Change the Default Orientation on the Printer Properties
Step 1:Press theWindows + Ikeyboard shortcut to launch theSettingsapp.
Step 3:ClickPrinting preferencesto pop launch the printers configuration window.
Step 4:SelectPortraitfrom the Orientation drop-down list, then clickApplyandOK.
Step 1:Click theLayoutsection in the Word document, expandOrientation, and selectPortrait.
Step 2:Proceed to print the document.
It should automatically choose the orientation based on the document layout.
Step 1:Press theControl + Pkeyboard shortcut to initiate the print process.
This should bring up the print setup page.
Step 2:Under theLayoutsection, selectPortrait>Print.
That means the printer may expect A4 paper even though you have loaded A5 sheets.
Go to Print Setup > expandMore options> select a matchingPaper size> clickPrint.
Alternatively, switch to a local printer to perform the print job.
Step 1:Go to thePrinters & scannersin the Windows parameters app.
Step 2:choose the problematic printer and click onRemove.
Step 3:Restart the computer and return toPrinters & scanners.
Step 4:ClickAdd Deviceand follow the wizard to complete the process.
The issue should be resolved.
A factory reset reconfigures all printer tweaks and restores them to default.
The procedures for performing a factory reset vary depending on the printer brand.
For instructions on properly executing this operation on your printer, consult your user manual.
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