How to enter cell sizes that are not round numbers in the Print module?

[raphaels28255986]

Hi,

I use a MacBook Pro which is entirely up to date and LR CC.

1) My images follow a 3x5 aspect ratio.

I need to provide match prints to a book printer in the exact same size as I want them in the book - which is 5"x3.33333333" - not a round number. You get the picture.

I have been struggling trying to create a template in the Print module for the 39 images in the book that I have to provide match prints for. Does the print module include some kind of automation whereby when you enter one dimension the other is automatically computed and entered into the template? If not, how do I handle the 3.3333" number? I end up with very mixed up results with picture dimensions and with border dimensions. I just don't seem to get a handle on this module.

And as I said, I have the same issues with border measurements .... HELP!

2) Also, how do I change specs in a user template and save the changes? Or is that by definition not doable?

3) Why do Printer Settings have to be re-set every time? What am I missing? Things like Paper specs, 16-bit setting, ... keep going back to some kind of default.

Of course, to make things even harder, there are 2 buttons to enter printer settings, one the left called "Print Settings ...", and one on the right called "Printer ...", with no obvious difference between them. Which should I use? And when, and how?

Thanks,

Raphael

[Michael J. Hoffman · Accepted solution]

Hi Raphael

If you need 3-1/3", and you type 3.3333333,you'll see it's rounded to 3.33 in the text box.

I dont see that as any issue in the real world; you're talking about a rounding error of maybe 3 thousandths of an inch. That's smaller than one pixel of the image printed at 240 ppi.

Do you believe you need that much precision? I'd just use .33" and run with it.

Mike

[raphaels28255986]

You have a point Michael. Thanks and I am now reconciled with the software.

[raphaels28255986]

Hey Michael,

Following our conversation, I checked the preset and the dimensions are set at 5"x3.34"(the 3.34" was set by the system after I entered 3.333"). But the resulting print is 51/8"x3 7/16".

1/8" difference is not ... nothing; it's huge. I am very surprised really.

What to do?

[Michael J. Hoffman]

Yes, that is huge and unacceptable for sure. Can I see snapshots of your print module parameters, and also especially your printer setup dialog boxes?

what printer are you using?

Mike

[raphaels28255986]

[Michael J. Hoffman]

Hi Raphael,

I see you have your printer set to "Borderless - Auto Expand."

Please go to Page Setup on the lower left (next to Print Settings) and change the setting under Paper Size to use the option that shows "Borderless - Retain Size."

Or, change from borderless and don't use that option at all. That's only useful if you are printing to the edge of the paper.

Mike

[raphaels28255986]

It works! Thanks.

You know, that's how I had It at first and then I changed it; I don't remember why. Dumb.

Also, how do I get the existing preset to hold on to the change?

[Michael J. Hoffman]

Do you mean the Lightroom preset, or the print driver preset?

[raphaels28255986]

My user template which has the wrong paper size.

How do I get to keep it with the proper paper size "Retain Size"?

[Michael J. Hoffman]

Hi Raphael,

Make all your settings updates including Print setup and Page setup.

Then, go to the Template Browser, click the "+" sign, and create a new template. All the settings will be saved. (Note that you can create new folders for organization in this dialog box as well, you're not limited to the folder "User Templates.")

When you return to the Print Module, click the template you created (in the Template Browser) to reset all the settings to that template's saved settings.

Mike

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[raphaels28255986]

Thank you Michael. I truly appreciate your help.

Raphael