making my print smaller than the printer allows=

[Broomrider]

I collect miniatures for dolls houses and currently want to make posters etc,  but the print settings on my printer will not go low enough, is there any way I can make the print smaller

[Dragon-Fur]

@Broomrider 

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@Broomrider wrote:

I collect miniatures for dolls houses and currently want to make posters etc,  but the print settings on my printer will not go low enough, is there any way I can make the print smaller

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Yes - there are ways to create tiny prints.

Samples (not all inclusive)

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Paint - "Poster" - Percentage of 100%

The first method requires nothing more than using Microsoft Paint and selecting the percentage of 100%.

This "Poster" effect works both ways -- you can print your image file quite large (the example shows 300% to spread the image over more than one sheet of paper) or choose to print your image very small so the image is printed at a fraction of its original size.

Paint_Print_Scale_Poster_300_2

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-- What else? --

If you install the full driver printer software, you can use other software that understands the concept of scale.

Instructions to install the full driver are included later in this message.

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Microsoft - Print Pictures (formally Windows Photo Viewer)

Print one of more same of different photos at selected size on one or more sheets of paper.

If the smallest size the application supports is a size that will work, this is an easy solution.

Print_Pictures_Multiple-Photos-on-One-Sheet-of-Paper_6

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Adobe Reader -- Print Custom Size

For example,

• Insert your image files into a document.
• Leave each image at a "viewable" size when it is added to the document.

OR

• Insert each image file into the document and shrink it down to the size you want it done.

Next,

• Export the document to PDF file.
• Use Adobe Reader to print the document page(s) at a custom size of some percentage of 100%

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Irfanview -- Custom Print Size

Photo editing and print software provides control over print size.

You can select the size you want.

Irfanview_Custom_Print_Size_5

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-- Third Party Software --

Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing, Editing, and Print Software

NOTE >> Requires that the full printer software has been installed for the printer.

Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including custom print size, tiles, and the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function, and several other options not found elsewhere.

• Create a Restore Point (optional, recommended)
• Download the appropriate version (32bit or 64bit) of the program from the Website and install the program
• Additional information at the website, including: FAQ

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit software versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as a Windows 10 (or higher) Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version: https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Plugins can be added to your installed Irfanview software.

For example, Plugins can be added to installed Irfanview software to open additional file types.

Open Installed Irfanview software > Help > Plugins

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > Tab Help

Details / Examples

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Printer Software - Full Driver

Reinstall the full driver printer software

-- Note --

If you do not want / need the added information, Scroll down to Web Pack Installation

Details / How-to / Examples 

Check / Apply Windows Updates 

• Check / Install any pending Windows Updates 
• If any updates are applied in Windows Updates, Restart your computer and log in

Next,

Uninstall existing printer software

• Uninstall existing full driver printer software from Programs and Features.
• If your printer software includes a separate "help" in Programs and Features, uninstall that, too.
• Restart the computer and log in.

Install full driver printer software

• If the printer is connected to the computer using a printer USB cable, remove / disconnect the cable before loading the software.

Web Pack Installation - Open Web Page - Full Driver Printer Software

HP DeskJet / Ink Advantage 2600 All-in-One Printer series Print and Scan Driver and Accessories

• Open the Web Page
• Download, Save, and Install the software.
• If using a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer, connect the cable when instructed to do so, near the end of the software installation process.
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

Short Version Done here

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