Setting paper dimensions (custom size) – Canon mx860 User Manual

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Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)

Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)

You can specify the height and width of paper if its size cannot be selected in Page Size. Such a paper
size is called a custom size.

The procedure for specifying a custom size is as follows:

You can also set a custom size in Printer Paper Size on the Quick Setup tab.

1.

Set the custom size in the application software

On your application's paper size feature, specify your custom size.

Important

If the application software that created the document has a function for specifying the height
and width values, use the application software to set the values. If the application software
does not have such a function or if the document does not print correctly, use the printer driver
to set the values.

2.

Open the

printer driver setup window

3.

Select the paper size

Select Custom... for Page Size on the Page Setup tab.

The Custom Paper Size dialog box opens.

4.

Set the custom size in the application software

Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click OK.

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