Laser printers and legal size documents

I'm now a college freshman. My Canon MP760's color cartridges behaved funny. Thus I am looking for a replacement. I'm planning to go into law school, so ability to print legal size (8.5x14?) is crucial.
90% of my printing is b/w so I figure on getting a laser printer and a scanner separately. (The laser AIOs don't seem attractive, but feel free to convince me otherwise).
What are some good models?

I've looked at models. I now think a laser b/w combined with an all-in-one is a good idea; of one unit breaks down, I can still print.
Seriously thinking about an HP LaserJet 1320 and an HP OfficeJet 7410 aio.
Please let me know what you think or if I should look at other options.

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Will the 8600 scan and save as PDF legal size documents?

Will the 8600 scan and save as PDF legal size documents?

Hey there @jadoue , welcome to the forums!
Yes, you can scan a PDF as legal size and save it. Check out the screen shot I posted below as an example of what you are looking for in the printer software that is installed on your computer.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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I am trying to scan a legal size document from my Canon printer onto my MacBookPro. It scans the document as a letter size.

I am having trouble scanning a legal size document from my Canon printer onto my MacBookPro. I have set the printer paper size option to legal size on my printer. The scanned document comes through as a letter size document after scanning. I do not see an option in iPhoto to change the paper size.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks.

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I am having trouble scanning a legal size document from my Canon printer onto my MacBookPro. I have set the printer paper size option to legal size on my printer.
Experience has taught me that it pays to be very precise and specific when dealing with computers. Precisely and specifically, what you describe is impossible. It is impossible to scan a document (of any size) with a printer.
I surmise that you are using an all-in-one, ie, an apparatus which combines a printer, a scanner, and sometimes a fax machine, in the same device. That takes us to the next step -- the page size set for printing is used for printing -- it has nothing to do with scanning. It may be possible that Canon provides software which synchronises page sizes used for printing and for scanning, but we don't know what applications and drivers you are using…

Unable to Completely Scan Legal Size Documents with Officejet Pro 8600 Plus

I am trying scan legal sized documents on my new Officejet Pro 8600 Plus. I have reviewed the forums, and this has been a recurring problem in the past (see link--- http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Scanning-Faxing-and-Copying/Scanning-Legal-Size-Documents/m-p/35416#M14... ), but does not appear to be resolved. Whether I use the document feeder or the glass, the document is cut off at the bottom, and appears to be stopping at the 'A4' size, vs. legal. I cannot locate any setting on the scanner itself, or in the HP Utility software to change this, or even to be able to identify the current setting, if it is one.
I am using a Mac Pro, system 10.6.8, just installed and started using the printer a couple of days ago, and everything is up to date software-wise. Everything else on this machine has been working beautifully.
Can anyone identify what's going on here and how to correct it?
Thanks for your help--I specifically chose this particular unit over the next model down due to the legal sized glass/bed, and if I can't use it to scan legal docs, well, that's a problem. Thanks for your help!
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Hello,
Please try the following steps:
1. Open the HP Utility and select your device.
2. From Scan Settings open the "Scan to Computer".
3. Click the "Scan Tasks" tab.
4. Select the Scan Shortcut used to scan, then click Edit.
5. In the section of Scan from an HP Device click on the blue triangle to enlarge the menu.
6. From the enlarged menu now open the drop-down menu next to Crop To and set as None.
7. Click OK and try scanning again.
Please let me know of any change,
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LASERJET 100 MFP M175MW scanning legal size document problem

I am on a Macbook Pro, running OS X 10.8.5. I am also using the HP Scan software 4.0.
I am having problems scanning a Legal Size document. It always cuts off the bottom portion, acting like it was only us letter size.
After loading a document onto my scanner/printer:
I open the HP Scan software,
Select the Scan Button
Change the Crop to US Legal in the dropdown area.
Continue
Then when I look at the image scanned in, it is not complete.
Is there something else I need to do to make this work, maybe a setting on the actual scanner/printer.
I have tried to read all support documentation possible and I cannot get this to work. I even updated all my operating systems upgrades, but I am not running Maverick yet.
I would be thankful for any help at all.
Thanks!

@MAMAC4
To my knowledge the only way you can scan legal is from the ADF, have you tried that? If you are trying to scan legal sizs docs from the flatbed than you will experience the cut off that you are stating in your post.
Please try to re-scan the document using your ADF feeder and see if this will solve your issue.
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Can't seem to photocopy a legal size document

I can't copy a legal size document. I can't even change the paper type to legal it only shows "A4 plain", "A4 photo", and "4x6 Photo". Please Help

I would say all types. Any kind of document/ file that has multiple pages, I can't get to the next page.

Scanning legal size document on HP 6520

How do I scan a legal size document on my new HP Photosmart 6520? Glass size is letter size. Is there a document feeder above the paper tray? Not working so far. Thank you.

Hello kurebeach1,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I understand you would like to do legal size scanning on your HP Photosmart 6520. After checking the HP Photosmart 6520 Product Specifications, the biggest scanning size is 8.5 x 11inches, the PS 6520 does not support legal size scanning.
See image below:
I hope this answers your question!
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HP Officejet Pro L7590 (L7555) has legal size flatbed but won't scan legal size documents - WHY?

HP Officejet Pro L7590 (L7555) has legal size flatbed but won't scan legal size documents - WHY? Scanning to a Macbook Pro osx (10.6)

Hey there. What application are using to scan? Have you tried using a different application like Preview or Image Capture?
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How to print both letter and legal size docs at same time with two trays

I have an HP Laser Jet P2055dn printer. How can I print both letter and legal docs at same time?

