How do I do a custom size paper?

I am trying to print my wedding invitations on paper that is 10x6.5 and keep getting an error message from the printer that the paper does not match the selected size. The size I need is not an option and there is not an option for a custom size. Is there any way to create a custom size? I already purchased all of my stationary. Thanks!

There is a workaround.
Install an alternate driver by going to this post, How to Assign Alternate Print Drivers in Different Versions of Windows.
Once that is installed you can do a custom print size, Create Custom Paper Sizes.
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HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One Printer - N911g can not define a custom size paper. I would like to have a custom size to work with a card making program.

Can you help me out?
I have an HP Officejet Pro 8600 N911a
When I try to print to a custom print size (2.75" x 6" in my case), I get the same error everyone else is reporting: "Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected. Make sure the paper size or type is correct to continue the job."
I am currently trying to print using Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 version 14.4.5, but I have the same problem with printing from Adobe Reader 9.8.5 or Preview 8.0.
I am running OS X Yosemite 10.10.
My printer's firmware is "up to date" as of 28-Aug-2014.
This is what I did:
1. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. Click on the Printers & Scanners icon.
3. Click on the + sign under the list of printers to add a printer
4. Click on IP
5. Enter my IP address in the Address field (verified as "valid and complete host name or address")
6. Ignore Protocol field (default is Line Printer Daemon - LPD)
7. Ignore Queue field (default is blank for default queue)
8. Ignore Name field (default is IP address)
9. Ignore Location field (default is blank)
10. Under the Use dropdown menu, I select "Select Software"
11. HP Deskjet 9800 is not an option.
I searched for 9800, but there is no HP printer with that number in the options.
I tried selecting "HP DeskJet 980C - Gutenprint v5.2.3" to see if that would work, but I received the same error message as above. I tried selecting other random HP printers, but so far I've had no luck.
I've been googling about for a way to manually add a printer driver to this "Select Software" list, but I've found nothing (apparently, no one else wants to do this). I did not find a driver download for the HP DeskJet 9800 for OS X Yosemite 10.10 on the Drivers & Software section of the hp.com website.
Additional details on settings for Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 version 14.4.5:
Selected File > Page Setup from menu
Under the Paper Size drop down menu, I selected manage custom size.
- Click + to add a paper size
- Enter "2.75" in width and "6 in" height in the paper size fields.
- Enter "0 in" as the User Defined Non-Printable Area for top, left, right and bottom.
- Double-clicked Untiled in the custom size list and rename the size as Receipt
- Click OK to return to the Page Setup dialog box
Under Settings: Page Attributes:
- Format for "HP Officejet Pro 8600"
- Paper size: Receipt
- Orientation: "tall/portrait"
- Scale: 100%
- Click OK
Select Format > Document and set all page margins to 0.25"
Thank you.

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I just purchased a HP Photosmart 7515 and I am trying to print on a paper 5 x 6.5 inches. I am doing this document in Word and I have the page set up in word correctly, but when I go to print the printer acts as if I have paper that is letter size (8.5 x 11in). When I go into the printer's properties and try to choose the paper size I get a drop down menu of several sizes, but not an option to do a custom size. Is it even possible to print on a custom sized paper or do I need to return the printer? If you know how to do it please let me know. Thank you.

Hi,
I afraid the printer does not support using a custom paper sizes.
An alternative driver as the C310 is likely to fail as a such is not supported by the firmware.
You may find the printer specification below, as you may see any custom media size paper is not listed as supported within the Paper-handling specifications, I afraid a such is not supported for your printer:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03312222&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
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Printing custom size paper

I'm trying to print (via mailmerge from MS Word) name badge stock that is 4" wide and 14" long. When I try to print a file of 12 sheets, the printer takes about a minute between sheets. I've tried to find out why it won't print consecutively and the closest relevant info I've found is that there is some default in the printer causing it to go through some type of recycle. I've entered the custom paper size in the Word paper settings, but this does not solve the problem. I had an older HP laserprinter that worked find cranking out these quickly, but it died. Any ideas how to solve this?

Hi,
Unfortunately the driver that comes with the Officejet 8600 does not have the customer option. Try the workaround I listed below. This is how I was able to print on custom size media on my Officejet 8600. This is not a supported workaround but I do know that it works at least for my unit.
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?cc=us&lc=en&product=4231205
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Place a checkmark on the option “If you were unable to connect…” and then click Next. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the install.
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Click Apply and then Ok.
Print from your software application
Open the document or photo you would like to print
Click File and then Print (these steps depends on the software you are using)
Click Properties, Click the Features tab, Click the drop down box for Paper size and then Click custom
Enter the dimensions of the media you would like to use. Enter a name for this custom media and then click the Save button. Click OK to continue
Continue to print the photo or document
Binary_Zen (worked at HP )
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Many thanks in advance!

Hi,
I afraid the printer does not support using a custom paper sizes.
An alternative driver as the C310 is likely to fail as a such is not supported by the firmware.
You may find the printer specification below, as you may see any custom media size paper is not listed as supported within the Paper-handling specifications, I afraid a such is not supported for your printer:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03312222&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
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I'm using a Mac G4 PowerPC with OS X10.04 with an Epson Stylus Photo 2000P.
I'm trying to use the Page Set-U menu in PhotoShop to print a custom document size 12x12 inches. The printer is capable of printing 13x19 in color. In the Page Set-Up menu I go to custom page size. I set up a new custom size file with the new size thand the margins and name the custom size. It shows up at the left under the customer file name. However, when I go back to Page Set-up and go to Paper size, my new customer size is listed at the bottom of all the Epson established custom-sized paper list, but the file name is in gray, not black, so cannot be selected.
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I then called Apple, and was told they no longer support my computer. Thanks a lot Apple. I guess this is now my only option.
Any help would sincerely be appreciated. Thank you very much if you can help me solve this issue.

Hi - I'm not sure which printer you have or which application you're printing from, but your printer likely has a custom paper size setting. In whatever application you're printing from, go into Print, select your printer and then choose Properties. Depending on your printer, there will likely be an option for a customer paper size, where you can specify the size. You might also go into Page Setup in your application and see if there is a customer paper size option in there as well.
Hope that helps.
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Printer won't recognize custom size paper

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Welcome to the forum! Check out this document which goes in-depth on troubleshooting paper feeding issues: 'Out of Paper' Error Message Displays and the Product Does Not Pick Up or Feed Paper
Best of luck!
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Hope that helps.
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