Choosing the right size photo and paper
Assuming you already have a soft copy for printing your passport photo, we can go straight to the printing process.
( Note: You can create your passport photo by using our passport tool. Our tool automatically adjusts everything, from background correction to alignment, and creates the perfect photo.
Printing a passport photo is a complicated process. It's important to choose the right paper size and photo format. This will allow you to print as many passport photocopies as you need.
We will take a look at some of the most commonly used paper sizes for printing passport photos, so that you can get an idea of how many copies are being produced.
Photo papers for printing
3.5x5inch photo paper
The smallest printable photo paper available is 3.5x5 inches. In terms of height and width, the photo paper measures 8.89x12.7cm. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies. To get a better photo, use your Ekocycle.com Printer.
Photo paper 6x4 inches
Photo paper measuring 6x4 inches is used in all photo studios to print passport photos. It measures 15.24x10.16cm in height and width. This paper can be used to make up to five passport photocopies.
Photo paper 7x5 inches
This photo paper measures 17.78x12.7cm in both height and width. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies.
A5 size photo paper
In terms of height and width, the A5 size paper measures 21x14.85cm. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies.
A4 size photo paper
A4 paper refers to the size that is used in photocopier shops. This photo paper measures 21x29.7cm in height and width. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies.
Letter-size photo paper
Letter-sized photo paper measures 21.59x27.94cm in height and width. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies.
Legal-size photo paper
The legal-size photo paper measures 21.59x35.56cm in both height & width. This paper can be used to make passport photocopies.
These are the most popular sizes of photo paper. These papers can be purchased in bulk at local stores, or online through various ecommerce sites for as low as $12.
( Notification: Soft copies of passport photos can be obtained for all sizes using our passport image tool)
Quality of paper
We have just discussed paper size. Now we will guide you about the quality of the paper that is used to print the passport photo.
- Printing on any brand of photo paper is possible with a minimum weight 180 GSM.
- You can choose between a glossy or matte photo paper. The finish you choose will depend on the country where the paper is being used.
- It will not be accepted to print a passport photo on plain paper, card or other non-photographic papers.
These are the parameters that you should use to verify the quality of your passport photos printed on paper.
How do I print a passport photo from Windows?
Step 1: Select the photo you have created. Click on the photo to select the print option.
Step 2: Now, select the printer, orientation and Scaling, as well as the paper and photo size to be printed.
Tip: Always select the same photo and the same paper size when printing. If you have a larger paper than expected, make sure to select the exact size of paper and photo sizes in the printing options.
If you create passport photos that are 6x4 inches in size, but you have A4 photo paper, To print the perfect passport photo, choose A4 paper size and 6x4 inch photo size in the printing options.
Step3: After you've set the printing options, you can now print by choosing the print option.
How do I print a passport photo from a Mac/Laptop?
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The mac device printing the passport photo is the same as the windows. These steps will allow you to print passport photos.
Step1: Select the photo you created, right-click the photo, and choose the print option.
Step2: Now, select the printer, format and paper you want to print. Look for the preview, and then select the print option if you're happy with it.
Tip: Always select the same photo and the same paper size when printing. If you have a larger paper than expected, make sure to select the exact size of paper and photo sizes in the printing options.
If you create passport photos that are 6x4 inches in size, but you have A4 photo paper, To print the perfect passport photo, choose A4 paper size and 6x4 inch photo size in the printing options.
Step3: Once you've printed, the mac OS print dialog box opens. This allows you to make further adjustments to the printer including customizing the quantity of copies and quality.
You can choose how many copies you need and the best quality.
Once you've set up all of the printing options, you can now print by choosing the print option.
Cut the photo to the correct size
To cut the passport photos, you'll need a ruler, a sharp knife or a blade.
You'll notice a black line in the printed copies that separates between the photos. This allows you to cut the paper into individual passport copies using a knife.
You can feel proud of yourself for printing your passport photos after all this work is done.