Jul 073-20 45 PPM Laser Printer User GuideCustom Page size and Microsoft Word, Word 2000, Word 2003Custom Page size and Microsoft Word, Word 2000, Word 2003When you specify a PostScript custom page size in the Paper Size box in the advanced printerproperties for a supported printer: The custom size setting appears to be ignored if you have configured Microsoft Word to usethe PostScript Custom Page Size setting. Word defaults to the default size of 8.5 by 11 inches and is limited to a maximum length of 22inches.ResolutionIf you want to use PostScript custom page sizes that are supported by a printer, the only way tomake them work correctly in Word is to add custom forms to Windows and then to choose thoseform names in Word. By using this method, the PostScript Page Size setting in Word is ignored,and the newly added forms are used instead.Create a custom form for printing to a non-standard paper size in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0,Windows 2000, and Windows XP.To create a custom form, follow these steps: Navigate to CONTROL PANEL, double click PRINTERS. On the FILE menu, click SERVER PROPERTIES. On the FORMS tab, select the CREATE A NEW FORM check box.Enter the settings for the new form.NOTE: When you set up a custom form, the margins cannot go beyond the confines of thespecifications for the installed printer driver. Printable regions must be adhered to withregard to margin limits for the printer and driver in use. Click SAVE FORM or OKTo use the new form as the default form, follow these steps:WINDOWS NT In CONTROL PANEL, double-click PRINTERS. Right-click the printer you want to select, and then click DOCUMENT DEFAULTS. In the PAPER SIZE box, click the new form. Click OK.WINDOWS 2000 AND XP In CONTROL PANEL, double-click PRINTERS. Right-click the printer you want to select and then click PROPERTIES. On the GENERAL tab, click PREFERENCES. On the PAPER QUALITY tab, click ADVANCED, and then in the PAPER SIZE dropdown menu, select the custom form size. Click OK.
