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How to put Photo Paper in HP printer?

Do you have an HP printer at home or in the office? Are you having a hard time figuring out how to put photo paper in the printer? 

This blog post will show you how to do it! Plus, we’ll give you some tips on how to get the best results from your photo prints. Let’s get started.

How do you load a 4×6 photo paper into a HP printer?

To load a 4×6 photo paper into a HP printer, follow these steps:

  1. First, turn on your HP printer.
  2. Remove any paper that is still in the input tray.
  3. Load 4×6 photo paper into the tray with the glossy or print side facing down.
  4. Adjust the paper guides so it touches the paper’s edge.
  5. Slide the tray back into the printer.
  6. On your desktop/laptop, open the photo you would like to print.
  7. Adjust your paper size settings to 4×6 inches.
  8. Click FIle > Print. You can also hold down Ctrl + P to print. 

How do I load a 5×7 photo paper into a HP printer?

To load a 5×7 photo paper into a HP printer, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on your HP printer.
  2. Pull out the input tray and remove any paper still in the tray.
  3. Depending on your HP printer model:
  • For a rear-loading input tray printer, load the 5×7 photo paper with the glossy or print side facing up.
  • For a front-loading input tray printer, load 5×7 photo paper with the glossy or print side facing down.
  1. Slide the photo paper forward until it stops and then push the tray back in.
  2. On your desktop/laptop, open the photo you would like to print and adjust your paper size settings to 5×7 inches.
  3. Click FIle > Print. You can also hold down Ctrl + P to print. 

How do I load 4×6 photo paper in my HP Envy 4500 printer?

To load a 4×6 photo paper into a HP Envy 4500 printer, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on your printer and open the paper tray door.
  2. Pull the tray door towards you and gently pull out the paper tray extender. 
  3. Now lift up the paper catch.
  4. Slide the paper width guides outwards.
  5. Remove any paper from the paper tray. 
  6. Load some 4×6 photo paper into the tray print side down. 
  7. Slide the photo paper until it rests against the end of the tray.
  8. Slide the paper guides until they rest against the edges of the paper.
  9. Push the paper tray forward until it clicks into place.
  10. On your desktop/laptop, open the photo you would like to print and adjust your paper size settings to 4×6 inches.
  11. Click FIle > Print. You can also hold down Ctrl + P to print. 

How to put photo paper in HP Officejet printer?

To load photo paper into a HP Officejet Pro printer, follow these steps:

  1. Lift the output tray and then pull out the tray.
  2. Remove any paper from the tray
  3. Slide out the paper width guides outwards.
  4. Load your photo paper print-side down in the center of the tray.
  • Avoid filling photo paper higher than the yellow, dotted lines on the sides of the paper tray.
  1. Make sure that the paper is centered on the tray and slide in the paper width guides until they rest against the edge of the photo paper.
  2. Push the tray into the printer until it locks in place. The printer will display a message asking if you changed the paper. The message fades after several seconds if you don’t select an option. The printer will use the last paper settings.
  • If you did not change the cards or photo paper size or type, touch Maintain, and then continue to the next step.
  • If you did change the photo paper size or type, select Change on the printer control panel. Select Paper Size, and then scroll to your photo paper size. 
  • Select your Paper Type and Done.
  • To display the message again, open and then close the paper input tray.

How to put photo paper in HP Envy printer?

To load photo paper in HP Envy printer, follow these steps:

  1. Open the paper tray door pull it towards you to extend the paper tray.
  2. Slide the paper width guides outwards and extend the paper tray.
  3. Load your photo paper into the tray and push the photo paper into the tray until it stops.
  4. Slide the paper width guides back until they rest against the edges of the photo paper.
  5. Slide the paper tray back into the printer.
  6. Pull the paper tray extender and then lift up the end.

FAQ

Which way does photo paper go in HP printer?

To get started, place your photo paper in the tray with glossy or printable side facing down. Hold it by edges and make sure there are no fingerprints on this surface.

Conclusion

Printing photos is a great way to keep your memories close by. Not only are physical prints nostalgic, but they can also be used as creative decor in your home. 

By following these simple steps, you can easily print your favorite photos at home without having to go to a store.

So what are you waiting for? Get started printing today.