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Adobe Acrobat: Oversize Printing

Last modified 4/23/2026

  1. Choose the oversize color printer (Canon - Large Format )
  2. Only print one poster at a time
  3. Click on “Page Setup…”

    Print window
  4. You will possibly get a prompt like the picture below. If so, click on “Yes”

    Page Setup dialog box window with Yes button
  5. Set to Format For Canon – Large Format
  6. Choose your paper size. The printer can handle 44-inches wide and is a roll of paper
    1. Sizing Key
      1. US PHOTO – 16”x20”
      2. ARCH C - 18” x 24”
      3. ARCH D – 24”x36”
      4. ARCH E – 36”x48”
    2. (OPTIONAL) For Custom Sizing
      1. Click on the “Paper Size” drop-down, scroll to the bottom and click “Manage Custom Sizes…”

        Page Setup window
      2. Click on the Plus button
      3. Name your custom size, specify your desired width and height, and specify your margins
      4. Click “OK”

        Custom window
  7. Click “OK”

    Page Setup window
  8. Click “Print”

    Print window


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