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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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...: www.hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Chapter 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. See "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 document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending...
...: www.hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Chapter 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. See "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 document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending...
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... very similar. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets the user mark photos on a digital camera for more information. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper into the printer. 2. See the camera documentation for specific information. The On light and the PictBridge light flash while the photos are cancelled. To learn how to print from other PictBridge devices-such as camera phones and other image information, such as number of copies to the...
... very similar. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets the user mark photos on a digital camera for more information. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper into the printer. 2. See the camera documentation for specific information. The On light and the PictBridge light flash while the photos are cancelled. To learn how to print from other PictBridge devices-such as camera phones and other image information, such as number of copies to the...
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... print a photo without using the Photo Fix improvements, turn on starting a print job. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. It reduces the red-eye effect that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. If you turn the red-eye feature back on -board features for enhancing your photos 21 See "Printer menus" on the printer for the first time. Figure 4-1 Control panel 1 Bluetooth adapter 2. Pressing the button...
... print a photo without using the Photo Fix improvements, turn on starting a print job. Select the HP Photosmart A520 series printer when it off Photo Fix from the printer menu. It reduces the red-eye effect that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. If you turn the red-eye feature back on -board features for enhancing your photos 21 See "Printer menus" on the printer for the first time. Figure 4-1 Control panel 1 Bluetooth adapter 2. Pressing the button...
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... low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet. 26 Print from a computer Select the files you do not need to digital photographs: • Use "advanced color settings" on page 34. • Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for the job" on the computer. Learn how to add professional touches to change the Basic default print setting. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. In most...
... low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet. 26 Print from a computer Select the files you do not need to digital photographs: • Use "advanced color settings" on page 34. • Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for the job" on the computer. Learn how to add professional touches to change the Basic default print setting. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. In most...
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... you are using is displayed. 5. Print preview You can preview a document on the computer before printing it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to the document or to the print settings. Print photos This sections describes how to print several types of the following topics: • Print borderless photos • Print photos with a border • Print postcards • Print black and white photos • Print panoramic photos • Print on index cards and other print settings that...
... you are using is displayed. 5. Print preview You can preview a document on the computer before printing it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to the document or to the print settings. Print photos This sections describes how to print several types of the following topics: • Print borderless photos • Print photos with a border • Print postcards • Print black and white photos • Print panoramic photos • Print on index cards and other print settings that...
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The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on and you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in first. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you recycle used print cartridges free of the printer. 3. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. For more information. Remove ink from inside the printer. 2. Make sure the power is available in many countries/regions and lets you install all...
The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on and you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in first. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you recycle used print cartridges free of the printer. 3. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. For more information. Remove ink from inside the printer. 2. Make sure the power is available in many countries/regions and lets you install all...
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... section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. From the Windows Start menu, go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. b. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Quit all software applications. 4. Reinstall the printer software according to Dot4" message appeared Cause: The printer software may cause errors. Solution: 1. Uninstall the printer software: a. TIP: HP recommends using the most recent version of the printer software. Follow...
... section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. From the Windows Start menu, go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. b. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Quit all software applications. 4. Reinstall the printer software according to Dot4" message appeared Cause: The printer software may cause errors. Solution: 1. Uninstall the printer software: a. TIP: HP recommends using the most recent version of the printer software. Follow...
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... incompatible power source. To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is connected to your printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down on . If the On button lights up until it pops open more fully. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If the paper came out of the printer • The printer ejected the paper when preparing to print. • Parts of the printed document...
... incompatible power source. To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter is connected to your printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down on . If the On button lights up until it pops open more fully. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If the paper came out of the printer • The printer ejected the paper when preparing to print. • Parts of the printed document...
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... printer. 6. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you right-clicked the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Solution: 1. Connect the power cord to the hub. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. For more information, see "HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon" on the computer. 3. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows Taskbar. The New...
... printer. 6. Disconnect the USB cable and power cord from the menu when you right-clicked the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Solution: 1. Connect the power cord to the hub. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. For more information, see "HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon" on the computer. 3. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the Windows Taskbar. The New...
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... detect paper type and size accurately. The light on the Features tab of the printer. Select the appropriate paper type on the adapter flashes when the adapter is ready to receive data. • Bluetooth Visibility may be set to High. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. • Print quality is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this setting to Low as follows: • Press Menu. • Select Bluetooth...
