No print preview, and no poster printing!!

[Paulc0222]

Just a general statement. I repair and build many computers and often recommend different printers etc. I can't believe you know longer have a print preview or poster printing. These were excellent features,. Needles to say I will never recommend another HP printer to any of my clients again!! 

Very dissatisfied customer!

[Dragon-Fur]

@Paulc0222 

This printer -- like other printers -- is not aware of what it is printing.

Install and use software / applications that support Poster / Tile printing in your Operating System.

For example...

Poster Print - Relevant to Windows

Poster printing is supported in a supported version of Windows after having installed the Full Feature Software.

After the full driver printer software is installed,

Install  Adobe Reader DC

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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 in Programs and Features

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 Print PDF - Size or Poster

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

Example plates

Example - Adobe Reader DC  - PDF Print - Select Poster Print

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Example - Adobe Reader DC  - PDF Print - Document Poster Print

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Example - Adobe Reader DC  - PDF Print - CAD Drawing Poster Print - SectionPDF_Document_Poster_CAD_2

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References / Resources

User Guide - HP ENVY Inspire 7200e series - HP ENVY Inspire 7900e series

Technology Tips – Video Gallery  -- From our HP Expert greenturtle

Technology tips envy inspire 7200e

HP Envy Inspire 7255e | 7955e All In One printer How to print a Borderless 4x12 Panaromic Photo

HP Envy Inspire 7220e 7255e All In One printer How to print a 2 sided 4x6 photo or Duplex Photo

This tutorial shows how to print a 2-sided 4x6 inch photo on the HP Envy Inspire 7955e printer.

The HP Envy Inspire supports 5x5, 5x7, 4x6 Photo Duplex, 4x12 Panorama as well as Letter and A4 photo prints.

Example in the video uses supported HP Matte Photo Paper

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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