How to Fix Epson Printer Advancing Excess Paper Before Printing
Question details
The user needs to stop their Epson printer from advancing a large amount of paper (approximately 100 centimeters) before starting the actual print job.
- Product
- Epson Printer / Document Editors
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing a document or image to an Epson printer, specifically observed when initiating the print job from an application like Adobe Photoshop.
- Observed behavior
- The printer feeds up to a meter of blank paper through the rollers before it begins printing the actual file.
Ensure that your printer has enough paper loaded correctly in the tray, and check if the same paper-feeding issue occurs when printing a standard test page directly from your operating system's devices and printers menu.
Verify Paper Size and Print Settings
Ensure that the document size, paper size, and scaling settings in your software match the physical paper loaded in the printer.
Software applications access your printer through the operating system's drivers. If the application requests a canvas or paper size that is significantly longer than the physical paper (such as a custom banner size), the printer will advance the paper to match those dimensions.
In your application, click on 'File' in the top menu bar and select 'Print', or press the Ctrl+P (Windows) / Cmd+P (Mac) keyboard shortcut.
Locate the 'Paper Size' or 'Printer Settings' section. Ensure that standard sizes like 'A4' or 'Letter' are selected instead of custom, roll, or banner sizes.
Look for options labeled 'Scale to Fit Media' or 'Borderless Printing'. Turn off borderless printing if it is not needed, and ensure scaling is set to 100% or 'Fit to Page' to prevent oversized print spooling.
Update the Epson Printer Driver
Install the latest official printer driver to fix communication errors between your computer and the printer.
Test Printing from Another Application
Determine if the issue is isolated to a specific program or if it is a system-wide misconfiguration.
Print PDFs and Documents Accurately with WPS Office
If complex graphic software is causing print scaling or paper feed issues, try printing your PDFs, documents, and images directly through WPS Office. It provides an intuitive print preview and precise paper size controls to prevent wasted paper.
- 1. Open your file in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF, image, or document you wish to print.
- 2. Access the Print menu: Click the 'Print' icon on the top toolbar or press Ctrl+P to open the comprehensive print dialog.
- 3. Configure paper settings: Select your Epson printer from the list. Verify that the 'Paper Size' and 'Zoom' settings match the physical paper loaded in your tray.
- 4. Preview and print: Check the real-time print preview on the right side of the dialog window. Once confirmed, click the 'Print' button to output your document correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer feed blank pages before printing the document?
This typically occurs when the software's specified paper size or document canvas is significantly larger than the physical paper loaded. The printer rolls out the extra length attempting to accommodate the requested digital dimensions.
How do I clear the current erroneous print job from my Epson printer?
Go to 'Printers & Scanners' in your operating system settings, select your Epson printer, and click 'Open Print Queue'. Right-click the active job and select 'Cancel'. You may also need to press the cancel (red triangle) button physically on the printer to clear its internal memory.
Does printing borderless affect how the printer feeds paper?
Yes. Borderless printing often requires the printer to expand the image slightly beyond the edges of the paper. If the driver settings mismatch the physical paper, it can result in irregular paper feeding or ink spraying inside the printer.
