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... the 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 levels...25 Order ink supplies...25 Replace the cartridges...26 Use single-cartridge mode...28 Cartridge warranty information...28 7 Connectivity USB Connection (non-network connection)...29 Connect a new printer...29 8 Solve a problem Improve...
... the 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 levels...25 Order ink supplies...25 Replace the cartridges...26 Use single-cartridge mode...28 Cartridge warranty information...28 7 Connectivity USB Connection (non-network connection)...29 Connect a new printer...29 8 Solve a problem Improve...
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... 6 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. Status lights When the product is automatically enabled by pressing the button multiple times. Additional blinking lights signal errors that you turn on . Behavior Power light is blinking and attention light is out of copies by default when you can resolve. See Status lights for more information. 2 Scan: Initiates a front panel scan job after resolving print problems. 7 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Increase the number of paper, or some event that there is a paper jam, the printer is on the printer. Auto Power...
... 6 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. Status lights When the product is automatically enabled by pressing the button multiple times. Additional blinking lights signal errors that you turn on . Behavior Power light is blinking and attention light is out of copies by default when you can resolve. See Status lights for more information. 2 Scan: Initiates a front panel scan job after resolving print problems. 7 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Increase the number of paper, or some event that there is a paper jam, the printer is on the printer. Auto Power...
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... paper, or paper is open. See Clear a paper jam. Install cartridges, or remove the pink tape from the cartridge, or replace the defective cartridge. Open cartridge door and make sure carriage is a paper jam. Press Power button to resume. If problem persists, contact HP. (continued) Behavior Cause and solution Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. Letter "C", ink level icons, and attention light are blinking. The printer will still print even if scanner...
... paper, or paper is open. See Clear a paper jam. Install cartridges, or remove the pink tape from the cartridge, or replace the defective cartridge. Open cartridge door and make sure carriage is a paper jam. Press Power button to resume. If problem persists, contact HP. (continued) Behavior Cause and solution Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. Letter "C", ink level icons, and attention light are blinking. The printer will still print even if scanner...
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... installed, incompatible, defective, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Wait a minute, plug power cord back in an error state. Printer is poor, consider replacing the cartridges. One ink level icon and ink drop icon are using the correct HP cartridges for your computer screen, refer to the message for more information about the problem...
... installed, incompatible, defective, counterfeit or very low on ink. • If you see a message on your computer screen, refer to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Wait a minute, plug power cord back in an error state. Printer is poor, consider replacing the cartridges. One ink level icon and ink drop icon are using the correct HP cartridges for your computer screen, refer to the message for more information about the problem...
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... Print using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that have been printed, remove the document from the Paper/Output list. Then click the Advanced button and select Yes from the Media drop-down menu and then select Print Odd Pages Only. Chapter 3 NOTE: You can load one side. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 7. After the even numbered pages of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. On the File menu in the input tray with the blank side up...
... Print using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that have been printed, remove the document from the Paper/Output list. Then click the Advanced button and select Yes from the Media drop-down menu and then select Print Odd Pages Only. Chapter 3 NOTE: You can load one side. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 7. After the even numbered pages of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. On the File menu in the input tray with the blank side up...
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... HP cartridges should have the appropriate settings. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. All of the paper in the stack should be the same size and type to avoid causing a paper jam. • Load paper with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the product should be functioning properly with the side to be printed on your word processing software. NOTE: For specific...
... HP cartridges should have the appropriate settings. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. All of the paper in the stack should be the same size and type to avoid causing a paper jam. • Load paper with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the product should be functioning properly with the side to be printed on your word processing software. NOTE: For specific...
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... the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and quality from the Media drop down menu. • Click the Advanced button, and select the appropriate paper size from the output tray. From the Pages 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. Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Depending on your document...
... the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and quality from the Media drop down menu. • Click the Advanced button, and select the appropriate paper size from the output tray. From the Pages 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. Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Depending on your document...
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... best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for printing and copying of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. ColorLok • HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for casual photo printing. HP Everyday Photo Paper • Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are independently tested to a store-processed photo. It is acid-free...
... best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for printing and copying of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. ColorLok • HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for casual photo printing. HP Everyday Photo Paper • Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are independently tested to a store-processed photo. It is acid-free...
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... multifunction paper. It is acid-free for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film • HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your HP Deskjet 2520 series. NOTE: At this time, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with no show-through, which makes it ideal for longer lasting documents. If...
... multifunction paper. It is acid-free for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film • HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your HP Deskjet 2520 series. NOTE: At this time, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with no show-through, which makes it ideal for longer lasting documents. If...
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... easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you have to the below instructions for planning purposes only. Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use 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. In the Printer Software, click Estimated Ink Levels. The printer's control panel display shows...
... easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you have to the below instructions for planning purposes only. Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use 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. In the Printer Software, click Estimated Ink Levels. The printer's control panel display shows...
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... single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed on the product as the HP ink is removed from the computer. Exit single-cartridge mode Install two print cartridges in YYYY/MM format, may be found on screen. During singlecartridge 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 came with the product. 28 Work with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2520 series operates in its designated HP printing device.
... single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed on the product as the HP ink is removed from the computer. Exit single-cartridge mode Install two print cartridges in YYYY/MM format, may be found on screen. During singlecartridge 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 came with the product. 28 Work with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2520 series operates in its designated HP printing device.
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... connect the product with the USB cable ▲ Refer to the setup instructions that came with your printer, do so. 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 not yet connected your product for connection to a computer. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug and play device. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select Printer Setup & Software...
... connect the product with the USB cable ▲ Refer to the setup instructions that came with your printer, do so. 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 not yet connected your product for connection to a computer. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug and play device. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select Printer Setup & Software...
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... Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on ink consider replacing them. 4. If the print cartridges are not low on the right front corner of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges Solve a problem Solve a problem 31 Align the printer cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. The HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox appears. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down list. 3. Print a diagnostics page...
... Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on ink consider replacing them. 4. If the print cartridges are not low on the right front corner of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges Solve a problem Solve a problem 31 Align the printer cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. The HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox appears. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down list. 3. Print a diagnostics page...
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...problem Click the Device Services tab. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. d. Chapter 8 Solve a problem 6. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. Clear a paper jam Clear a paper jam. To clean the cartridges automatically a. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. To clear a paper jam 1. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. c. Follow the onscreen instructions. Locate the paper jam Input tray • If the paper jam...
...problem Click the Device Services tab. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. d. Chapter 8 Solve a problem 6. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. Clear a paper jam Clear a paper jam. To clean the cartridges automatically a. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. To clear a paper jam 1. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. c. Follow the onscreen instructions. Locate the paper jam Input tray • If the paper jam...
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... Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. b. c. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. To get the utility, click the appropriate link: NOTE: The HP Printing Diagnostic Utility may not be the same size and type. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to Pause Printing or Use Printer Offline. To verify that the product is set...
... Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. b. c. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. To get the utility, click the appropriate link: NOTE: The HP Printing Diagnostic Utility may not be the same size and type. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to Pause Printing or Use Printer Offline. To verify that the product is set...
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... service is set as Default Printer. d. If the print queue is not clear, or if it . Windows Vista • From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Administrative Tools. • Double-click Services. • Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties. • On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected. • If the service is clear but jobs are still documents in a black...
... service is set as Default Printer. d. If the print queue is not clear, or if it . Windows Vista • From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Administrative Tools. • Double-click Services. • Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties. • On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected. • If the service is clear but jobs are still documents in a black...
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... product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the product. 2. Check the documentation that are in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). This section contains the following information: • Product name (located on product, such as HP Deskjet 2520 series) • Product number (located inside the cartridge access door) Solve a problem HP support 37 Standard phone company charges apply. Resolve copy and scan issues...
... product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the product. 2. Check the documentation that are in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). This section contains the following information: • Product name (located on product, such as HP Deskjet 2520 series) • Product number (located inside the cartridge access door) Solve a problem HP support 37 Standard phone company charges apply. Resolve copy and scan issues...
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... GUI Copy specifications • Digital image processing • Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model Scan specifications • Resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 ppi optical For more information about ppi resolution, see the scanner software. • Color: 24-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray) • Maximum scan size from the HP Deskjet 2520 series may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less...
... GUI Copy specifications • Digital image processing • Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model Scan specifications • Resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 ppi optical For more information about ppi resolution, see the scanner software. • Color: 24-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray) • Maximum scan size from the HP Deskjet 2520 series may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less...
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... used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for imaging equipment. Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can change the setting, the printer will 42 Technical information HP conserves resources by default when you change the Auto Power-Off setting from the HP Web...
... used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for imaging equipment. Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can change the setting, the printer will 42 Technical information HP conserves resources by default when you change the Auto Power-Off setting from the HP Web...
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... purposes, your product is VCVRA-1221. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2520hc All-In-One series, etc.) or product numbers (CX027A, CX027B, etc.). Regulatory notices 45 This section contains the following topics: • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • Notice to users in Korea • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement...
... purposes, your product is VCVRA-1221. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2520hc All-In-One series, etc.) or product numbers (CX027A, CX027B, etc.). Regulatory notices 45 This section contains the following topics: • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • Notice to users in Korea • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement...