{"id":22447,"date":"2026-07-31T11:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=22447"},"modified":"2026-08-18T06:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:49:47","slug":"how-to-configure-print-paper-in-idempiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-to-configure-print-paper-in-idempiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure Print Paper in iDempiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Print Paper window defines page size, orientation and margins used by print formats. It ensures invoices, orders and other retail documents print consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process Flow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tenthplanet-iDempiere-Print-Paper-WorkFlow\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Business Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Only active paper definitions are used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • One paper can be the default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Landscape controls orientation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Validation code identifies paper size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Margins define printable area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Paper is reused by print formats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Tenant configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Print Format available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Printer configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Paper specification identified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Navigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Menu \u2192 System Admin \u2192 General Rules \u2192 Print Paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Configuration Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Create Print Paper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Complete the required fields and save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"Tenthplanet-iDempiere-Print-Paper-1\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"Tenthplanet-iDempiere-Print-Paper-2\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Step 2: Configure Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Complete the required fields and save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3: Define Paper Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Complete the required fields and save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4: Set Margins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Complete the required fields and save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Common Issues and Resolutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Issue<\/th>Cause<\/th>Resolution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Wrong size<\/td>Invalid paper<\/td>Choose correct paper<\/td><\/tr>
      Wrong orientation<\/td>Landscape mismatch<\/td>Update setting<\/td><\/tr>
      Content clipped<\/td>Margins too small<\/td>Increase margins<\/td><\/tr>
      Inactive paper<\/td>Active disabled<\/td>Enable record<\/td><\/tr>
      Print offset<\/td>Wrong dimensions<\/td>Verify size<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Assign to Print Format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Test printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Verify page layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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