Printer Paper Setting

Printer Paper Setting

Article Contents:


This guide outlines the steps required to adjust the paper settings to use 72mm x Receipt paper. By following these detailed instructions, users can ensure their printer is correctly configured for optimal receipt printing. This process involves accessing the printer properties through the Windows Control Panel, adjusting preferences, and setting the paper size across various settings menus.

Step By Step:


Accessing Printer Settings

Step 1: Open the Control Panel and left-click on “View devices and printers” under the “Hardware and Sound” category.



Step 2: In the “Devices and Printers” window, locate the Star Micronics printer’s icon under “Printers”. Right-click on the printer’s icon, then left-click on “Printer Properties”.

 


Adjusting Paper Size in Printer Preferences

Step 3: With the “Printer Properties” window open, the “General” tab will be selected by default. Left-click on “Preferences”.

Step 4: In the “Preferences” window, left-click on “Advanced”.

 

Step 5: Change the “Paper Size” setting to “72mm x Receipt” and click on “Ok”. Ensure to click “Ok” again in the “Preferences” window to apply the changes.

 


Configuring Device Settings

Step 6: Back in the “Printer Properties” window, left-click on “Device Settings” and adjust the “Friction” setting to “72mm x Receipt”. Then proceed by left-clicking on the “Advanced” tab.

 


Setting Printing Defaults

Step 7: With the “Advanced” tab open, left-click on “Printing Defaults”. When the “Printing Defaults” window opens, left-click on “Advanced”.

 

Step 8: In the “Advanced Options” window, change the “Paper Size” setting to “72mm x Receipt” and click on “Ok”. Remember to click “Ok” in the “Printing Defaults” window as well to save the changes.

 

Step 9: Click “Apply” then “Ok” on the “Printer Properties” window to confirm all settings have been changed to use the 72mm x Receipt paper size.



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