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12-08-2022 09:38 AM – edited 12-08-2022 09:40 AM
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Product: HP ENVY 6020e All-in-One Printer
Hi – I recently bought a HP printer and set it up with my PC. Is it possible to resize the image from my PC before printing using HP Smart ? I assume it is (basic requirement), but cannot find any “print preview” options, or the like.
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Looks like you had added another post before I finished and posted my first answer.
True – HP Smart is not the tool for this job unless you are willing to live with the limitations granted by the application.
HP Smart – Windows
- The Shape of the photo can be altered using Scan > Preset = Photo > Import photo > Edit > Crop > Save
- The size of the printed photo on the paper can be adjusted using Photo Size — this is a limited feature that allows you to preselect photo print sizes from a list.
- Scan > Preset = Photo > Import > Edit > Crop (or other edit options) are best completed and Saved as opposed to jumping into Print after the edits. Print is a different function from Scan > Edit — jumping between the two can be tricky and frequently you don’t end up with what you want anyway.
I might not understand what you are trying to do.
If you do not want to use Paint, consider another software.
Irfanview is free, smart, configurable, and versatile.
Given a supported paper size and type, an image can be printed in whatever size you like on your supported paper.
Irfanview does require that the Full Feature Software (full driver printer software) is installed on your computer.
How-to install printer software Video links included at the end of this message.
Example > Irfanview – Simple Photo Print – Custom Size Print on Letter Size Paper
Example – Irfanview – Resize / Resample
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
- Both 32bit and 64bit versions for Windows are available.
- Irfanview is also available as an Windows 10 Application from the Microsoft Store
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
How to Install Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
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12-08-2022 10:49 AM
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I cannot manage to alter the print size using HP Smart, Windows Photos, or Windows Photo Viewer. However, if I use Windows Paint, I do seem to be able to access resizing via “File”, “Print”, “Page Set-up”, bypassing HP Smart altogether. Still hopeful someone may have a better solution
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Welcome back to the HP Community Forum.
What you do — and the tools you use — depends on what you are trying to accomplish.
Resizing can be easy or more difficult.
Much depends on the original size of the image – pixel count.
For example, a low pixel count image appears increasingly “grainy” as you print that image at a larger scale.
You need to decide whether you are trying to change the image (size / formatting) or whether you simply want to print the image at a particular size on a selected paper size.
Two ways to open an Image in HP Smart and print that image in other than the “full page” on the paper:
- Select the Photo Size in the main print menu
- Select to Scan > Import your Photo File > Select Edit > Select Edit option ( Crop )
General Example – HP Smart – Windows – Simple Photo Print – A4
Example – HP Smart – Windows – Scan > Edit – Image Options
General Example – Photos App – Print photo “at selected size”
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12-08-2022 11:41 AM – edited 12-08-2022 11:51 AM
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Hi Dragon Fur. Many thanks for your rapid and considerable answer ! However I cannot seem to access any of the “menus” you have posted. Either through “scan”+”import”, or via “print”. For example, if I press scan and import on HP Smart, I only get the options “auto”, “full” or “flatten” – there is no editing feature. What am I missing ? None of the menus look like your examples for HP Smart. Have I got the right HP Smart program for Windows – the version I have is HP Smart 141.2.441.0 ? Those menus you have posted above look really useful !
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12-08-2022 12:04 PM – edited 12-08-2022 12:13 PM
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Hi Dragon Fur – this is an example of the “Simple Photo Print” menu I get – sadly, not very useful at all
The “more settings” option at the bottom doesn’t seem to offer much joy either.
For the record, I wish to alter the size of the image printed as it is required for making cards and collage work.
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Looks like you had added another post before I finished and posted my first answer.
True – HP Smart is not the tool for this job unless you are willing to live with the limitations granted by the application.
HP Smart – Windows
- The Shape of the photo can be altered using Scan > Preset = Photo > Import photo > Edit > Crop > Save
- The size of the printed photo on the paper can be adjusted using Photo Size — this is a limited feature that allows you to preselect photo print sizes from a list.
- Scan > Preset = Photo > Import > Edit > Crop (or other edit options) are best completed and Saved as opposed to jumping into Print after the edits. Print is a different function from Scan > Edit — jumping between the two can be tricky and frequently you don’t end up with what you want anyway.
I might not understand what you are trying to do.
If you do not want to use Paint, consider another software.
Irfanview is free, smart, configurable, and versatile.
Given a supported paper size and type, an image can be printed in whatever size you like on your supported paper.
Irfanview does require that the Full Feature Software (full driver printer software) is installed on your computer.
How-to install printer software Video links included at the end of this message.
Example > Irfanview – Simple Photo Print – Custom Size Print on Letter Size Paper
Example – Irfanview – Resize / Resample
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
- Both 32bit and 64bit versions for Windows are available.
- Irfanview is also available as an Windows 10 Application from the Microsoft Store
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
How to Install Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
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12-09-2022 07:38 AM – last edited on 12-09-2022 12:47 PM by RodrigoB
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WOW ! Thank you so much Dragon-Fur. I really appreciate the time you have taken to absorb and respond to my problem. I will try out Irfanview as you suggest – not heard of it before, but it sounds exactly what I need. To be truthful, I did not expect this level of assistance – I can only try and convey my stunned support and gratitude for your magnificent help Dragon-Fur !
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12-09-2022 08:52 AM – edited 12-09-2022 04:18 PM
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You are most welcome.
When / If you try the Resample option in Irfanview, take the time to open the help file on the subject.
It’s an interesting feature.
Update for those reading.
My old pixel to print size calculator link was recently flagged in my security software.
OK – not worth investigating – dropped that site from my tool set.
Found and tested this easy-to-use Pixel to Print size website.
The calculator is very easy to use — Bonus >> an easy to read explanation of the product and pixels is included.
Side Note: I finally pounded on the site enough (testing) that I started seeing a few ads on the site — advertising is common practice by websites to generate income. In so much that I am aware, the advertising is not obtrusive or harmful. Test with your own security software to ensure the site is something you want to use.
An oversimplified example
Pixels – how dense they are packed into your image file – are important.
Low density image files should be printed at a smaller size to reduce low quality / grainy results in the print.
High density image files tolerate being printed at larger sizes without a reduction in print quality.
Example – Band_Tails Pixel Count Test – Print Sizes
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I am trying to print photos to card in my home printer. I cannot find a way to resize the photo so all of it fits within a frame on an A4 sheet. Whatever I try I end up with just a section (central) of the original.
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On the customize screen right click on the photo in the preview and select “fit to frame”
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I’m not clear on what you want – if you want specific layout design you are restricted to the templates supplied with iPhoto
The general answer to printing multiple photos on a page is to select the photo(s) and crop to the desired print size – print and select the printer, print size (all must be the same) and paper (do the math and be sure they will fit and a reasonable border between them) and click customize – in the settings select multiple photos per page – and print , select any printer specific options and print to actualy print
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Sorry, I should have said how can I resize a (single) photo (see my original thread for the rest of what happens).
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select the photo and crop to the desired size and print – select the printer, papers size and print size and print – select any printer specific options and print to print it
The general answer to printing multiple photos on a page is to select the photo (s) and crop to the desired print size – print and select the printer, print size (all must be the same) and paper (do the math and be sure they will fit and a reasonable border between them) and click customize – in the settings select multiple photos per page – and print , select any printer specific options and print to actualy print
