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.
Download the Photosmart C310a software package using the link below
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?cc=us&lc=en&product=4231205
Double click the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions until you see the window where it is asking you how you want to connect your printer to the computer
Select “Direct Connection using USB” and then Click Next
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.
Set your printer drivers to use the C310a driver by following the steps below
Click Start (or Windows Orb) and then Click Control Panel
Click Devices and Printers and then right click on your printer’s icon
Click on Printer Properties and then Click on the Advanced tab
On the drop down menu for Driver, select the Photosmart C310a from the list
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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Paper Size Error: The paper size selected in the printer driver software does not match the paper size in the printer IN tray.
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Since I don't have this printer and can't get to the screens you are using, I thought I would pass on to you a couple of things that might work. If not, I'll try again.
Solution one: Restart your computerFollow these steps to restart your computer.
Click Start, and then click Shut down .
Click Restart to restart the computer.
If you see a message that HP Software installation is running , restart the computer by pressing the power button on the computer to turn it off and then back on.
Solution two: Reset your printerFollow these steps to reset the printer. A power reset drains the power from the printer and returns it to the same settings after restarting. A power reset is a common troubleshooting step, and can be performed for conditions similar to an installation stall.
If the printer is turned off, press the Power button to turn on the printer. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before continuing.
With the printer turned on , disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait at least 60 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
NOTE:HP recommends connecting the printer power cord directly to the wall outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
If the printer does not turn on by itself, press the Power button to turn it on.
NOTE:The printer might go through a warm-up period. The printer lights might flash, and the carriage might move.
Wait until the warm-up period finishes and your printer is idle and silent before you proceed
I hope this helps. Please keep in touch so I can research more fixes if this doesn't work.
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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."
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My printer's firmware is "up to date" as of 28-Aug-2014.
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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
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Selected File > Page Setup from menu
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- 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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Russell,
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