Printing on 13×19 paper in Windows means selecting the Super B size in your app’s print dialog, or creating a custom form when the size is missing.
Whether printing wide-format photos or oversize documents, the process is simpler than most expect. The key is knowing the paper size’s name and where to find it in the print menu. This guide covers both scenarios—when the size appears and when you need to add it yourself.
What Is 13×19 Paper Called In Windows?
Most Windows printer drivers and photo apps list 13×19 paper under the name Super B rather than the literal dimensions. HP support documents confirm Super B is the standard label. If you see Super B in the paper size drop-down, select it. Some drivers may label it as Super B (13″ × 19″) or simply 13×19 depending on manufacturer and driver version, but Super B is the most common name across Windows 10 and 11. If neither Super B nor 13×19 appears, your printer or driver may not support the format—covered below.
How To Print 13×19 Using The Photos App
The most direct way to print 13×19 photos starts in the built-in Photos app. Open your image, press Ctrl+P or click Print, then select your wide-format printer. In the paper size drop-down, choose Super B. HP’s Windows printing guidance also recommends selecting the paper type matching your media—glossy, matte, or plain—so the printer applies correct ink settings. Adjust fit or layout options, then click Print. Windows 11 users who don’t see the classic print dialog can right-click the image, choose Show more options, then Print. Ensure paper loads correctly—wide-format sheets often need the rear feed slot or dedicated tray.
For images in other apps like Microsoft Paint, the process is identical: open the file, press Ctrl+P, confirm printer and paper size are Super B, and print. If no paper size option appears, look for a Page Setup or Properties button inside the print dialog.
What If 13×19 Is Missing From The Size List?
If Super B does not appear, the printer driver likely needs a custom form. Right-click Start, select Run, type control printers, and press Enter. Right-click your printer, choose Printing Preferences, then find a button or tab labeled Paper Size or Custom. The location varies by brand, but HP and Microsoft document the same process: create a new form named Super B 13×19 with dimensions 13 inches by 19 inches, save it, then select it in the print dialog. The custom form persists across reboots, so you only do this once.
If your driver lacks both Super B and any custom form option, the printer hardware may not support 13×19. Check the specification sheet or browse the best 13×19 photo printers available today for models that handle the format.
For Office apps like Word or Excel, the same custom form method applies. Open the document, select File > Print, choose your printer, click Printer Properties or Preferences. On the Advanced tab, look for a Scale or Resize section to confirm output matches 13×19 paper size, preventing cropping or unwanted white space.
FAQs
Is Super B exactly the same as 13×19?
Yes. Super B is the standard label for the 13×19 inch paper size. Selecting it gives you the correct dimension.
Can I print 13×19 on any printer?
No. The printer must physically support 13×19 through its paper path and tray. Most standard printers top out at 8.5×11 or 11×17. Wide-format photo printers handle 13×19 output.
Why does my 13×19 print come out smaller than expected?
This happens when the document or page size in the app does not match the paper size set in the printer. Ensure both are set to 13×19 or Super B.
References & Sources
- HP Support. “Printing Photos (Windows)” Documents Super B paper size name and print workflow.
- Microsoft Learn. “Printer Paper Size Not Available” Describes custom form workaround for missing paper sizes.
