Setting new measurement units for custom paper size

How do you convert from mm to inches when you're setting a custom paper size?

The OS X calculator app has its uses too. Key in the value you want to convert from, and press enter, then choose Calculator > Convert > Length.

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How do I get OS X to ask printer for custom paper size

I am printing postcards. These are 1/4 of a letter sheet, or 5.5" wide x 4.25" tall.
I have a commercial grade HP Laserjet 4350, and I've configured that size in its custom menu for tray 1 (the envelope feeder tray). The printer is happy.
I've also set a custom paper size in the MacOS, that I've called "Postcard Quarterpage" and I have that selected in the print dialog. In fact I made it default.
However, under Paper Handling, it says "Destination paper size: Suggested paper: US Letter" and this is greyed out. If I check "Scale to fit paper size" which I Do Not Want, then I can pick a variety of sizes. However my custom size is not in the list.
This happens on all applications, so it is definitely OS X Mountain Lion (latest patch).
Anyway, the upshot is MacOS requests US LETTER size from the printer, so the printer goes "Take this postcard stock out and gimme US LETTER". The printer can detect paper sizes. If I try to give it postcards anyway, it blows an error and won't print, which is what it should do.
How do I get OS X to tell the printer "Gimme 5.5x4.25" like I've instructed it?

Hi there Wolf!
I have a couple of articles here that I believe will help you out with your question. First, here is an article with some information on custom paper sizes:
OS X Mountain Lion: Manage custom paper sizes
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10748
Note that in that article, it states:
Custom paper sizes aren’t available for some printers.
The reason for that is because this is controlled by the driver for the individual printer. You will want to make sure you have the latest version of the printer driver installed on your computer. More information on this can be found in the following article:
Printer and scanner software available for download
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669
It might also be helpful to reset your printing system to see if that will resolve the issue. More information on this process can be found here:
Mac OS X: How to reset the printing system
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden

HP 6510e not printing custom paper sizes

I have recently purchased a HP Photosmart 6510e printer. I called HP Tech support from the store where I bought the printer and specifically asked if this printer would print custom paper sizes. I was told it would. I tried to print an invitation on a paper size of 5.5 X 8.5. The printer keeps giving me an paper mismatch error. The paper size shows up in the list of paper sizes, but has an exclamation Point beside it. If I click on teh paper size it changes to 8.5 X 11.
i am using a PC with Windows 7 OS.
Thanks.

Hi,
The Officejet 6510 software drivers for Windows does not have an option for custom paper sizes. I checked for the paper size (5.5x8.5) you were trying to print on and it is not an option under the paper sizes. The only option is probably to have your printer replaced with a comparable Laserjet printer. Laserjet printer have a different software package and the one I checked (Laserjet Pro M275) has a Custom option.
Here is a link to a list of Laserjet printers
http://shopping2.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Printers/HP%20LaserJet
Binary_Zen (worked at HP )
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After installing Yosemite, my CS5 crashes when I try to set up a new custom paper size

I tried to set up a custom paper size with CS5 but my system crashes with "an unexpected system error has occurred". I have tried a reinstall of CS5 and also the latest Java update.
Eljay

First of all, trash and refresh your Photoshop preferences.
To re-create the preferences files for Photoshop, start the application while holding down Command+Option+Shift (Mac OS). Then, click Yes to the message, "Delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings file?"
Note: If this process doesn't work for you while you're using a wireless (Bluetooth) keyboard, attach a wired keyboard and retry.
Important: If you re-create the preferences by deleting the Adobe Photoshop CS6 Settings file, make sure that you only delete that file. If you delete the entire settings folder, you also delete any unsaved actions or presets.
Reinstalling Photoshop does not remove the preferences file. Before reinstalling Photoshop, re-create your preferences.
NEW Video! Julieanne Kost created a video that takes you through two ways of resetting your Photoshop preferences. The manual preference file removal method is between 0:00 - 5:05. The keyboard shortcut method is between 5:05 - 8:18. The video is located here.
Mac OS
Important: Apple made the user library folder hidden by default with the release of Mac OS X 10.7. If you require access to files in the hidden library folder to perform Adobe-related troubleshooting, see How to access hidden user library files.

