Does HP Software Have A Print Preview Function?

[Dominic26]

Please do NOT respond with applications doing what I want to do.  I have looked through these forums.

Does any HP printer software have a feature where you get a final print preview before hitting the final print button to start printing.  My Epsons had this in the past.  The preview occurs AFTER the chance to set printer preferences.  It gives you a chance to see the final product on screen and allows you to skip the printing of individual pages.  This is a standard feature on all Epsons.  Had I known HP did not have this it would have affected my purchase.

Not meaning to sound snarky.  I am just frustraed by HP's software.

[Sunshyn2005]

Welcome to the HP Forums @Dominic26, 

I see you have the OfficeJet Pro 6968, and I understand you do no have the Print Preview option available. The newer versions of HP printer driver do not include the Print Preview option anymore; however, there is a workaround that should resolve your issue. Please follow the steps below to assign an alternate driver. 

How to add Alternate Driver:

1. Click on your Start menu
2. Select Devices and Printers
3. In the Devices and Printers folder right click on your 6968 and left click on Printer Properties
4. Left click on the Advanced tab
5. Left click on New Driver
6. When the New Driver window opens just hit 'next' until you see a list of Manufacturers on the left and a list of Printers on the right.
7. Select HP as the Manufacturer on the left
8. Select Deskjet 6980 as the printer on the right. If Deskjet 6980 doesn't appear than select 'Windows Update' on the bottom left and once the update completes you will be able to select Deskjet 9800.
9. After selecting Deskjet 6980 hit next to complete the New Driver Wizard
10. Under the Printer Properties window select 'Apply' but don't hit OK
11. Select the General tab
12. Rename your printer back to HP Officejet 6968
13. Hit OK
14. Lastly, right click on your HP Officejet 6968 one more time and left click on Printing Preferences
15. Left click on the Paper/Quality tab
16. Left click on the 'Normal' dropdown for Print Quality on the bottom right and change this to Fast Normal
17. Next, click on the Finishing tab and check the box for Show Print Preview
18. Hit Apply and OK

Now when you try to print, after selecting the Print button a new window will pop open with the preview of what your printer will be printing. 

Please let me know if this resolves the issue by clicking the Accept as Solution button below. If you require further assistance, let me know and I will do all I can to help. 

Cheers! 

[DeadManThinking]

I have the same request; I wish to have the "Print Preview" option.

I followed your directions through Step 15, but on Step 16 on the "Paper/Quality" tab, the only "Normal" selection I see is a choice for "Quality Settings" with button (not a dropdown) choices of "Draft," "Normal," and "Best" ― no "Fast Normal."

It is feasible I erred in one of the earlier recommended steps, as I am not fluent working with drivers.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[Chester88]

I followed the steps below and now have the print preview option.  The problem now is that there isn't any text in the preview doc.  Any ideas on how to have the text show up in the preview pane?  Thank you,  

[rozK]

I agree, I had a Lexmark for almost 10 years with the function and it was very useful, sometimes I'd change settings or only print a few pages based on the print preview.  The HP Printer doesn't offer as many options as my old Lexmark for any of the functions. 

[HGP1]

Smart Tank Plus 655 printer 

[Echo_Lake]

@HGP1
Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details:

• What is the operating system?
• Have you tried print preview settings? 

Keep me posted for further assistance.

[fishtan]

I followed your directions through Step 15, but on Step 16 on the "Paper/Quality" tab, the only "Normal" selection I see is a choice for "Quality Settings" with button (not a dropdown) choices of "Draft," "Normal," and "Best" ― no "Fast Normal."

64 bit OS

printer:HP DJ2130 series

[Kumar0307]

@fishtan, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

There is no 'fast-normal' option available. To assist you better, kindly describe the issue that you are facing with the printer.

To check the print settings on your PC, refer to this document.

Keep me posted for further assistance.

[fishtan]

does hp printer have the function of 'print preview'? if yes, pls guide how to set the setting. thank you