How to set custom page size for printing with CUPS in RHEL

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Issue

  • How to create custom page size for printing.
  • I want to create custom paper size for any printer, just like I do in windows XP.
  • Can you please send me the procedure how to create a custom papersize for a printer. The media/paper size must be 8.5x13in. I need to define this size for a printer queue created in CUPS.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4, 5, or 6
  • Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.22, 1.3.7, or 1.4.2

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