PIXMA MG8220 default page size for printing is set incorrectly to 6x4, need Letter

I have a PIXMA MG8220, and the default page size for printing is set incorrectly to 6x4, I need it to be Letter paper size. I'm wasting a lot of paper, and cannot figure how to reset the defaults on the printer vs. individual laptops using the printer?Simon

Hi simonp, To set the paper size to be printed on, please follow these steps: 1.  Open an application such as TextEdit. 2.  Go up to File and select Print, or press the CMD+P keys on your keyboard. 3.  Locate the PAPER SIZE field, then select the LETTER paper size. 4.  Look for the drop-down menu labeled PRESETS, then expand this menu and choose SAVE AS.
5.  Type in a name of your choice for this default setting, then click OK.
You will now be able to select the above created preset from any application you print from, with the default paper size being Letter.  Hope this helps!

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