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... type...28 Change the paper size...29 Resize a photo ...29 Use advanced color settings 29 Create printing shortcuts...30 Print preview...31 Print photos...31 Print borderless photos...31 Print photos with a border 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the print cartridge automatically 38 View estimated ink levels...39 Insert or replace the print cartridge...
... type...28 Change the paper size...29 Resize a photo ...29 Use advanced color settings 29 Create printing shortcuts...30 Print preview...31 Print photos...31 Print borderless photos...31 Print photos with a border 33 Print postcards...34 Print black and white photos 34 Print panoramic photos...35 Print on index cards and other small media 36 HP Photosmart software...36 6 Maintenance Toolbox dialog box...37 Open the Toolbox...37 Use the Toolbox...37 Align the print cartridge...38 Clean the print cartridge automatically 38 View estimated ink levels...39 Insert or replace the print cartridge...
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... 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get...
... 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get...
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Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area.
Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 2-2 Control panel The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 USB port: Use this to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Output tray (closed): Open this port to connect the printer to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area.
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... HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to a computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to print. 2. To change the print settings and to begin print jobs. To open the Printer...
... HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to a computer • Enhance your photos • Change the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to print. 2. To change the print settings and to begin print jobs. To open the Printer...
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... photos from a memory card to a computer 1. Turn off the camera if it is connected to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains non-photo files into the correct memory card slot in the printer. Insert a memory card that came with a USB cable. 2. Make sure the printer is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. Connect a camera or another device that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer...
... photos from a memory card to a computer 1. Turn off the camera if it is connected to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains non-photo files into the correct memory card slot in the printer. Insert a memory card that came with a USB cable. 2. Make sure the printer is on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer. Connect a camera or another device that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer...
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... Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to affect how overall colors are available in the Printing Shortcuts list in the new printing shortcut. 5. Click Delete. You can adjust the following settings: • Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, and Color Tone to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Create printing...
... Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to affect how overall colors are available in the Printing Shortcuts list in the new printing shortcut. 5. Click Delete. You can adjust the following settings: • Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, and Color Tone to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Create printing...
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... "Change the print settings for some basic photo print options. • To print a color photo in black and white, use the Print in resolving the problem. See "Print from a computer Select the Print in grayscale 1. Select any other print settings that you want to learn about the features that meet the printer paper-size specifications. Print 1. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Open...
... "Change the print settings for some basic photo print options. • To print a color photo in black and white, use the Print in resolving the problem. See "Print from a computer Select the Print in grayscale 1. Select any other print settings that you want to learn about the features that meet the printer paper-size specifications. Print 1. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Open...
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... exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. help " on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on . 2. Print panoramic photos For true panoramic printing, you want, then click OK. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 24. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. Open the Print Properties...
... exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. help " on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on . 2. Print panoramic photos For true panoramic printing, you want, then click OK. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 24. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. Open the Print Properties...
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... also installed the Photosmart Essential software. help to learn about the features that meet the printer paper-size specifications. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is displayed, see "Paper basics" on page 15 for print jobs, such as index cards. help in resolving the problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for help " on page...
... also installed the Photosmart Essential software. help to learn about the features that meet the printer paper-size specifications. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 65. • Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is displayed, see "Paper basics" on page 15 for print jobs, such as index cards. help in resolving the problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for help " on page...
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... to be low on page 37. 2. Clean the print cartridge automatically If the printed pages are still missing lines or dots after a new one is not low on page 37. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink or need to align the print cartridge manually include documents that print at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. For...
... to be low on page 37. 2. Clean the print cartridge automatically If the printed pages are still missing lines or dots after a new one is not low on page 37. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink or need to align the print cartridge manually include documents that print at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. For...
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..." on the printer itself. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. Damage that last. View estimated ink levels 39 Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in the cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty): 100% 75% 50% 25% Low on ink (less than 25%). CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend...
..." on the printer itself. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. Damage that last. View estimated ink levels 39 Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in the cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty): 100% 75% 50% 25% Low on ink (less than 25%). CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend...
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...8226; Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software installation issues • The printer software did not install successfully • A "There was an error writing to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. TIP: HP recommends using the most recent version of the printer software. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Uninstall the printer software: a. Quit all software applications. 4. Reinstall the printer software according to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. b. Solution: 1. Pause or disable any active...
