HP Photo Creations

[AlCarp]

In HP Photo Creations I receive a 12029 Error. I have opened the software successfully in the past.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@AlCarp 

Sad story:  HP Photo Creations was retired in November 2019.

Not great news, I know.

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HP Smart

Depending on your printer, and whether it is connected to the network, you might be able to use HP Smart.

There are versions for mobile and for Windows 10 (for when you upgrade to a Windows 10 machine).

HP Smart for Windows is admittedly "smarter" than the mobile versions - things are changing all the time and the mobile versions might catch up at some point.

Mobile Printing – Options, How-to, Help, and Information

Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.

Read this document first - List of printers and supported applications

 HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers

“Print Anywhere App” Supported on Select Printers

  HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App

HP Smart - iOS and Android - Download, How-to and FAQ

 HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS)

HP Mobile Printing – “Show and Tell” – Step by Step How-to

Learn how to connect and use your printer with your device

HP Mobile Printing - Print from Smart phone or Tablet

HP Smart for Windows

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

Links to HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices,  includes an FAQ section

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

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If you really need to full flexibility and power-house edit, viewing, and printing options, this free software, though not "point and click" is powerful, feature packed, and provides a variety of ways to ensure your prints are how you like them.

Irfanview > Free

Irfanview provides a free program that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function.

• 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

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.

One thing I have not found is the "cut" boundaries - might be there and I just missed it.

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OK, what else?

Programs / Software like  Paint (mspaint) can be used to print photos.  Once the basics are understood, the program is fairly easy to use and provides a few decent ways to produce a good print.

If you can get a hold of it, Windows Photo Viewer can view and print photos - not fancy, perhaps adequate.

I would guess WPV is still hanging around in Windows 8.x

For those reading:

How to Make Windows Photo Viewer Your Default Image Viewer on Windows 10

Windows Photos, of course, might be an option, though truthfully, I am not sure how well it works to print - I just don't use it as a rule.  This is another "App" from the Windows Store.

Microsoft Photos - Microsoft Store

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[AlCarp]

Thank you for the information about Photo Creations and possible alternatives to use.  I also use Picasa to print notecards but will check out some of the other software you  suggested.

[Dragon-Fur]

@AlCarp 

You are welcome.

Good Luck finding something you like.

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