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Creating a custom paper size
(tractor)
Creating a custom paper size is only necessary if
you are using the 8-part carbon shipping paper
(i.e., the tractor form type). These instructions
do not apply to the Shipper’s Certification or the
single-sheet Shipping Paper (laser form type).
The Recommend button in the Configure Reports
dialog automatically creates the correct custom
paper size for Windows 95 and 98 users.
You can access the Configure Reports dialog by
entering Setup (the third icon in the main
MASTERFORM window) and clicking the icon for
either the Laser or Tractor UPS Approved Shipping
Paper shown under Configure Reports.
In the Configure Reports dialog, choose your dot
matrix printer from the drop down list and then
click the Recommend button. The paper size will
change to User-defined with dimensions of 8
inches in width and 4.67 inches in length. You can
also create a custom paper size manually through
Page Setup. The 4.67 length dimension is a
best-guess estimate. You may need to go slightly
shorter (4.5) or longer (5.0) to print correctly.
When you have created the custom paper size of
8 x 4.67 inches, it is recommended that you
change your printer driver to a model that can
read custom paper sizes. In some cases, you may
not be able to create a custom paper size until
you switch printer drivers first. Some printer
drivers do not accept custom paper sizes.
Installing a printer
If you are installing a printer for the first time to
use with MASTERFORM, follow these steps:
1. Attach the printer cable to the computer and
plug in the printer.
2. Install the printer driver: go to Start >
Settings > Printers.
3. Double-click the Add Printer icon in the
Printers window.
4. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer
wizard. Choose the manufacturer and model of
your printer when prompted unless you want
to use an alternative driver. See Changing the
printer driver.
Windows may prompt you to put your Windows
disc in the drive while installing a printer driver.
