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07-06-2019 02:11 PM
On previous HP Officejet 5000 (I think) there was a simple means to print 3 4x6 photos on a single page, saving paper. Selecting this option would them place the selected photos properly and they would be printd that way. It is easy to find software for 2, 4, etc. photos per page, but have not found one that does the 3. I know I can do it individually in several programs, but it takes a lot of time and effort.
07-06-2019 05:16 PM
Photo Creations can add photos and print them on a single sheet.
The example (below) shows just having added two photos - you can easily select three of your photos and after adding them to the 'group', click Print and set the options.
One of the key parts is to set the Image print size (4x6),
then click the Printer Settings to select your Paper Size.
Once the paper size is selected, come back to the Creations settings and select the rest of the options.
Print Range = All Pages
Orientation = Landscape (this should be set for you by the software)
Advanced Settings
Select Center on Page
Select Images per Page = Maximum
Frame Matte = None
When ready, Click Print
Idea
Test by selecting three photos / images that do not contain a lot of content - saves ink and you can check the output without using precious resources.
Example procedure...
Download, Save, and install:
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
Example setup
Open the software
Prints >
Under Quick Prints
Select a box Multi-Up > Print my own > Add Photos > Browse >
Open first one and then another photo to be printed on the paper >
Print >
Select / Verify the name of the Printer in the drop-down menu
Select your image size (for example, 5x7 or 4x6)
Under the printer's name >
Open Printer Settings... >
Printing Shortcuts >
Adjust / Verify settings in each tab (Details dependent on printer model)
For example,
tab Paper / Quality > Media Type > HP Advanced Photo Paper (or other)
Advanced > Size of Paper > Letter (8.5 x 11”)
Click OK to save changes and exit the Printer Settings menu
Open Advanced Settings
Set / Verify settings in each sub-section
When ready, click Print
NOTES:
The software adjusts the orientation for each photo.
Be aware that Printer mandatory margin restrictions could interfere -- some printers require larger margins and not all printers support "Borderless". If you find you are having issues with margins, check your printer Specifications.
In the example, the second "added photo" (in its original format) was a different "shape" (Aspect Ratio). Photo Creations has cut the photo to fit within the requested size. Depending on the intelligence of the photo editing software, this may or may not always work in your best interests. This time, it works just fine, cutting off just some extra "foliage" in the photo and leaving the main feature (Chickadee).
Additional settings that may be helpful when printing multi-up prints:
- Grid Spacing = None pushes the photos together so you can cut them out with a single cut.
- Disabling cut marks removes the light gray lines that help show the edges of photos with white areas near the border.
Both of these settings are enabled in the example.
Photo_Creations_Multi-Up_1
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