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Printer: HP DeskJet 2742e
Kubuntu: 22.04
History: It used to be that HPLIP was the answer for me. Past few printers, NOPE!, doesn't work well.

Background:
Using my previous ISP DSL router that had a WPS button on it, and pressing the WiFi button on the printer, and the WPS configured it nicely and quickly.
New T-Mobile 5G Gateway modem/router doesn't have the WPS button or a virtual WPS capability in its T-Life app.
I saw a 'proposed' workaround, but it looked very involved.

Result so far:
AI & I have tried half a dozen things. The simple solution of using Settings > Printers > Add, or using CUPS, both work to get the printer printing.

However: No matter how well I make the Letter size 8.5x11" stick in Settings > Printers or in CUPS, when I go to actually print a page,
the Show Preview option shows 8x10! The result is a page with margins/text cut off.

Temporary "solution":
Just make the margins wide, like 1" or 1.25"! Then it will look halfway normal when printed.

Question: Any ideas?​]]> Kubuntu Catchall Qqmike https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/kubuntu-catchall/694071-printer-issue-is-frustrating