how can an image be enlarged using an officejet 5255

[FlyCreekPaw]

how can an image be enlarged using an officejet 5255

[Dragon-Fur]

@FlyCreekPaw 

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how can an image be enlarged using an officejet 5255

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Product / Model:   HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-One Printer 

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Copy

Copy is a function of the printer.

The specifications indicate that Resize is supported.

Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-One Printer (M2U75A)

Copy

Copier settings	Start Black Copy, Start Color Copy, Number of Copies, 2-sided, Paper Type, Resize, ID Card Copy, Lighter/Darker
Color copy capability	Yes
Copy resolution	600 x 300 dpi

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 User Guide

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Copy

The Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or black and white for copying on plain paper. You can also easily access advanced settings, such as changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy, and resizing the copy.

To make a copy

1. Load the original print side up into the document feeder, or load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.
2. On the printer control panel display, from the Home screen, touch Copy .
3. Specify the desired number of copies. Do either of the following to specify the number:
● Select a number in the spinner. You can swipe left or right in the spinner to increase or decrease the number.
● Touch the keypad button on the right side of the spinner to enter a specific number.
4. Touch (Settings) to specify paper size, paper type, quality, or other settings.
TIP: To copy two pages of the original to 2 sides of a sheet, load your original print-side down on the scanner glass, touch the toggle button next to 2–Sided to set it to ON.
5. Touch (Back) to return to the Copy menu.
6. Touch Start Black or Start Color to start the copy job.

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Scan

If you do not have the file already saved on your device, get the file or scan the content and save the scanned image to that device.

HP Document - How to Scan

 HP Printers - How to Scan (Windows, Mac, Mobile) | HP® Customer Support

Once you have a file of the scanned image, print using the appropriate software / application for your device (computer, tablet, Mac, Phone) to print the image at the Photo Size you want.

General Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple Photo Print

HP_Smart_Win_Print_Photo_A4_All_4

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Print as Poster

If you need a print size larger than the paper supported by your printer, insert the saved image file into a document > Save the Document as a PDF file >  Use appropriate software / program to "tile" the image across as many sheets of paper as needed to print the content at the size you want.  If desired, one section of a tiled poster can be printed.

Example -  Adobe Reader DC - PDF - Print as Poster

PDF_Document_Poster_CAD_2

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Image Resize

If you need to resize the actual content of a saved image file, use software made for the purpose.

The newly sized file can be printed as supported for paper size, type, weight.

The following example is relevant to Windows

Example - Irfanview - Resize / Resample Image

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Third Party Software

Irfanview > Brilliant Free Photo Viewing, Editing, and Print Software

Irfanview provides an exceptional software experience that can be used for a variety of scan and print tasks, including the “Mirror” or horizontal flip function plus several other options not found elsewhere.

• Create a Restore Point (optional, recommended)
• Download the appropriate version (32bit or 64bit) of the program from the Website and install the program
• Additional information at the website, including: FAQ

NOTES

• Both 32bit and 64bit software versions for Windows are available.
• Irfanview is also available as an Windows 10 Application from the Microsoft Store

For example,

Irfanview 64bit version – Information and Download

Software and All Plugins for 64bit version: https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html

Includes Plugin for creating Multiple-page PDF files for images (Poster or large paper printing)

Includes access (where available) to Scan with HP Twain > Adjust settings > Save

How to find Help within the Irfanview software

Once installed, open the software > tab Help

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HP Printer 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), Supplies, and more

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[FlyCreekPaw]

My bad, I was not very clear at all. Tried to take a cardboard template and increase its size by copying it on the 5255 and using the "Custom" and "Resize" options to increase its size. Our thought was changing to 300% would be a 3x increase in size, but after making the setting change, there didn't seem to be a way of getting the print at an increased sizing. There didn't seem to be a way to save the change. Used to do this sort of enlargement often on Xerox printers in the office. Are we misunderstanding this function on the 5255?

[Dragon-Fur]

@FlyCreekPaw 

Resize can be attributed to Copy, or Print, or an image editing software.

Guessing you are using Copy at the printer.

Sure, if there is a selection for 300% of original size, it follows that the paper copy made from the original would be larger.

I think you are saying you are selecting to Copy > Resize  > Custom > 300%

--  the printed output - the copy -- is not resized.

Is the original reproduced on the paper at all?

To be fair, it's been nearly 20 years since I've seen a Xerox business printer - I doubt what you are describing are the same animal as the monsters we had "back in the day".  Excellent machines.

Not sure whether your 5255 includes the Copy feature in the EWS.

If yes, then the following might be useful in the context of setting up the job.

One thing to check is that the paper size and type are a match to the size you expect the copy.

If the original and the paper are different sizes, the paper size might balk.

How does this affect a cardboard template?  No idea -- 

Try copying the template "at original size" to test whether the Copy setup is working at all.

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

Tab Copy > Settings > Default Settings / Copy Defaults

Example - EWS - Copy > Settings > Default Settings

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[FlyCreekPaw]

Thanks for trying to help. Copy produced image same size as original template. Yes, I was referencing the the 70 and 80's printers. I have no idea what EWS means. Wife gave up trying to do the task quickly using the printer, and redrew the template at the size she needed.

[Dragon-Fur]

@FlyCreekPaw 

You are welcome.

It's one of the few times I did not post the EWS how-to document. 

I am sorry the example text and picture were not enough to help.

Fixed below...

The Embedded Web Server (EWS) provides an excellent alternative to typing on the tiny printer control panel.

Perhaps your printer does not provide the Copy section.

Regardless, EWS can be helpful in other ways.

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Open your favorite browser 

Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Open Tab Copy > Settings > Default Settings / Copy Defaults

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