There are time when I could use the Crop function, how do I get it back again?

[warp4dennis]

Hi!  I'm in the process of copying some User Manuals with writing in them that are so small that I need a magnifying glass.

And to help me do that I have been trying to use my Photosmart 6525 HP Printer to magnify the writing in the Manual.

But what I also need at the moment is the "Crop" function that seems to be missing, since I installed Win 10.

Does anybody know what I need to do to get this function back again?

[Dragon-Fur]

@warp4dennis 

Copy

The printer is not aware of what it is printing.

User Guide

Page 21

If the Resize setting is available, you can resize the copy.

What else?

Download the manual to your computer as a PDF file.

Open the PDF document in Adobe Reader DC 

Click the Print icon

In the Page Sizing and Handling menu, select how you want to print the content.

Typical choices are "Actual", "Fit", and Custom (select the percentage of 100 percent)

Example

Manage Print Output with Print Preview_PDF_1G

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Crop

Crop is a function of the software / program you are using to view and submit the job to the printer.

Best to have installed the full driver for the printer.

The driver, at this writing, is six years old - it might still work with the latest versions of Windows 10.

Before you install the printer software,

Run Windows Updates to be sure these are current / installed.

Check for Updates

If any updates are installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Next...

If you have not done so,

Download and save the Full Feature Software (full driver) for the printer.

HP Photosmart 6520 e-All-in-One Printer Full Feature Software and Drivers 

Next

• If using USB, disconnect the USB cable between the printer and the computer before starting the installation.  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (toward the end of the installation procedure).

Next

• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the software installation package (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation
• Reminder:  If using USB > Connect the USB cable when instructed (toward the end of the installation)
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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Discussion

When you "Scan" you can control what is captured in the content.

HP Scan

HP Scan (part of the full driver software) includes some content control when scanning.

General Example

9025_HP_Scan_Menu_PDF_4

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HP Scan Extended

Very similar to HP Scan, HP Scan Extended provides some of the same controls and likely a couple of "extra" features that can be helpful to the scan boundaries.

HP Scan Extended does require that you have (already) installed the Full Feature Software (full driver) for your printer.

General Examples

HP_Scan_Extended_Shortcut_1HPSE_Scan_Examples_1

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HP Scan and Capture

HP Scan and Capture generally works with most printers, includes a cop feature, and a decent sized preview window.

HP Scan and Capture

Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

Download-Save-Install   HP Scan and Capture

 Description

HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera.  These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.

* NOTE:  The correct HP drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.

Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application

Optional

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

Scan_and_Capture_Document-Photo_Settings_1

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HP Smart for Windows

IF the application works with your older printer, HP Smart includes a rather brilliant Scan and then Crop feature.

Caveat: It is not documented that HP Smart will work with your setup / older printer  - you'd have to try and see.

HP Smart for Windows

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR Open and Read >>> HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTES: 

• HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.
• Document includes the HP Smart application download links for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.
  •  FAQ examples: 
    • What are the requirements to use the HP Smart app?
    • Which printers are compatible with the HP Smart app?
    • Why do I need to sign in or create an account to use the HP Smart app features?
  • Older versions of the HP Smart app no longer support the login feature.
  • Update the application to the latest version to access / use HP Smart

General Examples

Example - HP Smart - Windows - Scan

After document is scanned, leave on Single page view > select page > Edit

HP_Smart_W10_Scan_Edit_Document_Set_1

After the item is scanned, the "Edit" > Crop feature works the same for both document and image.

Example - HP Smart - Windows - Scan > Edit

HP_Smart_W10_Scan_Edit_Image_Set_1

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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