Everyday problem · Page layout

Printing cuts off part of the page

If part of the page is missing, too large, or shifted, start with the paper size and print preview. The printer itself may be working normally.

1. Check the paper size

Make sure the Print window shows the same size that is actually in the printer, such as Letter with Letter paper or A4 with A4 paper.

2. Look at the print preview

If the preview already shows text or pictures outside the page, fix the document, margins, orientation, or size before changing the printer.

3. Windows

In the Print window, look for Fit, Scale, Actual size, paper size, orientation, or margins. Change one thing at a time and test again.

4. Mac

Choose File → Print and check Paper Size, Orientation, and Scaling.

5. Try another simple program

On Windows, try Notepad or Paint. On a Mac, try TextEdit or Preview. If the simple page prints normally, the original program or document is the likely cause.

6. If every program cuts the page off

Make sure the correct printer is selected and that the paper size on the computer matches the printer. Re-add the printer only after these simpler checks.

Official reference

Also see: Wrong paper size or tray