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fotoshooter
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April 24, 2024
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Printing ID photo How to

  • April 24, 2024
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I have tried to print a 36x47mm 500x653px 353dpi photo with crop marks on a 5x7 size paper.

It's always 1-2mm too small on the print. Official ID photo needs to be in those measurements. 

What should I do?

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    April 24, 2024

    Print it slightly larger and trim to fit.

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    fotoshooterAuthor
    Participant
    April 25, 2024

    I need a reliable and easy way to print ID photos. I'll try another printer soon.

    I hope Lightroom or Photoshop would provide an plugin or something to easily make passport photos. I know there are options like ID Station but it's expensive. 

    Per Berntsen
    Community Expert
    Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 24, 2024

    At 353 ppi, the image should print at 35.98 x 46.99 millimeters, which is practically the correct size.

    If it prints smaller, check that Scale is set to 100% in the Photoshop Print dialog.

    Also check that no scaling is applied in the printer driver.

     

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    fotoshooterAuthor
    Participant
    April 24, 2024

    Yes it should and that is why I don't understand why it's not making a correct size on the print. I have tried many settings so far. No scaling on both. There's 3 settings on the printer driver for Epson XP-540 Series printer. Nothing, fit and fill (translated).

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