...8226; Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software installation issues • The printer software did not install successfully • A "There was an error writing to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. TIP: HP recommends using the most recent version of the printer software. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Uninstall the printer software: a. Quit all software applications. 4. Reinstall the printer software according to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. b. Solution: 1. Pause or disable any active...
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... of the printer. Solution: Make sure the computer's operating system is the proper version of Windows and that the computer is connected to the USB port on page 42. Solution: Restart the computer. Printing and hardware issues 49 When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
... of the printer. Solution: Make sure the computer's operating system is the proper version of Windows and that the computer is connected to the USB port on page 42. Solution: Restart the computer. Printing and hardware issues 49 When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
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... need to select the paper size or type. Printing and hardware issues 53 Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on page 39. • Check the ink levels of the print cartridge from the Estimated Ink Level tab of the Toolbox. For more information, see "Print a test page" on the digital camera. • You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to clean the print cartridge. Print quality is loaded with the side...
... need to select the paper size or type. Printing and hardware issues 53 Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on page 39. • Check the ink levels of the print cartridge from the Estimated Ink Level tab of the Toolbox. For more information, see "Print a test page" on the digital camera. • You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to clean the print cartridge. Print quality is loaded with the side...
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... name using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the adapter flashes when the adapter is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this setting to receive data. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. The light flashes when the printer is damaged, dark in color or contain metallic fibers. Chapter 7 Solution: Select paper size and type...
... name using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the adapter flashes when the adapter is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this setting to receive data. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. The light flashes when the printer is damaged, dark in color or contain metallic fibers. Chapter 7 Solution: Select paper size and type...
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... not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to be replaced soon. Chapter 7 • The print carriage has stalled • The printer is out of paper • There is a paper jam • The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected • The memory card has been inserted upside down • The memory card is not inserted properly • Insert only one memory card at a time • There was a problem...
... not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting If you have to be replaced soon. Chapter 7 • The print carriage has stalled • The printer is out of paper • There is a paper jam • The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected • The memory card has been inserted upside down • The memory card is not inserted properly • Insert only one memory card at a time • There was a problem...
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... need attention. Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is designed to be loaded correctly. Solution: • The paper may need to be plugged into the printer correctly, or the image printed offcenter. Printing and hardware issues The Attention light is working properly. If the Power button lights up, then the power cord is flashing. Read the printer screen for instructions. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is correctly oriented in the input tray and that the paper-width guide...
... need attention. Chapter 3 The HP Photosmart A520 series printer is designed to be loaded correctly. Solution: • The paper may need to be plugged into the printer correctly, or the image printed offcenter. Printing and hardware issues The Attention light is working properly. If the Power button lights up, then the power cord is flashing. Read the printer screen for instructions. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is correctly oriented in the input tray and that the paper-width guide...
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... are using the right type of your document again. Print quality is set the digital camera to the air for instructions on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink. Check the ink-level icon on page 7. • Make sure the print quality setting is poor. For more information, see "Printer menu" on clearing a paper jam. For more information on the box. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to clear the paper jam: 1. For best print quality, HP recommends that last. Remove any paper that...
... are using the right type of your document again. Print quality is set the digital camera to the air for instructions on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink. Check the ink-level icon on page 7. • Make sure the print quality setting is poor. For more information, see "Printer menu" on clearing a paper jam. For more information on the box. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to clear the paper jam: 1. For best print quality, HP recommends that last. Remove any paper that...
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... cradle to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information. English Chapter 3 NOTE: Ink from inside of the printer. 3. If you are available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Call HP support. Support options and...
... cradle to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information. English Chapter 3 NOTE: Ink from inside of the printer. 3. If you are available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Call HP support. Support options and...
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... model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 This regulatory number should not be confused with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. For information on accessing the onscreen Help, see "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: • Setup Guide: The setup instructions explain how to use the printer with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A520 series) or product number (Q8526A). Printer specifications For a complete list of specifications...
... model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 This regulatory number should not be confused with or without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. For information on accessing the onscreen Help, see "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: • Setup Guide: The setup instructions explain how to use the printer with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A520 series) or product number (Q8526A). Printer specifications For a complete list of specifications...