Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Mac OS X

You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X.
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
    • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility.
  2. Click the Printer Settings button. You see this window:


  3. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others.
  4. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the Paper Size Notice checkbox.
    Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Close the Printer Settings window.