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... 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 ...installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 Placing a call...62 After the phone support period 62...
... 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 ...installation issues...45 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems...54 Device messages...55 8 Shop for ink supplies...59 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 61 HP support by phone...61 Phone support period...61 Placing a call...62 After the phone support period 62...
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...; "Shop for ink supplies" on page 59 • "HP support and warranty" on page 61 • "Specifications" on page 65 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 67 You can print information at any time from the HP Photosmart Help. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help...
...; "Shop for ink supplies" on page 59 • "HP support and warranty" on page 61 • "Specifications" on page 65 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 67 You can print information at any time from the HP Photosmart Help. Just click Print in the top navigation bar of the HP Photosmart Help window. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help...
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.... • Print sample page: Select to the previous menu option. 3. Pressing will move to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Printer menu options Printer menu structure • Print test page: Select to change the print quality. ...Off • Print quality: Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to choose paper type. To exit a menu, press the...
.... • Print sample page: Select to the previous menu option. 3. Pressing will move to print a sample page, which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. Printer menu options Printer menu structure • Print test page: Select to change the print quality. ...Off • Print quality: Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. • Borderless: Select to choose paper type. To exit a menu, press the...
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... as index cards, only for drafts or when print quality is especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to load it guides the paper in straight. • Load only one type ... see "Change the print settings for the paper. For information on a different type of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to change the paper type. After loading paper..., set by default to make room for the print job" on HP Advanced Photo Paper. Use plain paper, such as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper, index...
... as index cards, only for drafts or when print quality is especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to load it guides the paper in straight. • Load only one type ... see "Change the print settings for the paper. For information on a different type of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to change the paper type. After loading paper..., set by default to make room for the print job" on HP Advanced Photo Paper. Use plain paper, such as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper, index...
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...more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed .... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more slowly than printing with other print settings that the HP Photosmart prints. To select a print quality and speed 1. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you...
...more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Normal setting. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed .... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more slowly than printing with other print settings that the HP Photosmart prints. To select a print quality and speed 1. Change the paper type For best results, always select a specific paper type that you...
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... • Insert 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...automatically" on page 38 • "Print a sample page" on page 41 • "Print a test page" on page 41 • "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 • "Get print cartridge ordering information" on page 41 • "Configure Bluetooth" on page 20 Maintenance 37 Select Print Settings ...
... • Insert 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...automatically" on page 38 • "Print a sample page" on page 41 • "Print a test page" on page 41 • "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 • "Get print cartridge ordering information" on page 41 • "Configure Bluetooth" on page 20 Maintenance 37 Select Print Settings ...
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...from a connected computer 1. Open the Toolbox dialog box. If the documents are missing lines or dots or contain ink streaks, the print cartridge might be low on ink or need to ensure optimal print quality. Press Print to highlight Clean cartridge. 3. Press or to begin cleaning...automatically If the printed pages are still missing lines or dots after a new one is not low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Remove any memory card, if ...
...from a connected computer 1. Open the Toolbox dialog box. If the documents are missing lines or dots or contain ink streaks, the print cartridge might be low on ink or need to ensure optimal print quality. Press Print to highlight Clean cartridge. 3. Press or to begin cleaning...automatically If the printed pages are still missing lines or dots after a new one is not low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Remove any memory card, if ...
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...or on the printer itself. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Also, note that results from a connected computer 1. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. View estimated ink levels 39 CAUTION: Check that shows the approximate amount of... 2. To view the estimated ink level of ink remaining in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. For more information see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink (less than 25%). Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge...
...or on the printer itself. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Also, note that results from a connected computer 1. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print black-and-white and color photos. View estimated ink levels 39 CAUTION: Check that shows the approximate amount of... 2. To view the estimated ink level of ink remaining in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. For more information see "Toolbox dialog box" on ink (less than 25%). Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge...
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...If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Push the cartridge until it . 5. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the box. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the label on the cartridge... in the cradle to remove ink from fabric. Recycle the old cartridge. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and ...
...If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Push the cartridge until it . 5. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the box. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the label on the cartridge... in the cradle to remove ink from fabric. Recycle the old cartridge. The printer starts print cartridge alignment. Chapter 6 For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and ...
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... choose your country/region, follow the prompts to order cartridges online. Print a test page The information on . It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on a test page can be helpful if you can click the Shop Online button to select ...your product, and then click one of the shopping links on page 37. 2. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/...
... choose your country/region, follow the prompts to order cartridges online. Print a test page The information on . It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on a test page can be helpful if you can click the Shop Online button to select ...your product, and then click one of the shopping links on page 37. 2. Open the Toolbox dialog box. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/...
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... the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer.... Follow these tips to prevent the ink from the printer, store it . Store the print cartridges When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. • Keep all unused print...
... the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it in a print cartridge protector to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer.... Follow these tips to prevent the ink from the printer, store it . Store the print cartridges When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. • Keep all unused print...
