Print 4 pages per sheet with envy 4500 using smart print

[Sherry83]

I'm trying to print 4 pages per sheet using my envy 4500 I follow the steps by selecting my photo then more settings I click 4pages per sheet then I click print but only 1 page is printing however it is printing in the size that I need 

[Dragon-Fur]

@Sherry83 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

This is one of those times when knowing the Operating System / version would have been helpful to answer the question.

OK - Using what we have...

Assuming a recent version of Windows because it is one of the OS versions that supports this type of print job.

The issues is perhaps that the single selection of the single image is not replicating on the single sheet of paper the way you expect.

True - Assuming the photos fit, HP Smart Windows can print multiple images on a single sheet of paper.

The HP Smart (Windows) application works well when selecting a collection of different image files.

The setup is a bit awkward if you want to repeat the same image multiple times on the one piece of paper.

Workaround

Save 4 copies of the same image under slightly different names

Select those files for your "multiple photos printed on a single paper".

Example - HP Smart - Windows - Multiple Photos on a single sheet of paper

HP_Smart_W10_Multiple_Photos_per_Sheet_All_2

Yeah, but...

The HP Smart application does not (at this writing) understand the concept of rows and columns, that is, creating a table of repeating images and then printing the results.

Windows Photo Viewer (if you can find it anywhere) to do this as would Photo Creations (retired in 2019).

What to do?

Make several copies of your image file under slight different names - select the files when setting up your job to print "Multiple Photos per Page"

OR

Consider using Photo editing software that supports the feature(s) you want.

Perspective: 

• Photo Editing software is not always "Plug and Play" -- that is, you might have to work a bit to configure the job(s) you want.
• The Irfanview software is free, comprehensive (lots of features), and smart --  the software is not "see, click, and do" for every job type.

Photo Editing > Irfanview  - Resize Image / Photo File

Resizing is only necessary if you want to change the actual size of the image file as it would appear at 100% of size.

Example 1 - Irfanview   - Resize Image File to 5x7 inches

Irfanview_Print_Image_Resize_Resample_3

Example 2 - Irfanview   - Resize Image File to 2.5 X 3.2 inches

Irfanview_Print_Image_Resize_Resample_2.5in_1

Photo Editing > Irfanview  - Create and Print Tile View

This software can create, manage, and print Tile View photos - multiple photos in rows and columns on a single sheet of paper.

Reminder:  Tile printing is not contact-sheet printing.

Example 1 - Irfanview  - Tile View Photo Print - Part 1 of 2

Irfanview_Tiled_View_Print_Part_1-2_1

Example 2 - Irfanview  - Tile View Photo Print - Part 1 of 2

Irfanview_Tiled_View_Print_Part_2-2_1

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References / Resources

Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing, Editing, and Print Software

 Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function plus several other options not found elsewhere.

• Create a Restore Point (optional, recommended)
• Download the appropriate version (32bit or 64bit) of the program from the Website and install the program
• Additional information at the website, including:  FAQ

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as an Windows 10 Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version:  https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > tab Help

Example help entry:

Vertical/Horizontal Flip

• Click on the Image Menu, then Vertical Flip. The image will turn upside-down. The left/right orientation will stay the same.
• Click on the Image Menu, then Horizontal Flip. The image will turn side-to-side, as in a mirror.

Note: The effect can be used on a smaller portion (rectangle selection) of an image, as well as the entire image.

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