Not quite sure what you mean by "print both letter and legal docs at same time".
If you mean that sometimes you want to print a document on Letter size paper, and at other times you want to print a different document on Legal sized paper, then all that is neccessary is to ensure that:
The printer knows what Paper Size (e.g. Letter or Legal) is present in each tray; on many LaserJet devices, the size is detected automaticaly by sensors in each tray (except for the drop-down tray), but some devices may require that you set the size via front panel menus, or (for network models) via the Embedded Web Server equivalent.
You may also need to specify what Paper Type (e.g. Plain or Letterhead) is present in each tray, in order to distinguish between two or more trays which have the same paper size loaded.
Within your appllcation / print preferences, ensure that you select the required combination of size and type for the document.
But if you mean how do you print a document with some pages on one size of paper, and other pages on a different size, this may only be possible with bespoke applications and/or printer drivers.

OJ Pro 8500: I can't print legal size or make copies of legal size documents

I have not found a combination of settings which will result in a legal size print out or copy.
Any help?

Okay, first of all, you need to have legal size paper in the main tray. If you haven't done this, the front white tray part pulls out further to facilitate legal size paper in the input tray.
For copying legal size to legal size paper, follow these instructions:
You can set the paper size on the device. The paper size you select should match
what is loaded in your input tray.
*To set the paper size from the device control panel (color display)
1. Touch COPY and then select Copy Paper Size.
2. Select the appropriate paper size.
3. Press START COPY Black or START COPY Color.
*To set the paper size from the device control panel (two-line display)
1. In the Copy area, press COPY repeatedly until Copy Paper Size appears.
2. Press the right arrow, , until the appropriate paper size appears, and then press OK.
3. Press START COPY Black or START COPY Color.
For printing from Windows, use these instructions:
*Change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)
To change the settings
1. Open the document that you want to print.
2. On the File menu, click Print, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences.
(Specific options may vary depending on the application that you are using.)
3. Select the appropriate printing shortcut,y and then click OK, Print, or a similar
command.
*Change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)
To change the settings
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
     - Or -
    Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.
    NOTE: If prompted, enter your administrator password.
2. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties, General Tab, or Printing
Preferences.
3. Change the settings that you want, and then click OK.
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How to scan legal size document with Adobe Acrobat 6.0?

How do you scan legal (8.5 x 14.0) size documents with Adobe Acrobat 6.0.0 ? There is no option for that size paper in the scan menu. And I can't find the answer in either my help file or on-line with Adobe.com. Can anyone help me?

I use a HP OfficeJet G85. I have no problem copying/printing legal (8.5 x 14) size documents with that all-in-one unit. So I assumed it should be able to send the image it collected to my Adobe Acrobat program instead of to the printer. Am I missing something? Or should I put the question to HP instead of Adobe?

Copying Legal Size Documents on HP Officejet PRo 8600 plus

Legal size used to be an option in the paper size selections, but it is no longer there. What can I do to retrieve it?

Hello dbartley, and welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I see you are having issues accessing your legal size options. I would love to try and help you, but I do need a little information first. I am linking a few HP Support documents below that will show you how to find which operating system you are using. Also, if you're using Windows, please include whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit. With this information we can provide you with accurate information.
Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
Which Windows operating system am I running?
Is the Windows Version on My Computer 32-bit or 64-bit?
Also, does this occur from multiple programs?
Please let me know what you find. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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How to make a copy of a legal size document on HP Officejet Pro 8600

How to make a copy of a legal size doucment on HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One?

Hi,
Please try
(a) Load legal size papers onto the input tray (you have to extent the tray from the blue/cyan part to fit legal size papers),
(b) Load original face up on the ADF,
(b) Touch copy,
(e) Touch Settings (now you can change size and few other options,
(f) Touch Black or Colors to copy.
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Printing to different printers and paper sizes

I have Lion 10.7.4
I have Parralels 7 and run AutoCAD in Parrallels
I have a HP Deskject 9800 (USB connected) and an HP Laser Jet Pro CM1415fmw color MFP (wifi connected) all accessable from my MAcBookPro
Printing is a hassle from Autocad with my MAC OS. In WinXP, (prior to switching to MAC) I could assign a paper size to each printer in printer set up. Then when printing from AutoCAD I would just select the print I wanted for the paper size and done..... perfect!
However, in Mac with Parrallels AutoCAD does not really talk correctly through to the printers on the Mac side. So I have to go into Lion printer settings and change the paper size all the time between tabloid and US letter. I always forget and waste a lot of paper.
Looking for a way to set a Lion OS printer to a specific paper size and have it maintain that paper size while a different printer has a differenet paper size, but this doesn't seem possible.
Every time I change the paper size in the Lion OS for one printer it changes it for all printers.
Can anyone help me with this?

That is not currently possible. See a similar discussion here. You may also want to give Apple feedback if you do not find a convenient work around. You can submit feedback at here.

Laserwriter IIf, Tiger, legal size paper printing problem

I have a Laserwriter IIf and use manual feed to print on legal size paper. Since I upgraded to Tiger I am unable to properly print on legal size paper using either Word or PDF files. The top 3 inches or so of the document are missing. I have another computer on the network using OS 10.1.5 and legal size documents print correctly from it. I have tried both of the Laserwriter IIf drivers (v2010.130 and v2010.113). I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. And also, can anyone tell me the difference in the two drivers??
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Mac OS X (10.4.2)

(v2010.130 and v2010.113)
Those are the two versions of the PostScript ROMs that were shipped in LaserWriter IIf and IIg printers. The vast majority were the .113 version. If you "configure automatically" in printer set up, it will go ask the printer which one it has, and configure the driver correctly. The differences are fairly subtle in normal use.
On the letter/legal problem:
It may be that your new Mac OS is not saving (or not correctly interpreting) the page setup stored with your documents. If that were the case, re-selecting the paper size you want in Page Setup or the print dialog box should rectify the situation.

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