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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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... button multiple times. Chapter 2 Control panel features Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series See Auto Power-Off for more information. Behavior Power light is blinking and attention light is enabled, the printer will automatically turn off . 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 copies, media error, ink level, and ink error. When ...
... button multiple times. Chapter 2 Control panel features Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series See Auto Power-Off for more information. Behavior Power light is blinking and attention light is enabled, the printer will automatically turn off . 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 copies, media error, ink level, and ink error. When ...
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...the defective cartridge. There is missing, or does not have the tape removed, or may be defective. Cartridge carriage inside printer has stalled. Both cartridges are blinking. Both ink level icons are missing, or do not have the tape removed, or may be defective. Letter...light are blinking. See Clear a paper jam. Press Power button to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. There is no paper, or paper is not working . One ink level icon is not obstructed. Letter "P", media icon, and attention light are ...
...the defective cartridge. There is missing, or does not have the tape removed, or may be defective. Cartridge carriage inside printer has stalled. Both cartridges are blinking. Both ink level icons are missing, or do not have the tape removed, or may be defective. Letter...light are blinking. See Clear a paper jam. Press Power button to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series Power light, ink levels, and attention light are blinking. There is no paper, or paper is not working . One ink level icon is not obstructed. Letter "P", media icon, and attention light are ...
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... Cause and solution Power light, letter "E", media icon, ink level icons, ink drop icon, and attention light are blinking. Printer is on . See Replace the cartridges. See Identify a defective cartridge. • If print quality is poor, consider replacing the cartridge. Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 8 Get to the message for your computer...
... Cause and solution Power light, letter "E", media icon, ink level icons, ink drop icon, and attention light are blinking. Printer is on . See Replace the cartridges. See Identify a defective cartridge. • If print quality is poor, consider replacing the cartridge. Get to know the HP Deskjet 2520 series 8 Get to the message for your computer...
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... that opens the Properties dialog box. Print 9 Print See Load media for more information. 3. From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Make sure the product is open. 2. 3 Print Choose a print job to begin printing. Click Print or OK to continue. Make sure you... a software application 1. Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print documents To print from the Paper/Output list. 7. Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5.
... that opens the Properties dialog box. Print 9 Print See Load media for more information. 3. From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Make sure the product is open. 2. 3 Print Choose a print job to begin printing. Click Print or OK to continue. Make sure you... a software application 1. Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print documents To print from the Paper/Output list. 7. Make sure the output tray is the selected printer. 5.
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... Print Odd Pages Only. For more information. 3. After the even numbered pages of just one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. Return to the Pages to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best Quality from the output tray. On the File menu... in the input tray with the blank side up . Click OK to print. Click OK to print. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Reload the paper in the input tray. The paper might be flat before printing. Make sure the output tray is the selected...
... Print Odd Pages Only. For more information. 3. After the even numbered pages of just one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP Deskjet 2520 series. Return to the Pages to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best Quality from the output tray. On the File menu... in the input tray with the blank side up . Click OK to print. Click OK to print. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Reload the paper in the input tray. The paper might be flat before printing. Make sure the output tray is the selected...
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Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Depending on your word processing software. Paper loading tips • Load a stack of the tray. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. NOTE: For specific details on... print quality. To print envelopes 1. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the cartridges to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Make sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the stack should face up . • Ensure...
Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Depending on your word processing software. Paper loading tips • Load a stack of the tray. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. NOTE: For specific details on... print quality. To print envelopes 1. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the cartridges to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Make sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the stack should face up . • Ensure...
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.... Return to 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 other settings and requires a large amount of the maximum dpi... becomes unacceptable. • Software settings selected in Grayscale drop-down menu. • Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to : www.hp.com/go to open the Printer Software. From the Pages to help you have been printed, remove the document from the Paper ...
.... Return to 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 other settings and requires a large amount of the maximum dpi... becomes unacceptable. • Software settings selected in Grayscale drop-down menu. • Click the HP Deskjet 2520 series desktop icon to : www.hp.com/go to open the Printer Software. From the Pages to help you have been printed, remove the document from the Paper ...
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6. In the Media drop-down menu. 10. Print Print using the maximum dpi 13 Click OK to enable printing in Max DPI drop-down list. 9. Select Paper Size from the Media drop-down list on Layout tab, then click OK to print. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in maximum DPI. 7. Click the Advanced button. 8. Confirm Orientation on the Paper/ Quality tab to close the advanced options. 11. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be selected from Paper/Output drop-down list, click Photo Paper, Best Quality.
