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[stamford1957]

Printing 6x4 photos 

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@stamford1957 

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Consider:

If you are using a mobile device to submit the job to the printer,

Adjust / Set the paper size and type BEFORE you open the image to be printed in the application.

Paper size / type is adjusted using the printer panel, EWS, or EWS within the HP Smart application.

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Note the mention of selecting "Custom" size in the printer display / EWS when exact dimensions are not listed.

Basics

Load / Check paper size into printer

Check / Adjust at the printer display panel and / or EWS

Windows >> Adjust Printing Preferences / Shortcut

Details

Load the paper into the printer according to the instructions in the printer user guide.

Paper already loaded? 

Open tray – Wait a few seconds – Close tray - Update information - Continue

Done that?  Stuck?

Open tray - Remove paper - Gently flex the stack - Return paper to tray - Close tray - Update information - Continue

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

Section is not applicable to printers lacking a printer display panel.

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, Remove / add desired paper size - type

else

Wait a few seconds

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

On the Printer Control Display Panel,

Click Modify / Change / No-Yes (wording varies), adjust the paper size and type, Click OK

No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

Note:  Not all printers allow selection of “Custom”

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Embedded Web Server (EWS)

EWS option is applicable to network connected printers.

Reminder

No Size?  If the size of the Paper Size is not included in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

Note:  Not all printers allow selection of “Custom”

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.

Verify / Update Tray and Paper Information

EWS – Browser

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

EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - iOS

Reminder: The EWS Tray and Paper settings must be updated before you open the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Settings

Open Add / Set Up a Printer 

Scroll down, Click, Tray and Paper

As Available:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

EWS - HP Smart – Windows

Start HP Smart Application

Printer Settings

In section Settings > Advanced

Tab Settings > Preferences

Tray and Paper Management

As Available:  Check / Adjust settings in Advanced

Click Apply to save changes

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

Click Apply to save changes

NOTES

• Size not listed in the Drop-down menu?  If available:  Select Custom (likely the last selection in the list)
• EWS is also available in HP Smart Windows and HP Smart Mobile > Settings > Advanced
• Features and options differ by printer model and type.

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Set the Preferences – Windows

This section is not applicable to Mobile Printing.

Printing Preferences are available directly from the driver and / or might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" / “More Settings” / “Properties” for similar from within printing software / applications.

Preferences and Envelopes: 

Select / leave Printing Preferences shortcut to "Everyday Printing" or something equally benign. 

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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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Printing Preferences – Shortcuts / Selections

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

Optional - Additional Setup / Information

Make changes to a Shortcut (Model Dependent)

• Select your Shortcut (locked / template or custom) >
• Adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings
• Check all sub-menus in all Tabs
• Click OK to save / leave sub menu

Custom Shortcut

On the main Preferences menu,

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

Side Bar:  Scan Menu for HP Scan

Open section More >

Check / adjust settings in each sub-section

Click OK to save sub-menu changes

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Additionally,

Edit options are available to let you force / crop the image into particular shapes / sizes.

NOTE:  Crop is NOT a fix for paper size - paper size must be set before editing / adjusting image formatting.

Partial Example

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

 “Things that are your printer”

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), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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