Posted by Anonymous on 12/8/05 1:02pm
Msg #81182

HP 1320t legal letter

I am trying to print a pdf file using PS driver, because I know this is faster then PCL, however, the first page prints correctly, but all other pages print everything in letter sized, even though the preview shows the docs correctlr ie: some legal some letter, please help!! I've tried all kinds of setting combos, and the PCL works fine, but SLLLOOOWWWWWWW, PS is fast but wont print in the diofferent sizes even though settings are both the same. Thanks

Reply by Danny_FL on 12/8/05 1:38pm
Msg #81190

Make sure you have 'scale to size' option off.

Also make sure you have the tray set to correct paper size.

Danny

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/8/05 2:22pm
Msg #81201

First go to the HP toolbox or Control Panel (Printers & Faxes). Go to device settings.
Set tray 1 (Manual tray) to envelope #10. Tray #2 to letter and Tray #3 to Legal.
Then go back to the document. Hit print. A print screen will come up. Put a check in the box next to choose paper source by pdf page size. Then hit ok. This should solve your problem.

Reply by Dave_CA on 12/8/05 2:33pm
Msg #81208

If the previous suggestions don't fix the problem install the HP PCL5 driver.
I have had very good success this way thanks to a previous answer on this forum from PAW and someone else. Sorry I've forgotten the other person.

Reply by Barnes - James on 12/8/05 3:32pm
Msg #81226

Thanks all I will try these suggestions

Reply by Mdene_AZ on 12/8/05 4:31pm
Msg #81238

I have tried all these options and still have to manually set the size for each doc. You guys must be geniuses.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/8/05 6:06pm
Msg #81262

Unless a document is specifically coded for PostScript, I don't think even Adobe Reader will be able to properly select the proper page size. I remember there was a utility that you had to enter the proper escape sequence into a configuration page so the utility would know how to talk to the printer and select the paper properly.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/8/05 9:26pm
Msg #81310

Recanting my post ...

I just tried printing a multi-mixed page PDF file on my HP LJ 1300 with the PS driver and it did select the proper pages. (Using v7.0.5 of the Reader.) I then tried it on a different PC with a very old reader, 5.0 I think, and it did not properly select legal and letter. It printed everything from tray 1.

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/8/05 7:29pm
Msg #81278

Go to start (Bottom Left), then settings, then control panel, then printers/faxes, then properties, then device settings.

Form to tray assignment:

Printer auto select: Not Available
Tray #1 Envelope #10
Tray #2 Letter
Tray# 3 Legal
Manual Feed in tray # 1 : Not Available

Then hit apply. This will save your settings. I think I forgot to mention this on the first reply.
This is very important. Your settings will not be saved unless you hit apply.
Now go back to document. Hit print. The print screen will then come up. Go down to where it says "choose paper source" by pdf page size. Check the box. Hit ok. It should work.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 12/8/05 5:31pm
Msg #81256

Re: HP 1320t legal letter - Quick Question Brad

Since it appears that the tray can't be set to accomodate the width of a #10 envelope do you feed it the short way and do you feed it right side up or down. Do you need to adjust your software for the different orientaion of the the envelope or does the printer do that? TIA

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/8/05 7:13pm
Msg #81274

Re: HP 1320t legal letter - Quick Question Brad

Charles, You will have to adjust the guides at the front of tray 1. It is the long way front to back, face up, flap to left. At least this is how Word advises me to feed it when I use the envelope wizard. You feed it just like if you were making a deposit at the atm. Hope this helps.

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/8/05 7:35pm
Msg #81280

Re: HP 1320t legal letter - Quick Question Brad

Oh ya, also go to www.pawnotary.com, go to downloads, then go to the bottom where it says testfeed.pdf. Click on this and the file will come up. Hit print. The print page will come up. Make sure that box is checked. Hit ok. If your printer is working right, it will print legal, then letter, then legal again.

Thank Paw for putting this on the website.