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Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to the computer 25 Delete photos and other files from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? help...24 Download printer software updates 24 Transfer photos to a computer 24 Transfer photos...
Contents 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to the computer 25 Delete photos and other files from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? help...24 Download printer software updates 24 Transfer photos to a computer 24 Transfer photos...
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...perform common tasks. Click any of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print photos with a border" on page 33 • "... any of the following topics: • How do I? • Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus How do I? Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 2 Get started 7
...perform common tasks. Click any of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print photos with a border" on page 33 • "... any of the following topics: • How do I? • Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus How do I? Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. 2 Get started 7
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...: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on accessing these help and support... device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Read this document first. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to...
...: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on accessing these help and support... device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Read this document first. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to...
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...'s This? Print from an imaging application such as Photosmart Essential. This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the computer. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to...
...'s This? Print from an imaging application such as Photosmart Essential. This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the computer. 5 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A520 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to...
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... USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. Connect the printer to the computer. 1. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts you to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computer Follow these steps to transfer photos from...
... USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. Connect the printer to the computer. 1. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts you to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computer Follow these steps to transfer photos from...
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...then select File > Delete. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. NOTE: You can also use ...Windows Explorer to copy files from a memory card 1. Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Insert a memory card that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of your photos The printer software...
...then select File > Delete. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. NOTE: You can also use ...Windows Explorer to copy files from a memory card 1. Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Insert a memory card that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of your photos The printer software...
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.... • Store the printer indoors out of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial number. • Launch/Show HP Solution Center: Opens the HP Solution Center. • About...
.... • Store the printer indoors out of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon from the following menu items: • HP Photosmart A520 series > About: View the printer software version, installed printers, and the printer name and serial number. • Launch/Show HP Solution Center: Opens the HP Solution Center. • About...
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... was an error writing to Dot4" message appeared • Missing HP Photosmart Software The printer software did not install successfully Cause: There may be a conflict with the printer. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Quit all software applications. 4. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Reinstall the printer software according to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Before you begin, make sure: • All...
... was an error writing to Dot4" message appeared • Missing HP Photosmart Software The printer software did not install successfully Cause: There may be a conflict with the printer. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Quit all software applications. 4. Using a longer USB cable may have not installed correctly. Reinstall the printer software according to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Before you begin, make sure: • All...
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... instructions. 5. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. If it was connected to the back of the printer. • Restart the computer. Uninstall the printer software: a. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Printing and hardware...
... instructions. 5. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with a USB cable through another USB device 46 Troubleshooting Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. If it was connected to the back of the printer. • Restart the computer. Uninstall the printer software: a. When prompted, click Install More Software to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Printing and hardware...
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... You may not be using the proper version of Windows, or there may have selected Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor from the back of the printer. b. Reinstall the printer software. Click Restart. Turn off the computer. 2. From the Windows Start menu, go to ... HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the box with a USB cable through another device attached to the computer with the printer. If that came in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Connect the printer directly to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series ...
... You may not be using the proper version of Windows, or there may have selected Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor from the back of the printer. b. Reinstall the printer software. Click Restart. Turn off the computer. 2. From the Windows Start menu, go to ... HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the box with a USB cable through another device attached to the computer with the printer. If that came in the setup instructions that isn't the problem, try the following: 1. Connect the printer directly to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series ...
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... persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a different USB port on the computer. Turn on the computer. 2. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Disconnect all USB devices (including the hub) from the...
... persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a different USB port on the computer. Turn on the computer. 2. If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. If the problem persists, unplug the power cord and the USB cable and uninstall the printer software: a. Disconnect all USB devices (including the hub) from the...
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... red eye in photos...9 Connect to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge 11 Support process...12 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Environmental statements...13 Find more information...13 Printer specifications...13 HP Warranty...15 4 HP Photosmart A520 series
... red eye in photos...9 Connect to a computer...9 Install the software and connect the USB cable 9 3 Troubleshooting and Support Printing and hardware issues 10 Insert or replace the print cartridge 11 Support process...12 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0701 13 Environmental statements...13 Find more information...13 Printer specifications...13 HP Warranty...15 4 HP Photosmart A520 series
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...when you are prompted. Press Print. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction function that fixes that redeye effect that sometime occurs in the box with the printer, so you want to the click OK. Connect one end of ...connect one end of 5. Connect to a computer Printing from the printer (using this feature, you can turn it on the back) to install the printer software. USB port on your desktop, double-click the HP Photosmart CD icon. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support Print a...
...when you are prompted. Press Print. Remove red eye in photos The HP Photosmart A520 series includes a red-eye reduction function that fixes that redeye effect that sometime occurs in the box with the printer, so you want to the click OK. Connect one end of ...connect one end of 5. Connect to a computer Printing from the printer (using this feature, you can turn it on the back) to install the printer software. USB port on your desktop, double-click the HP Photosmart CD icon. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer restarts. 3 Troubleshooting and Support Print a...
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... of the printer. 3. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you will be asked to bring it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information, go /inkusage. Call HP support. In...cardboard from inside of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series See the onscreen Help for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the label on top. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is used in the ...
... of the printer. 3. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you will be asked to bring it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information, go /inkusage. Call HP support. In...cardboard from inside of the back cover. 12 HP Photosmart A520 series See the onscreen Help for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the label on top. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is used in the ...
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... reading. • Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. For information on page 13. Find more information" on accessing the onscreen Help, see "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: • Setup Guide: The setup instructions explain how...
... reading. • Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. For information on page 13. Find more information" on accessing the onscreen Help, see "Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with the following documentation: • Setup Guide: The setup instructions explain how...