50 Chapter 2:  Printing Tasks  ENWW
Guidelines for Printing Custom-Size Paper
• Do not attempt to print on paper smaller than 3 inches (76 mm) 
wide or 5 inches (127 mm) long.
• Set page margins at least .17 inch (4.23 mm) away from the 
edges. 
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
When custom paper is loaded, size settings need to be selected 
from the software application (the preferred method), the printer 
driver, and from the printer’s control panel. 
Note All settings in the printer driver and software application (except 
configuring custom paper sizes) override control panel settings. 
(Software application settings override printer driver settings.) The 
control panel must be set if the PCL 5e driver is used, or custom 
paper is loaded long-edge first (X is longer than Y).
Figure 17   Printing Custom-Size Paper
X edge
Y edge
X edge Y edge
Tray 1
Optional 500-Sheet Tray