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Can’t Print on A3 Paper: How to Properly Fix it
Missing updates can cause issues with A3 printers
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have asked themselves why can’t they print in A3 format on their PC. This is a temporary glitch, and it can be fixed easily.
If you have aprinter that is connected but not printing, then this short guide will help you solve that issue permanently on your PC.
Why can’t I print A3 paper?
Can my printer print A3 paper?
This depends solely on the printer. Most printers are designed to work with A4 format. In fact, you won’t even be able to fit A3 paper in an A4 printer.
However, if your printer can support A3 paper, it should be able to print on it as well. To confirm this, always check your printer specifications.
What can I do if I’m unable to print in A3 format?
Install the missing updates
Once your system is up to date, check if the issue is gone. A hotfix fixed this issue in the past, but now Microsoft recommends using the Windows Update instead since it’s more reliable.
Printer errors are somewhat common, and many reported thatprinter is not printing full page, but we covered that issue in a separate guide.
We hope you found this short guide informative and that you managed to fix any issues you had with your printer.
Did you ever experience this issue, and how did you fix it? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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