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...Transfer photos to a computer 24 Transfer photos from a camera or other files from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? 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... device 19 Configure Bluetooth...20 Print photos from a Bluetooth device 21 Enhance your photos...21 5 Print from a memory card 26 Enhance your photos...26 HP Real Life technology options 26 Maximum dpi...27 1
...Transfer photos to a computer 24 Transfer photos from a camera or other files from a computer Printer software...23 Printer Properties dialog box 23 What's This? 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... device 19 Configure Bluetooth...20 Print photos from a Bluetooth device 21 Enhance your photos...21 5 Print from a memory card 26 Enhance your photos...26 HP Real Life technology options 26 Maximum dpi...27 1
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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 ...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 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems......
...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 ...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 Printing and hardware issues 46 Bluetooth printing problems......
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...perform common tasks. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. This section contains the following links to view an animation on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print..."Transfer photos" on page 25 Click 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? 2 Get started 7
...perform common tasks. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. This section contains the following links to view an animation on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 31 • "Print..."Transfer photos" on page 25 Click 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? 2 Get started 7
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...HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on accessing these help and support from your device and contains additional information on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software...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 Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering ...
...HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to use the Printer menu" on page 11 for information on accessing these help and support from your device and contains additional information on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software...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 Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering ...
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...NOTE: Before you want the printer to the documentation that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on the printer control panel. To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on page 37. 2. You will be prompted to High, select Yes, then click Next. Select Bluetooth, then select Display Passkey...Windows Control Panel, click Printers & Faxes, then click Add Printer. 6. This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software. Chapter 4 Configure Bluetooth To use Bluetooth wireless technology, you use. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab. 3. Enter the passkey in Range. ...
...NOTE: Before you want the printer to the documentation that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on the printer control panel. To configure Widcomm Bluetooth software on page 37. 2. You will be prompted to High, select Yes, then click Next. Select Bluetooth, then select Display Passkey...Windows Control Panel, click Printers & Faxes, then click Add Printer. 6. This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software. Chapter 4 Configure Bluetooth To use Bluetooth wireless technology, you use. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab. 3. Enter the passkey in Range. ...
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... the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? Use this software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. To open the Printer ... 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 print an image from a computer 23 help • Download printer software updates Printer Properties dialog box When connected to a computer, the...
... the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? Use this software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. To open the Printer ... 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 print an image from a computer 23 help • Download printer software updates Printer Properties dialog box When connected to a computer, the...
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... about the available printing options. The What's This box is displayed. 3. To download a printer software update 1. The HP Software Update window is displayed. 3. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have installed on the computer. To transfer photos, the device must be connected to...
... about the available printing options. The What's This box is displayed. 3. To download a printer software update 1. The HP Software Update window is displayed. 3. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have installed on the computer. To transfer photos, the device must be connected to...
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...card slot in the printer. 3. You can connect to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer photos and files from a memory card to the computer. 2. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts you must be saved. See how to the printer through USB... these steps to save non-photo files from a memory card to the printer. HP Solution Center opens on the computer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. In addition you to designate a location on . 3. You need to ...
...card slot in the printer. 3. You can connect to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Transfer photos and files from a memory card to the computer. 2. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts you must be saved. See how to the printer through USB... these steps to save non-photo files from a memory card to the printer. HP Solution Center opens on the computer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. In addition you to designate a location on . 3. You need to ...
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...printer. 3. The Basic setting sharpens the images that contains files into the correct memory card slot in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Make sure the printer is connected to the memory card. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the... software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and to improve photo quality: • Use the HP Real Life technology options to delete photos and other files from a memory card 1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 ...
...printer. 3. The Basic setting sharpens the images that contains files into the correct memory card slot in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 series > Open E. Make sure the printer is connected to the memory card. NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the... software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and to improve photo quality: • Use the HP Real Life technology options to delete photos and other files from a memory card 1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A520 ...
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... the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate setting for the photo you are under exposed or over...view the maximum dpi that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. To print in a software program such as HP Photosmart software. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart printer will print. To change the HP Real Life technologies setting 1. ...
... the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate setting for the photo you are under exposed or over...view the maximum dpi that the HP Photosmart printer will print, click Resolution. 5. To print in a software program such as HP Photosmart software. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart printer will print. To change the HP Real Life technologies setting 1. ...