Needs steps for Printer setting for User-customized Paper Size

Hii
I need steps for Printer setting for User-customized Paper Size
for my requirement i hav to design this for a paper which is 9cm length and width 23cm and printer is Laser printer
Thanks
Ravi

Hi ,
Kindly send me materials regarding printer configuration , I need to confiure a printer .Kindly help me.
My ID is rakeshhaari at gmail dot com
Regards,
Hari

Can't use units other than inches in custom paper sizes?

When I try to define a custom paper size, the editable fields contain the unit "in". If I change this to anything else, like pt or cm, it gives an "invalid number" error message. I intend to file a bug report, but am I missing something here?

You can set your system measurements to metric in the
International control pane, under Formats. That will
change it for Page Setup.
I'd swear in a court of law that I tried that and it didn't work. Now I try it and it does let me use cm. However, if I try to use m or mm, it assumes I meant cm, and if I try pt, the units I really wanted to use, it still says "invalid number."

Unable to Set Custom Paper size setting of 15 (width) x 12 (Height) using J

Hi,
     I am unable to print the report using the custom paper size setting of 15 (width) x 12 (Height) with printer friendly fonts so that we can print on Line or dot matrix printer.
     This problem is not solved from last 3 months and we dont get help anywhere.
     We are using Java with Crystal Report XI R2 design for the same.
                       ITable table=null;
DatabaseController dbCtrl=null;
ReportClientDocument oReportDoc=null;
try {
String reportName=fileName;
oReportDoc=new ReportClientDocument();
oReportDoc.open(reportName,0);
dbCtrl = oReportDoc.getDatabaseController ();
rs=ad.sqlStringBigST(query);
table = dbCtrl.getDatabase ().getTables ().getTable (0);
dbCtrl.setDataSource (rs, table.getName(), "Runtimeres");
Object oreportSource=oReportDoc.getReportSource();
IReportSource reportSource=(IReportSource)oreportSource;
PrintReportOptions printOptions = new PrintReportOptions();
printOptions.setPrinterName("EPSON FX-2175 ESC/P");
printOptions.setPaperSize(PaperSize.useDefault);
options.setPaperSource(PaperSource.manual);
oReportDoc.getPrintOutputController().printReport(printOptions);
} catch (Exception e) {
System.err.println(e.toString());
Please let me know what is the solution for the same.
Regards,
Raj

Hi,
    Yes i can understand that you need to first understand the root of the problem to give me the solution.
    I am here to answer to your questions until you understand what is the problem.
    Yes if i set the standard page size which are given in API doc , it sets up the page correctly.
    Following page size as given in the API doc works fine.
    http://devlibrary.businessobjects.com/businessobjectsxi/en/en/RAS_SDK/rassdk_java_api_doc/doc/rassdk_java_apiRef/com/crystaldecisions/sdk/occa/report/document/PaperSize.html
   It is rejecting the custom paper size and custom fonts (which in my case are printer friendly fonts).
Regards,
Rajshekhar SIpoy

Alternate driver for 7520 that allows 'custom' paper size

I use photomerging to create panoramas that I want to print at 4 x 13 (or longer). This was possible on my old Photosmart 6980 by using the 'Custom' paper size to add custom paper types to the choice list. Unfortunately, my new 7525 (Costco's 7520) does not have the 'Custom' size option. I see in the Forum many complaints about this, and suggestions to install older drivers that did allow custom sizing. What alternate driver should I use (older, or maybe newer), that will still make full use of the Photosmart 7520 photo-quality printing - the full "564" cartridge set with the photo-black ink along with the tri-colors ?
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Hi PrahaMama,
Sorry for the delay in reply.
The Photosmart C310a does have a driver download available, for you in Step 1 use this for a download: HP Photosmart Full Feature Software and Drivers.
The steps should be the same for the rest of the setup even though you have Windows 8.
JERENDS
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Setting currency and measurement unit for a field in an ALV report

