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Won't print to paper larger than 8.5x11

Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:47 pm

GIMP Version: 2.10.20.1
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: Windows 10 build 19041.450
GIMP Experience: New User



I am using GIMP to create images for sublimation printing. I have an Epson WF7720 printer. I set the page size to 11x17 or 13x19 and create an image. When I print GIMP crops off the image as if it were still 8.5x11" If I change the printer to Microsoft PDF I can create a full size image and then print that. What am I missing? BTW: Extra points if you can help me tile extra large images. I currently create an image in Gimp then take it into Inkscape to cut it up into printer page size chunks.

Re: Won't print to paper larger than 8.5x11

Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:40 pm

Hi vanwilliam.

Just for clarification, when you say you set the 'page size' to say 11x17, is that the 'canvas size' on which you created your image?

Did you check/set in Gimp 'File>Page setup' your printer output paper sizes. I think the default setting there would be 'letter' size i.e. 11x8.5

Re: Won't print to paper larger than 8.5x11

Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:32 am

First I set the image size when creating a new image to 13x19 in. When I go to File-Page Setup and change the setting to Super B (13x19) it doesn't seem to stick. Once set I can reopen File-Page Setup and it's back to Letter 8.5x11.
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