Printing a 4x6 inch photo using your HP printer via the HP Smart app involves preparing your printer and then using the app to manage the print job and settings.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to print 4x6 photos using HP Smart:
Step 1: Load the 4x6 Photo Paper into Your Printer
As highlighted in the provided reference, the first thing you need to do when printing a 4x6 photo is to load the 4x6 photo paper into your HP printer.
- Locate your printer's input tray.
- Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of the 4x6 photo paper.
- Place the stack of 4x6 photo paper into the tray, ensuring the print side is facing the correct direction (this varies by printer model; check your printer's manual, but it's commonly print-side down for bottom trays and print-side up for top/rear trays).
Step 2: Open the HP Smart App
Launch the HP Smart app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Ensure your printer is connected to the same network as your device and is selected within the app.
Step 3: Select the Photo You Want to Print
Navigate through your device's photo library within the HP Smart app to find the specific photo you wish to print in 4x6 size. Tap or click on the photo to select it.
Step 4: Access Print Settings
Look for the Print option within the app after selecting your photo. This will typically open a print preview screen with various settings you can adjust.
Step 5: Configure Print Settings for 4x6
In the print settings menu, it's crucial to set the correct paper options for your 4x6 photo print:
- Printer: Confirm that the correct HP printer is selected.
- Paper Size: Select 4x6 in (or 10x15 cm, depending on the app's locale settings) from the list of available paper sizes.
- Paper Type: Choose an appropriate photo paper type, such as HP Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or Matte Photo Paper, matching the paper you loaded in Step 1. This helps optimize print quality.
- Quality Settings: Select a high print quality setting, often labeled Best or Photo, for the best results.
- Orientation: Set the Orientation (Portrait or Landscape) to match how your photo should be printed on the paper.
- Borderless Printing: Many users prefer borderless 4x6 photos. Look for a Borderless toggle or option and enable it if available and desired.
Step 6: Review and Print
Review the print preview to ensure the photo is positioned correctly and the settings are as desired. Once satisfied, click or tap the Print button. The HP Smart app will send the job to your printer, which will print the photo on the 4x6 paper you loaded.
By following these steps, starting with correctly loading the paper as the first crucial action, you can effectively print 4x6 photos using the HP Smart application.
