Create Custom Paper Sizes

Chrome

In the following steps, we will be using the built in PDF reader that is installed on Chrome.  For these steps to work, you must have a PDF file open in your browser window.

At the bottom of the browser are the built in PDF controls. The controls will show and hide if your mouse hovers over them. You will need to drag your mouse to the bottom right of your browser window for them to appear.

Click the Printer icon. Alternatively, you can use file menu > Print

       

In the lower left corner, click Print using system dialog…

In the Print screen, click on the Paper Size drop-down menu. At the bottom of the list, select Manage Custom Sizes.

          

In the Custom Paper Sizes window, click the + sign to create a new custom paper size. It will create a new paper size labeled “Untitled”. Make sure “Untitled” is selected from the left hand menu and enter the approximate width and height of your paper. Leave the “Non-Printable Area” set to “User Defined”.

In the left hand list, rename the paper size by double clicking “Untitled” and the text will become editable. Name it something that describes the page size, like the dimensions, i.e. 6.5 x 9.375.

Create all paper sizes that are needed, Click OK to save.

Select and Print on Custom Page Sizes

Open the PDF you would like to print. You will need to drag your mouse to the bottom right of your browser window for them to appear.

Click the Printer icon. Alternatively, you can use the File Menu > Print

       

In the lower left corner, click Print using system dialog…

Make sure the  correct printer is selected at the top.

Click on the Paper Size drop-down menu, the custom pages will be near the bottom. Select your Custom Page Size and click OK.

On the Print dialog screen, make sure that the Scale is set to 100% and click Print.