How do I install 4 x 6 paper for color photos on a HP ENVY 5530?

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How do I install 4 x 6 photo paper and print in color?

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If you have not done so, install the Full Feature Software for the printer and your Operating System.

Open the Software and Drivers category > if necessary, click Change to correct / enter your OS and version.

After the software is installed, Restart your computer and log in.

The software you use to print your photos / images depends on which Operating System you are using.

Open category How to > topic Print > subject list Instructions & Settings

Lots of documents available, including:

 How to Print Photos (Windows)

 How to Print Photos (Mac)

HP Photo Creations is available for both Mac and Windows.

Download, Save, and install:

HP Photo Creations

Photo Creations works alongside your installed printer software to help you print your photos, images, and other projects.

Windows 8.x and Windows 10 - After the software is installed:

Click Start (windows key) > all apps > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find the HP Photo Creations application

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

HP Photo Creations Support & Tips

General Example - Windows and HP Photo Creations - 4x6 inch single photo on 4x6 in photo paper

NOTE:  Borderless may -- or may not -- be available on your printer model

Open the Photo Creations software

Quick Prints > 4 X 6 inch Quick Prints > Print my own > Add Photos > Browse 

Click / Select Photo from folder > Open 

In Section Edit > Click once or twice on the opened photo 

White box opens listing Edit Options:

Select / Edit if / as desired

Section Print 

Adjust Settings 

• Verify / Select the Name of your printer
• Select the number of Copies (Located next to the "Print" box)
• Verify / Select Image Size
  
• Verify / Select Print Range (for multiple pages)
• Verify / Select Paper Orientation

Open Printer Settings  (Located under the name of your printer)

Verify / Adjust setups   (Reminder: Selections in Printer Settings and Settings must match)

1. Printing Shortcut > Photo Printing (with or without borders depending on your printer model)
2. tab Paper / Quality:  Media Type = HP Advanced Photo Paper (or other)
3. Box Advanced > Size of Paper > 4 x 6 inch  (10x15 cm)
4. Click / Select Borderless Printing ON
5. Click OK to close Printer Settings

Click Print

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Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP ENVY 5530 e-All-in-One Printer series

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