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- Hi, I'm Agent Schroeder,
and today, I'll show you how to use a photo printer
and the HP Smart App.
Here's what you'll need:
The HP Smart app, already installed on your computer
or smart device.
A photo printer.
A camera with a memory card.
A USB cable.
And some photo paper.
I'll be using the HP ENVY Photo 7855,
and a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone.
The steps might be a little different
depending on your devices.
Also, if you need help with the initial setup,
we've got you taken care of.
We have another Tech Tips video
on how to set up a wireless printer.
There's a link in the notes below.
Alright, let's get started.
Put some photo paper into the tray.
My printer can use large photo paper
in the normal paper tray,
and it has a special tray for smaller paper sizes,
like standard 4 by 6's or 5 by 7's.
Take note of the proper orientation for the paper.
There are usually little icons, like this,
to help you figure it out.
This is important
because photo paper has one side made for printing,
and not all printers feed paper the same way.
You don't want to accidentally print on the wrong side.
When your paper is ready,
printing photos directly from your phone or smart device
is pretty simple using the HP Smart App.
First, make sure your phone is on the same wifi network
as your printer,
and open the app.
Tap on Print Photos,
and choose the folder you'd like to print from.
I'll choose My Photos,
and then tap a photo,
and then Print.
For example, Under Layout, I can choose the tray to print
by taping Paper,
and then Source,
the paper size, and the type of paper.
Under Resize & Move, you can adjust the size
and the position of the photo on the paper.
You can even choose Manual to pinch and zoom the photo,
like this.
As you're making your selections,
the app will show you the size of the photo
and the size of the paper in the corner.
Then, you can take a look at some of the basic functions.
Under Rotate, you'll see options for flipping the image
and changing its rotation.
Copies will tell the printer how many copies to print.
Color mode will allow you to choose
whether you want the photo in color or black and white.
Paper Size will give you more options
about which tray to print from,
and, of course, the paper size.
Under More Options, you can access quality settings,
borderless printing, and adjust the scale.
Under quality, I'll choose Best,
because I want a high quality photo.
Now tap the back arrow,
go to the options screen, and then tap the printer icon
to send the photo to the printer.
And here's a tip: don't grab the photo right away.
Instead, let it sit for a few seconds to dry
so the ink doesn't smudge.
Now, depending on your printer,
you might also be able to print from a memory card,
or right from your camera
if you can connect it through a USB cable.
My camera uses an SD card that's compatible with my printer,
so let me show you how that works.
First, locate the memory card slot
or the USB port on your printer.
For me, those are both on the left side behind this door.
Insert the memory card into the slot,
or connect the USB cable from the camera to the printer.
The printer will detect the device,
which can take a few seconds, and then present your options.
On this HP ENVY, I'll tap Print Photos,
and then View and Print.
Select the photo or photos that you'd like to print,
and then tap Continue.
Make any adjustments that you'd like
for the number of prints, paper size, cropping,
and anything else your printer might have available for you.
I can also tap the gear icon
or the pencil for even more options.
When you're ready, simply tap Continue.
Review the image one more time, and tap Print.
That's all there is to it!
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