Plz give sample code to set currency and measurement unit for a field in an ALV report

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FORM build_field_catalog .
DATA: w_dthigh(10).
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'VBELN'.
fcat-outputlen = 10.
fcat-seltext_s = 'COMMERCIAL INVOICE'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Commercial Invoice'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'COMMERCIAL INVOICE'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-key = 'X'.
fcat-hotspot = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'EXNUM'.
fcat-outputlen = 10.
fcat-seltext_s = 'EXCISE INVOICE'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Excise Invoice'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'EXCISE INVOICE'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-hotspot = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'EXDAT'.
fcat-outputlen = 10.
fcat-seltext_s = 'EXCISE DATE'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Excise Date'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'EXCISE DATE'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'D'.
fcat-datatype = 'DATS'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'NAME1'.
fcat-outputlen = 30.
fcat-seltext_s = 'CUSTOMER'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Customer'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'CUSTOMER'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-lowercase = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'ZZPD'.
fcat-outputlen = 15.
fcat-seltext_s = 'COUNTRY'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'COUNTRY'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'COUNTRY'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-lowercase = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'WERKS'.
fcat-outputlen = 4.
fcat-seltext_s = 'PLANT'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Plant'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'PLANT'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-key = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'ARKTX'.
fcat-outputlen = 40.
fcat-seltext_s = 'MATERIAL DESCRIPTION'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Material Description'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'MATERIAL DESCRIPTION'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-lowercase = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'FKART'.
fcat-outputlen = 4.
fcat-seltext_s = 'Billing type'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Billing type'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'Billing type'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
fcat-key = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'INCO1'.
fcat-outputlen = 5.
fcat-seltext_s = 'INCO TERMS'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'INCO TERMS'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'INCO TERMS'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'INCO2'.
fcat-outputlen = 10.
fcat-seltext_s = 'INCO TERMS DES'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'INCO TERMS DES'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'INCO TERMS DES'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'FKIMG'.
fcat-outputlen = 14.
fcat-seltext_s = 'QUANTITY'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Quantity'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'QUANTITY'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'QUAN'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'FKLMG'.
fcat-outputlen = 10.
fcat-seltext_s = 'QUANTITY'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'QUANTITY'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'QUANTITY'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'QUAN'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'MEINS'.
fcat-outputlen = 5.
fcat-seltext_s = 'UNIT'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'UNIT'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'UNIT'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CHAR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'KBETR'.
