HP ENVY Inspire 7955e printer, capability to print large illustration to correct size using 'tiles'

[beckyrpb]

Am I missing something about HP Smart or the print preview page with some of the settings?  I cannot seem to find a way to print a large illustration in what we used to call 'tiles' (parts of illustration on separate pages to paste together).  I could print this way with my older printer (which I recycled).  If this new printer doesn't have this capability does anyone know why?

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@beckyrpb 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

The following is relevant to supported versions of Windows.

"Tile" printing, sometimes referred to "Poster" print size, is supported.

Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software on a supported Windows Operating System.

Reference - Installation Package -

Download and Save, then Install:  HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only 

Next,

If not done, Install Adobe Reader DC

 Print PDF - Size or Poster

Print PDF in Adobe Reader DC 

Open the PDF document in Adobe Reader DC 

Click the Print icon

Open Properties

Set Shortcut to Everyday Printing or similar (Plain paper printing, single sided)

Select your Paper Size

Click OK to save change(s) and Exit the Properties menu

Main print menu

If printing at 100% or smaller, Page Sizing & Handling = Actual, Fit / Shrink to fit, percentage (wording varies)

OR

If printing “larger than 100%”, Page Sizing & Handling > Poster

Poster Printing - Notes

• If the file is smaller than the paper size and you need it larger, increase the Tile Size
• If the file is already larger than the paper size, it will be divided into Tiled sheets needed to print the file
• Enter an "overlap" and whether you want the "cut marks" included

When ready, click to Print

Examples - PDF - Poster Print

PDF_Document_Poster_Compare_Tile_1

PDF_Document_Poster_3

PDF_Document_Poster_CAD_2

References / Resources

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Printer - Full Feature Software - Install

If you have not done so, consider

• HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  Printer Assistant and HP Scan.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.  No Sign-in required.

If the full driver printer software is (already) installed but not working,

• Uninstall any printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features
• Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• Check (for the Printer) in Devices and Printers  > If found, Right-Click Printer and Remove -- If any changes are made, that is, you remove anything, Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, disconnect the cable before installing the printer software.

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software

Details Page - Driver - For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download  <<<

HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only 

Installation

• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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The installation of the full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  

Printer Assistant 

HP Scan

Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed

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Videos

Technology Tips - Envy Inspire 7900e  

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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), Supplies, and more

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[beckyrpb]

Thank you so much!  This solves my issue.  I really appreciate your help and that this community exists. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@beckyrpb 

Excellent!

You are welcome.

Happy Tiling.

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