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‎11-26-2016 04:27 PM

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Product: OfficeJet Pro 8710
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)

Just bought an OfficeJet pro 8710.  In the past, I've been able to create posters (2x2, 3x3) on other HP Printers.  Is it possible to do that with this printer?  How would I do that?  Thanks

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‎11-26-2016 08:51 PM

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Hi,

A such cannot be done with any urrent print driver, such capabilities were offered by older printers some years ago..

 

You may set an alternate driver as a workaround as following:

 

  1. Open the Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
  2. Click Add Printer.
  3. Press "The printer that I want isn't listed".
  4. Select a Local printer or a network printer with manual configuration.
  5. Select an existing port, keep it as LPT and press Next.
  6. Select HP, then select the HP Deskjet 6940 model from the list.
    Note: if it isn't listed press Windows Update and wait severa minutes, then it will be added.
  7. Follow the steps to complete the wizard and add the printer.
  8. Right click the 8710, select Pritner Properties and open the ports tab. take a note of the used port and close this dialog.
  9. Right click the 6940, select Pritner Properties and open the ports tab. check the same port as used by the 8710 and press OK.

Now try printing, within Printing Preferences select the Finishing tab and set "Pages per sheet and Posters" as you would like.

 

Regards,

Shlomi



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‎11-26-2016 08:51 PM

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Hi,

A such cannot be done with any urrent print driver, such capabilities were offered by older printers some years ago..

 

You may set an alternate driver as a workaround as following:

 

  1. Open the Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
  2. Click Add Printer.
  3. Press "The printer that I want isn't listed".
  4. Select a Local printer or a network printer with manual configuration.
  5. Select an existing port, keep it as LPT and press Next.
  6. Select HP, then select the HP Deskjet 6940 model from the list.
    Note: if it isn't listed press Windows Update and wait severa minutes, then it will be added.
  7. Follow the steps to complete the wizard and add the printer.
  8. Right click the 8710, select Pritner Properties and open the ports tab. take a note of the used port and close this dialog.
  9. Right click the 6940, select Pritner Properties and open the ports tab. check the same port as used by the 8710 and press OK.

Now try printing, within Printing Preferences select the Finishing tab and set "Pages per sheet and Posters" as you would like.

 

Regards,

Shlomi



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‎11-27-2016 04:13 AM

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Hi @tr53,

Thanks for using the HP Forums.  Apologies for jumping in here.

 

If you need help on how to install alternative printer driver, this relevant example will show you how.  

 

Although it's trying to install an alternative driver for HP Officejet Pro 8730 using the HP Officejet Pro 8720, follow the steps and instead of HP Officejet Pro 8720, choose HP Deskjet 6940 as suggested by @ShlomiL

 

HP Officejet Pro 8730/8740 : Print Borderless photos

 

Let us know if that works!

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‎11-27-2016 06:25 AM

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Thanks!  Your instructions worked - very easy to follow. 

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‎11-27-2016 06:30 AM

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Hi @tr53,

Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.

Have a nice day!

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