Enlarging the printed content of a copied document

[YS78]

I have a document printed in tiny fonts. I want to enlarge it and make it readable.

[Sneha_01 · Accepted solution]

Hi @YS78,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

o enlarge the printed content of a copied document, you can use several methods depending on the tools and equipment you have available. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you enlarge and make the document more readable:

1. Using a Scanner and Printer

Scan the Document:

• Scan the Document: Use a scanner to create a digital copy of the document. If you don’t have a standalone scanner, you can use a multifunction printer that includes scanning capabilities.
• Save the Scan: Save the scanned document as an image file (e.g., JPEG, PNG) or a PDF on your computer.

Enlarge the Document on Your Computer:

• Open the File: Open the scanned document using a photo editing program (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, GIMP) or a PDF editor (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Preview on macOS).
• Resize the Document: Use the program’s resizing tools to increase the size of the document. For images, you can usually find this option under “Image” > “Image Size” or similar. For PDFs, you may need to adjust the scale or use a tool to increase the size of the text.

Print the Enlarged Document:

• Print Settings: Go to “Print” settings and ensure the document is set to print at the desired size. You can adjust the print scale or select options like “Fit to Page” to ensure the enlarged content fits correctly on the paper.
• Print the Document: Print the resized document on your printer.

2. Using a Copier with Enlargement Feature

Place the Document on the Copier:

• Position the Document: Place the original document face down on the copier’s glass platen.

Adjust Enlargement Settings:

• Select Enlargement: On the copier, find the option for resizing or enlargement. This is often found in the “Copy” settings or “Advanced” options.
• Set Enlargement Percentage: Choose an enlargement percentage (e.g., 150% or 200%) to increase the size of the document. You can usually preview the output size on the copier screen.

Copy the Document:

• Start Copying: Press the “Start” or “Copy” button to create the enlarged copy of the document.

3. Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software

Scan the Document:

• Scan the Document: Follow the same steps as above to create a digital scan of the document.

Use OCR Software:

• Run OCR: Use OCR software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, ABBYY FineReader) to convert the scanned image into editable text. This software will recognize the text and allow you to adjust and enlarge it.
• Edit and Resize: Once the text is converted, you can edit it and adjust the font size as needed.

Reprint the Document:

• Save and Print: Save the edited document as a PDF or other format and print it with the enlarged text.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support

[henrymark1155]

If you have a document printed in tiny fonts and want to enlarge it, scanning and reprinting might be your best option. You can scan the document at a high resolution using your printer's scanner, adjust the font size in an editing program like Word or a PDF editor, and then reprint it at a larger scale.

It’s essential to ensure that the printer parts like the scanner and paper feed are functioning well to avoid any distortion or misalignment during the process. Many modern printers have built-in enlargement options, so check your printer’s settings for scaling adjustments too!