If you’re like most people, you print documents on a regular basis. Whether it’s a report for work, a document for class, or just a document you need to keep around for reference, printing documents is an essential part of life. But what if you want to print a document on paper that’s different from the default printer paper size? Default printer paper size on a Mac is typically A4 or Letter-sized paper. But what if you want to print something on something smaller or bigger? There are several ways to change the default printer paper size on a Mac. The easiest way to change the default printer paper size is to open System Preferences and click on “Print & Fax.” Under “Printer,” click on the “Paper Size” tab and select the size of paper you want the computer to use by clicking on the “Use As Default” button. If changing the default printer paper size isn’t an option because you’re using an app that doesn’t have its own printing preferences (like Microsoft Word), there are other methods available. One method is to go into System Preferences and click on “Print & Fax,” then under “Printer” click on the “+” button next to “Printing Options.” From here, select “Document Settings” and make sure that under “Paper Size” your desired paper size is selected. whichever method you choose, be sure to follow all instructions carefully so that your documents print correctly and without any errors! ..
If you print frequently with different paper sizes on a Mac, you might get frustrated if the system is stuck on the wrong paper size that you don’t want to use. Luckily, it’s easy to set the default paper size for all printers on your Mac. Here’s how.
First, click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences.”
When System Preferences appears, click “Printers & Scanners.”
In Printers & Scanners preferences, look toward the bottom of the window. Locate the option labeled “Default Paper Size” and click the drop-down menu beside it.
In the Default Paper Size menu, select the paper size you want to use as your default. This setting applies to all printers installed on your Mac.
After that, close System Preferences, and you’re ready to go. Happy printing!
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