A4 print doesn't fit

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2022-10-12 16:16:19

Hi, thank you for the amazing software

when printing an exported a4 pdf it gets out scaled down by about 5% of the whole image size.

Please help, thank you
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2022-10-12 17:49:45

This is a common issue when the printer tries to fit the page into the maximal printable size. Find a property in your printer driver that reads like "print at 100%" or alike.
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2022-10-12 18:05:51

by EllenM This is a common issue when the printer tries to fit the page into the maximal printable size. Find a property in your printer driver that reads like "print at 100%" or alike.
thank you, Ellen. I know about this and have tried but no result unfortunately. I suppose it might be the printer's fixed setting, but maybe someone knows a workaround.
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2022-10-12 18:37:43

How does the printer driver dialog looks like under "Range + Scale" etc?
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2022-10-12 23:01:07

Hi Keihol,

Could you please advise what brand & model printer you're using?

Many thanks,
Brook
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2022-10-14 11:01:56

by Brook Acklom Hi Keihol,

Could you please advise what brand & model printer you're using?

Many thanks,
Brook
it's Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277n. Thank you for reaching out Brook
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2022-10-14 11:04:54

by EllenM How does the printer driver dialog looks like under "Range + Scale" etc?
<p><img src="//support-cdn.pixelmator.com/uploads-new/cuf_1665599861_PrinterSettings.png" class="postimage is-shown is-visible" alt="Image" width="472" height="357"></p>
I tried all of them possible. Also scaled things up just to see where the 'walls' are. Looks like might be the printer's issue. Thank you for trying to help me out.
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2022-10-14 12:05:20

Just downloaded the handbook. There are so many ways to print; via USB, wireless, AirPrint etc. Can you show us the printer dialogs perhaps you use?
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2022-10-15 19:20:42

by EllenM Just downloaded the handbook. There are so many ways to print; via USB, wireless, AirPrint etc. Can you show us the printer dialogs perhaps you use?
the handbook might be a general one, bc i can use usb only. here's some screenshots of the settings i've tried Image Image
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2022-11-25 11:00:36

Hi, I have the same problem with an Hp inkjet. I exported the image and print via Swift Publisher and it worked properly, I can't understand why.
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2022-11-25 12:31:55

by paperboy Hi, I have the same problem with an Hp inkjet. I exported the image and print via Swift Publisher and it worked properly, I can't understand why.
wow, thank you for the workaround! i wonder on whose side is the issue, is there a way to invite someone from the devs team to the conversation?
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2023-09-26 13:37:48

Any update on Pixelmator's side?