Printing Problems

Fix HP 9120e Printing Only Part of a PowerPoint Slide

Maira Mehtab Sep 27, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to troubleshoot an issue where their HP 9120e printer outputs incomplete or cut-off slides from presentation software.

Product: Microsoft PowerPoint, HP 9120e Printer
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Printing a presentation slide onto physical paper using an HP 9120e printer.
Observed behavior: The printer successfully prints other file types, but cuts off or only prints a portion of a PowerPoint slide.

Before you start

Verify that your HP 9120e printer has sufficient ink and that the physical paper loaded in the tray matches the size you intend to print on.

Solution 1Recommended

Adjust PowerPoint Print and Scaling Settings

Modifying the internal print settings ensures the slide scales proportionally to fit the entire printed page without being cropped.

Often, presentation slides have a different aspect ratio (like 16:9) compared to standard printer paper (like A4 or Letter). If scaling is not enabled, the edges of the slide may fall outside the printable area.

Open Print Menu

Open your presentation in PowerPoint, click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner, and select 'Print' from the sidebar.

Select Print Entire Page

Under the Settings section, click the first dropdown and verify that 'Print Entire Page' (or 'Full Page Slides') is selected.

Enable Scale to Fit Paper

Click the same layout dropdown menu and check the box for 'Scale to Fit Paper' at the bottom of the list. This forces the slide to resize to your paper dimensions.

Verify Printer and Print

Ensure your 'HP 9120e' is selected as the active printer, check that the orientation is set to Landscape, and click 'Print'.

Scaling Applied: Using 'Scale to Fit Paper' is the most common and effective fix for slides getting cut off during printing.

Solution 2

Export the Slide to PDF Before Printing

Converting the presentation to a PDF file can bypass app-specific formatting or communication errors between PowerPoint and the HP printer.

Print Presentations Perfectly

Print Slides Without Cropping Using WPS Presentation

If you continue experiencing formatting and scaling issues, try opening and printing your presentation directly through WPS Presentation. It offers highly compatible, intuitive print controls that automatically adjust to your printer.

1. Open Your File in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your existing PowerPoint presentation.
2. Access the Print Settings: Click the 'Menu' button in the top left corner and select 'Print', or simply press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
3. Enable Scaling: In the Print dialog box, locate the print settings and check the 'Scale to fit paper' option.
4. Print the Document: Verify that your HP 9120e printer is selected and click the 'Print' button to output your slide perfectly.

Completely free to useSeamless compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint formats (.ppt, .pptx)Intuitive print preview with automatic 'Scale to fit' optimizationLightweight application that runs smoothly on most devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my HP 9120e printer cutting off the edges of my slides?

This typically occurs when the presentation's aspect ratio (like a widescreen 16:9 layout) does not match the standard paper size in your printer. Enabling 'Scale to Fit Paper' in the print settings forces the slide to resize proportionally to the printable area.

Does the paper size setting in the print menu need to match the printer tray?

Yes. A mismatch between the document's digital paper size setting and the physical paper loaded in your HP printer tray can cause the printer to truncate the image. Always verify the paper size in the print dialog before printing.

How can I check if the printing issue is caused by the printer hardware or the software?

You can isolate the issue by exporting your slide as a PDF or printing a different document type, such as a standard text document. If the PDF or text document prints completely, the hardware is fine, and the issue is likely isolated to your presentation software's specific print settings.

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