How to do specialty printing

[MamaTowWolf]

I have an HP7100 all in one printer, and I have my own business checks that I would like to be able to print on so I don't have to write them out every time I have to issue one.

Any and all suggestions are accepted. Thank you in advance, and have a great day.

[Dragon-Fur]

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If this is your printer series:

HP ENVY Photo 7100 All-in-One Printer series 

If you are using Windows,

If you install (or have installed) the Full Driver / Full Feature printer software,

The chances are you can do this...

Example Specifications for the series:

 Product Specifications for the HP ENVY Photo 7120 All-in-One Printer (Z3M41D)

Paper Handling

NOTE:  Borderless printing  might be restricted to Photo or Brochure paper.  Model dependent...

Preparation

If you have not done so, download-save-install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver for the printer

If using USB cable between the printer and the computer, disconnect the cable.

  HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software

• Download-and-Save the printer software (Full Feature Software / HP Smart / Easy Start)
• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation
• Reminder:  If using Easy Start, select the Full Driver

  About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full" driver set (as opposed to the basic driver).

If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the last part of the driver installation)

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Full driver provides print and scan functions (even if HP Smart proves to be stubborn).

Basics...

  Load the paper into the printer according to the User Guide

Section "Load Paper"

Notes: 

Do not use the photo tray for your "check paper" - assuming your paper is within the weight and size limitations for the printer, remove the "other paper" from the main tray and load your check paper into the tray.

Test on plain paper first (you might have to cut some pieces of paper the size you need).

Generally, a printer of this type wants paper loaded in "face down" and "short sides" front and back.

If there is an orientation, consider face down, short sides front / back / "top" of check to the left (similar to loading an envelope where the "flap" is on the left).

Printing Orientation might need to be set to "Landscape" to accommodate "check shaped" paper.

Be aware

Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing is usually not available for odd / all paper sizes.

Borderless, in addition to possible paper type restrictions, is not available for all paper sizes.

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Next...

  Tell the printer about the paper and set the Printing Preferences

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

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Wait a couple of seconds…

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

Look for a message on the Printer Control / Display Panel,

Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK

Note:  Printer Display panel option is not applicable to printers that lack a printer display panel and might not be available on all printer models that do include a printer display panel.

Note 2 – Printer Display Panel > Adjusting the paper size:

If the size of your Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu,

If the “custom” paper size is available in the list:

Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

And / Or

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

 Note:  This option is not applicable to printers connected via a USB printer cable (no network connection).

If the printer is on the network,

If the EWS feature is supported on your printer,

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

NOTE:  Laser printer options in EWS are very different from those offered in InkJet Printers.

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

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

If applicable, check the Advanced section (at the bottom of the Tray and Paper Management menu)

Click Apply to save changes

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down menu, Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)

NOTE 2:  EWS is also available in HP Smart Windows and HP Smart Mobile > Settings > Advanced

Set the Preferences – Windows

NOTE:  This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver and / or might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" (or similar) from within printing software / applications.

Notes: 

• Generally, Ignore this section when not relevant – for example, when using Word > Mailings > Envelopes.
• In the case of PDF / Image printing, Pre-set the Preferences (below) or set the Properties during the job setup.

Preferences and Envelopes

Regardless of what kind of printing you will do (later), make sure the Printing Preferences shortcut is set to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign.  For example, don't leave the shortcut set to Booklet printing choices or other custom setups that are completely contrary to printing envelopes.

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Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

1. Select and adjust settings in each category for the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size.

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences

Next

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight your preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

NOTE - Make changes to a Shortcut

• Select a shortcut and adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings / Tabs
• Scan Menu for HP Scan >>  If there is a More > section, check / adjust settings in the sub-sections > Click OK to save sub-menu changes
• If supported, save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save as a new / different file name
• Click OK to save the setup

Printing Preferences

Word_Test_3X5_card_Preferences_1

What else?

If your check form is in PDF format, you might be able to print the checks using Adobe Reader DC 

The main print menu should be used for the options on that menu.

Open "Properties" (Preferences) to set the paper size (perhaps after having selected "Everyday Printing" shortcut

Paper Type = plain paper

You can try Orientation as Automatic or set to Landscape (assuming that is what you want)...

Manage Print Output with Print Preview_PDF_1F

What else?

If you are using check printing software - results are, of course, more in the control of that software.

References / Resources

Adobe Reader DC – Needed 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 should be installed even if you do not normally open / view / print PDF files directly from the Adobe Reader DC software.

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

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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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