4. Make media and quality selections then click OK
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STEP 5 - PRINTING
NOTE! Make sure orientation is set to PORTRAIT. If not, you will notice that the Print with Preview will look wrong.
![](/blogimages/portrait-orientation-clicked.jpg)
Notice that the preview screen looks like the printed card should - the excessive white space is gone. The hash marks around the border represent your printer's margins.
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You can now click print.
You may see this warning - if so, click proceed.
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Congratulations! You have set up and printed a Red River Paper greeting card.
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Last updated: August 19, 2020