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Re: [Digital BW] 1160 - image not perfectly centred on paper

2002-02-03 by Todd Flashner

>> I am not getting my image printed exactly in the centre (side to
>> side) of the paper sheet.
>> If for example I print an 8 x 8 inch image on 8.5 x 11 paper, instead
>> of having exactly a 1/4 inch (.25 inch) on each side of the print
>> area, one side is slightly more than a 1/4 inch and the other
>> slightly less.
>> 
>> In the driver Properties> Paper tab > Printable area - I have the
>> Standard button selected and the Centred Box checked On.
>> 
>> Is there another tweak I can perform to correct this misalignment ?

First off, not all paper is the exact dimension it is supposed to be, so
check that first. Second, in the "Page Setup", instead of checking
"Standard" check "Maximum". This helps reduce some of the default margins
which may be throwing you off.

Not sure which version of PS you have, but PS6 has a very helpful "Print
Options" dialog box. If you have PS6 and don't use Print Options you're
really missing out.

Todd

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