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... 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 25...the 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 Print...
... 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 25...the 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 Print...
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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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...; "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. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help! Just click Print in the top navigation...
...; "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. 1 HP Photosmart A520 series Help Welcome to the HP Photosmart A520 series Help! Just click Print in the top navigation...
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... country/region, language, or printer model. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started See "How to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to use the printer without a computer...
... country/region, language, or printer model. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 8 Get started See "How to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A520 series printer comes with or without connecting it to use the printer without a computer...
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These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are stored on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos 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 print digital...
These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are stored on a memory card. • Supported memory cards • Print photos 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 print digital...
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...To transfer files from a memory card to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains the photos you wish to transfer to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. In addition you to the computer. 2. You can connect to the computer... if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 3. HP Solution Center opens on the computer where the images will be connected to a computer 1. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts...
...To transfer files from a memory card to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains the photos you wish to transfer to transfer photos on the HP Photosmart A520 series printers. In addition you to the computer. 2. You can connect to the computer... if the camera or device supports PictBridge. 4. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 3. HP Solution Center opens on the computer where the images will be connected to a computer 1. The HP Photosmart transfer software opens and prompts...
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... not affect the original photo; The More color options dialog box is formatted for which you do not list all the paper sizes the printer supports.
... not affect the original photo; The More color options dialog box is formatted for which you do not list all the paper sizes the printer supports.
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... dialog box" on . Print a test page The information on page 37. 2. Print a sample page To print a sample page from the printer 1. Press or to contact HP support. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Print Page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. To order... HP papers and other supplies, go to begin printing a test page. Click Print a Test Page. 4. Load paper in the paper tray. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ...
... dialog box" on . Print a test page The information on page 37. 2. Print a sample page To print a sample page from the printer 1. Press or to contact HP support. Press Print to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Remove any memory card, if inserted. 2. Click Print Page. Open the Toolbox dialog box. To order... HP papers and other supplies, go to begin printing a test page. Click Print a Test Page. 4. Load paper in the paper tray. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ...
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... USB cable may have not installed correctly. b. Quit all software applications. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Troubleshooting 45 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...
... USB cable may have not installed correctly. b. Quit all software applications. 4. From the Windows Start menu, go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Troubleshooting 45 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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• A small red circle appeared on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in , but it will not turn on the printer. • The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power source. To ... horizontal position. Printing and hardware issues 47 If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source in the country/region you to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. Do not attempt to extend it from the input tray, then gently pull down the On button on . If it fails to light...
• A small red circle appeared on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in , but it will not turn on the printer. • The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power source. To ... horizontal position. Printing and hardware issues 47 If you are traveling abroad, make certain the power source in the country/region you to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. Do not attempt to extend it from the input tray, then gently pull down the On button on . If it fails to light...
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...the printer. 2. Solution: 1. From the Windows Start menu, go to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Chapter 7 4. Plug the power cord back into the USB port on...port on the computer. 6. Restart the computer. 8. Try printing again. If you are using a different USB port on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. •...
...the printer. 2. Solution: 1. From the Windows Start menu, go to appear, check www.hp.com/support for more information, or contact HP support. 50 Troubleshooting If "Unknown device" continues to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A520 series > Uninstall Devices. Chapter 7 4. Plug the power cord back into the USB port on...port on the computer. 6. Restart the computer. 8. Try printing again. If you are using a different USB port on the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar Cause: There is a connection or communication problem between the computer and printer. •...
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... 31. Printing is in the output tray. The software application print settings override any that you set the Print Quality to select a paper size that supports borderless printing.
... 31. Printing is in the output tray. The software application print settings override any that you set the Print Quality to select a paper size that supports borderless printing.
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Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came with your HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter (if you are using ...it should Cause: The paper may be set to also read this setting to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Make sure the paper is poor. • The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology...OK. 54 Troubleshooting Be sure to Not visible. Solution: • If you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the adapter flashes...
Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came with your HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter (if you are using ...it should Cause: The paper may be set to also read this setting to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Make sure the paper is poor. • The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology...OK. 54 Troubleshooting Be sure to Not visible. Solution: • If you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the adapter flashes...
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.... Make sure the correct passkey for the printing program. No page came out of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to the printer Toolbox. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and ... be low resolution. Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology and the printer is poor. Solution: The photo you printed may not support borderless printing. Solution: The printing program installed on page 65. The maximum recommended distance between the device with VGA-resolution cameras,...
.... Make sure the correct passkey for the printing program. No page came out of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to the printer Toolbox. Click the Configure Bluetooth Settings tab and ... be low resolution. Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology and the printer is poor. Solution: The photo you printed may not support borderless printing. Solution: The printing program installed on page 65. The maximum recommended distance between the device with VGA-resolution cameras,...
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...; Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been...
...; Clean the electrical contacts. • Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it . Try the following : • Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products. • Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your printer's country/region settings. You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been...
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...57 The print carriage has stalled Solution: There is out of paper Solution: Check that paper has been loaded in the correct paper tray. Contact HP support for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Remove any paper that came with the gold contacts facing down . Try the following ...steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The memory card is loaded in the printer. 3. Try printing your printer for the print job. 2. Remove the memory card and ...
...57 The print carriage has stalled Solution: There is out of paper Solution: Check that paper has been loaded in the correct paper tray. Contact HP support for help, or go to clear the paper jam: 1. Remove any paper that came with the gold contacts facing down . Try the following ...steps to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The memory card is loaded in the printer. 3. Try printing your printer for the print job. 2. Remove the memory card and ...
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...; If it is not supported in your device and purchase print cartridges. To order print cartridges from your desktop ▲ Click the Shop for ink supplies 59 For more information, go to the HP folder, then click Shop for Supplies. To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click...
...; If it is not supported in your device and purchase print cartridges. To order print cartridges from your desktop ▲ Click the Shop for ink supplies 59 For more information, go to the HP folder, then click Shop for Supplies. To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click...
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... charges apply. If you do not find the information you register the HP Photosmart 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device limited warranty period. This section contains information on the following : • Phone support period • Placing a call HP support. HP support and warranty 61 It is available in North America, Asia Pacific...
... charges apply. If you do not find the information you register the HP Photosmart 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at no charge during the device limited warranty period. This section contains information on the following : • Phone support period • Placing a call HP support. HP support and warranty 61 It is available in North America, Asia Pacific...
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... Call HP support while you add any new hardware or software to your country/region to learn more about the time that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to this situation happened before? • Can you re-create it? • Did you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Be...
... Call HP support while you add any new hardware or software to your country/region to learn more about the time that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to this situation happened before? • Can you re-create it? • Did you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Be...
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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. 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