To adjust settings for your HP printer, especially before printing documents or photos, the HP Smart app is the primary tool recommended by HP. This allows you to customize print jobs directly from your computer or mobile device.
Adjusting Settings Using HP Smart App
Adjusting your HP printer settings before printing is a straightforward process using the HP Smart app. This method allows you to specify preferences like paper size, print quality, color options, and more for a specific print job.
Steps to Adjust Printer Settings for Printing
Here are the steps to adjust settings directly within the HP Smart app before you send a document or photo to your HP printer:
- Open the HP Smart app.
- Click "Print Documents" or "Print Photos," and then select and open the file you want to print. This action will automatically open the print settings page.
- Click the setting you want to change. Explore the available options on this page, such as:
- Number of copies
- Paper size
- Paper type (e.g., plain paper, photo paper)
- Print quality (e.g., Draft, Normal, Best)
- Color or Black & White
- Double-sided printing (duplex)
- Orientation (Portrait or Landscape)
- Make your desired adjustments to the settings.
- Click "Print" to send the document or photo to your printer with the newly applied settings.
These steps ensure that each print job reflects your specific needs for quality, paper handling, and appearance.
Common Printable Settings You Can Adjust
When using the HP Smart app to prepare for printing, you'll typically have access to a variety of settings. Adjusting these can significantly impact the final output. Some common examples include:
- Paper Size: Choose standard sizes like Letter, Legal, A4, or specific photo sizes.
- Paper Type: Specify if you're using plain paper, glossy photo paper, cardstock, etc., which helps the printer apply the correct amount of ink and heat (for laser printers).
- Print Quality: Select a quality level (Draft for speed and ink saving, Normal for everyday use, Best for high detail).
- Color Options: Choose to print in full color or black and white (grayscale).
- Duplex Printing: Enable or disable automatic double-sided printing if your printer supports it.
- Orientation: Set the page layout as Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal).
- Copies: Specify how many duplicates of the document or photo you need.
Understanding and adjusting these settings allows you to optimize each print job for its intended use, whether it's a quick draft or a high-quality photo print.
Why Use the HP Smart App for Adjustments?
The HP Smart app provides a centralized and user-friendly interface for managing your HP printer. It streamlines the printing process and gives you easy access to crucial settings directly before you print, ensuring you get the desired result without navigating complex printer drivers or system menus.
