How to change print size when printing from iPhone
The iPhone Print menu lets you choose paper size but not a scale percentage. Here is how to get the size you want anyway.
The fix
Change paper size in the Print menu
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Open the photo, document or web page you want to print.
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Tap the Share button, then scroll down and tap Print.
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Tap Printer and choose your AirPrint printer.
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Tap Paper Size and pick the size loaded in your printer.
The list depends on your printer. If you only see one size, the printer is not reporting more options.
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For photos, check the layout option.
Some printers show Fit or Fill. Fit shows the whole photo with borders; Fill fills the paper and trims the edges.
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Tap Print.
The fix
Print smaller or at an exact size with your printer’s app
Printer apps have the scaling controls that AirPrint lacks.
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Install your printer’s app.
HP Smart, Canon PRINT, Epson Smart Panel or Brother Mobile Connect, from the App Store.
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Connect the app to your printer and choose Print Photos or Print Documents.
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Pick a size or scale.
Look for Resize, Scale or Photo size. HP Smart, for example, offers Fit to Page, Fill Page and a custom percentage.
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Preview and print.
Other ways to get the size right
- Crop first. In Photos, tap Edit, then Crop, and choose an aspect ratio such as 4:6 or 5:7 so the photo matches the paper.
- Documents in Pages. Tap the ••• menu › Document Setup and choose a paper size before printing.
- Print from a computer. Send the file to a Mac or PC, where the print dialog has a full scale setting.
Frequently asked questions
Why don’t I see a Paper Size option when printing from my iPhone?
The Print menu only shows options your printer reports through AirPrint. Update the printer’s firmware, make sure the correct printer is selected, or use the printer maker’s app, which usually has more settings.
How do I print a photo smaller on iPhone?
Select several copies or several photos, then choose a smaller paper size such as 4 x 6 if your printer supports it, or use your printer’s app and pick a photo size or scale percentage.
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