No borderless printing

[Grumpyoldcat]

I have tried many different options, read everything on this platform, and I still cannot figure out how to do borderless printing. On 5x7 or 8x10 any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I just hate to have to cut the edges off of everything.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Grumpyoldcat 

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Product / Printer Model:  HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer Series  

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Job type:  Print Borderless

The printer hardware is capable of printing Borderless

Borderless Printing

Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 210 x 297 mm)

There are frequently limitations for paper size and / or paper type.

What you can do is also impacted by one or more of:

• Supported Paper Size, Type, Weight - Tray and Paper
• Operating System / version

and

• Device (Computer, Tablet, Phone)
• Content type
• Application / software used to complete the task
• Standard Size paper / Custom Size Paper

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Tray and Paper

User Guide - HP Smart Tank 5100

Default PIN - Page 11

Load Paper - Starting on Page 17

Next,

Section Change paper settings from the embedded web server (Wi-Fi models) - Pages 23-24

Reminder

It might -- or might not -- be possible to select  Custom paper size in EWS.

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)

Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type

Model and EWS version Dependent:  Advanced section

Click Apply to save changes

General Example - EWS - Tray and Paper

EWS_9025_Preferences_Tray_and_Paper_Management_All_13

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Custom Paper Size Form

HP Document: HP Printers - Creating Custom Paper Sizes

Details

Custom Paper Size Form

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Top Ribbon > Print Server Properties > Tab Forms

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Under Related Settings > Print server Properties > Tab Forms

OR

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Right-Click on Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners

Select Printer > Printing Preferences

Tab Paper / Quality > Custom setting box

Note

After setting / creating your Custom Form in Printing Preferences,

Save the setup and Exit Printing Preferences.

(Re)Open Printing Preferences and check the paper list for your new custom paper size form.

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Example - Windows - Custom Paper Size Form

Custom_Paper_Size_Form_Examples_9

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HP Smart

The application also impacts how the content is printed on the paper.

HP Smart, for example, supports printing PDF documents and Photos / Image files.

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HP Smart - Windows -

Borderless Image Printing is sized according to the application's two options

Crop

Shrink to Fit

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

HP_Smart_Win_Print_Photo_4x6_All_5

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HP Smart - Mobile -

HP Smart - Mobile - includes a rudimentary Resize option.

For those printers, paper size, and paper types that support Borderless,

Select Size = "Fill"

HP_Smart_Mobile_Image_Print_Resize_Move_11

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What if?

Relevant to Windows

If the print must be printed "Actual Size" of the selected Size and your application or Software won't print the size accurately, there are a couple of options

HP Smart - Windows - can be made to "Print to Selected" size - smaller / sized photo printed on larger paper

Yes, this requires that you trim the extra paper from the printed photo.

HP_Smart_Win_Simple_Photo_Print_Letter_4x6_3

What else?

Use Photo editing software to create the exact size, color enhancements, and other options you prefer.

Irfanview, for example, ioncl

Irfanview_Custom_Print_Size_5

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Message Content References

HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer - Media Specifications

Media Size (facet)	Letter; A4; Legal; 4 x 6 in
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	3.5 x 5 in to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	88.9 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media Types	Plain paper, Matte Brochure Papers, Glossy Brochure Papers, Photo papers, Envelopes, Other specialty inkjet papers
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	20 lb
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	75 g/m²
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	Plain paper: 16 to 24 lb; Envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; Cards: up to 110 lb; Photo paper: up to 80 lb
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	Plain paper: 60 to 90 g/m²; Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; Cards: up to 200 g/m²; Photo paper: up to 300 g/m²

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Third Party Software

Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing, Editing, and Print Software

Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including custom print size, tiles, and the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function, and several other options not found elsewhere.

• 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

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit software versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as a Windows 10 (or higher) Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version: https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Plugins can be added to your installed Irfanview software.

For example, Plugins can be added to installed Irfanview software to open additional file types.

Open Installed Irfanview software > Help > Plugins

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > Tab Help

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

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NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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