Unable to print Photos on Photo Envy 6230 - 2 different printers

[Capt_Steve]

I have had continual problems with printing Photos from the Photo tray of the HP Envy Photo 6230, I have even bought a replacement printer of the same model and have the same problem, I am using HP photo paper, the printer has the latest firmware and it prints OK from the main try, but cannot print from the Photo tray, the tray is free with no issues on both printers.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Capt_Steve 

Welcome to the HP Community.

Suggestions / Ideas

If two different printers exhibit the same reluctance to print on small photo paper from the photo tray,

Look for the cause of the problem elsewhere.

For example,

The printer supports 4x6 inch HP photo paper in the photo tray in weights up to 250 g/m².

Reference

Product Specifications for the HP ENVY Photo 6230 All-in-One Printer (K7G25B) 

Section Paper Handling

HP Photo Paper: up to 250 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 250 g/m²

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Tray and Paper Management

The printer must be made aware of the paper in the printer > Paper Size and Type

User Guide

Pages 15-16

Paper Setting on Printer Control / Display Panel

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Display Panel

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, Remove / add desired paper size - type

else

Wait a few seconds

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

On the Printer Control Display Panel,

Click Modify / Change / No-Yes (wording varies), adjust the paper size and type, Click OK

No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

Note:  Not all printers allow selection of “Custom”

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Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTES

• EWS is available on many network connected printers.
• Laser Printers - Options and Settings - availability and location - are likely (and frequently) different.

If EWS is supported on your printer,

Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to view / configure your printer.

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EWS – Browser

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

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

Model Dependent:  Check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - iOS / iPadOS

Reminder: The EWS Tray and Paper settings must be updated before you open the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Settings wheel

Open Add / Set Up a Printer 

Scroll down, Click, Tray and Paper

Model Dependent:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - Android

Reminder: The EWS Tray and Paper settings must be updated before you open 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:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart – Windows

Start HP Smart Application

Printer Settings

In section Settings > Advanced

Tab Settings > Preferences

Tray and Paper Management

Model Dependent:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

Example

Retain_Printing_Preferences_9

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Set the Preferences – Windows

NOTES

• This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.
• Access to the complete Printer Preferences requires having installed the Full Driver printer software.
• Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver. 
• Printing Envelopes?  See NOTE

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences

• When called from within printing software / applications, Printing Preferences might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" / “More Settings” / “Properties” or similar.

• No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not included in the Drop-down list, consider / try:  Create a Custom Paper Size Form.  Reference:  HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

NOTE >> Preferences and Envelopes: 

Select / leave Printing Preferences Shortcut to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign. 

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Set Print options in Software

When other options are set and correct,

If the job balks at using Source (Tray) set as "Automatic"

Set the Source to use the Tray you need for the current job.

Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple Photo Print - 4x6 inches - Borderless

HP_Smart_W10_Borderless_Print_4x6_10

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References / Resources

Adobe Reader DC – Install Whether You Use It or Not

If you have not done so,

Reinstall / Update your PDF Reader (Adobe Reader DC /Optional  Foxit Reader)

HINT:  Watch out for and UNCHECK unwanted extra software

NOTE:  Adobe Reader DC software can be installed even if you do not normally open / view / print PDF files directly from the Adobe Reader DC software.

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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

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