Photo printing software

Are there any good photo printing programs out there. I had an old HP that would give me a hundred different options to fit as many sizes to one page. Now all they have is printing one photo to one page no mater what size. What a waste of paper.

Hi Alex.
You may want to try HP's new photo-printing program, HP Photo Creations. It's a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.
To print photos at a predefined size, select the Print-at-Home tab (2), then Prints & Posters (3), then the Prints project (4). Then design your print and select your desired size on the printing screen (7).
Hope this helps,
RocketLife
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HP Photo Printing Software - How to change predefined sizes in "Design To Page size:" window?

I have a HP Photosmart printer, which came with a photo print application, "HP Photo Printing Software", Version 3.9.0.0. When I try to change the page size of the photo output using the "Design to Page Size:" screen, I see a list of predefined page sizes (e.g., "4x6 w/tab"). However, these predefined sizes (there are 11) can't be changed from within the program. For example, if I want to print a 4x6 photo with no border, which is a frequent requirement, there seems to be no way to do it.
How do I change or override these predefined print sizes in this program? BTW - I have Windows XP on my PC.

Hi Alex.
You may want to try HP's new photo-printing program, HP Photo Creations. It's a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.
To print photos at a predefined size, select the Print-at-Home tab (2), then Prints & Posters (3), then the Prints project (4). Then design your print and select your desired size on the printing screen (7).
Hope this helps,
RocketLife
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Photosmart Photo Printing software v 1.5.05

What Photo Printing software allows "photograper pack" creation? I want to have several different photos of one or more sizes on a single sheet of paper. Older printer (Win 95-XP) standard software was this style. No drivers (x86 or 64 bit) for Windows 7?

Hello, Mr. Seely.
Try the collage print project in HP Photo Creations. You can add up to 60 photos to a page and resize them as a group. HP Photo Creations is a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.
Click the Design Tools and then the Photo Layouts tabs to explore different arrangements. This example shows an overlapping arrangement with photo borders on a textured background. The program offers thousands of background styles. You may want to try Plain White or Plain Black to begin.
We hope you enjoy HP Photo Creations,
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Recommend good photo printer software (don't like iPhoto's)?

I don't like the way that the iPhoto 'print Photo/s' software works.
I used to use Canon Image browser, with that I could select, for example, three photos. place them all on one A4 sheet of paper, and scale each one individually to the size I wanted. ie have one large, the other two smaller. It cut down on a lot of waste paper. IPhoto will only let me put all the images at the same size, as far as I can work out.
Canon Image Browser is not Leopard compatible, boo-hoo. Does anyone have any recommendations for other (free) software I could use to achieve the same as my old? Or is it possible with iPhoto?
CJHEERS!

Canon has: Canon PowerShot ImageBrowser 6.1.1a which is Leopard compatible. I downloaded it just this morning.
Do you have a 3rd party editor that you like? I use Photoshop to do most of my printing. Photoshop Elements for Mac is an amazing editor, can do advanced editing, and does color management to give you optimal prints.
Others are Portraits and Prints, Acorn, Pixelmator. You can use them as the 3rd party editor in iPhoto safely but not ImageBrower as it's a browser and not strictly an editor. Go to iPhoto's General preferences and set the Edit Photo: to your editor of choice.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

HP C309g-m 3 in 1 Photo Printer - software re-load issue

I am running Windows 8; I've used this same HP C309g-m 3 in 1 photo printer on a previous Window 7 system. I've been able to use this printer for a year and up until this week, I've had no issue. I can print documents, but at this time, I'm unable to open the HP Solution Center to scan documents or pictures. I do not remember if I had installed anything new prior to having problems.
I rebooted both my laptop and the printer, the error message reappeared (unfortunately, I didn't capture a screen shot of the error message). I decided to uninstall/reinstall the software. The uninstall appeared to go without a hitch (I may not, however, have uninstalled the primary software first), so I put the software CD in to reinstall the drivers/software. There is no option to install the software, only an "exit" option (screen shot attached).
I went to HP Support and downloaded the HP Print and Scan Doctor. I also used the HP Printer Install Wizard for Windows. Both seemed to work w/o a hitch. The same Install window for the HP C309g printer came up to download the software and drivers. The download went through the entire process. When I clicked 'Finish', an error msg came up (screen shot attached).
On a previous help topic, it was suggested to download CCleaner - I decided to do this, but I do NOT want to change my browser in exchange for using the tool, so I cancelled the download.
Here is screen shot of my Program list which shows there are 'empty' remnants of the software previously downloaded. As you can see, the only software that resulted from today's reinstall is the HP Photo Creations & the Support Solutions Framework.
Thank you for any assistance you can offer.
M Carr
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I have updated my steps to add in removing the USB cable, thanks for pointing that out.
Also, I am VERY happy to hear that the install completed and the scanning is working. I have not received a card for my work before, it was very nice to see that. Thank you.
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Selphy Photo Print software alternative?

