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Question posted by wesbrown2 on August 8th, 2013

Custom Scaling

I need to print a drawing to 188%, but I don't see that option in my printer menu. How do I custom scale (enlarge) a print job?

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on August 8th, 2013 8:31 AM

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This particular printer does have a custom option, you can only use the presets. You would need to custom enlarge your image in a photo editor software prior to printing.

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