To print on photo paper with your HP Envy printer, you'll need to properly load the photo paper into the tray and ensure the printer recognizes the change. The process primarily involves preparing the printer for the different paper type.
Loading HP Photo Paper
Using the correct paper and loading it properly are essential steps for high-quality photo prints.
Here's how to load HP photo paper based on the provided reference:
- Get your HP Photo Paper: Ensure you are using appropriate photo paper for your printer.
- Open the Paper Tray: Locate and open the main paper input tray on your HP Envy printer.
- Add Photo Paper: Insert the stack of HP photo paper into the tray.
- Adjust Size Guides: Slide the paper width and length guides snugly against the edges of the photo paper stack. This helps prevent paper jams and ensures proper alignment during printing. According to the reference, make sure to "adjust the size" and "push all the way. Up."
- Insert Tray: Gently slide the paper tray back into the printer.
Printer Recognition
Once the tray is back in place, your HP Envy printer is designed to detect changes in the paper type or size.
- The printer's display or control panel should prompt you.
- It might ask "if I've changed the paper," as mentioned in the reference.
- Confirm the paper type and size on the printer screen when prompted. This step is crucial so the printer knows to use different print settings optimized for photo paper.
By following these steps, you prepare your HP Envy printer to print beautiful photos on specialized photo paper.
