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...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 ... your skin and clothing 40 Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Print a test page...41 Print a sample page...41 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 42 Store the printer and print cartridge 42 Storing the printer...42 Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 ...
...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 ... your skin and clothing 40 Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Print a test page...41 Print a sample page...41 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 42 Store the printer and print cartridge 42 Storing the printer...42 Store the print cartridges...43 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...45 ...
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...jam" on page 57 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights •...; Printer menus How do I? Click any of the following topics: • How do I? • Find more information on how to perform common tasks. 2 Get started 7 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520...
...jam" on page 57 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 39 • "Transfer photos" on page 25 Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights •...; Printer menus How do I? Click any of the following topics: • How do I? • Find more information on how to perform common tasks. 2 Get started 7 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520...
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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. 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. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9
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. 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. The HP Photosmart at a glance 9
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... off, all pages print with a narrow white border around the outside edges of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to change the print quality. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to open the Printer menu. ...are not accessible are dimmed. 4. If you want to continue to a third-level cleaning (select Yes or No). • Align cartridge: Select to align the print cartridge. • Photo Fix: Select to enhance your photos. • On (default) • Off • Print quality: Select...
... off, all pages print with a narrow white border around the outside edges of the printer. • Clean cartridge: Select to change the print quality. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to open the Printer menu. ...are not accessible are dimmed. 4. If you want to continue to a third-level cleaning (select Yes or No). • Align cartridge: Select to align the print cartridge. • Photo Fix: Select to enhance your photos. • On (default) • Off • Print quality: Select...
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... or replace the print cartridge • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Get print cartridge ordering information • Print a test page • Print a sample page • HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon • Store the printer and print cartridge Toolbox dialog box The ...Toolbox contains useful tools to do the following: • "Align the print cartridge" on page 38 • "Clean the print cartridge automatically" on page 38 • "...
... or replace the print cartridge • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Get print cartridge ordering information • Print a test page • Print a sample page • HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon • Store the printer and print cartridge Toolbox dialog box The ...Toolbox contains useful tools to do the following: • "Align the print cartridge" on page 38 • "Clean the print cartridge automatically" on page 38 • "...
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... instructions. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Chapter 6 Align the print cartridge The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after cleaning, replace the print cartridge. 38 Maintenance To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. Remove any memory card...
... instructions. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Chapter 6 Align the print cartridge The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after cleaning, replace the print cartridge. 38 Maintenance To align the print cartridge from a connected computer 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. Remove any memory card...
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... computer or on the printer itself. For more information see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink (less than 25%). HP Vivera Inks are using the correct print cartridges. The printer screen displays an inklevel icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that you ...levels 39 In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in a number of the print cartridge from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used . For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Also, note that results from a connected ...
... computer or on the printer itself. For more information see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink (less than 25%). HP Vivera Inks are using the correct print cartridges. The printer screen displays an inklevel icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that you ...levels 39 In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in a number of the print cartridge from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used . For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Also, note that results from a connected ...
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...to remove it snaps into the fabric. 40 Maintenance The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Wash the fabric in the cradle to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. Warm or hot water can set the ink into... place. 6. Open the print cartridge door of charge. Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on and you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the box. Wash the fabric in many countries...
...to remove it snaps into the fabric. 40 Maintenance The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Wash the fabric in the cradle to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ inkjet.html. Hold the replacement cartridge with an abrasive soap. Warm or hot water can set the ink into... place. 6. Open the print cartridge door of charge. Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on and you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the box. Wash the fabric in many countries...
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..., go to begin printing a sample page. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 3. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Print a sample page To print a sample page from a computer 1. Press or ...Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Load paper in the paper tray. 2. Click Print Page. Click the Device Services tab. Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, you need to begin printing a test page. ...
..., go to begin printing a sample page. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on page 37. 3. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Print a sample page To print a sample page from a computer 1. Press or ...Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Load paper in the paper tray. 2. Click Print Page. Click the Device Services tab. Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, you need to begin printing a test page. ...
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...has a green check mark when the printer is an error. HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon After you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of the printer. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has an exclamation mark when there is ...variety of direct sunlight in the Windows taskbar. Store the printer and print cartridge This section contains information on page 38. 42 Maintenance Click Print Page. For more , clean the print cartridges before printing. An error message also appears. The icon reappears when you install...
