How to make Printing photo sharp?

[MapleE.]

Hi:
I want to make printing photo sharp.

My camera is Cannon, 4x optical zoom and 6.0 mega pixels
and my printer is HP Photosmart 3310 which is known to be
good for both printing letters and photoes, as well.

However, when I printed one of photoes which needs detailed
features has 'blurry,' not 'sharp' On this, 'sharpness' is very
critical due to machinery-related photoes.

My question is;
Does this, ... 'not sharp' is due to Camera or Printer?
Or,
Both Camera and Printer is uncompatible?

Your inputs on this regard would be truly appreciated.

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Depends on how the photo was taken... was it with the correct focus,
resolution etc? When you look at the image with photo editing software,
does it appear 'sharp'? With which photo editing software are you printing
this image?

Too many variables to give a "it's the xxxx" answer.

 

[MapleE.]

Hi:
Thanks for the response.

I found the solution on this. It was a matter of 'setting' that was off.

After trials and errors, spending for about two hours, I finally figures it
out. I set 'sharp' that making all photoes 'sharp and crisp' to touch.

Nothing wrong with the Camera that was not expensive, but a good
one with as many and sophisticated features as the expensive
camera has.