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Yes - Because the printer is unaware of what it is printing, you can use applications or software to configure the job the way you want it done, including printing in Poster.
Windows, in fact, is ideally suited to the task.
If you have not done so, install the full driver printer software.
Need help to install software?
Details / How-to below in section Message Content References
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Print in Poster - Examples
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Paint - Print in Poster
Paint can split images into segments that can be combined to create a Poster.
Paint does not calculate the output size -- you must enter it
AND
Paint does not provide "cut lines" or overlap
Paint_Print_Scale_Poster_300_2
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PDF - Poster Print
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How to Make Your Own Posters Using Tiled Printing
Tiled printing is when you print out a large image over several pieces of paper, with each piece of paper acting as a “tile,” hence the name. From there, you line up the tiles to form a grid, thus creating your huge wall poster.
Print PDF in Adobe Reader DC
Print PDF - Size or Poster
Open the PDF document in Adobe Reader DC
Click the Print icon
Open Properties
Set Shortcut to Everyday Printing (Plain paper, single sided)
Select your Paper Size
Click OK to save change(s) and Exit the Properties menu
Next,
Main print menu
Page Sizing & Handling
If printing at 100% or smaller, and the content fits on the paper, Page Sizing & Handling = Size
Then select Actual, Fit / Shrink to fit, percentage (wording varies)
OR
If printing “larger than 100%”, or the content size requires it, Page Sizing & Handling = Poster
Poster Printing - Notes
- If the page size is equal to or smaller than the paper size and you want the output 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 - Poster Print
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PDF_Document_Poster_CAD_4
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Message Content References
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Printer Software
If you have not yet done so, install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.
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 generally adds at one, possibly least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and/or HP Scan.
NOTES:
HP Scan is not installed if the printer does not support Scan.
The Printer Assistant is not installed if the type of full driver software does not support it. If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.
No Sign-in required to use full driver printer software.
Reinstalling?
- Uninstall existing full driver printer software from Programs and Features.
- If your printer includes a separate "help" in Programs and Features, uninstall that, too.
- Restart the computer and log in.
- If the printer is connected to the computer using a printer USB cable, remove / disconnect the cable before loading the software.
>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Webpage - Information - Download / Save / (then) Install <<<
HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only
In general, the web pack should load -
Download package > Save > Right-Click on the installation Package > Run as Administrator
If / When asked, opt for the Full Driver / Full Software to be installed.
Using USB? (Re)Connect when instructed to do so.
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in.
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The installation of the full driver generally adds at least one or more shortcuts to the Desktop.
Note: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and HP Scan are dependent on printer model and supported software options.
- Printer Assistant – Where still supported as part of the full driver printer software
- HP Scan – Shortcut on Desktop named for the printer model
OR
- HP Scan Assistant – For those printers that no longer provide the Printer Assistant
- HP Scan - Shortcut named for itself
AND / OR
- When installed, HP Universal Scan software adds a separate self-named “HP Scan” shortcut
- NOTE >> If you install the full driver printer software, installing HP Universal Scan as a standalone software from category Software & Drivers is not necessary. The system will allow you to install both.
Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Or
HP Scan Assistant shortcut > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Example - Desktop Shortcuts
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Example - Programs and Features - Installed Printer Software
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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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