Solved printing

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

i am having trouble matching my settings paper size etc on my epson printer 2720 to match on computer , on the printer it says wrong paper sizes , if you press print on the actual machine it will print , but i want to print from my computer as i am unable to keep getting up and down to start the printing from machine as i am disabled . ive never had this problem before on other printers any help is appreciated as usual

iko22 · Aug 23, 2023

oyster2023 said:
i am having trouble matching my settings paper size etc on my epson printer 2720 to match on computer

First step would be to establish what is the size (of the document or image) setup by the Printing Program that you are using, and find out if this is smaller or larger than the paper size loaded into the printer.
Next would be to check the margin sizes, if necessary.

The Epsom 2720 supports paper sizes of 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, A6, half letter, and executive.

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

iko22 said:
First step would be to establish what is the size (of the document or image) setup by the Printing Program that you are using, and find out if this is smaller or larger than the paper size loaded into the printer.
Next would be to check the margin sizes, if necessary.

The Epsom 2720 supports paper sizes of 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, A6, half letter, and executive.

@iko22 thankyou i will check it out later ,say i want a 4x6 photo printing has the paper got to be that size or can i just put an A4 in and it print 4 x6 photo

iko22 · Aug 23, 2023

Yes, you can use an A4 to print a 4x6 image, but not the other way round. So you may receive error if you attempt print A4 photo on 4x6 paper.

Winuser · Aug 23, 2023

oyster2023 said:
i am having trouble matching my settings paper size etc on my epson printer 2720 to match on computer , on the printer it says wrong paper sizes , if you press print on the actual machine it will print , but i want to print from my computer as i am unable to keep getting up and down to start the printing from machine as i am disabled . ive never had this problem before on other printers any help is appreciated as usual

Have you checked in the printer settings to see what paper size is selected?

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

Winuser said:
Have you checked in the printer settings to see what paper size is selected?

@Winuser yes I think that's where I'm going wrong I will have a play around to.try and sort it getting them to match.ive wasted more paper and ink thankyou

glasskuter · Aug 23, 2023

To set your DEFAULT paper size
Settings>bluetooth&devices>printers&scanners>select your printer>printer properties>device setting tab

Otherwise your can set paper size within each print job

Winuser · Aug 23, 2023

I'm running the Canary Build Of Windows so I'm not sure if will be the same for you. To access the printer settings for my Brother laser jet I go to settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners > name of printer > Printing Preferences > Advanced > Paper size.

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

glasskuter said:
To set your DEFAULT paper size
Settings>bluetooth&devices>printers&scanners>select your printer>printer properties>device setting tab

Otherwise your can set paper size within each print job
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glasskuter said:
To set your DEFAULT paper size
Settings>bluetooth&devices>printers&scanners>select your printer>printer properties>device setting tab

Otherwise your can set paper size within each print job
View attachment 68695

@glasskuter thankyou for actually showing me how to do it. much appreciated i will have a go next time i need to print

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

Winuser said:
I'm running the Canary Build Of Windows so I'm not sure if will be the same for you. To access the printer settings for my Brother laser jet I go to settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners > name of printer > Printing Preferences > Advanced > Paper size.

@Winuser thankyou again for your help

Dru2 · Aug 23, 2023

You should be using your Epson printer's parameters (paper size, etc), NOT Windows (as suggested in post #7). You should have something like this for your printer for printing. That's where you set things up.....

You can use Windows to choose the printer, but you want to use the printer's print module as it provides more controls and features.

Edit: to say If you just want a quickly print something and not worry about other stuff than what @glasskuter suggests is fine. If you want more control, use the Printer's print module.

Winuser · Aug 23, 2023

@oyster2023, If you have the printer software installed try what @Dru2 posted first. If not try doing it through Windows.

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

Dru2 said:
You should be using your Epson printer's parameters (paper size, etc), NOT Windows (as suggested in post #7). You should have something like this for your printer for printing. That's where you set things up.....

View attachment 68705

You can use Windows to choose the printer, but you want to use the printer's print module as it provides more controls and features.

Edit: to say If you just want a quickly print something and not worry about other stuff than what @glasskuter suggests is fine. If you want more control, use the Printer's print module.

@Dru2 I will try that any help I get is appreciated

oyster2023 · Aug 23, 2023

Winuser said:
@oyster2023, If you have the printer software installed try what @Dru2 posted first. If not try doing it through Windows.

@winusr thankyou i will save all this imformation

Winuser · Aug 23, 2023

oyster2023 said:
@winusr thankyou i will save all this imformation

Owning and using a computer is definitely a learning experience. What ever way you decide to go, the paper size setting shouldn't change once set unless you change it.

oyster2023 · Aug 24, 2023

Winuser said:
Owning and using a computer is definitely a learning experience. What ever way you decide to go, the paper size setting shouldn't change once set unless you change it.

@Winuser thankyou for that extra info. Think I'm getting to old now for computers