... detect paper type and size accurately. The light on the Features tab of the printer. Select the appropriate paper type on the adapter flashes when the adapter is ready to receive data. • Bluetooth Visibility may be set to High. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. • Print quality is clear, free of the Printer Properties dialog box. Change this setting to Low as follows: • Press Menu. • Select Bluetooth...
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... using the printer Toolbox. Print quality is poor. Solution: The printing program installed on page 65. For better results, set the digital camera to a computer: • Low on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in wireless phones, may appear while your printer...
... using the printer Toolbox. Print quality is poor. Solution: The printing program installed on page 65. For better results, set the digital camera to a computer: • Low on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 Click Settings, Print Settings, and then Printer Toolbox. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in wireless phones, may appear while your printer...
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... installed incorrectly, or is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . 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...
... installed incorrectly, or is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . 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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... HP support for more information on . See "Paper basics" on page 15 and refer to the setup instructions that paper has been loaded in the correct paper tray. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it with your document again. Open the input tray and output tray and pull out any wrinkled or torn paper from the power source. 2. Reload new paper in the printer. 3. Change the type of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. The memory card has...
... HP support for more information on . See "Paper basics" on page 15 and refer to the setup instructions that paper has been loaded in the correct paper tray. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it with your document again. Open the input tray and output tray and pull out any wrinkled or torn paper from the power source. 2. Reload new paper in the printer. 3. Change the type of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. The memory card has...
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... HP Photosmart at a glance English Figure 1-1 Front and rear views Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from this tray. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): Collect your printed photos from here. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Input tray (closed ): Open this port to connect the printer to insert or replace a print cartridge. 1 Get started 5 Print cartridge door (closed ): Load paper here...
... HP Photosmart at a glance English Figure 1-1 Front and rear views Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from this tray. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): Collect your printed photos from here. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. Input tray (closed ): Open this port to connect the printer to insert or replace a print cartridge. 1 Get started 5 Print cartridge door (closed ): Load paper here...
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... printer is communicating with the memory card or when a connected computer is especially designed to work with the inks in the card slots, remove it to change the paper type. If you to access the Printer menu. 1. For information on HP Advanced Photo Paper. To load paper 1. Pressing will move to print the best quality photos on changing the paper type, see the onscreen Help. Open the output tray. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. The input tray opens automatically...
... printer is communicating with the memory card or when a connected computer is especially designed to work with the inks in the card slots, remove it to change the paper type. If you to access the Printer menu. 1. For information on HP Advanced Photo Paper. To load paper 1. Pressing will move to print the best quality photos on changing the paper type, see the onscreen Help. Open the output tray. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. The input tray opens automatically...
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... printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down the Power button on the printer. • The printer may need attention. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series If the printer is turned off the printer. • If the light continues to flash, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Turn on the power strip, and then turn on page 7. • The print cartridge may be aligned. To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter...
... printer and a compatible power source. • Press and hold down the Power button on the printer. • The printer may need attention. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. 10 HP Photosmart A520 series If the printer is turned off the printer. • If the light continues to flash, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Turn on the power strip, and then turn on page 7. • The print cartridge may be aligned. To check the power adapter: • Make sure the power adapter...
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... image and try printing again. Plug the printer back in, and turn it from the Printer menu. Print quality is jammed in vivid colors that you have jammed while printing. For more information on using the Printer menu, see "Load paper" on . HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Solution: Try the following section for instructions on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink...
... image and try printing again. Plug the printer back in, and turn it from the Printer menu. Print quality is jammed in vivid colors that you have jammed while printing. For more information on using the Printer menu, see "Load paper" on . HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. CAUTION: Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Solution: Try the following section for instructions on page 7. • Reduce the size of ink...
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... the cartridge. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. For more information. HP online support is available to your local point of the printer. 3. Call HP support. If you are available when you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the cradle to remove it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting...
... the cartridge. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. For more information. HP online support is available to your local point of the printer. 3. Call HP support. If you are available when you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the cradle to remove it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting...
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... 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). Printing: 14.46 W Idle: 8.67 W Off: 6.63 W International Printing: 13.56 W Idle: 8.41 W Off: 7.19 W Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Operating System Microsoft® Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Mac® OS X 10.3x, 10.4x Environmental Specifications...
... 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). Printing: 14.46 W Idle: 8.67 W Off: 6.63 W International Printing: 13.56 W Idle: 8.41 W Off: 7.19 W Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Operating System Microsoft® Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Mac® OS X 10.3x, 10.4x Environmental Specifications...