I was able to use https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5510939 to set up my Selphy CP900 on my MacbookAir - however, the printing software won't install. It's called Selphy Photo Print. I can get the printer to work, but was looking forward to using this software to quickly resize photos. I often print smaller than 4x6 and would like to put more than one photo on a piece of photo paper. I'm familiar with collage-making software on my phone, but don't want to have to make a collage every tme I want to print pics. I'm also not interested in putting photos on a memory card and printing straight from the printer. Any alternatives or work arounds?

Hello vasiliurobert.
The CP810 was not sold here in the United States. This unit appears to be a model that was sold in Europe.
Please visit the following link to access the support and download pages for the unit at the Canon Europe website:
http://www.canon-europe.com/Support/Consumer_Products/products/printers/Compact_Photo/CD__CP_series/...
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Using C4795 printer for 4X6 photo printing. Prints not registered, can start randomly on page, skip

C4795, printing 4X6 photos with new iMAC and iPhoto software. Downloaded latest drivers. Printing starts randomly on page,
sometimes skipping half a page, sometimes just a sliver. Prints are OK with my other 8150 printer, but not 4795. Any ideas?
Thanks, John

Hi John.
Perhaps it's a printer configuration problem (maybe the paper size is set to a different value than what's in the printer), but you may want to try printing with HP Photo Creations as a test. The program is a free download from www.hp.com/go/hppc, and can load photos from your iPhoto library.
Here's a quick tutorial on printing 4x6 photos with HP Photo Creations:
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Home-Web-Printing/HP-Photo-Printing-Software-How-to-change-predefined-s...
Hope this helps,
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Printing photos with Color Laserjet CM1312. Need proper printing software.

I'm trying to print photos from my Color Laserjet CM1312 multi-function printer.
I used to have a Photosmart inkjet, and tried to use the photo-printing softthat came with that printer, as I really like it. But that must have been designed just for ink-jet printers because the printouts end up way too heavy on ink density, to the point that some of the ink is actually scraped off during the printing.
What software should I be using for the color laserjet?
I don't need editing tools as I have Photoshop ... just printing tools.

OK here am I again.
as mentioned before I created an bogus printer with:
lpadmin -p test -v file:/dev/null
verified the presence of the printer;
lpstat -p
$ lpstat -p
printer Color_LaserJet_cp1515n disabled since Fri 01 Feb 2013 02:55:59 PM BRST -
reason unknown
printer hp930c is idle. enabled since Thu 31 Jan 2013 11:30:21 PM BRST
printer test is idle. enabled since Fri 01 Feb 2013 02:54:57 PM BRST
At first "test" printer was disabled for an uknown reason.
tried to use lpadmin -p test to enable the printer as described on the previusly mentioned web site, but couldn't get to enable printer "test". After reading alittle more on the internet I found the command cupsenable <printer> and indeed it changed the printer status.
tried to print;
echo test | lp -d test
result:
$ echo test | lp -d test
lp: Destination "test" is not accepting jobs.
I tried to change the condition of the Color laser printer but did not made any difference with the cups command.
Conclusion: how can I modify this status to make the printer accept jobs?

HP Software - photo printing

I used to have a HP Inkjet 932C and All-In-One 2170 and the HP software that came with it allowed you to print multiple size photo prints on a 8.5"x 11". For example, I want to print out three (3) 5"x7" photo prints on an 8.5"x11", or ten (10) wallets on an 8.5"x11". The software would allow me to configure several layouts on 1 sheet.
I now have a HP B210A Photosmart, and I tried to do this the other day, but did not see how I could do this. Is there any HP software on the website or disk that I may have overlooked that allows you to do this? I can only print out a single photo on a sheet of paper. Thanks

Hi Alex.
You may want to try HP's new photo-printing program, HP Photo Creations. It's a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.
To print photos at a predefined size, select the Print-at-Home tab (2), then Prints & Posters (3), then the Prints project (4). Then design your print and select your desired size on the printing screen (7).
Hope this helps,
RocketLife
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I'm having all kinds of problems since loading Lion and I really wish I hadn't bought it yet. Even after the software update today, 1. my modem still won't work, 2. Photoshop Elements produces muddy photo prints, etc. Anybody at Apple listening?

