Formatting and Printing Photos
Windows makes it easy to format and print photographs from Windows Photo Gallery, which allows you to print photographs. During the process, you can select the photo(s) to print, the paper type, and a page layout, such as full-page prints, contact-sheet prints, 4 × 6-inch prints, 5 × 7-inch prints, 8 × 10-inch prints, 3.5 × 5-inch prints, and wallet size prints. To print a photo from your computer, you need a color printer and special photo paper. In order to get the best results when you print photographs, set your printer resolution to the highest setting for the best quality output, and use high-quality glossy paper designed specifically for printing photographs. Check your printer documentation for the best resolution setting suited to print your photographs. When you print photographs with a high resolution setting, the printing process might take longer. Many printer manufacturers also make paper designed to work best with their printers; check your printer manufacturer’s Web site for more information.
Format and Print a Photo
In Windows Photo Gallery or an Explorer window, open the folder containing the photo or folder you want to print.
Select the photos you want to print.
Click the Print button on the toolbar, and then click Print (in Windows Photo Gallery).
Specify the printer options you want:
Click the Printer arrow, and then select a printer.
Click the Paper size arrow, and then select a paper size.
Click the Quality arrow, and then click a resolution.
Select photo size you want.
Specify the number of copies you want.
Select or clear the Fit picture to frame check box.
Click Print, and then follow any printer specify instructions.
