Print a PDF using HP smart

[sheryltoo]

I need to print a pattern that I purchased on the internet and is in PDF format. I see the only way I can do this is by first saving it as a PDF and then print it using HP Smart but when it prints, it doesn't print the actual size of the pattern. Is there some way to get it to do this?

[Dragon-Fur]

@sheryltoo

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If you have not done so, Install the full driver printer software.

After the software is installed, you can print your PDF file using your print software.

For example, you could use Adobe Reader DC

Video - Install Printer Software

HP Officejet Pro 8025 | 8020 | 8035 : Download and install full software solution (updated Feb2021)

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Printer Software

Method - Use the Easy Start Software to Install HP Smart and / or the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

Installation Package - Information and Download / Save

• Open  Home Page - HP Easy Start >> Click to open Category Software and Drivers 
• Download and Save the current version of the Easy Start Software installation package  to install your print software

Easy Start can be used to install your printer software and / or the HP Smart application.

If you would like to do so,

If the HP Smart Application is (already) Uninstalled, Get a new copy of the application from the Microsoft Store

If you want to install the full driver printer software, choose the "Full Software and Drivers" option during the installation procedure.

Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Preparation

• If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software  from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

>>> After the printer software is uninstalled, check that the printer is not still lurking in Devices and Printers. 

 If the printer is listed, Right-Click on the printer and "Remove" > Restart the computer and sign in.

• If using VPN, shut it off to install software.  NOTE >> If you don’t know what this is, you are not using a VPN – ignore this part.

• Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.  Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).

• Observation:  It is possible (assuming your Wireless Network is stable) that using a Wireless connection to install the printer software might work better than using an Ethernet Connection.   Personal choice - the Wireless connection method is recommended when you face insurmountable issues installing the software.

Installation

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
• 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”
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

If using Easy Start

• Skip any extra software / offers you do not want – Wording varies as does the number of times you have to “skip” or opt-out of various options.
• When asked, opt for "Full Software and Drivers" (exact wording might vary).
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• If after the Full Software and Drivers option is selected, the installation terminates (suddenly stops and disappears – never comes back): Open your Downloads folder > Look for and Right-Click on the full Web installation package and “Run as Administrator”

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Preparation > 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

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PDF Printing

Reinstall / Update your PDF Reader (Adobe Reader DC /Optional  Foxit Reader)

• HINT:  Watch out for and UNCHECK unwanted extra software
• Adobe Reader DC software should be installed even if you do not open / view / print PDF files directly from the software.

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Print PDF File

Example - Adobe Reader DC  - Main Print Menu

Open document in Reader DC

Click the print icon...

Adjust the settings on the main menu

Click Properties to select the Shortcut and add the paper size

Including the Print Size (Fit, Actual, Custom...)

Click OK to save the changes and exit the Properties menu

Back on the main print menu, when ready, click Print

If the file content will fit on one sheet of paper (and accommodate the necessary 3 mm margins) at "Actual Size" choose that size open.

Example - Adobe Reader DC  - PDF Document

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If the content will not fit on the paper at "Actual Size'

You can choose to "Tile" the file to print the content on more than one sheet

Use Size "Poster"

Optionally check / select to "Tile only larger sizes"

Example - Adobe Reader DC  - Main Print Menu

Open document in Reader DC

Click the print icon...

Click Properties to select the Shortcut and add the paper size

Adjust the settings on the main menu

Including the Print Size > Poster

Click OK to save the changes and exit the Properties menu

Back on the main print menu, when ready, click Print

Example - Adobe Reader DC  > PDF Document Poster

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References / Resources

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

HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 / OfficeJet Pro 8030 – Video Library

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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