Print Problem - Pls advice

dubs · #1 March 9th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Hi guys,

I have this problem printing out from any application; Word, Excel, Firefox, Safari ..., whereby the materials I print are printed on no more than 1/2 of the paper (A4 Paper).

I am running OSX Tiger, on an iBook G4 and print wirelessly through an Airport Express to my Canon MP780 printer.

I also have a PC connected to this printer through the Airport but it does not have this print issue.

Please advice.

Much appreciated.

Dubs.

MisterMe · #2 March 9th, 2007, 09:29 AM

Have you done a proper File > Print Setup... to set the paper size?

sgould · #3 March 9th, 2007, 10:03 AM

You could also have "2 up" enabled. This is sometimes in the application and it there to print a small draft copy of 2 pages side by side on a single sheet. There's a "4 up" option as well.

dubs · #4 March 9th, 2007, 10:32 AM

MisterMe, the File -> Print Setup is set properly.

I have even re-installed the printer driver but no luck.

sgould, how do I check if I have a "2-up" enabled?

Thanks Guys.

dubs · #5 March 10th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Hi guys,

I am still experiencing this problem.

Any assistance will be highly appreciated.

Dubs

robyn1 · #6 March 12th, 2007, 06:14 AM

Hi Dubs,
go into an application and choose 'Print...'

In the third pull-down box (it starts off with Copies & Pages selected), select Layout.

from here you can see Pages Per Sheet and Layout Direction.

I have a few print presets saved, for 2-pages per sheet for documents for me to read, 1-page per sheet for other people to read, A4 photos, 4x6 photos etc. All of these have the relevant printer options selected.

If this doesn't work, please reply back with the printer brand/model, printer driver brand/model and if/what network devices & connections are involved.

Cheers!

Robyn

Post back if it isn't here.

dubs · #7 March 12th, 2007, 07:31 AM

Robyn,

that didn't work.

I had it set for - 1 page/sheet and chose the 1st print direction. same problem.

I am using a Canon MP780 Printer.

I am printing wirelessly via an Airport Express connected to the High-Speed Modem provided by my Telephone Operator here in S.Africa.

As I mentioned earlier, this problem is new and cannot be recreated on my PC connected to the same network.

Thanks,
Dubs

Satcomer · #8 March 12th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Open Print Center and reset the printing process (from Print Center's menu items), then add back the printer. If that doesn't work consider getting Printer Setup Repair (Printer Setup Repair for Panther).