Printer issues

[Koinu45-_-]

Every time I try to print, it prints as if its on photo paper, small. If I change the settings in the app, it says there's no paper, when there is. Anyone know how to fix this?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Koinu45-_- 

Operating System = "other"

Guessing that you are using a Mobile device (phone / tablet)

Possibly using HP Smart Mobile application to print

Change the paper size / type before you open the content to be printed on your mobile device.

Your printer lacks a printer display panel - use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to adjust / check the paper size / type - Tray and Paper Management

Open Printer Tray,

NOTE

If you are having trouble with getting the printer to accept (new) paper,

Remove the stack of paper from the tray

Lightly flex (do not fan) the paper to separate the single sheets

Re-stack together so the edges match along all sides

Return the paper to the tray

Wait a few seconds

Close Tray

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper Size and Type at the Printer Display Panel

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

Look for a message on the printer display panel.

Click Modify / Change / No-Yes (wording varies),

Select / Adjust the paper size and type, Click OK

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Paper Sizes

No Size in List?

If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list,

If the printer supports the option,

Select Custom

Notes: 

• Not all printers support size “Custom”

• "Copy" dislikes mismatched content / paper size and type.  For example, select for Tray:  Standard sized "Letter" / "A4" plain paper

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Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTES

• EWS is available on many network connected printers.
• Laser Printers - Options and Settings - availability and location - are likely (and frequently) different.

If EWS is supported on your printer,

Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to view / configure your printer.

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

Copy dislikes mismatched content / paper size and type.  If / As available,  Check / Update Copy settings  in EWS > Copy > Settings > Copy Defaults

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EWS – Browser

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

Model Dependent: 

• No Size > Select “Custom”  Note:  Not all printers support size “Custom”
• Advanced section > General Tray, Default Paper, Default Tray, Tray Lock

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - iOS / iPadOS

Reminder: Tray and Paper settings must adjusted before opening the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Settings wheel

Open Add / Set Up a Printer 

Scroll down, Click, Tray and Paper

Model Dependent: 

• No Size > Select “Custom”   Note:  Not all printers support size “Custom”

• Advanced section > General Tray, Default Paper, Default Tray, Tray Lock

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart for Mobile - Android

Reminder: Tray and Paper settings must adjusted before opening the object to be printed.

Open HP Smart (for mobile)

Open Click on “Green Circle Check” on Printer Status icon

Scroll down to Preferences

Click, Tray and Paper

Model Dependent: 

• No Size > Select “Custom”    Note:  Not all printers support size “Custom”
• Advanced section > General Tray, Default Paper, Default Tray, Tray Lock

Click Apply to save changes

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EWS - HP Smart – Windows

Start HP Smart Application

Printer Settings

In section Settings > Advanced

Tab Settings > Preferences

Tray and Paper Management

Model Dependent: 

• No Size > Select “Custom”    Note:  Not all printers support size “Custom”

• Advanced section > General Tray, Default Paper, Default Tray, Tray Lock

Click Apply to save changes

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Example - Retain / Modify (Edit) / Check Paper Size & Type - Tray and Paper Management

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

 “Things that are your printer”

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

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

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