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Print Photos p. 98

  • Because all selected photos will use the same print settings, you'll sometimes find it easier to print fewer pictures at a time. Doing so will allow you to print them in different sizes, properly handle varying image quality, and print in landscape or portrait mode, as needed.

  • One way to improve a picture's print quality is to print it at a smaller size. For example, while a 2 megapixel photo might result in a marginally acceptable 8" x 10" print, a 5" x 7" or 4" x 6" print will be better.

  • Photo paper is expensive. If part of a page is blank, you can fill it by adding more photos or by increasing the number of copies of each photo.

  • If your printer doesn't print, ensure that it's on, online (ready to print), and has ...

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