How to Print Photos From Your Computer

Printing photos from your computer allows you to share memories, decorate your home, and create personalized gifts. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to print photos from both Windows and Mac computers, ensuring your prints come out looking their best.

Printing Photos on Windows

Windows offers several ways to print photos. You can print directly from an image editing software like Adobe Photoshop, or use the built-in photo viewer.

Using the Windows Photo Viewer

The Windows Photo Viewer provides a simple and straightforward printing process:

1. Locate and Open: Find the photo you want to print and double-click to open it in the Photo Viewer.
2. Access Print Settings: Click the Print icon located in the toolbar or go to File > Print.
3. Choose Your Printer: Select your EPSON PictureMate Deluxe (or your preferred printer) from the list of available printers.
4. Adjust Print Settings: Click on “Printer Properties” or “Preferences” to customize your print settings. Here you can:
   • Select Borderless Printing: Choose “Borderless” for prints without a white border. Adjust the “Expansion” setting if necessary to prevent cropping.
   • Choose Orientation: Select “Portrait” for vertical images and “Landscape” for horizontal images.
   • Adjust Color: Modify color settings like “Auto Correction,” “Sepia,” or “Black & White.” You can also enable “Digital Camera Correction” to enhance your photos.
   • Enhance Fine Details: Select this option to improve the clarity of detailed photos. Note that this might slow down the printing process.
5. Preview and Print: Use the “Print Preview” function to see how your photo will look before printing. Adjust settings as needed, then click “Print” to start the printing process.

Setting Default Print Settings

To avoid adjusting settings every time you print, you can set default printer settings:

1. Access Printer Settings: Right-click the printer icon in the system tray and select “Printer Settings.”
2. Modify Default Settings: Adjust the desired settings and click “OK” to save them as the default.

Printing Photos on Mac

Mac computers also provide various ways to print photos, including using applications like iPhoto or other image editing software.

Printing from iPhoto or Image Editing Software

1. Open the Image: Open your photo in iPhoto or your chosen image editing application.
2. Adjust Page Setup: Go to File > Page Setup. Select the appropriate paper size (e.g., 4×6 in) and choose “Borderless” for prints without borders.
3. Set Orientation: Choose the desired orientation (Portrait or Landscape).
4. Adjust Print Settings: Go to File > Print and select “Print Settings.” You can:
   • Enhance Fine Details: Enable this option for sharper prints.
   • Adjust Color: Choose options like “Sepia” or “Black & White.”
   • Control Borderless Printing Expansion: Adjust the expansion setting to minimize cropping.
5. Print: Click “Print” to start the printing process. Monitor the print job progress and manage print queues using the Print Center.

Conclusion

Printing photos from your computer is a simple process, regardless of whether you use Windows or Mac. By understanding the various settings and options available, you can ensure your printed photos capture your memories beautifully. Remember to select the correct paper size, adjust color and detail settings, and utilize the print preview function to achieve optimal results.