How do I print a borderless print?

[JustChrissy]

Hi,

It's driving me crazy!!  How do I make a borderless print?

I've tried everything I can think of - lots and lots of wasted prints on my HP Instant Ink thingy too!

I bought this printer 'cos I want to print photos without an edge - why won't it perform?

Please, please help.

Thanks inn advance.

Chrissy

[Dragon-Fur]

@JustChrissy

Printer, one of:

"Envy 4500" (8)

You must install the Full Feature Software for your Operating System.

Example - Printer: 

HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer

Full Feature Software:

File name: EN4500_198.exe

Release details

Released: Nov 12, 2015

Version 32.3

The Specifications sheet for the Envy 4500 series indicate the printer requires minimum borders as shown:

Media	Left (LM)	Right (RM)	Top (TM)	Bottom (BM)
Letter Legal A4 Statement 215.9 x 330.2 (8.5 x 13 in) Custom-sized media Photo media Executive B5 A5 Cards	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)	3.0 mm (0.118 inch)	Windows: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) Macintosh and Linux: 12.7 mm (0.50 inch)

The datasheet disagrees and provides data to suggest the printer does print borderless photo printing:

Envy 4500 e-All-in-One Printer

Assuming the Full Feature Software is installed and functional, provided that the datasheet is correct, and that the Size of Paper and the Media type (type of paper) are compatible with borderless, then the following method sets borderless to "On":

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers >

Right-Click Printer > Printing Preferences > tab  Paper / Quality >

Advanced > Set Borderless Printing = ON

From the How-to Section:

Printing Photos (Windows)

Optional - Help, suggestions, and examples:

Print - Programs_and_Methods     

Sections:

• Preparation and Reference
• Photo Creations for Windows and Mac (free software > Photo Creations removes the guess work and provides easy access to print options)

• Printing with Paint >> Example of "borderless supported" printing setup is provided.

If the printer is new, the purchase likely provides a year's phone Support from HP Technical Support.

The User Guide, Page 83 provides details.

HP Contact Information – Sales, Technical Support, other Contacts -  USA / Canada

Contact HP – USA - Assistance

HP Tech support/ Customer Service  – Some English Speaking Countries

Including UK and Europe

From a post by @Sunshyn2005, to contact HP Support :

Step 1. Open link: www.hp.com/contacthp/
Step 2. Enter your computer's Product Number OR select Auto Detect
Step 3. Scroll down, find: "Still need help?  Complete the form to select your contact options"
Step 4. Scroll down, Click HP contact options > Click Get phone number

Case number and phone number appear on screen.

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[RocketLife]

Hi Chrissy.

HP Photo Creations is a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.

The printing screen shows a large preview, so you can tell if borderless printing is enabled. If it's not, you may be able to turn it on by clicking the Printer Settings link and choosing "Print Borderless" in your printer's control panel.

Hope this helps,

RocketLife