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Print problem
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I hate quoting everything so a summary:

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(1) The paper is 8"x 10". What I want to achieve is very similar to the image you show - a full frame print with a soft edge. It's a memorial photo for my late husband.

(2) 2.10.38 Revision 1 under Windows 11. As soon as I hit Print it switches to the Windows print dialogue, and says "No preview available"

(3) I tried to add a screenshot, but maybe it was too big. I'll play with this part, basing my attempts on the one you provided.

(4) I haven't managed to sort the feathering yet. My latest effort has wide margins (maybe caused by my attempts to feather it?). I don't have the option of going back to Linux for some time, but still hope to get there in a few months. Meanwhile I'm struggling.

(1) For home printing, 8" x 10" photo paper is a bit of an odd size, you would tend to go for US letter 8.5" x 11" or A4 8.3" x 11.7" and print then trim the paper.
Regardless, the way is create an 8" x 10" canvas @ 300 pixels-per-inch File -> New Then Paste (or Open as Layers) the image into it, do your editing. What you see in Gimp is what you get. Print at 100% and you can ignore the lack of page preview.

(2) Not much you can do about Win 11 at the moment. Does your printer come with any editing / printing software ?

(3) Do not worry about it, there is a 500kb limit on attachments. You can use say, imgur.com and post the link.

(4) Ok, you want tips on adding a feathered edge. All sorts of ways for that.
You do not need to post your image. Is it a scanned photo ? Just give the size in pixels Open in Gimp, top bar shows the size in pixels. Give that info and we can sort out a suitable method for you.
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Messages In This Thread
Print problem - by annewilson - 10-08-2024, 04:29 PM
RE: Print problem - by rich2005 - 10-08-2024, 05:48 PM
RE: Print problem - by annewilson - 10-10-2024, 03:56 PM
RE: Print problem - by rich2005 - 10-10-2024, 05:19 PM
RE: Print problem - by rich2005 - 10-11-2024, 09:28 AM

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