How to Change the Default Print Size on a Mac

To change the default paper size for printing, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click Printers & Scanners → click the Default Paper Size menu and choose your new size.

Setting a Paper Size

Click the Apple menu.

Click System Preferences.

If a submenu opens instead, click the Show All button at the top of the window.

Click Printers & Scanners.

Click the Default Paper Size menu.

Click the paper size that you want to set as default.

Creating a Custom Paper Size

Click the File menu in any app that can print.

You’ll need to open the system Print window to set a custom paper size.

Click Print.

Click Show Details.

Click the Paper Size menu.

Click Manage Custom Sizes.

Click the + button.

Type a name for the custom size.

Type the paper dimensions.

Type the non-printable area dimensions.

Click OK.

Select your new size using the method above.

Your new custom size will appear at the bottom of the Default Paper Size menu.

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