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... too low. Solution: 1. These take longer to Best or Normal instead of Maximum dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on checking the level of paper. The printer did not print using outdated printer software. • A page ...the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. The document or photo did not print borderless photos Cause: The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of ink in the unlocked position. Printing is in the print cartridge. You need to select a paper size that you set the Print Quality to print...
... too low. Solution: 1. These take longer to Best or Normal instead of Maximum dpi, and try printing again. • See "View estimated ink levels" on page 39 for information on checking the level of paper. The printer did not print using outdated printer software. • A page ...the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. The document or photo did not print borderless photos Cause: The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of ink in the unlocked position. Printing is in the print cartridge. You need to select a paper size that you set the Print Quality to print...
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...of the printer Cause: The print cartridge may be in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. Printing continues when the page is using... Systray, then try printing again: 1. The printout is rippled or curled Cause: The project you are closed. 5. Try printing again. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to select multiple programs. 3. Try printing again. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Solution: Print a test...
...of the printer Cause: The print cartridge may be in direct sunlight, which affects the operation of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the taskbar. • Remove the wet page and simply wait. Printing continues when the page is using... Systray, then try printing again: 1. The printout is rippled or curled Cause: The project you are closed. 5. Try printing again. Reset the ink attributes by moving the Saturation slider closer to select multiple programs. 3. Try printing again. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Solution: Print a test...
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... the paper size" on page 29. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution: • Reduce the magnification. • Print a test page. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the output rather than plain paper. • Make... sure the paper is poor Cause: • You may have magnified the photo too much. • The print cartridge may be running out of ink. • You may not be using a paper type intended for the printer. Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on...
... the paper size" on page 29. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution: • Reduce the magnification. • Print a test page. Use HP-designed photo paper for best results when printing photos. • Choose paper that is specifically designed for the output rather than plain paper. • Make... sure the paper is poor Cause: • You may have magnified the photo too much. • The print cartridge may be running out of ink. • You may not be using a paper type intended for the printer. Solution: • Make sure you have selected the correct orientation on...
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...wireless technology. Use the following is a list of error messages that may not recognize the type of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in order to a higher resolution. • The passkey ... to the printer. No page came out of the device, or go to their support Web site to a computer: • Low on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is connected to obtain the latest updates for the printing program. Solution...
...wireless technology. Use the following is a list of error messages that may not recognize the type of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and enter the Bluetooth device name in order to a higher resolution. • The passkey ... to the printer. No page came out of the device, or go to their support Web site to a computer: • Low on ink • The print cartridge is old or damaged • The print cartridge is connected to obtain the latest updates for the printing program. Solution...
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...print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is old or damaged Solution: The print cartridge may need to be low on ink and may be inaccurate or unavailable. The print cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following : ...8226; Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and ...
...print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is old or damaged Solution: The print cartridge may need to be low on ink and may be inaccurate or unavailable. The print cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Try the following : ...8226; Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and ...
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...from the Print Properties dialog box. Shop for ink supplies 59 To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. You can contact a local HP reseller to www.hp.com/buy /supplies. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to find ... links on your device, as well as options to HP SureSupply. Additionally, you need are compatible with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this device. 2. You can change quantities, add or remove items, and then check out. 8 Shop for ink supplies For a list of print cartridge numbers, see...
...from the Print Properties dialog box. Shop for ink supplies 59 To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. You can contact a local HP reseller to www.hp.com/buy /supplies. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to find ... links on your device, as well as options to HP SureSupply. Additionally, you need are compatible with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this device. 2. You can change quantities, add or remove items, and then check out. 8 Shop for ink supplies For a list of print cartridge numbers, see...
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... and when the device is committed to protecting the environment. For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in the product specifications. 70 Regulatory and environmental...product is available in the European Union Paper use This product is suited for recycling purposes at : www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.html This section contains the following topics: • Paper use of recycled ... many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge.
... and when the device is committed to protecting the environment. For more information, go /msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in the product specifications. 70 Regulatory and environmental...product is available in the European Union Paper use This product is suited for recycling purposes at : www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.html This section contains the following topics: • Paper use of recycled ... many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge.
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... with the memory card or when a connected computer is especially designed to work with the inks in the card slots, remove it to print the best quality photos on the page. Press or to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. It is performing ...the printer may vary by default, to access the Printer menu. 1. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Other photo papers will move to the previous menu option. 3. Printer menu 7 To use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is correctly...
... with the memory card or when a connected computer is especially designed to work with the inks in the card slots, remove it to print the best quality photos on the page. Press or to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. It is performing ...the printer may vary by default, to access the Printer menu. 1. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. 2 Print basics Load paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Other photo papers will move to the previous menu option. 3. Printer menu 7 To use the Printer menu NOTE: If there is correctly...