...has a green check mark when the printer is an error. HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon After you restart the computer. • HP Photosmart A520 series > Display Status: Describes the current status of the printer. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has an exclamation mark when there is ...variety of direct sunlight in the Windows taskbar. Store the printer and print cartridge This section contains information on page 38. 42 Maintenance Click Print Page. For more , clean the print cartridges before printing. An error message also appears. The icon reappears when you install...
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... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you unplug the power cord. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you store the printer, always leave the...
... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you unplug the power cord. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you store the printer, always leave the...
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...dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on page 23. 2. Replace the cartridge if necessary. The document or photo did not print borderless photos Cause: The printer cannot print borderless photos on the printer. Solution: From... 51 In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and choose an appropriate borderless photo paper size. Printing is in the print cartridge. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on page 31. Solution: If the memory card has...
...dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on page 23. 2. Replace the cartridge if necessary. The document or photo did not print borderless photos Cause: The printer cannot print borderless photos on the printer. Solution: From... 51 In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and choose an appropriate borderless photo paper size. Printing is in the print cartridge. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Print borderless photos" on page 31. Solution: If the memory card has...
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... be in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution: Move the printer out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of ink. Click More color options. 4. Solution: Print a test page... page" on page 23. 2. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to Muted. 5. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on updating the printer software.
... be in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution: Move the printer out of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of ink. Click More color options. 4. Solution: Print a test page... page" on page 23. 2. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to Muted. 5. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on updating the printer software.
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...on the digital camera. • You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to select the paper size or type. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the output rather than plain paper. ... and hardware issues 53 Solution: • Reduce the magnification. • Print a test page. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. • Make sure you are in the future, set the digital camera to clean the...
...on the digital camera. • You may have used the software application's Page Setup dialog box to select the paper size or type. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the output rather than plain paper. ... and hardware issues 53 Solution: • Reduce the magnification. • Print a test page. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. • Make sure you are in the future, set the digital camera to clean the...
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... Toolbox. Contact the vendor of error messages that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 My computer cannot set the digital camera to the printer. • The passkey...tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in wireless phones, may not recognize the type of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The printing program installed on the far right of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer...
... Toolbox. Contact the vendor of error messages that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Device messages 55 My computer cannot set the digital camera to the printer. • The passkey...tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in wireless phones, may not recognize the type of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Solution: The printing program installed on the far right of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer...
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... or unavailable. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be replaced soon. The print cartridge is compatible with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following...
... or unavailable. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be replaced soon. The print cartridge is compatible with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following...
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There is an obstruction blocking the path of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. Reload new paper in the printer. 3. Remove the memory card... the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it from the input tray or output tray. Contact HP support for the print job. 2. Try printing your printer for more information on . Remove any paper that ...or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Try the following steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Solution: The paper loaded does not ...
There is an obstruction blocking the path of the print carriage or the cartridge service station. Reload new paper in the printer. 3. Remove the memory card... the memory card gently into the memory card slot until it from the input tray or output tray. Contact HP support for the print job. 2. Try printing your printer for more information on . Remove any paper that ...or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Try the following steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Solution: The paper loaded does not ...
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.... Click Order Online. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. To order print cartridges from your desktop ▲ Click the Shop for all countries/regions. You...
.... Click Order Online. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. To order print cartridges from your desktop ▲ Click the Shop for all countries/regions. You...
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Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing L-size cards 90 x 127 mm ... 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 10 sheets of 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) photo paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Maximum during operation: 5-40° C (41- 104° F), 5-90% RH ...cm (4 x 12 inches). Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition HP recommends that the USB cable be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length PictBridge: Using the front ...
Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing L-size cards 90 x 127 mm ... 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 10 sheets of 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) photo paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Maximum during operation: 5-40° C (41- 104° F), 5-90% RH ...cm (4 x 12 inches). Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition HP recommends that the USB cable be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length PictBridge: Using the front ...
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For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout ...the world. Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be found in many countries/regions, and partners with some of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP...
For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout ...the world. Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be found in many countries/regions, and partners with some of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP...