How to Remove Borders When Printing PDFs or JPEGs on Windows 10

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If you are trying to print borderless photos with your HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303fdw and find that it doesn’t support this feature, you’re not alone. Many laser printers, including this model, are built primarily for standard printing and do not support borderless printing, which is more common in inkjet printers. Here’s a simple solution to help you print photos without borders, even if your printer doesn’t support this feature directly.

First, understand the limitations. According to official specifications, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4303fdw has minimum print margins of about 4.23 mm on all sides when using A4 paper. This means the printer will automatically leave a small border around your printed image, preventing full-bleed or borderless printing.

What can you do? The best approach is to adjust your image or print settings to compensate for these margins. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Edit Your Photo: Before printing, crop your photo slightly larger than the desired final size. This ensures that when the printer adds its margins, the main part of your photo remains borderless or nearly so.

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Use a Photo Editing Program: Open your image in a photo editing application like Paint, Photoshop, or even online editors. Increase the canvas size by a few millimeters on each side, matching the printer’s margins. For example, add about 4-5 mm to each edge to compensate for the print margins.
Print Settings: When you go to print, select the “Actual Size” or “100%” scale option, and avoid resizing or scaling that could reintroduce borders or cut off parts of your image.
Choose the Correct Paper Size: Ensure you’re selecting the same paper size (like A4) in the print dialog as your physical paper. This prevents unwanted cropping.
Preview Before Printing: Always preview your print to confirm that the image fits well within the printable area without unintended borders.
Test with a Small Print: Before printing your final image, do a test with a small section or a test page to ensure everything looks as expected.

While this workaround doesn’t eliminate margins entirely, it helps maximize the printed image area, giving a near-borderless appearance. If borderless printing is a must-have feature for you, consider using an inkjet printer designed for photo printing, as they often support full-bleed output.

Remember, reading your printer’s specifications and understanding its limitations can help set expectations and guide your adjustments. If you need detailed instructions tailored to your specific photo or printer setup, feel free to reach out to HP support or visit their official resources for more help.