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10-30-2021 06:35 AM
I have tried to get rid of the margins from several programs but every time I make a print of a standing A4 format I got margins. 5mm on each sida and 2cm on the right side. Why is it not possible to rezise the photo to fit A4 format correctly? What am I doing wrong?
10-30-2021 09:08 AM
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The printer supports reasonable margins and supports borderless printing as stated in the Specs.
Product Specifications for the HP ENVY Photo 6230 All-in-One Printer (K7G25B)
Section Paper Handling
Borderless printing | Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 216 x 297 mm) |
and
Print Margin Bottom (A4) | 3 mm |
Print Margin Left (A4) | 3 mm |
Print Margin Right (A4) | 3 mm |
Print Margin Top (A4) | 3 mm |
Uneven Borders
Examples,
Borderless printing is dependent on the printer model. Some printers only support Borderless printing on certain Paper Sizes and / or Paper Types (for example, Photo or Brochure paper).
Border and Borderless printing depends on whether the shape of the original image / photo matches the shape of the paper used to print that image / photo.
Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple Photo Print - Border - A4
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Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple Photo Print - Borderless - 4x6 inch
HP_Smart_W10_Borderless_Print_4x6_10
HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
HP ENVY Photo 6230 All-in-One Printer
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10-30-2021 12:38 PM
Hi
the version of ho smart you associate with is not the same as I have. You got alot More options than I got, if I select More options I cant choose bordeless/ border as shown.
the selection I have made is
a4 format
crop
hp photopaper
full size
quality: best
I loaded hp smart from ho site today.
10-30-2021 01:14 PM
You are welcome.
Well, mine is a different printer - the 9025 does just about anything a printer can do.
That might not be relevant - your printer does appear to include at least of of the necessary options to make this work.
At this writing:
HP Smart Windows - Version 131.1.242.0
The initial selection for Borderless is selected in HP Smart > Print Photos
Select and open image
Main print menu page
Set Orientation, Paper Size, Photo Size, Select a Layout
Next option = Borderless Printing > ON or OFF
No Joy?
Where are the missing setups?
Where are the shortcuts and other options in More Settings?
Assuming the features and options are available in your printer,
If you have not done so,
Try / Consider
Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
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Printer Software and Printer Application
Install either the HP Smart Application first OR install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software first.
No wrong way - be sure to install both to have "full coverage" and access to your printer features.
The full driver printer software supports printing and scanning for Office documents, PDF, Photos (Images), and other print or scan software. (Print Assistant and HP Scan)
HP Smart - Windows - provides scanning and printing for PDF and Photos / images with options in More Settings for Shortcuts and other settings.
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>>> Check / Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
The full driver provides the foundation on which other programs and printing software depend.
Preparation - Install Full Driver Printer Software
If you have not done so,
In addition to the HP Smart application,
Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software for the printer.
HP Smart and other print software / applications benefit from having the full driver installed.
Printer Software Check
Notes
If the full driver printer software is installed, you will see the printer listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features.
The installation of the printer software adds two shortcut icons to the Desktop.
The Printer Assistant is named for the printer and provides access to Print , Scan , and Tools
HP Scan is named for itself and provides a direct call to the HP Scan software.
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Next...
Printer software not installed - OR - (still) installed but not working?
NOTE: If the printer software shows installed but is not working as expected,
Uninstall the printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features
Restart the computer and log in
What if?
If software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and is “still hanging around” after you uninstall / Restart...
Microsoft: Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
OR
Revo Uninstaller (Free version)
then
Restart the computer and log in
Reminder: If using USB, disconnect the USB printer cable between the printer and the computer before installing software. (Re)Connect the USB cable when instructed to do so near the end of the installation procedure.
Install a fresh copy of the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software
Restart the computer and log in
Method - Use the Easy Start Wrapper to Install the Full Feature / Full Driver Software
For printers that support the option,
Use the Easy Start wrapper to install and configure the printer software.
- Home Page - HP Easy Start
- Open Category Software and Drivers
- Topic: Software-Utility
- Download-and-Save the current version of the Easy Start wrapper to install your print software
- If using USB: Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.
- Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation
- When asked, Select to install the “Full Driver” / “Full Feature Software”
- If using USB: Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
- After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.
Notes >> Easy Start... The Journey
- Full Administrator Rights are required to complete the HP Software installation.
- About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full Driver" set (as opposed to the basic driver or other application).
- You can skip / ignore suggestion(s) that you add the HP Account – you’ll need the account at some point, for now, you can skip this suggestion (as many times as it insists it’s a good idea) during the full driver software installation.
- If you see it, you can skip / ignore suggestion(s) regarding Instant Ink subscription. Instant Ink subscription is NOT mandatory.
- If the installation completes and then wants to loop around again, X out of the repeat menu / message to install again.
- Full driver includes print and scan functions supported by your printer and provides the printer features on which other applications / software might depend.
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