Printing on Custom Size Paper

Set a custom paper size and paper type on the operator panel. Then, register a paper size with a printer driver.

Available paper size

Tray 1

Width 100 to 216 mm, Length 148 to 356 mm

Tray 2 (Optional)

Width 148 to 216 mm, Length 210 to 356 mm

MP tray

Width 86 to 216 mm, Length 140 to 1321 mm

Note

  • Register paper in portrait, and load paper in a tray in portrait.

  • If the paper length exceeds 356 mm (14 inches), use the faceup stacker.

  • This function may not be available for some applications.

  • If the paper length exceeds 356 mm (14 inches), the print quality cannot be guaranteed.

  • If paper is so long that it exceeds the paper supports of the MP tray, support the paper with your hands.

  • It is not recommended to use a paper width of less than 86 mm (3.4 inches), because paper jams may result.

  • About available paper sizes for each tray and for duplex printing

    Loading Paper

  • The auto tray switch function is set to [ON] by factory default. When a tray runs out of paper during printing, another tray automatically starts feeding paper. To feed custom size paper from a specified tray, set the auto tray switch function to [OFF].

  • If images are not correctly printed on large size paper, select [Normal(600x600dpi)] for [Quality] in the PS printer driver. Printing may be improved.

When printing on custom paper size, change the paper type setting, and specify a paper tray.

  1. Load paper that can be set to the custom size in Tray 1, Tray 2 (optional), or MP tray.

  2. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel.

  3. Press [Paper Setup].

  4. Press [Tray1], [Tray2], or [MP Tray].

  5. Press [Paper Size].

  6. Select [Custom].

  7. Press [Custom] to set a paper size within the following range, and then press [OK].

  8. Change other settings if necessary.

  9. Press [Back] until the home screen is displayed.

  1. Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers].

  2. Right-click the [OKI MB562(PCL6)] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences].

  3. Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab.

  4. Click [Custom Size].

  5. Enter a name of the new size in [Name].

  6. Enter values in [Width] and [Length].

  7. Click [Add] to save the custom paper size to the list, and then click [OK].

    You can save up to 32 custom sizes.

  8. Click [OK] until the [Printing Preferences] dialog box is closed.

  9. Open the file to print.

  10. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  11. Click [Preferences].

  12. Select a registered paper size from [Size] on the [Setup] tab.

  13. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].

  14. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.

  1. Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers].

  2. Right-click the [OKI MB562(PS)] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences].

  3. Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab.

  4. Click [Paper Size], and then select [PostScript Custom Page Size] from the drop-down list.

  5. Click [Edit Custom Page Size].

  6. Enter values in [Width] and [Length], and then click [OK].

    Note

    You cannot set [Offsets Relative to Paper Feed Direction].

  7. Click [OK] until the [Printing Preferences] dialog box is closed.

  8. Open the file to print.

  9. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  10. Click [Preferences].

  11. Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab.

  12. Click [Paper Size], and then select [PostScript Custom Page Size] from the drop-down list.

  13. Click [OK].

  14. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].

  15. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.

Note

On Mac OS X, you can set a paper size out of the available range in the printer driver, resulting in improper printing. Set a paper size within the available range.

  1. Open the file to print.

  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  3. Select [Manage Custom Sizes] from [Paper Size].

  4. Click [+] to add an item to the list of custom paper sizes.

  5. Double-click [Untitled], and then enter a name of the custom paper size.

  6. Enter values in [Width] and [Height].

  7. Click [OK].

  8. Select the paper size created from [Paper Size].

  9. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print].

Memo

  • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.10, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box.

  • If the print option is not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.6.8, click the disclosure triangle next to the [Printer] drop-down list.