Why does my HP 4280 printer not enlarge print from an item I place on glass that has very small print I was using only the copy display on printer,but it won't do it now.

To enlarge the print when copying on the HP Envy 4500, you can adjust the zoom or scaling settings in the printer software. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Load the document or photo that you want to copy onto the scanner bed.
2. On the printer control panel, press the Copy button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Zoom or Scaling option and press OK.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select the percentage by which you want to enlarge the print. You may be able to choose from a list of preset options (such as 125%, 150%, or 200%), or you may be able to enter a custom percentage.
5. Press OK to apply the changes and start the copy job.
If you're using the printer software on your computer to control the copy job, you may need to follow slightly different steps depending on your operating system and the version of the software you're using. However, the basic process should be similar. Look for options related to zoom, scaling, or print size, and adjust the settings as needed to achieve the desired level of enlargement.

Hi Robert, if you're trying to copy something that you've placed on the glass without closing the cover of the copier, there's too much back light (coming from behind the item to be copied) and therefore the resulting page will be black. The only light should come from within the copier itself.
If the item you're copying is bulky and will not allow the cover to close, try taking an 8-1/2 x 11 inch piece of paper and cutting out only enough of the page to allow your item (to be copied) to sit flat on the glass while covering the remaining exposed glass with the paper.
I hope this helps, good luck.

If you are copying using the scanner then you place our docuemnt on the glass or in the adf (glass recommended for pictures) then press the copy icon in the touch panel. From there you are given options for your copy job. There is a down arrow on that screen that gives you more options is the reduce/enlarge icon is not on the first page. You can download user manuals from HP's website. www.hp.com then click on drivers/downloads at the top of the screen.

Hi,

You can photocopy on this printer by following these steps:

Note: You can make a quick color or black and white copy.

Press Color Copy or Black Copy on the control panel.

To make black and white, gray, or color copies:
1 Open the top cover of the All-In-One.

2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the glass. Make sure

the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.

3 Close the top cover.

4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 3).

The All-In-One Main Page displays.

5 Click See More Copy Settings to review and change the copy

settings.

6 Select your copy settings.

Note: You may want to reduce or enlarge the image.

7 Click Copy Now.

I hope this works for you. Kindly reply for further assistance. Good Luck!

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Mongkey
TIPS: Is your computer slow? This might help
http://www.fixya.com/support/r8158906-diy_manual_pc_tune_up
(for Windows only)

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01796502.pdf
Pg 57 Item c, where is says touch size, instead of fit to page, you should have other options to increase or decrease the size.
Another option it to scan the item to the computer then print and enlarge during the print process

The best way is to use software like Corel PhotoPaint and RESAMPLE the pix to the sze you want. YOu typically will get better resolution.

You could also try selecting the "Fit To Page" setting of the printer window before you tell it to print.

Have you tried cleaning the document feeders Scan Glass? (small glass under doc feeder ~ 1" by 9") Most times there is dirt spot on this glass, causing a shadow on scans and copies.
Try copying from the large glass by lifting doc feeder / platen cover and manually placing original. If no line copying or scanning manually from large glass, then small scan glass is deffenitely the culprit. Hope this helps.

the print on my printer is too small

the document feeder of that unit have its own scanner glass. try opening the document feeder and clean the scanner glass with a lint free cloth that is moist with water and also clean the rollers of the document feeder

If you are using your All-In-One without it being attached to a computer and scanning a document that is getting cut off on the edges:
1 Move the document to a different place on the glass.
2 On the operator panel, press the Reduce/Enlarge button
repeatedly until Fit to Page appears.
3 Press Select.

If you are using your All-In-One attached to a computer:
1 Move the document to a different place on the glass.
2 From the software, select a copy setting with autocrop on (Color Photo or Black and White Photo) to make sure that autocrop finds the object and prints it completely.

1 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series
All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.
2 Click Preview Now to see your scanned image.
3 Select a quantity and color for your copies.
Note: To choose a paper size or further customize your copy
job, click See More Copy Settings.
4 Click Copy Now.

Note: When autocrop is on, the object (wherever it is placed
on the glass) will be printed in the upper left corner of the
page. This might make your copy look different from the
original.

try the above and post back so I know if your issue is fixed or you need more assistance