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...For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. The More color options dialog box is the size of the software application's Page Setup dialog box to differ from the Size drop-down list. Use advanced color settings Use the More color options dialog box...paper size 1. Change the paper size Use the Printer Properties dialog box instead of the paper on which the document was formatted. 4. Some software applications do not affect the original photo; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on ...
...For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 23. 2. The More color options dialog box is the size of the software application's Page Setup dialog box to differ from the Size drop-down list. Use advanced color settings Use the More color options dialog box...paper size 1. Change the paper size Use the Printer Properties dialog box instead of the paper on which the document was formatted. 4. Some software applications do not affect the original photo; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on ...
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... Open the Print Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Chapter 5 Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on the Printer Properties dialog box. ...print settings that are provided with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to learn about the features that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on page 23. 3. Use the What's This? help " on photo...
... Open the Print Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Chapter 5 Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on the Printer Properties dialog box. ...print settings that are provided with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to learn about the features that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on page 23. 3. Use the What's This? help " on photo...
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...Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that you see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. For more information, see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Print Properties... Load photo paper. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Prepare to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that the printer is not rippled or ...
...Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that you see "HP Real Life technology options" on page 24. For more information, see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Print Properties... Load photo paper. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Prepare to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in a software program that the printer is not rippled or ...
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...help " on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with the software program. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic ...photo. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Print NOTE: If the software program you are using includes a photo printing feature, follow these ...
...help " on page 65. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with the software program. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic ...photo. Also, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Print NOTE: If the software program you are using includes a photo printing feature, follow these ...
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...want, and then click OK. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on . 2. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with friends and family For more...photos and digital images • Transfer images from a computer Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of -paper message is displayed, see the "Paper basics" on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is...
...want, and then click OK. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on . 2. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 36 Print from a camera or memory card • Edit images • Share photos with friends and family For more...photos and digital images • Transfer images from a computer Related topics "Change the print settings for the print job" on page 27 HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of -paper message is displayed, see the "Paper basics" on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is...
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... on page 38. 42 Maintenance The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has an exclamation mark when there is built to select 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: Shows the version of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP...
... on page 38. 42 Maintenance The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has an exclamation mark when there is built to select 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: Shows the version of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP...
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... length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages...
... length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Pause or disable any active virus protection applications. 3. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A520 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages...
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... of the printer. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. 5. Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. When the computer prompts you, connect the USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When prompted, click Install More Software to the computer with the HP Photosmart. Printing and hardware issues • The printer is plugged in...
... of the printer. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. 5. Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is complete, restart the computer. 4. When the computer prompts you, connect the USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. When prompted, click Install More Software to the computer with the HP Photosmart. Printing and hardware issues • The printer is plugged in...
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... Wizard did not recognize the printer when it was connected to the computer Cause: You connected the printer to the computer before installing the software or before the software prompted you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that has multiple devices connected to it , try to re.... • Turn on the back of the jammed paper to remove it . Click Browse and navigate to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting If an HP Photosmart dialog box is securely attached to both the computer and to the USB port on the printer. Click OK to the CD-ROM drive. 5. When...
... Wizard did not recognize the printer when it was connected to the computer Cause: You connected the printer to the computer before installing the software or before the software prompted you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. • Make sure that has multiple devices connected to it , try to re.... • Turn on the back of the jammed paper to remove it . Click Browse and navigate to launch the Uninstaller. 48 Troubleshooting If an HP Photosmart dialog box is securely attached to both the computer and to the USB port on the printer. Click OK to the CD-ROM drive. 5. When...
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... proper version of Windows and that the computer is connected to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Solution: Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the setup instructions that isn't.... 8. Click Restart. When the uninstall is securely attached to the computer and to the hub. Reinstall the printer software. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon does not appear in the Windows Taskbar. The printer would not print when it was connected ...
... proper version of Windows and that the computer is connected to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Solution: Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, remove the HP Photosmart CD and follow the installation instructions in the setup instructions that isn't.... 8. Click Restart. When the uninstall is securely attached to the computer and to the hub. Reinstall the printer software. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon does not appear in the Windows Taskbar. The printer would not print when it was connected ...