why does my printer only print 5.5x4 instead of 6x6 prits

[grandadbarry194]

why does my printer only print 5.5x4 instead of 6x6 prints

[Dragon-Fur]

@grandadbarry194 

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@grandadbarry194 wrote:

why does my printer only print 5.5x4 instead of 6x6 prints

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Operating System not provided.

Specifications > Paper Handling 

Section:  Supported Paper Sizes (plain paper)

Section: Supported Photo Paper

Neither of these sizes ( 5.5x4 or 6x6) are supported as a "standard" size.

The following is relevant to both Windows and Mac OS:

 Creating Custom Paper Sizes

An expected print size might be the result of the photo / image shape not fitting on the selected paper size and shape.

This is the Aspect Ratio.

Generally, if the shape of the image does not match the shape of the paper, there is no "automatic" fix other than either fitting the image to the paper as it can be done. 

"Fit" image onto paper:  Results include a white border around the sections that are not "shaped" correctly.  If a border around "mis-shaped" edges is satisfactory, use horizontal and vertical centering to "fit" the image into the paper with (relatively) even borders around the edges.

OR

Edit the photo / image shape to match the shape of the paper on which the image will be printed. 

Relevant to Windows:

Edit the image; use "Crop" to cut out the correct shape of the paper on which you will print your image.

If the original image is a "rectangle", edit the shape into a square to print that image onto square paper.

Example

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Windows and Mac OS

Assuming

You have installed the Full Feature Software (printer software) for your printer / Operating System, 

You have created a Custom Paper Size form for your square photo paper,

Consider / Try

Download, Save, and install:

HP Photo Creations

Windows > 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

Windows > Example

• The example shows the "how to" for a 4x6 inch photo.
• With the exception of the need to change the print / paper size, the steps are the same for the 5x7 inch photo.
• If your printer does not support Borderless (or if Borderless is not supported for your paper size), ignore that part of the example / setup.

General Example – One Borderless Image on 4x6 inch photo paper

NOTE:  Borderless may -- or may not -- be available on your printer model

Open the HP Photo Creations software

Quick Prints > 4 x 6 inch > Print my own > Add Photos > Browse >

Click / Select Photo from the folder > Open >

In Section Edit > Click once or twice on the opened photo >

White box opens listing Edit Options:

Select / Edit if / as desired

Print > Adjust Settings and Advanced Settings >

(Under the name of your printer)

Open Printer Settings >

Verify / Adjust setup

1. Printing Shortcut > Photo Printing (with or without borders depending on your printer model)
2. tab Paper / Quality> Media Type > HP Advanced Photo Paper (or other)
3. Advanced> Size of Paper > 4x6 inch 
4. Click / Select Borderless Printing ON
5. Click OK to close Printer Settings

Click Print

Photo_Creations_Borderless_Printing_1

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

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP DeskJet 3720 All-in-One Printer

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