Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing

etopro · 04-23-2008, 05:27 PM

I want to print an image to the edges of a quarter-size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") sheet. I used to be able to do this with no problem. When I try to do it now, Photoshop changes the paper size to A4 (huge). Obviously some setup thingie has changed. What?

zuluclayman · 04-23-2008, 06:13 PM

What actually happens when you try to print?
1) Is the image too big for the paper - only a portion of the image prints?
OR
2) Does the whole image print to a small size on larger (A4) paper?
OR
3) Does it print the whole image to A4 size?

If it is number one your image size is larger than the paper you want to print it on - when you print go to File> Print, then when the printer dialogue box comes up check the following: have you set up the printer preferences properly? selected your paper size and checked the box (or however your printer does it) to tell the printer to scale the image to fit the paper size you are using? What settings did you select from Photoshop?
If it is number two or three - make sure you have selected the paper size correctly in both Photoshop and your printer dialogue box.

If you want to check before you print - go to File menu and select "print preview" and it will show you what your print will look like.
If all else fails open the image (if you have flattened it into a jpeg or something similar) in Windows native Picture and Fax viewer and hit the print button at the bottom and it will open the print wizard which will guide you through the process - remember to set your printer preferences (paper type etc.) along the way!

etopro · 04-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks - I'll get back to you tomorrow with results.

etopro · 04-28-2008, 09:12 AM

The image is too big for the paper. I do have paper size and whether or not to Fit the Paper selected as they should be.

I think the problem lies in my using a special paper size and Photoshop's not knowing what to do with it. I've done a little more exploring, and I may have it licked. Or at least on the defensive.

By the way, I do use Print Preview on all color prints to avoid wasting ink and media on bum setups.

zuluclayman · 04-29-2008, 12:35 AM

In your printer paper size drop down menu does it have a "user defined" or "custom" setting that then opens a dialogue box to allow you to tell the printer what non-standard size paper you are using? If so this might help.
Hope you do "have it licked" more than "on the defensive"

04-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
etopro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13 OS: XP SP2	Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing I want to print an image to the edges of a quarter-size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") sheet. I used to be able to do this with no problem. When I try to do it now, Photoshop changes the paper size to A4 (huge). Obviously some setup thingie has changed. What?

04-23-2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
zuluclayman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 115 OS: WindowsXPSP2	Re: Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing What actually happens when you try to print? 1) Is the image too big for the paper - only a portion of the image prints? OR 2) Does the whole image print to a small size on larger (A4) paper? OR 3) Does it print the whole image to A4 size? If it is number one your image size is larger than the paper you want to print it on - when you print go to File> Print, then when the printer dialogue box comes up check the following: have you set up the printer preferences properly? selected your paper size and checked the box (or however your printer does it) to tell the printer to scale the image to fit the paper size you are using? What settings did you select from Photoshop? If it is number two or three - make sure you have selected the paper size correctly in both Photoshop and your printer dialogue box. If you want to check before you print - go to File menu and select "print preview" and it will show you what your print will look like. If all else fails open the image (if you have flattened it into a jpeg or something similar) in Windows native Picture and Fax viewer and hit the print button at the bottom and it will open the print wizard which will guide you through the process - remember to set your printer preferences (paper type etc.) along the way! Last edited by zuluclayman : 04-23-2008 at 06:15 PM.

04-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
etopro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13 OS: XP SP2	Re: Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing Thanks - I'll get back to you tomorrow with results.

04-28-2008, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
etopro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13 OS: XP SP2	Re: Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing The image is too big for the paper. I do have paper size and whether or not to Fit the Paper selected as they should be. I think the problem lies in my using a special paper size and Photoshop's not knowing what to do with it. I've done a little more exploring, and I may have it licked. Or at least on the defensive. By the way, I do use Print Preview on all color prints to avoid wasting ink and media on bum setups.

04-29-2008, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
zuluclayman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 115 OS: WindowsXPSP2	Re: Photoshop Elements Borderless Printing In your printer paper size drop down menu does it have a "user defined" or "custom" setting that then opens a dialogue box to allow you to tell the printer what non-standard size paper you are using? If so this might help. Hope you do "have it licked" more than "on the defensive"