Can’t get printer to change paper size

[Slewfoot]

I frequently print 4x6 photos, but when I want to change back to letter size papers on the main tray, it won’t change from 4x6 size.  I am getting really sick of this problem and am ready to buy another brand of printer

[Dragon-Fur]

@Slewfoot 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

True - adjusting the Paper Size and Type are easier to manage on any printer (any brand) that supports a printer display panel.

If your printer model does not include the display panel option (or even if it does),

After you (re)load the paper into the printer,

Adjust / Change the paper settings using the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

Reminder - HP Smart Mobile:  Paper Size & Type must be adjusted before you open the content to be printed

EWS is available in your browser and from within HP Smart.

EWS

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

EWS – Browser – Tray and Paper Management

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

Model Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - Tray and Paper Management - iOS / iPadOS / Android

Reminder: Tray and Paper settings must adjusted before opening the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Click on “Green Circle Check” on Printer Status icon

Scroll down to Preferences

Click, Tray and Paper

Model Dependent: 

• No Size > Select “Custom”    Note:  Not all printers support size “Custom”
• Advanced section > General Tray, Default Paper, Default Tray, Tray Lock

Click Apply to save changes

Example - EWS - Paper Size & Type - Tray and Paper management

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Example - HP Smart - Mobile - Main Menu

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Example - HP Smart - Mobile - Photo / Image Print

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