Page Size for Z2100 - Mac Software

I print lots of long documents, all of which are 23" wide but of vaiable lengths. I used to use HP Instant Printing software on my PC, where I would simply add the file and my HP Designjet Z2100 would print it and then cut the roll before moving onto the next document.
However, I recenly bought an iMac and found that the HP instant printing software isn't available. When using the standard printer driver, I need to enter a page size. As my pages aren't standard sizes, this is annoying. Is there any way to make the printer just print the document in the page size of the document (usually pdf's), cut the roll and move on?

Ella:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. There's no way to create a 12x12 book from iPhoto.
MyPublisher now has an offline application, BookMaker, to create books offline and then upload. However the only sizes available are 8.75 x 11.25 and 11.5 x 15.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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