Envelope Data Merge using Word keeps complainging about my print driver

I'm merging an address list with an envelope to print in Word. I've done this before and not had a problem. However, since I'm using oddball size envelopes (not one of the presets like US Letter), I keep getting this error message when I send it to print: "Paper Size Error: The paper size selected in the printer driver software does not match the paper size IN the printer tray."
I'm using a HP 5940 Deskjet.
I've tried creating a custom size and saving it to the envelope template in Word. However, everytime I go back to Page Setup, it reverts to default size settings.
Can anyone help?
Thanks

Since Word is not an Apple product, I suggest you head toward the Microsoft Office:Mac forums found at http://www.microsoft.com/mac/community/community.aspx?pid=newsgroups
That group is dedicated to user questions about MS Office:Mac applications. You'll find more answers in that forum rather than an Apple forum dealing the Mac/Windows compatibility.

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