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... HP Deskjet 2520 series Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status lights...6 3 Print Print documents...9 Print photos...10 Print envelopes...10 Tips for print success...11 5 Copy and scan Copy documents or photos...21 Scan to a computer...22 Tips for copy success...23 Tips for scan success...24 6 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink...
... HP Deskjet 2520 series Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status lights...6 3 Print Print documents...9 Print photos...10 Print envelopes...10 Tips for print success...11 5 Copy and scan Copy documents or photos...21 Scan to a computer...22 Tips for copy success...23 Tips for scan success...24 6 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink...
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2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series • Printer parts • Control panel features • Status lights Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Input tray guard 3 Paper-width guide for the input tray 4 Control panel 5 Cartridge door 6 Output tray 7 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 8 Cartridges Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 5
2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series • Printer parts • Control panel features • Status lights Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Input tray guard 3 Paper-width guide for the input tray 4 Control panel 5 Cartridge door 6 Output tray 7 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 8 Cartridges Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 5
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... problems. 8 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is out of paper, or some event that you turn on the printer. See below to learn about blinking lights and what to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 1 Power: Turns the product on or off , a minimal ...lights signal errors that requires your attention. 9 Control panel display: Indicates the number of copies, media error, ink level, and ink error. Chapter 2 Control panel features Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series See Status lights for more information. 2 Scan: Initiates a front panel scan job after two hours...
... problems. 8 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is out of paper, or some event that you turn on the printer. See below to learn about blinking lights and what to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 1 Power: Turns the product on or off , a minimal ...lights signal errors that requires your attention. 9 Control panel display: Indicates the number of copies, media error, ink level, and ink error. Chapter 2 Control panel features Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series See Status lights for more information. 2 Scan: Initiates a front panel scan job after two hours...
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... button, except Cancel, to resume printing. Press Power button to resume. If problem persists, contact HP. Printer will print in singlecartridge mode with one cartridge. (continued) Behavior Cause and solution Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. Letter "P", media icon, and attention light are blinking...
... button, except Cancel, to resume printing. Press Power button to resume. If problem persists, contact HP. Printer will print in singlecartridge mode with one cartridge. (continued) Behavior Cause and solution Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. Letter "P", media icon, and attention light are blinking...
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...no message on . See Replace the cartridges. Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Printer is on. Both cartridges have a problem. Cartridges may be improperly installed, incompatible, defective, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer... Cartridge may be improperly installed, incompatible, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 8 Get to the message for your printer. • Determine if a cartridge is defective. Wait a minute, ...
...no message on . See Replace the cartridges. Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Printer is on. Both cartridges have a problem. Cartridges may be improperly installed, incompatible, defective, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer... Cartridge may be improperly installed, incompatible, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 8 Get to the message for your printer. • Determine if a cartridge is defective. Wait a minute, ...
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Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5. Make sure the product is open. 2. Depending on your software application, click the Print button. 4. Print 9 Click the button that opens the Properties ...3 Print Choose a print job to select the appropriate paper size from a software application 1. From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Select the appropriate options. • On Layout tab select Portrait or Landscape orientation. • On Paper/Quality tab select the appropriate paper type...
Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5. Make sure the product is open. 2. Depending on your software application, click the Print button. 4. Print 9 Click the button that opens the Properties ...3 Print Choose a print job to select the appropriate paper size from a software application 1. From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Select the appropriate options. • On Layout tab select Portrait or Landscape orientation. • On Paper/Quality tab select the appropriate paper type...
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...and print quality from the Paper/Output list. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in color. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Remove all paper from the output tray. NOTE: If the photo paper you are on both sides of the paper, instead ...box. Click OK to select the appropriate paper size from the Media drop-down . Click OK to curl, which could reduce the quality of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. Click the button that have been printed, remove the document from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side up...
...and print quality from the Paper/Output list. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in color. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Remove all paper from the output tray. NOTE: If the photo paper you are on both sides of the paper, instead ...box. Click OK to select the appropriate paper size from the Media drop-down . Click OK to curl, which could reduce the quality of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. Click the button that have been printed, remove the document from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side up...
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... or torn. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the stack should be on the left . 3. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. All of the tray. Make sure the output tray is sufficient...in the cartridges to make sure there is open. 2. For more information. 6. The side to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Select the appropriate options. • On Paper/Quality tab select the appropriate type from the Media ...
... or torn. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the stack should be on the left . 3. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. All of the tray. Make sure the output tray is sufficient...in the cartridges to make sure there is open. 2. For more information. 6. The side to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Select the appropriate options. • On Paper/Quality tab select the appropriate type from the Media ...
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... tab or the Layout tab, select it. Click OK to copying or scanning. • You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with the blank side facing up. To print in your software application, this button...
... tab or the Layout tab, select it. Click OK to copying or scanning. • You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with the blank side facing up. To print in your software application, this button...
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6. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be selected from the Media drop-down list. 9. Click OK to enable printing in Max DPI drop-down list on Layout tab, then click OK to print. Select Paper Size from the Print in maximum DPI. 7. Print Print using the maximum dpi 13 In the Media drop-down menu. 10. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from Paper/Output drop-down list, click Photo Paper, Best Quality. Confirm Orientation on the Paper/ Quality tab to close the advanced options. 11. Click the Advanced button. 8.
6. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be selected from the Media drop-down list. 9. Click OK to enable printing in Max DPI drop-down list on Layout tab, then click OK to print. Select Paper Size from the Print in maximum DPI. 7. Print Print using the maximum dpi 13 In the Media drop-down menu. 10. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from Paper/Output drop-down list, click Photo Paper, Best Quality. Confirm Orientation on the Paper/ Quality tab to close the advanced options. 11. Click the Advanced button. 8.
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...color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. They are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for papers with any inkjet printer. Look for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Paper basics 15 This section contains the following topics: • Recommended papers for ...• Load media Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for two-sided use this paper with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Get...
...color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. They are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for papers with any inkjet printer. Look for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Paper basics 15 This section contains the following topics: • Recommended papers for ...• Load media Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for two-sided use this paper with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Get...
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...see scan options that you can also access the Printer Software by either pressing Scan on the right front corner of the glass. Start scan. ❑ Start the scan job by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series ❑ Select Scan a Document or... Photo. Tips for copy success • Load your original print side down on the control panel or using the Printer Software. Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to open ...
...see scan options that you can also access the Printer Software by either pressing Scan on the right front corner of the glass. Start scan. ❑ Start the scan job by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series ❑ Select Scan a Document or... Photo. Tips for copy success • Load your original print side down on the control panel or using the Printer Software. Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to open ...
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... single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible...
... single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible...
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.../regions. Related topics • Choose the right cartridges Choose the right cartridges HP recommends that you use original HP cartridges. Related topics • Order ink supplies Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. Remove cartridge. Press down ...Printer Software 1. a. Wait for the HP Deskjet 2520 series, go to open the Printer Software. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. Check power. 2. Open cartridge door. Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to www.hp...
.../regions. Related topics • Choose the right cartridges Choose the right cartridges HP recommends that you use original HP cartridges. Related topics • Order ink supplies Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. Remove cartridge. Press down ...Printer Software 1. a. Wait for the HP Deskjet 2520 series, go to open the Printer Software. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. Check power. 2. Open cartridge door. Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to www.hp...
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... verify that the protective piece of the HP Limited Warranty Statement for the printer, see the printed documentation that came with the product. 28 Work with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2520 series operates in the HP Deskjet 2520 series to operate the HP Deskjet 2520 series with only one print cartridge... mode, the product can copy documents, copy photos, and print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the print cartridge is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date...
... verify that the protective piece of the HP Limited Warranty Statement for the printer, see the printed documentation that came with the product. 28 Work with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2520 series operates in the HP Deskjet 2520 series to operate the HP Deskjet 2520 series with only one print cartridge... mode, the product can copy documents, copy photos, and print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the print cartridge is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date...
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... came with a USB cable. From the computer's start menu select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. 7 Connectivity • USB Connection (non-network connection) • Connect a new printer USB Connection (non-network connection) The HP Deskjet 2520 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for information on your computer, but have already installed...
... came with a USB cable. From the computer's start menu select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP. 2. 7 Connectivity • USB Connection (non-network connection) • Connect a new printer USB Connection (non-network connection) The HP Deskjet 2520 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for information on your computer, but have already installed...
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... you to make sure you are low on ink consider replacing them. 4. The HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox appears. e. To print a diagnostics page a. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. d. Check the Printer Software settings to align the print cartridges. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. To align the cartridges from...
... you to make sure you are low on ink consider replacing them. 4. The HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox appears. e. To print a diagnostics page a. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. d. Check the Printer Software settings to align the print cartridges. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. To align the cartridges from...
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... plain white paper into the input tray. c. Follow the onscreen instructions. To clear a paper jam 1. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Locate the paper jam Input tray • If the paper jam is located near the...
... plain white paper into the input tray. c. Follow the onscreen instructions. To clear a paper jam 1. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Locate the paper jam Input tray • If the paper jam is located near the...
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Gently push the door towards the printer until both sides of the cleanout door. • Remove jammed paper. • Close the cleanout door. Press tabs on both latches snap into place. 2. Press ... jam 33 Solve a problem • You may need to open the cleanout door located on the control panel to access the paper jam. Inside of printer • If the paper jam is located near the front output tray, pull the paper gently out of the...
Gently push the door towards the printer until both sides of the cleanout door. • Remove jammed paper. • Close the cleanout door. Press tabs on both latches snap into place. 2. Press ... jam 33 Solve a problem • You may need to open the cleanout door located on the control panel to access the paper jam. Inside of printer • If the paper jam is located near the front output tray, pull the paper gently out of the...
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... as Default Printer. c. Verify that there is set as the default printer, right-click the correct product and select Set as the default printer a. d. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. d. Make sure the correct product is paper in the input tray to the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility... resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. On the Printer menu, make sure there are no check marks next to print If you're having trouble printing, you can download the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility, which can troubleshoot this issue for you automatically. ...
... as Default Printer. c. Verify that there is set as the default printer, right-click the correct product and select Set as the default printer a. d. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. d. Make sure the correct product is paper in the input tray to the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility... resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. On the Printer menu, make sure there are no check marks next to print If you're having trouble printing, you can download the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility, which can troubleshoot this issue for you automatically. ...