How do I change the default paper size from "Letter" to "A4 "on an P1006 (Windows 7)

I have just reformatted my computer (Window 7 Professional - 64 bits) computer and then re-installed my HP Laserjet P1006 (downloading the driver from HP website) Even though I have changed the settings EVERYWHERE to A4 format - including the measurements to show millimeters - and even though all settings indicate that the format has been changed correctly, printed documents still come out as if printed in Letter format.The only place in printer settings and preferences that I can find where it still says Letter is under in the "General" tab (right click the default printer > "Printer Properties") where it under the heading "Paper available" says "Letter".  And...I don't know where/how to change that setting. However on my second printer of the same model that I am using for another computer , the settings also show Letter in this place, and that computer can - despite that - still print in A4 format....so this may not be the problem. Can anyone PLEASE help !  

Hi Gemini02 ! Thanks for trying to help, but that is not solving it.
 And actually, I found out how to resolve the problem already:
 1) Open up aq Word Doc + go to...  FILE > Options > Advance > Print
 2)  UN-tick the following item:   "Scale content for A4 or 8,5 x 11" paper sizes" + OK
 I know it doesn't make sense, but it works.
  / Hans

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