fcat-outputlen = 8.
fcat-seltext_s = 'RATE'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Rate'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'RATE'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'CURR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'NSR'.
fcat-outputlen = 8.
fcat-seltext_s = 'Exmill'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Exmill'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'Exmill'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'CURR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'KURSK'.
fcat-outputlen = 8.
fcat-seltext_s = 'EXCHANGE RATE'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Exchange Rate'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'Exchange Rate'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'CURR'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'WAERK'.
fcat-outputlen = 5.
fcat-seltext_s = 'CURRENCY'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Currency'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'CURRENCY'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'M'.
fcat-inttype = 'C'.
fcat-datatype = 'CUKY'.
APPEND fcat.
CLEAR fcat.
fcat-fieldname = 'LCURR1'.
fcat-outputlen = 14.
fcat-seltext_s = 'GROSS AMT'.
fcat-seltext_m = 'Gross Amt'.
fcat-seltext_l = 'GROSS AMT'.
fcat-ddictxt = 'L'.
fcat-inttype = 'P'.
fcat-datatype = 'CURR'.
fcat-do_sum = 'X'.
APPEND fcat.
================================= *****************
fheader-typ = 'H'.
SELECT SINGLE butxt
    FROM t001
    INTO fheader-info
   WHERE bukrs EQ '1000'.
APPEND fheader.
CLEAR fheader.
fheader-typ = 'H'.
fheader-info = 'Daily Shipments For Exp'.
APPEND fheader.
CLEAR fheader.
Plant
SORT s_werks BY low.
READ TABLE s_werks INDEX 1.
fheader-typ = 'S'.
WRITE s_werks-low TO fheader-key.
SORT s_werks BY high DESCENDING.
READ TABLE s_werks INDEX 1.
IF s_werks-high NE space.
    CONCATENATE fheader-key 'TO' s_werks-high INTO fheader-info
                            SEPARATED BY space.
ELSE.
    WRITE fheader-key TO fheader-info.
ENDIF.
CLEAR fheader-key.
fheader-key = 'PLANT : '.
APPEND fheader.
CLEAR fheader.
Billing Typ
SORT S_FKART BY LOW.
READ TABLE S_FKART INDEX 1.
FHEADER-TYP = 'S'.
WRITE S_FKART-LOW TO FHEADER-KEY.
SORT S_FKART BY HIGH DESCENDING.
READ TABLE S_FKART INDEX 1.
IF S_FKART-HIGH NE SPACE.
CONCATENATE FHEADER-KEY 'TO' S_FKART-HIGH INTO FHEADER-INFO
                         SEPARATED BY SPACE.
ELSE.
   WRITE FHEADER-KEY TO FHEADER-INFO.
ENDIF.
CLEAR FHEADER-KEY.
FHEADER-KEY = 'DOCUMENT TYPE : '.
APPEND FHEADER.
CLEAR FHEADER.
Date...
fheader-typ = 'S'.
FHEADER-KEY = S_FKDAT-LOW.
WRITE s_fkdat-low TO fheader-key.
WRITE s_fkdat-high TO w_dthigh.
CONCATENATE fheader-key 'TO' w_dthigh INTO fheader-info
                          SEPARATED BY space.
CLEAR fheader-key.
fheader-key = 'PERIOD : '.
APPEND fheader.
CLEAR fheader.
CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_EVENTS_GET'
    EXPORTING
      i_list_type     = 0
    IMPORTING
      et_events       = fevents[]
    EXCEPTIONS
      list_type_wrong = 1
      OTHERS          = 2.
READ TABLE fevents WITH KEY name = 'TOP_OF_PAGE'.
IF sy-subrc = 0.
    fevents-form = 'TOPOFPAGE'.
    MODIFY fevents INDEX sy-tabix.
    CLEAR fevents.
ENDIF.
rptname = sy-repid.
CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY'
                    EXPORTING
                      i_callback_program                = rptname
                      it_fieldcat                       = fcat[]
                      i_default                         = 'S'
                      it_events                         = fevents[]
                      i_save                            = 'X'
                     TABLES
                       t_outtab                          = it_output[]
                  EXCEPTIONS
                    PROGRAM_ERROR                     = 1
                    OTHERS                            = 2
ENDFORM.                    " BUILD_FIELD_CATALOG

