Set default custom print size

Using Windows 7 with Adobe Reader X1.
I need to repeatedly print documents (actually labels) using a Custom Scale of 43% (under File / Print / Page Sizing & Handling). Is there a way to set this as a default? A registry key perhaps? I've found the registry key which sets the Custom Scale option as default but I can't find anywhere to change percentage (which defaults to 100).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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