I'm having all kinds of problems since loading Lion and I really wish I hadn't bought it yet. Even after the software update today, 1. my modem still won't work, 2. Photoshop Elements produces muddy photo prints, 3. View preferences in windows don't hold, etc. Anybody at Apple listening? Anybody else out there having these kinds of problems?

10.7 was horrible unstable so I waited until 10.7.1 and tried it again. Well I have to say that it is still a defective OS. I am reverting to Snow as we speak from my carbon clone copy.. This is really the worst OSX I have ever used. It gives me random Kernel panics for no reasons, unstable airport and hundreds of small issues that are just not necessary. For instance I can't use QuickTime in Lion to trim a videoclip ( the UI goes mad and the trimslider becomes inoperable and hangs the Player window ) while in Snow it is no problem. Itunes gives me crackling sound when the equalizer is turned on, Graphical glitches in Photoshop, games crashing, Preview.app not working with some pdfs, so I need Adobes reader which I never used before.. It is definately not ripe for mass usage. Might 10.7.2 or 10.7.3 fix it, but not yet.
* and just for the records : the hardware is absoltely ok. Because in Snow it works as it should. ( So many Lion fanbois are talking : "your Ram is defect", defintely NOT. - Lion is defect! ).
Shame on you Apple.
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Photo printing slow one line at a time

My first time printing phots on my Officejet 4620 and it is taking 20 minutes per picture one line at a time. Very frustrated. Call the help line and was told tht how this printer works.....

Many things can affect printing photos. Wireless connectivity (if applicable), paper size, print quality, software used to print the photo, printer design optimization (photo printer vs. office printer), security software used on your computer, etc.....
That being said, this photo printing document may offer some information of benefit:
http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/print_better_photos/tips/printer-settin...
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HP Print Software for MacBook Pro and Windows 7 gone awry on HP OfficeJet Pro 8600

Almost one year ago today I wrote a post about my first problem with HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 N911. Today I write my last.
I have an HP OJP 8600, with option Tray 2 included, and auto feed included. My system test computers are:
1. Apple MacBook Pro, OS X 9.5, HP software is the only 3rd party software.
2. HP Laptop, Windows 7.
The OJP wireless radio gave up, so I cannot run it wirelessly. It is connected by ethernet to my router. All five of my computers can use. All of the functions of the printer are usable. For example: it prints, it scans, it copies, it faxes. All functions working. My problem is with the HP software download to the Apple and to the HP Laptop.
I would like to be able to use all of the feature settings when I print. But alas, I cannot. Both the Apple and the HP Laptop have a similar appearing window that opens when you choose to print something. In theory, you are supposed to be able to control a range of paper types and quality, print type and quality, and (in my case with the two trays) what tray to use to select the paper.
I regret neither of the computers perform these functions. And all of the mistakes that I find on the Apple computer I find on the HP Laptop Windows 7 computer.
I don't have the time to test every combination. But I think the table below will help you get an idea of what the problem is with the software that HP sends offshore for maintenance.
The results of the paper quality selection, the print quality selection, and the tray availability are as follows:
PAPER PRINT QUALITY TRAY AVAILABILITY
Plain Paper
Plain Paper DRAFT/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2
Thick Paper DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
HP Bright DRAFT/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2
InkJet
Other DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
HP Bright DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray   Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
Specialty
Other DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray   Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
Card   DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
Brochure
HP Brochure DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray   Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
Other DRAFT gray/NORMAL/BEST/MAX DPI gray   Auto/Tray 1/Tray 2 gray
In summary the new HP Print software for Apple and Windows 7 computers has identical programming mistakes on both operating systems. Under no circumstances can I use the MAX DPI setting.
The user cannot use the features that are built in to the HP software because the paper selections override the locked tray, the print quality, and the unusually small list of HP selection of papers.
It is time to invoke my warrenty rights. There are too many systemic problems with the software and the device. I don't have any more time to act as an unpaid system test analyst for HP.
Who do I contact to use my warrenty before it runs out in a few weeks?

