How to change to Main Tray and full size paper. Keeps defaulting to 4x6

[M-D01]

Hp Envy Photo 7855

[Raj_05]

Hi @M-D01,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To change the default paper size and paper source on your HP Envy Photo 7855 printer, follow these steps.

Change Paper Size in Printer Settings:

On the Printer Control Panel:

1. Home Screen: From the printer's home screen, touch the Setup icon.
2. Preferences: Navigate to Preferences or Printer Settings.
3. Paper Handling: Select Paper Handling or Paper Settings.
4. Paper Size: Choose the paper size you want to set as default (e.g., Letter or A4).
5. Save Settings: Confirm and save your settings.

On Your Computer (Windows):

1. Control Panel: Open the Control Panel on your computer.
2. Devices and Printers: Go to Devices and Printers.
3. Printer Properties: Right-click on your HP Envy Photo 7855 and select Printing Preferences.
4. Paper/Quality Tab: In the Paper/Quality tab, set the desired Paper Size and Paper Source (Main Tray).
5. Apply and OK: Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.

On Your Computer (Mac):

1. System Preferences: Open System Preferences on your Mac.
2. Printers & Scanners: Go to Printers & Scanners.
3. Print Settings: Select your HP Envy Photo 7855 printer and click on Options & Supplies.
4. Driver Tab: Go to the Driver tab.
5. Paper Size: Set the default paper size to your preference.
6. Apply: Save the changes by clicking OK or Apply.

Set Main Tray as Default Paper Source:

On the Printer Control Panel:

1. Home Screen: From the printer's home screen, touch the Setup icon.
2. Preferences: Navigate to Preferences or Printer Settings.
3. Paper Handling: Select Paper Handling or Paper Settings.
4. Default Tray: Set the Main Tray as the default paper source.
5. Save Settings: Confirm and save your settings.

Check the Print Dialog Before Printing:

Whenever you print a document, double-check the print dialog settings:

1. Print Dialog: When you select Print from any application, open the Print dialog box.
2. Paper Size and Source: Ensure the Paper Size is set to your preference and the Paper Source is set to Main Tray.
3. Print: Proceed to print your document.

Update Printer Firmware and Software:

Make sure your printer firmware and software are up to date to avoid any bugs or issues with settings.

1. HP Support: Visit the HP Support website and download the latest firmware and software updates for your HP Envy Photo 7855.
2. Install Updates: Follow the instructions to install these updates on your printer.

By following these steps, you should be able to change the default paper size to full-size paper and set the main tray as the default paper source for your HP Envy Photo 7855 printer.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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