How to Change the Paper Size on an HP Printer

Optimizing your prints with custom paper sizing

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Published onDecember 12, 2023

published onDecember 12, 2023

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Depending on the document you wish to print on your HP printer, you might need to change the paper size from the default which is usually Letter or A4. In this guide, we’ll be sharing how to go about it.

How do I set a paper size on my HP printer?

Before you start, ensure the following conditions are met:

1. By using the paper tray

The length, width, and size of the paper tray will vary depending on your model of HP printer. You can insert your chosen paper size into the tray just make sure it is not over the standard size.

Once loaded, your printer will display a prompt to modify the paper size to match the paper you just replaced it with. Some older models cannot detect the size automatically so you’ll have to do this manually on the print page lest you end up with theprinter not printing the right size.

2. By using the HP Printer Control Panel

3. By using the HP Smart app

4. By using the Settings app

5. By using the Control Panel

While the standard paper size works well most of the time, sometimes it isn’t necessary, especially when a smaller size of paper suits the print job.

Changing your HP printer’s paper size can help you avoid issues likeprinting only half of your documentor having to reprint because your printer ran out of paper mid-print job.

If you tend to print on several different types of paper, now you know how to make the adjustment and have more control over your printer and the papers it uses. Further, if you’re on aHP Instant Ink plan, you get to make more savings.

Keep in mind that these instructions may not work for all models and makes of HP printers, but they should at least give you a place to start. If you have any additional questions, suggestions, or comments, leave them in the comment section below.

How to Change the Paper Size on an HP Printer#

How do I set a paper size on my HP printer?#

1. By using the paper tray#

2. By using the HP Printer Control Panel#

3. By using the HP Smart app#

4. By using the Settings app#

5. By using the Control Panel#