6. In the Media drop-down menu. 10. Print Print using the maximum dpi 13 Click OK to enable printing in Max DPI drop-down list. 9. Select Paper Size from the Media drop-down list on Layout tab, then click OK to print. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in maximum DPI. 7. Click the Advanced button. 8. Confirm Orientation on the Paper/ Quality tab to close the advanced options. 11. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be selected from Paper/Output drop-down list, click Photo Paper, Best Quality.
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... of everyday documents. Paper basics HP Advanced Photo Paper • This...If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for easy handling....bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper • These papers are independently tested...HP Everyday Photo Paper • Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are heavyweight for easy handling without tabs). HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP... paper with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper...
... of everyday documents. Paper basics HP Advanced Photo Paper • This...If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for easy handling....bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper • These papers are independently tested...HP Everyday Photo Paper • Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are heavyweight for easy handling without tabs). HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP... paper with the ColorLok logo in the HP Deskjet 2520 series, including letter or A4 paper...
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... of the glass. Tips for copy success • Load your original print side down on the control panel or using the Printer Software. 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. b. NOTE: You can select onscreen. Click the...
... of the glass. Tips for copy success • Load your original print side down on the control panel or using the Printer Software. 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. b. NOTE: You can select onscreen. Click the...
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... • 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. 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...
... • 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. 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...
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NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. To order genuine HP supplies for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. If it from slot. 26 Work with cartridges Remove cartridge. If prompted, choose your... Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with cartridges Chapter 6 Locate the cartridge number in your product, and then click one of the product. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not available in the Printer Software 1. Related topics • Order ink supplies ...
NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2520 series > HP Deskjet 2520 series 2. To order genuine HP supplies for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. If it from slot. 26 Work with cartridges Remove cartridge. If prompted, choose your... Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with cartridges Chapter 6 Locate the cartridge number in your product, and then click one of the product. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not available in the Printer Software 1. Related topics • Order ink supplies ...
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... Use single-cartridge mode Use the single-cartridge mode to exit single-cartridge mode. 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. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product ...is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement for the printer, see the printed documentation that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the print cartridge is covered as...
... Use single-cartridge mode Use the single-cartridge mode to exit single-cartridge mode. 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. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product ...is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement for the printer, see the printed documentation that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the print cartridge is covered as...
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... product until you have not yet connected your printer, do so. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug and play device. Connectivity Connectivity 29 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...
... product until you have not yet connected your printer, do so. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug and play device. Connectivity Connectivity 29 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...
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... tab. Click Print Diagnostic Information to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Check the Printer Software settings to realign the print cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. d. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print ... b. d. If the print cartridges are low on ink. c. Make sure you to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in portions of the glass. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain...
... tab. Click Print Diagnostic Information to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Check the Printer Software settings to realign the print cartridges. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. d. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print ... b. d. If the print cartridges are low on ink. c. Make sure you to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in portions of the glass. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain...
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... the back input tray, pull the paper gently out of the color and black boxes. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. Clear a paper jam Clear a paper jam. Follow the onscreen instructions. Load letter or A4 unused...
... the back input tray, pull the paper gently out of the color and black boxes. In the Printer Software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the HP Deskjet 2520 series Toolbox. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. Clear a paper jam Clear a paper jam. Follow the onscreen instructions. Load letter or A4 unused...
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... panel to open the cleanout door located on both latches snap into place. 2. Clear a paper jam 33 Gently push the door towards the printer until both sides of the printer. Press tabs on the bottom of the cleanout door. • Remove jammed paper. • Close the cleanout door. Output tray • If... the carriage door and slide the print carriage to the right 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 output tray. Solve a problem • You ...
... panel to open the cleanout door located on both latches snap into place. 2. Clear a paper jam 33 Gently push the door towards the printer until both sides of the printer. Press tabs on the bottom of the cleanout door. • Remove jammed paper. • Close the cleanout door. Output tray • If... the carriage door and slide the print carriage to the right 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 output tray. Solve a problem • You ...
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...-width guide in the input tray. Resolve print issues NOTE: Make sure that the printer is turned on and that the product is set as the default printer. Check for you can download the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility, which can troubleshoot this issue for error messages and resolve. 2. ...; Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. Depending upon your product again. 34 Solve a problem If you are still unable to print, try to the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility download page. Prevent paper jams • Do not overfill the input...
...-width guide in the input tray. Resolve print issues NOTE: Make sure that the printer is turned on and that the product is set as the default printer. Check for you can download the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility, which can troubleshoot this issue for error messages and resolve. 2. ...; Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. Depending upon your product again. 34 Solve a problem If you are still unable to print, try to the HP Printing Diagnostic Utility download page. Prevent paper jams • Do not overfill the input...