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...your photos...21 5 Print from a Bluetooth device 21 Enhance your photos...26 HP Real Life technology options 26 Maximum dpi...27 1 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...... best paper for the job 15 Load your paper...15 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card without a computer 17 Supported memory cards 17 Print photos from a memory card 18 Remove a memory card...18 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device 19 ...
...your photos...21 5 Print from a Bluetooth device 21 Enhance your photos...26 HP Real Life technology options 26 Maximum dpi...27 1 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...... best paper for the job 15 Load your paper...15 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card without a computer 17 Supported memory cards 17 Print photos from a memory card 18 Remove a memory card...18 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device 19 ...
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...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...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 HP Warranty...63 Additional warranty options...63 2
...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...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 HP Warranty...63 Additional warranty options...63 2
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... 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 Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
... 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 Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help!
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... can view the electronic Help on select topics. 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. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes...
... can view the electronic Help on select topics. 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. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help describes...
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... damage the memory card and the printer. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are stored on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card without a computer 17 4 Print without a computer This section contains information on ...device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Enhance your photos Print from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II Print without a computer This section explains how to...
... damage the memory card and the printer. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are stored on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card without a computer 17 4 Print without a computer This section contains information on ...device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Enhance your photos Print from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II Print without a computer This section explains how to...
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... the camera if it is connected to transfer photos on the computer. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Make sure the printer is connected to the printer through USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. To transfer photos to a computer 25 Click Transfer Photos, and then...
... the camera if it is connected to transfer photos on the computer. HP Solution Center opens on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. Make sure the printer is connected to the printer through USB or through PictBridge, if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. To transfer photos to a computer 25 Click Transfer Photos, and then...
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... options dialog box to specify advanced color settings: To specify advanced color settings 1. Some software applications do not list all the paper sizes the printer supports. To resize a photo for the print job 29 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click Scale to differ from the Size drop-down list. Adjusting...
... options dialog box to specify advanced color settings: To specify advanced color settings 1. Some software applications do not list all the paper sizes the printer supports. To resize a photo for the print job 29 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click Scale to differ from the Size drop-down list. Adjusting...
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.... To print a sample page from the printer 1. Click the Device Services tab. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to highlight Print test page. 3. Press or to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. To print a test page from the printer 1. Print a sample page To... print a sample page from a computer 1. Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Press Print to contact HP support. Print a test page The information on the page. Press or to select your country/region, follow the prompts to highlight Print sample page....
.... To print a sample page from the printer 1. Click the Device Services tab. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to highlight Print test page. 3. Press or to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. To print a test page from the printer 1. Print a sample page To... print a sample page from a computer 1. Get print cartridge ordering information 41 Press Print to contact HP support. Print a test page The information on the page. Press or to select your country/region, follow the prompts to highlight Print sample page....
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...) or less in the background on the computer that is running in length. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. 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 Software installation issues •...
...) or less in the background on the computer that is running in length. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. 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 Software installation issues •...
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... be plugged into a power strip that the power adapter is functioning properly. Do not attempt to extend it to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • A small red circle appeared on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar • An Unknown device message appeared • The document or photo did...
... be plugged into a power strip that the power adapter is functioning properly. Do not attempt to extend it to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • A small red circle appeared on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar • An Unknown device message appeared • The document or photo did...
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... 10 seconds. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to the printer until prompted. Do not connect the USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: 1. b. If "Unknown device" continues to connect the printer and computer, unplug the printer from the computer...Turn on the computer. If the problem persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a USB hub to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. Restart the computer. 8. Try printing again. ...
... 10 seconds. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to the printer until prompted. Do not connect the USB cable to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Solution: 1. b. If "Unknown device" continues to connect the printer and computer, unplug the printer from the computer...Turn on the computer. If the problem persists, repeat steps 1-5 using a USB hub to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. Restart the computer. 8. Try printing again. ...
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... output tray. The printer did not print using outdated printer software. • A page may be too low. The software application print settings override any that supports borderless printing. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set on the printer. For more information, see "Print borderless photos...
... output tray. The printer did not print using outdated printer software. • A page may be too low. The software application print settings override any that supports borderless printing. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set on the printer. For more information, see "Print borderless photos...
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...receive data. • Bluetooth Visibility may be set the device name using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Select the appropriate paper type on the printer. The light flashes when the printer is...the paper is poor. • The photo printed with borders. • My computer cannot set to High. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the Printer Properties dialog box. Solution: • If you are using one) and your...
...receive data. • Bluetooth Visibility may be set the device name using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Select the appropriate paper type on the printer. The light flashes when the printer is...the paper is poor. • The photo printed with borders. • My computer cannot set to High. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the Printer Properties dialog box. Solution: • If you are using one) and your...
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...with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to obtain the latest updates for the printing program. For a list of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on the far right of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology. The maximum recommended distance between the device... to the printer Toolbox. Solution: The photo you printed 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 set the printer Bluetooth device name...
...with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to obtain the latest updates for the printing program. For a list of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Specifications" on the far right of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology. The maximum recommended distance between the device... to the printer Toolbox. Solution: The photo you printed 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 set the printer Bluetooth device name...
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... 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then... reinstall it . The print cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on ink and may be old or damaged. If you have ...
... 39. • If this does not work , replace the cartridge. 56 Troubleshooting Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. • Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then... reinstall it . The print cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on ink and may be old or damaged. If you have ...
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...path of paper Solution: Check that came with the gold contacts facing down . Remove the memory card and reinsert it with your document again. Contact HP support for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Open the input tray and output tray and pull out any wrinkled or torn paper ...loaded does not match the paper size selected. Try printing your printer for the print job. 2. Try the following steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Reload new paper in the paper tray. Make sure the correct paper is loaded in the input tray. 4. The memory card has been...
...path of paper Solution: Check that came with the gold contacts facing down . Remove the memory card and reinsert it with your document again. Contact HP support for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Open the input tray and output tray and pull out any wrinkled or torn paper ...loaded does not match the paper size selected. Try printing your printer for the print job. 2. Try the following steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Reload new paper in the paper tray. Make sure the correct paper is loaded in the input tray. 4. The memory card has been...
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... NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. If it is not supported in your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are preselected; If you can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click Order Online. NOTE: At this ...device. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point ...
... NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. If it is not supported in your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are preselected; If you can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click Order Online. NOTE: At this ...device. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point ...
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... on the following features: • Fast access to www.hp.com/support. Support options and availability vary by phone • HP Warranty • Additional warranty options Check the HP support Web site first Check the documentation that are available when you register the HP Photosmart 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device limited warranty...
... on the following features: • Fast access to www.hp.com/support. Support options and availability vary by phone • HP Warranty • Additional warranty options Check the HP support Web site first Check the documentation that are available when you register the HP Photosmart 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device limited warranty...
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After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Help may also be available at an additional cost. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for your computer at about support options. 62 HP support and warranty Contact your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you... (located on the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart.
After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Help may also be available at an additional cost. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for your computer at about support options. 62 HP support and warranty Contact your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you... (located on the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart.
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Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for the printer at additional costs. HP Warranty 63 HP Warranty Additional warranty options Extended service plans are available for information about the extended service plans.
Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for the printer at additional costs. HP Warranty 63 HP Warranty Additional warranty options Extended service plans are available for information about the extended service plans.