[Leaplist] Printing Challenge

[Bruce Metcalf]

Hank Lambert wrote:

> Are you using templates such as Avery, or just OOo?

Since Avery doesn't make 12x9" labels, this is strictly OOo.


> If not, the one solution I have used in the past on Windoze machines 
> is to create a new custom layout. Now I have no idea how to do this 
> in Linux, but I'll tell you how I did it in Windoze and maybe it'll 
> help.

I'm still suck in Windoze, so it should help quite a bit.


> I went to the printers panel and selected the printer.

Where is the "printers panel"? Do you mean the box that opens after you 
select [Print]?


> I opened the properties and created a new layout.

The properties of the printer or the properties of the envelope document?


> I used the actual envelope size, selected landscape, and the correct
> tray. I named the custom layout Envelope (it was my only envelope I
> printed), and it worked.

I have set the actual envelope size in both OOo and the printer. I have 
tried both landscape and portrait mode without seeing any change. The 
printer is using the correct tray.


> Without the custom layout, it refused to print correctly. I do not 
> remember the actual printer this was, but it was an HP laser network 
> printer.

Thanks, it's encouraging to hear that someone has made this work, but I 
need a bit more guidance to understand *where* you made these changes.

Bruce