Why doesn't my new hp deskjet 3760 print photos on A4 up to the edge, or even near on right side.

[Kev19]

Why doesn't my new hp deskjet 3760 print photos on A4 up to the edge, or even near on right side.  A 14 mm gap on RHS.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Kev19 

If this is your printer:

HP DeskJet 3760 All-in-One Printer

then

This printer does not support borderless printing.

Datasheet

Print area

Print margins Top: 3 mm, Bottom: 12.7 mm, Left: 3 mm, Right: 3 mm; Maximum print area: 216 x 355 mm
Borderless printing

No

Specifications 

Paper Handling > Print Margins

The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in the portrait orientation.

Figure : Margins in portrait orientation

Media	1. Left (LM)	2. Right (RM)	3. Top (TM)	4. Bottom (BM)*
U.S. Letter U.S. Legal A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) U.S. Statement 210 x 297 mm (8.5 x 13.0 inches Customized media** Photo media B5 (JIS): 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches) A5: 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) Cards	3 mm (0.12 inch)	3 mm (0.12 inch)	3 mm (0.12 inch)	12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
Envelopes	3 mm (0.12 inch)	3 mm (0.12 inch)	14.5 mm (0.57 inch)	14.5 mm (0.57 inch)

Choose your operating system for the steps to achieve these margin settings:

• OS X: Select Manage Custom Sizes from the Print Driver settings.
• Windows: Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver, and then select Minimize Margins.

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Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

HP DeskJet 3760 All-in-One Printer

 How to > topic Print > subject list Instructions & Settings

 How to Print Photos (Windows)

You can "center" a photo on a paper (with respect to its printable area)

Consider / Try

HP Photo Creations

HP Photo Creations works alongside your installed Full Feature Software to help you print your photos, images, and other projects.

Windows 8.x and Windows 10 - After the software is installed:

Click Start (windows key) > all apps > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find the HP Photo Creations application

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

HP Photo Creations Support & Tips

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[Kev19]

Thanks Dragon Fur,  well if that's the case I've just wasted £40 and I may as well throw it in the bin!!! 

[Dragon-Fur]

@Kev19 

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@Kev19 wrote:

Thanks Dragon Fur,  well if that's the case I've just wasted £40 and I may as well throw it in the bin!!! 

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Well, it is the case, though I would consider giving the printer to someone in need of a decent and modest printer rather than tossing it.  Smiling.  In the USA, printers in this category might be considered budget printers - capable but not "everything".

In general, when you search for a printer (to purchase),  the Specifications should be available within the Sales site for that product.  If not, or if you feel the specs might not be complete, look for the product on the support website > open the Product Information category > look for the specifications.  The User Guide is a good resource, too, and the newer ones tend to provide at least the general specifications (what the printer can do).  Next, use the complete name of the printer+"Datasheet" to see if there is a fuller description of the product.  

If your budget allows it, consider something in the Officejet Pro category.  These tend to do more and, in the long term, can be worth the extra expense.    Read the available information, of course, to help you decide.

Do consider, too, trying the Photo Creations software.  It is not magic and cannot produce a borderless print on a printer that does not support the feature:  The software can simplify print projects and help the printer provide its best service when printing photos.

See Thread:

  DESKJET 2630 Uneven borders on 6x4 photo

Includes Examples of printing photos with "centered" (even) borders.

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