Is there any easier way to print the greeting cards?

This question is from Cactikid:

I set up my printer HP Photosmart following the guidelines in Photoshop and have problems printing my art within the guidelines specified. I have to keep fiddling around and reprinting until finally the picture prints where I want it to be. Is their an easier way?

And here is my reply:

Sorry you are having trouble. It is always hard to know the exact specifications of every printer. Some printers will print "bleeds" - that is, they print completely to the edge of the paper. Other printers will only print to within 1/2" (or another measurement) of the edge of the paper.

You might look in the documentation that came with your printer, or you may want to try a test. In Photoshop, create a new document with the dimensions 8 1/2" wide by 11" high. In the Tools palette, set a Foreground color. In the Edit menu, choose Fill and choose Foreground color. This will fill your document with color. Then print the page from Photoshop.

After it prints, measure the edges of the document that did not print with color (if any). Also, note any differences in the sides, top and bottom of the paper. Then you will know the limitations of your printer and you can adjust your future documents accordingly.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you still have troubles.