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lwh123
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August 31, 2018
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How to override default printer preferences?

  • August 31, 2018
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How do I override my default printer preferences?  The printer attached to my computer only prints letter size paper, but I have User Templates for 8x10, 5x7, and16x20 layouts that I want to export to a jpeg file.   In the Print Module, I start with the Layout Style in the upper right panel by selecting "Custom Package".  Then I drop down to the Cells on the right panel and "Clear Layout".  On the bottom of the left side panel I then click on "Page Set Up".  A window pops up that has my default printer listed; I select the orientation and paper size I want for my jpeg file; e.g. 8x10, landscape and click okay.  A blank horizontal 8x10 appears.  Then I select my User Template that fits the horizontal 8x10 and the layout on the screen instantly changes to a vertical 8.5 x 11.  I'm using LR Classic CC on a Windows 10 system.

Please advise, thanks

LWH

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    Rob_Cullen
    Rob_Cullen
    Braniac
    September 1, 2018

    I select the orientation and paper size I want for my jpeg file; e.g. 8x10, landscape and click okay.  A blank horizontal 8x10 appears. 

    All good to this stage!

    Then I select my User Template that fits the horizontal 8x10 and the layout on the screen instantly changes to a vertical 8.5 x 11.

    This is maybe where you are going wrong. The "User Template" you are selecting must have the 8.5x11 paper size defined in this template.

    This is often the problem for beginners to the Print module- understanding that the default installed Adobe templates are all for 8.5x11 paper, even though the 'Photo Cell' defined in that template might be 8x10 or even 6x4.

    I suggest that after doing your Page Setup in the Printer dialog- do NOT select a template, but rather go directly to Layout panels for cell size, etc, and then to finally Print to Printer. THEN save your settings as a NEW correct template that will incorporate your 8x10 paper size.

    Note: You can also Update a Print template if you have re-defined the paper size.

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.0, Photoshop 27.0, ACR 18.0, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0 .
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    lwh123Author
    New Participant
    September 2, 2018

    When you say, "The "User Template" you are selecting must have the 8.5x11 paper size defined in this template." are you asking/suggesting that the User Template that I created for an 8x10 for an exported jpeg file has somehow embedded and letter size paper in it?  Or, are you saying that Adobe has letter size defaulted/embedded in the program?   That would indicate that Adobe has a very narrow view of the printer capabilities.   Furthermore, if I'm creating a jpeg, the printer attached to my computer should have no influence.  I have used these templates before and never had the screen convert to a portrait letter size. 

    If I understand your suggestion, you are proposing that I delete my existing templates and recreate new ones.

    I appreciate you feedback, please advise, tnx.

    Rob_Cullen
    Rob_Cullen
    Braniac
    September 2, 2018
    are you asking/suggesting that the User Template that I created for an 8x10 for an exported jpeg file has somehow embedded and letter size paper in it?

    Yes, quite possibly.  If you select that template and the paper size is immediately 8.5x11- then that is the paper size defined in that template.

    are you saying that Adobe has letter size defaulted/embedded in the program?

    In all the "Lightroom Templates" - You cannot alter them (only alter and 'Save' as a User Template). They all default to 8.5x11.  So I suggest to NEVER click on a "Lightroom Template" unless you want to modify it and then save it as a "User template".

    That would indicate that Adobe has a very narrow view of the printer capabilities

    I suggest that the Lightroom Templates are a 'limited' set of "Starter" ideas for anyone new to Lightroom. Just ignore them and create your own for YOUR printer and paper!

    "User Templates" can be altered and updated, so if you have a User Template that sets the wrong size paper, then correct the size and right-click the template preset to [Update with Current Settings]. (But you can only 'Save' a modified Lightroom Template)

    But now you are Exporting a JPG-  Even with the Print Job set as 'Print to :  JPG File' if you define a paper size here and save this as a User template, then the template will be the size you defined.

    you are proposing that I delete my existing templates

    NO! Do NOT delete. simply select the User Template, re-open the Page Setup dialog, change the paper size to 8x10 (or whatever), then right-click the template preset to [Update with Current Settings].

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.0, Photoshop 27.0, ACR 18.0, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0 .
    Sean McCormack
    Sean McCormack
    Braniac
    August 31, 2018

    When you go to Print Job, you can change from Printer to JPEG. You get an Dimensions options there and a resolution.

    Sean McCormack. Author of 'Essential Development 3'. Magazine Writer. Former Official Fuji X-Photographer.
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    lwh123Author
    New Participant
    September 2, 2018

    Yes, I've done this, but when I select a user template I had used/saved previously for 8x10 landscapes, the screen converts the paper size to a portrait letter size (8.5x11).

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