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Fix “Paper Size Mismatch”

The printer refuses a job saying the loaded paper doesn't match the requested size. The panel size and the loaded paper must agree.

01 · Identify — does this match what you see?

  • “Paper Size Mismatch” or “Wrong Paper Size”
  • Job held in the queue
  • Paper loaded but printer asks to confirm

02 · Resolve — follow in order

  1. 1

    Check what's actually in the tray (Letter, A4, Legal).

  2. 2

    On the panel, go to Menu → General Setup → Paper Size and set it to match the tray.

  3. 3

    In the print dialog on the PC, confirm the page size matches (Letter vs A4 is the usual slip).

  4. 4

    Also check Paper Type is set to Plain if you're using plain paper.

  5. 5

    Resend the print; the mismatch warning should clear.

Pro tip

Mixing Letter and A4 paper between the tray and the PC is the #1 cause of this error in mixed regions. Pick one standard for the household and stick to it.

03 · Applies to

MFC-L2710DWHL-L2350DWMFC-J1010DWDCP-L2540DW

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