Custom paper size - seems scaled for A4

Hi,
I'm trying to print on the front of a card which when unfolded is 15cm x 30cm.
I've made a PDF in Inkscape (page size matches paper dimensions) and opened it in Preview.
I set a custom paper size of 15 x 30cm for my printer (Samsung ML-2010) in the page setup dialogue. The scaling set to 100%. When I print preview everything looks fine.
However, when I print it seems to be scaled for a much larger page and the text is much larger than original and runs off the page. If I print it onto an A4 sheet everything fits but the text is still larger than intended.
Any ideas on what's going wrong?

Unfortunately I don't seem to have that Scale to Fit option... just the usual Scale bit below the orientation (in Page setup) which I currently have at 100%.

How to add a new custom paper size? I am using a HP Deskjet 1000 J 110a printer.

How to add a new custom paper size? I am using a HP Deskjet 1000 J 110a printer. I am using Windows XP home edition. The Custom option itself is not appearing in the process of selecting paper sizes in Printing preferences. I have installed this printer just today, but I bought it eight months back in Dubai. Could there be chance that since I purchased it in Dubai and I am using it in India, the software's not functioning properly.
Can you please help me with this problem immediately? Reply soon...

Hi RajeshPujara,
Please refer the link below to know the paper size supported by this printer.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02231304&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...
May I know the size of paper you are trying to print.
Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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Is it possible to use an AppleScript to set a *custom* paper size in Word?

I've used the following script to set the paper size in Word:
tell application "Microsoft Word"
          set paper size of page setup of section 1 of active document to paper a4
end tell
but I've been unable to write a script to set a custom paper size -- does anyone know if this is possible?
Thanks!

The gallant Pierre strikes again!!! For reasons having to do with a quirk of working with Word documents coming from a Windows machine, I ended up having to go the UI route, but I couldn't have done it without you! I actually ended up changing the Format For: popup menu instead of the Paper Size: popup menu, but this technique could be used for those who wish to chose a custom paper size:
tell application "Microsoft Word"
activate
end tell
tell application "System Events"
          delay 0.5
keystroke "a" using command down
          tell application process "Microsoft Word"
                    click menu item "Page Setup..." of menu "File" of menu bar item "File" of menu bar 1
delay 1
click pop up button 3 of window "Page Setup"
keystroke "Any"
                    delay 0.5
keystroke return
                    delay 0.5
keystroke return
delay 1
                    click menu item "Print..." of menu "File" of menu bar item "File" of menu bar 1
delay 1
                    tell menu button "PDF" of window "Print"
click
                              click menu item "Create Booklet" of menu 1
                    end tell
          end tell
end tell
Again, Pierre -- many thanks!
Andrew

Customer paper size setting 8.8 in (width)x 5.5 in (height) print out

Hello, Expert
I have a question print out paper size that is a customer paper size setting 8.8 in (width)x 5.5 in (height) in Dot-Matrix printer,
When print out that orientation from protrait to landscape.
I used CR2008 and upgrade to SP4.
Hope anybody help me
Thanks.

Hi,
--you just go to file menu and select 'Page setup' option, then it will display new window.
--In this window you will select the Orientation as 'Landscape' and in page options please specify your required page heigth and width in'vertical' and 'Horizantal' boxes. Then it will display your required page format.
Thanks,
Naga.

Can't print using custom paper size for HP6520

I'm trying to print Hobby Lobby RSVP cards for a wedding. The size is 5.5" X 8.25". My HP6520 keeps giving me an error that the printer has detected a different size of paper and it won't print. I've gone to Custom and set the size to match, but it still won't print. I have the paper in the bottom tray.

Hi @Saltman1,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that you cannot print on a Hobby Lobby RSVP card size is 5.5" X 8.25" with your HP Photosmart 6520 on Windows 8. I am happy to look into this for you!
According to your printer's specifications, this is an unsupported card size for this printer. The supported card sizes are:
Card type
Card size
3 x 5 in Index
76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in)
4 x 6 in Index
101.6 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)
5 x 8 in Index
127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 in)
However, as a workaround, you might be able to assign an alternate driver by going to this post, How to Assign Alternate Print Drivers in Different Versions of Windows, by @Shane_R, and then doing a custom size print by going to this guide, Create Custom Paper Sizes in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X.
Otherwise, I would suggest getting the proper size of paper for this printer as indicated in the chart above.
Hope this information clears things up for you, and have a great day!
RnRMusicMan
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CR 2008 SDK: how to set custom paper size?

Dear forum users, I'm trying to use Crystal Reports 2008 SDK to print barcode labels to a Datamax Printer.
The printer uses a custom page size. Can anyone tell me how to set custom page size and margins using C# and CR2008 SDK?
Best regards
Alessandro

I'm experiencing this problem: I need to print barcode labels which are 4 x 9 cm each (a custom paper size). The report has been build correctly, orientation is right but when I print the labels programmatically by an application I made the label gets printed in a wrong way.
In particular, orientation and paper size are not correct.
So I would like to try to force both of them (both the orientation and the custom paper size). How can I do that?
Best regards
Alessandro

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