Hi,
Those are not programming mistakes, but those are limitations of the product, please check the printer specifications below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02858465&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
As you may find under Paper-handling specifications > Paper tray capacities, Tray 2 only support Plain Paper.
Maximum DPI is only only supported on Photo Paper, therefore those limitations are applicable.. these limitations are also listed on the Printing Specifications section above, Maximum DPI is listed as 4800 by 1200 dpi:
Color print resolution: HP enhanced photo quality with Vivera inks (up to 4800 by 1200 dpi Optimized on HP Premium Plus photo papers with 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
As well that can be find listed within the Print photos on photo paper or the Print borderless documents sections, you may simply search for Maximum DPI within the user guide as a reference:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03026243.pdf
Those are not an issues with the printer but those expected limitations fully meet the product specification.
Shlomi
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Cannot start HP Printing Software (HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 A910a)

Hello,
When I doubleclick on the HP Software icon on my desktop strange behavior results. Nothing opens and my computer behaves erratically. After quite a while I get the following error messages:
instancefinderdlg.exe
werfault.exe
Then, after this - my computer sort of reboots all by itself. But not a full reboot - it just goes back to the initial logon screen and I re-enter my Windows password, and the desktop shows.
I am running Windows 8.1 Pro (64 bit). The printer is set up to operate wirelessly.
After doubleclicking on the HP Software icon and waiting a long time for the software to open, as I mentioned above, one thing I tried was a ctrl-alt-del and opened Task Manager. I checked the services running and there was multiple instances of an HP service running (I don't recall the name but there seemed to be dozens of the same HP service running).
I also completely uninstalled all HP software using Revo Uninstaller, and then re-installed the complete software / driver package for the OfficeJet Pro 8500 A910a - but this did not make any difference; exactly the same problems ocurred again.
This has only happened in recent days. Prior to this I was able to doubleclick on the HP software icon and the software opened normally and I was able to check settings, ink levels, etc. Interestingly, the printer still seems to function well - I can print from Word, print photos from Lightroom, etc. I just can't open the HP Printer Software from my desktop.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Hello again,
I tried the first part but it did not work.
However, the second more detailed part (with the 9 steps), appears to have worked! I now can double-click on the HP Printer icon and everthing functions as it used to previously.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very, very much! You have been very patient with me as a customer and very persistent and determined to find a solution. Over the course of several days you suggested various possible solutions. When something did not work, you did not give up but continued to search for a solution. You really are a very fine example of what customer service should be. You deserve a big raise! Thanks again.
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Need suggestion for a good scanner/inkjet photo printer

I would like to be able to scan in photos to edit and also print photos.
Most of all, I want the ability to print two-sided (manual or automatic).
Of course, I'd also like it to print decent photos as well.
Any suggestions? (It seems the Mac software for certain printers isn't as good as the Windows version of the printer software)

Epson, Canon, Kodak are all good printers. they all have their own good software that will satisfy most requirements.
I did not mention HP because of their inadequate support and the unbelievable number of printer types (models) they have on the market that are not supported.
Your biggest problems are going to be:
1 Compatibility with Leopard.
2. Meaningful support from vendor.
3. Cost of Ink refills.
All three items above, especially Items 2 and 3 made me lean toward Kodak.
look at them
Norm

How do I open HP printer software in Windows 8.1?

My operating system is Windows 8.1 but I do not know if it 32 or 64 bit.
I just want to scan something. When I try I get the message that I need to
Open HP printer software
Go to Scanner Actions
Then Manage Scan to Computer
I cannot even find how to Open HP printer software. I can't find where it is.
Please help. I need to scan some documents urgently.

Hi,
Open the HP Scan window with one of the following methods:
From the Desktop, double-click the HP Officejet Pro 8600 icon, and then click Scan a Document or Photo.
Right-click the Start button () in the lower left corner of the screen, click Search and type 8600.
Click the HP Officejet Pro 8600 icon in the search results, and then click HP Scan a Document or Photo.
If you cannot locate a such follow this tool to install the latest software and then follow the steps above:
http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e016-1&h_keyword=dg-PIW&j...
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